- Villa d’Este - Tivoli is a small town, located approximately 30 minutes drive from Rome and is the home of Villa dââ¬â¢Este, the masterpiece of the Italian Gardens, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a replica model for European gardens in the mannerism and baroque styles. The garden is generally considered within the larger and altogether extraordinary context of Tivoli itself: its landscape, art and history, which includes the important ruins of ancient villas such as the Villa Adriana, as well as a zone wealthy in caves and waterfalls, displaying the unending battle between water and stone. The grandiose constructions and the series of terraces above terraces, bring to mind the hanging gardens of Babylon, one of the wonders of the ancient world. The addition of water, including an aqueduct tunneling beneath the city, evoking the engineering skill which the Romans themselves had.
- Entrance tickets to the elegant Villa D’Este.
- Personal tour escort fluent in English.
- Luxury transport with pick-up and drop-off services.
- Exclusive services of a professional guide.
- Food and Beverages;
- Gratuities (optional)
Marked as a UNESCO world heritage site, the Villa D’Este is a prime example of the Italian Gardens artistry. Known for its abundance of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, water displays, and music, it has served as a model for mannerist and baroque European gardens. As one of the most outstanding and complete representations of the Renaissance era, the Villa d’Este in Tivoli is testament to the ingenuity of its architectural elements, including fountains and ornamental basins, demonstrating its very essence as a classic water garden. This quintessential Italian 16th century garden, being one of the initial ‘giardini delle meraviglie’, has significantly impacted European garden development.
- Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking on eneven ground;
- Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults;
- A small amount of walking is involved.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
