Discover Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana

Take a mythical journey back in time to the 18th century Villa d’Este, a magnificent villa built in the 16th century.A masterpiece of Italian landscape gardening, the site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The gardens have been nominated and awarded the title of 'Most Beautiful Park in Europe' more than once. It is also well-known throughout the world for its splendid fountains, its water displays and musical melodies. The design has been emulated many times in Mannerism and Baroque style gardens in Europe. Explore the villa with your guide and learn about the history and admire its beautiful gardens.
After your visit to the villa and its gardens, you’ll have some free time for lunch and souvenir shopping.
Continue on to the exceptional Villa Adriana, built by the Emperor Hadrian who closely followed the projects in every detail. Inside the villa, there are monumental buildings, streets, ponds, thermal springs, libraries and theatres which had impressed and inspired the Emperor during his numerous journeys throughout the provinces of the empire.
The Emperor’s thirst for knowledge from far away places served to shape the structure of the Roman Empire and enriched it with many different cultures. This villa is a city in itself and covers an area of approximately 300 hectares. This site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.