TOURS FOR FLORENCE, ROME, POMPEII, CAPRI, NAPLES AND AMALFI COAST
A view of Villa D'Este in Tivoli
View of Castelgandolfo
Piazza Libertà square in Castelgandolfo
One of the fountains of Villa D'Este
Particular of Villa Adriana in Tivoli
Villa Adriana in Tivoli
DURATION: | 9/10 hours | |
PRICE: | According to the number of partecipants | |
AVAILABILITY: | All-year-round | |
| English-speaking driver & Air-conditioned Mercedes (or similar make) at your disposal for 9/10 hours ENTRANCE FEES OF VILLA D’ESTE AND VILLA ADRIANA ARE NOT INCLUDEDAdmission for Villa D'Este: Single ticket: Full price: Euro 11.30 Reduced: 8.00 Reduced ticket is for citizens of the European Union between the ages of 18 and 24 and state school teachers with permanent positions. FREE for youngsters under 18 and senior citizens over 65. Admission for Villa Adriana: Single ticket: Full price: Euro 6.20 Reduced: 3.00 Reduced ticket is for citizens of the European Union between the ages of 18 and 24 and state school teachers with permanent positions. FREE for youngsters under 18 and senior citizens over 65. | |
Itinerary Details are listed below:
TOUR SCHEDULE OF CASTELGANDOLFO & TIVOLI TOUR
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| Meeting with our English-speaking driver and his Mercedes car (full optional) by the cruise ship in Civitavecchia |
| Transfer to Castelgandolfo and 2 hour of free time there (no guide) |
| 1 hour of free time for lunch not included |
| Transfer to Tivoli and 3 hours of free time (to visit Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este by Yourself , no guide ) |
| Back to the cruise |
You'll meet our English-speaking driver and his Mercedes car (full optional) by the cruise ship in Civitavecchia. Then transfer to Castel Gandolfo where you'll have 2 hours of free time to visit it and 1 hour of free time for the lunch.
Castel Gandolfo is known for the presence of the Pope's summer residence, and many other summer residences, villas and bungalows built starting from the seventeenth century, making Castel Gandolfo, one of the most popular resorts in Lazio. There are in Castel Gandolfo several places of archaeological and artistic points of interest. After the lunch our driver will take you to Tivoli where you'll have 3 hours of free time to visit the beautiful Villa Adrian and Villa D'Este.
The Villa d'Este is a villa situated at Tivoli, near Rome, Italy. Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, it is a fine example of Renaissance architecture and garden design. The Villa's uppermost terrace ends in a balustraded balcony at the left end, with a sweeping view over the plain below. Symmetrical double flights of stairs flanking the central axis lead to the next garden terrace, with the Grotto of Diana, richly decorated with frescoes and pebble mosaic to one side and the central Fontana del Bicchierone ("Fountain of the Great Cup") loosely attributed to Bernini, where water issues from a seemingly natural rock into a scrolling shell-like cup.
The Villa Adriana was created at Tibur (modern-day Tivoli) as a retreat from Rome for Roman Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century. Hadrian was said to dislike the palace on the Palatine Hill in Rome, leading to the construction of the retreat. During the later years of his reign, he actually governed the empire from the villa. A large court therefore lived there permanently. A postal service connected them to Rome.
After Hadrian, the villa was used by his various successors. During the decline of the Roman Empire the villa fell into disuse and was partially ruined. In the 16th century Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este had much of the marble and statues in Hadrian's villa removed to decorate his own Villa d'Este located nearby.Then back to the cruise ship.
SUGGESTIONS:
Take water, wear comfortable shoes, take camera. In low season warmer clothing may be required.
THIS IS A PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION WITH PRICES BASED ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE TRAVELLING IN YOUR PARTY!