From Rome: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's villa Tivoli day tour

Depart Rome and transfer to Tivoli to tour 2 of Italy’s most impressive villas on this full-day tour of the Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa, with time to explore both magnificent country estates.

Drive to Hadrian's Villa, built in the 2nd century by Emperor Hadrian, and once greater than the center of Imperial Rome. The largest and most luxurious residence ever built in Italy, it features an impressive array of imperial palaces, temples, theaters, thermal baths, and pools.

After lunch, explore the grounds of the Villa D'Este and learn about the history and development of the villa, an enchanting site of the late Italian Renaissance. Once the home of Lucrezia Borgia's son, it is renowned for its spectacular gardens and trees, as well as its waterfalls and fountains.

Highlights include the caryatids and columns of the Canopus and Serapeum, the pool and artificial grotto, named after an Egyptian city and temple dedicated to the god Serapis, and the Maritime Theatre, where a small Roman house was thought to have provided a retreat from the demands of court life.

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Truly exceptional

I’m sitting in the room as we speak on my first night because I could not keep to myself how much of a gem this place is.Truly one of the best hotel/bnb or other experiences I’ve ever had, just the attention to detail of every corner, is it beyon

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/ Chici, 23-09-2022

I’m sitting in the room as we speak on my first night because I could not keep to myself how much of a gem this place is.Truly one of the best hotel/bnb or other experiences I’ve ever had, just the attention to detail of every corner, is it beyond clear that thought and research went into every inch l, you will want for nothing, and if observant you will appreciate the small details that only speak of the love this family has put into the property. From the hidden lights that turn on when opening the door, to small additions to the the room that make the life of a traveler so much simpler and easy to feel at home, and what to say of the welcoming, warm and inviting reception of the staff.I cannot wait for breakfast tomorrow, as the complementary cookies and snack available in the beautifully appointed lobby at all times are already a delicious precursor.The location is perfect, in a safe and high end feel neighborhood, Walkable to the center, beautiful entrance and historic features.There’s nothing to better, perfection is achieved.There’s is no doubt in mind that whenever in Rome, Donna Lucrezia is home.

Chici - 23-09-2022

Best place in Rome

This place is incredible !!! This wonderful family run hotel rivals and even surpasses many larger 5 star hotel franchises. Lucrezia and her family have really put together an amazing place to stay when visiting Rome. It is located securely in a gate

/ Giovanni, 23-09-2022

This place is incredible !!! This wonderful family run hotel rivals and even surpasses many larger 5 star hotel franchises. Lucrezia and her family have really put together an amazing place to stay when visiting Rome. It is located securely in a gated historic building with numerous restaurants, a small convenience store, and pharmacy nearby. We were greeted by Lucrezia and she escorts you to the second floor where the hotel portion exists. The building also has a wonderful vintage elevator that my children enjoyed riding. The hotel itself has a wonderful combined sitting and small but comfortable breakfast area with open kitchen where Lucrezia and her sister prepare a wonderful complimentary breakfast every morning. They have both Italian and American breakfast choices all freshly prepared with ingredients from their family farm. It was truly amazing and the hotel also offers complimentary coffee, biscotti, and other wonderful tarts and treats throughout the day for their guests. The rooms are very well appointed, feature all the modern conveniences, and make you feel like royalty. The AC is by far the best of any building we entered in all of Rome. Such a welcome relief after the heat of an Italian summer day. The beds and even the sofa beds were extremely comfortable and all the linens were fantastic. We were fortunate based on our party’s size to get a room that had a private balcony that overlooked the narrow streets below. Amazing views of Italian twilight skies. Although they did not offer a laundry facility in house they had our laundry sent out and it was returned same day. Whoever they have contracted to provide this service was amazing. Shirts were pressed and on hangers and other items were washed, pressed, folded and then presented in gift boxes as if it were Christmas. Costly option but worth every penny if you needed items washed during your stay. The rooms also offer small refrigerators with reasonably priced snacks and drinks. If you are not needing or expecting extensive spa, pool, or restaurant amenities as you may get at the St. Regis or Rome Waldorf Cavalieri Hotel this place is by far the most amazing place to stay at a reasonable nightly rate. You can easily see the love and care that Lucrezia and her family put into this amazing location. Book every stay here as you will not regret it. We will certainly stay here again on our next trip to the Eternal City. Ciao!

Giovanni - 23-09-2022

Wonderful Overnight Stay in Rome

My mom and I stayed one night at the Relais Donna Lucrezia in the Junior Suite with Balcony before heading on the rest of our stay in Italy. I wish we had stayed at the Relais Donna Lucrezia for our entire visit! It was a lovely experience. We arrang

/ Sjk, 23-09-2022

My mom and I stayed one night at the Relais Donna Lucrezia in the Junior Suite with Balcony before heading on the rest of our stay in Italy. I wish we had stayed at the Relais Donna Lucrezia for our entire visit! It was a lovely experience. We arranged to have a car pick us up from the airport which made getting into the city a breeze. We were greeted at the door by Nelson who was just wonderful. He showed us to our room, gave us recommendations on where to eat, and was just a pleasure to be around. The room was great (clean and comfortable) and extremely spacious. We both really enjoyed the adorable little balcony. There was a nice breakfast served from 8-10 in the morning and small cakes and cookies provided throughout the day as well. The location was perfect. All of the major sites like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain were within walking distance but the hotel is in a quiet area of town away from the really busy and chaotic street. I highly recommend the Relais Donna Lucrezia and hope to return soon.

Sjk - 23-09-2022

From Rome: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's villa Tivoli day tour

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