5 Wonderful Day Trips from Rome: Visiting Villa Adriana and Villa D’Este, strolling through the gardens of the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo, admiring “the dying city” and the wonderful villages of upper Lazio, or even Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast…

Are you in Rome and have more time on your hands instead of just one weekend?
Dedicate yourself to discovering the surroundings of Rome, in Lazio and neighboring regions, to make your trip even more memorable.

These are just some of the wonderful day trips from Rome, without any stress! In fact, you won’t have to worry about any logistics or driving to either destination. These local tour operators will take care of everything with drivers and their specialized guides.
Because Rome, in addition to being a stunning city rich in millennia-old monuments, is also surrounded by breathtaking sights just a few hours’ drive from the center.

Other magical destinations in Lazio, to visit in one day!

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Visit to Tivoli Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este

One of the most beautiful day trips from Rome is to explore these 2 splendid palatial residences nestled in the countryside with this excursion from Rome. Be enchanted by the pageantry of Villa Adriana in the morning, and after lunch you’ll reach the Villa d’Este in Tivoli.
Treat yourself to a stroll through the Borgia gardens and visit the imperial palaces of Emperor Hadrian. They are just over an hour away from Rome but are a wonderful idea for a day getaway.

Pompeii and Vesuvius, excursion starting in Rome

You will explore with a guide the intact ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii and climb Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed this settlement in 79 AD.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast from the summit (during summer).

Tour to Castel Gandolfo by train

Starting from Rome (Termini Station), you will reach the Papal Residence at Castel Gandolfo. Explore the Papal Gardens on an open bus and enjoy entry to the Papal Residence on this half-day tour.
Discover the Castelli Romani while admiring breathtaking views of Lake Albano! A perfect day trip starting from Rome!

Bus tour starting from Rome to Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio

Relax on a coach tour ( starting from Rome city) where you’ll reach two of Italy’s most beautiful villages: Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.
In Orvieto you will visit its rich underground with tunnels, and Etruscan remains then move on to Civita di Bagnoregio, also known as the dying city, famous for their fascinating geographical location!
You’ll stroll through the historic streets before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Caprarola: Private Villa Farnese Guided Tour

Villa Farnese in Caprarola is one of the best examples of late Renaissance mansionin Italy: it is an imposing pentagonal fortress, while the interior is decorated with splendid frescoes and grotesques from the 16th century.

Enjoy then the splendid decorations of the state rooms and reception hall, the echo that resounds in the Sala degli Angeli (Hall of the Angels) and the impressive Italian Renaissance garden, enriched by statues, fountains, chestnut woods and cypress trees. The tour will end in the Renaissance gardens of the Villa, called Orti Farnesiani like the gardens of the Farnese family on the Palatine Hill in Rome!

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