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TOUR N. 36: CATACOMBS - TIVOLI GARDEN - HADRIAN'S VILLA
 This tour has been designed for guests who have already seen the Major highlights and attractions of Rome and are looking to have a wonderful countryside excursion.
Our driver guide will be waiting for you between 7.30/8.00 AM at the gangway of your ship (with a sign) to drive you through the Roman countryside to visit the famous Catacombs (with a Catacomb guide) and the Ancient Appian Way.
 After these visits we will drive another 30 minutes to the town of Tivoli to visit Hadrians's Villa. Driving through beautiful surrounding valleys you will arrive at Tivoli, which was a favourite resort for Roman travellers.
Hadrian's Villa was the largest and contained the most luxurious palaces in the Roman Empire. The Emperor Hadrian himself ordered and supervised the building of his villa.
 Then we're off to Villa d'Este that boasts one of the finest Baroque gardens in all Italy. A trip to Tivoli is a journey into the Baroque era (1560-1750). Beautiful gardens and hundreds of gurgling fountains that are the primary attractions of this stupendous summer villa built in 1550 for Cardinal Ippolito D'Este, son of the infamous Lucrezia Borgia.
A magical villa where five hundred fountains keep tons of flowing water running continuously. The courtyard which now corresponds to the present entrance of the villa, was the cloister of a Benedictine convent that was incorporated in the monumental building of the villa.
Villa d'Este & Hadrian's Villa are closed on Mondays.
In the afternoon you will be driven back to your ship.
 EXTRA INFORMATION:
- Duration of this daytrip: 9 hours
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The vehicle and driver will be at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour.
- Walking is very limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk most of the day following a guide's flag.
- The tour sequence may be altered to avoid traffic or demonstrations congestions but will always cover the mentioned sites.
 - If you like, you can ask your driver to modify your tour to meet your complete satisfaction.
- Entrance to Villa Adriana is 6,50 € (euro).
- Entrance to Villa D'Este is 6,50 € (euro).
- Entrance to Catacombs is 6 € (euro).
- If you would like to have lunch or a quick snack our driver can suggest a snack bar, restaurant or pizzeria. To avoid unpleasant surprises its always best to inform your driver on how much you would like to spend and the time involved.
Payments: All rates are quoted in EURO funds. Payment can be made in USD, Euro, Traveller's cheques or with Visa/MasterCard/American Express (add 5% for c/c).
Our rate includes a vehicle and English speaking driver-guide for the entire duration of this tour, taxes, tolls, fuel, insurance and parking fees. It does not include private guides, entrance fees, gratuities or meals unless mentioned in our confirmation
Our English speaking driver will give a general overview regarding the history of the sites and monuments while in the car before entering. He will allow all the time you need to visit with NO RUSHING as in group tours.
The rates below are "all inclusive".
Email Bob if more information is necessary or click on the following link to Book This Tour.
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