Very pleasant day, excellent driver - Very nice day trip out of Rome. Hadrians villa spectacular, be prepared for a lot of walking. We had a superb lunch at Sibilla in Tivoli dining outside next to a Roman temple. Our driver Giuliano was fabulous. He was an excellent driver, very friendly and knowledgeable. We had so much fun with him. Villa d’Estes huge, gorgeous rooms and ceilings. Lots of stairs and ramps to the fountains but beautiful.

Informative, relaxing... - Informative, relaxing with amazing guide. Guide was very warm, friendly, knowledgeable and amazing human being. Love it from beginning to the end. Lunch arrangement was perfect, in small town on the top of the hills. Perfecto!

An amazing day with Beatrice as our guide!!! - Beatrice was our driver and she was pleasant, very knowledgeable, and a real joy to be with. Her history of Rome, its beginnings, along with her ability to speak fluently in English was impressive and made for a delightful experience. I had an issue with the admission tickets to Tivoli and she communicated with the ticket agent in Italian and also helped with conversation when I had to contact Viator directly. Everyone used seat belts at her recommendation and without a doubt she was one of the best guides we have ever had. I loved her leather necklace and before saying “goodbye” to her, she removed it from her neck and put it on mine!!! A totally amazing lady!!

Wonderful - What a great experience. The gardens in Tivoli were wonderful to see, but Stefano made it truly memorable. He made picking us up easy, was an incredible narrator while we drove past sites in Rome along the way and got us a table at a great restaurant with a million dollar view.

Amazing Drive into the Beautiful Countryside near Rome PLUS two Tivoli Italian Gardens - This was a solo, private journey to the stunningly beautiful countryside and two Tivoli Italian Gardens, less than an hour from Rome, with an amazing, local and very knowledgeable driver! My driver, Salvatore, grew up in Tivoli and his parents still live near there, so he’s intimately familiar with the area, which was obvious! He picked me up at my hotel. We drove from Rome to Tivoli. He pointed out the sights along the way. He asked if I’d like him to make lunch plans for me. A Concierge at the Rome Marriott Hotel Grand Flora, with whom I’d spoken the day before, had done the same. She had already made me a reservation near Villa d’Este at Ristorante Sibilla, which she highly recommended. Salvatore laughed and said that was the place he was going to recommend as well! He took me first to Villa Adriana. He walked me to the ticket office, helped me exchange my pre-purchased electronic ticket for a ticket, and helped me purchase the audio tour. They require an ID for that, which they hold until the audio box is returned. I had only my passport and was reluctant to leave that, so Salvatore gave them his ID. I was instructed to exchange the audio box for his ID at the ticket office when I was done, before I met him at the car. More on that later! He told me where all of the toilet facilities are located, pointed out the entry gate, told me where to meet him when I was done, and gave me his phone number. I walked around the corner to the closest toilets, and he went back to the car. As I stood at the end of the line of women who had gotten off a big bus, I wondered if the line would take too long and if I should skip that toilet and go to the next one. Before I could make up my mind, he came around the corner and told me to do that. He had been listening to something and realized there was a long line at the toilet. He was extremely helpful and proactive like this during the whole trip! I was in awe of my surroundings during my entire walk around Villa Adriana! It was more amazing in person than I had imagined! But I’ll let you research that part on the internet! I texted with Salvatore a few times when I realized that I was going to be late getting back to the gate (I was lost … needed a GPS instead of a paper map!). He reassured me that I could take my time! He’d be there waiting! No rush! After I returned to his car, stunned by what I had seen, still holding the audio box and not holding his ID), he had me sit down in the car and he made the exchange himself. Next, he took me on a drive to see the beauty of the Tivoli area, complete with waterfalls, the first hydropower plant in Europe, and lots more picture-taking! After a tour of the Tivoli area, he took me to Ristorante Sibilla. He told me it’s been in business since 1720, it’s a family business and he knows the family! He parked and then walked me across the bridge to the restaurant and got me seated at an outdoor table instead of the indoor table that I’d reserved, worried about rain. It was a beautiful day, and the weather was perfect for enjoying the beautiful and dramatic scenery outdoors. He said he’d be back after lunch to get me. I had a delicious lunch – breads with a tapenade, a Pear + Walnut salad and Eggplant Parmigiana (always one of my favorite dishes). I wish I could have their Eggplant Parmigiana recipe! I took lots of amazing photos while I waited to be served + between courses. The location was breathtaking! Salvatore retrieved me after lunch and walked me back to the car. He drove me to Villa d’Este. Again, he parked, showed me where he’d be waiting for me, said to call or text if I couldn’t find him, walked me to the Villa, helped me with my ticket and the audio tour, and left his ID for them to hold. Villa d’Este was as amazing as Villa Adriana, but in a totally different way. I’ll let you look that up on the internet as well! This time, I remembered to turn in the audio box and retrieve his ID before I departed the Villa. I met Salvatore back at the car. We had a wonderful drive back to Rome, and he again pointed out the sights along the way. I arrived safe and happy back at my hotel after one of the most enjoyable and amazing days! A perfect last day for my trip! Salvatore is absolutely THE BEST! He’s a very knowledgeable, personable, thoughtful, kind and caring person as well as an excellent driver! I can’t wait to go back and ride with him again!

Beautiful day in the gardens & ruins. - Alex was on time, professional and very kind. He communicated with us throughout the trip and escorted us to each stop. The van was clean and we traveled safely from Rome to the Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana.

Wonderful Tivoli - The driver was excellent and very engaging. Would recommend this trip to anyone. The restaurant we had lunch in had a great view and the lunch was superb.

Amazing Drive into the Beautiful Countryside near Rome PLUS two Tivoli Italian Gardens - This was a solo, private journey to the stunningly beautiful countryside and two Tivoli Italian Gardens, less than an hour from Rome, with an amazing, local and very knowledgeable driver! My driver, Salvatore, grew up in Tivoli and his parents still live near there, so he’s intimately familiar with the area, which was obvious! He picked me up at my hotel. We drove from Rome to Tivoli. He pointed out the sights along the way. He asked if I’d like him to make lunch plans for me. A Concierge at the Rome Marriott Hotel Grand Flora, with whom I’d spoken the day before, had done the same. She had already made me a reservation near Villa d’Este at Ristorante Sibilla, which she highly recommended. Salvatore laughed and said that was the place he was going to recommend as well! He took me first to Villa Adriana. He walked me to the ticket office, helped me exchange my pre-purchased electronic ticket for a ticket, and helped me purchase the audio tour. They require an ID for that, which they hold until the audio box is returned. I had only my passport and was reluctant to leave that, so Salvatore gave them his ID. I was instructed to exchange the audio box for his ID at the ticket office when I was done, before I met him at the car. More on that later! He told me where all of the toilet facilities are located, pointed out the entry gate, told me where to meet him when I was done, and gave me his phone number. I walked around the corner to the closest toilets, and he went back to the car. As I stood at the end of the line of women who had gotten off a big bus, I wondered if the line would take too long and if I should skip that toilet and go to the next one. Before I could make up my mind, he came around the corner and told me to do that. He had been listening to something and realized there was a long line at the toilet. He was extremely helpful and proactive like this during the whole trip! I was in awe of my surroundings during my entire walk around Villa Adriana! It was more amazing in person than I had imagined! But I’ll let you research that part on the internet! I texted with Salvatore a few times when I realized that I was going to be late getting back to the gate (I was lost … needed a GPS instead of a paper map!). He reassured me that I could take my time! He’d be there waiting! No rush! After I returned to his car, stunned by what I had seen, still holding the audio box and not holding his ID), he had me sit down in the car and he made the exchange himself. Next, he took me on a drive to see the beauty of the Tivoli area, complete with waterfalls, the first hydropower plant in Europe, and lots more picture-taking! After a tour of the Tivoli area, he took me to Ristorante Sibilla. He told me it’s been in business since 1720, it’s a family business and he knows the family! He parked and then walked me across the bridge to the restaurant and got me seated at an outdoor table instead of the indoor table that I’d reserved, worried about rain. It was a beautiful day, and the weather was perfect for enjoying the beautiful and dramatic scenery outdoors. He said he’d be back after lunch to get me. I had a delicious lunch – breads with a tapenade, a Pear + Walnut salad and Eggplant Parmigiana (always one of my favorite dishes). I wish I could have their Eggplant Parmigiana recipe! I took lots of amazing photos while I waited to be served + between courses. The location was breathtaking! Salvatore retrieved me after lunch and walked me back to the car. He drove me to Villa d’Este. Again, he parked, showed me where he’d be waiting for me, said to call or text if I couldn’t find him, walked me to the Villa, helped me with my ticket and the audio tour, and left his ID for them to hold. Villa d’Este was as amazing as Villa Adriana, but in a totally different way. I’ll let you look that up on the internet as well! This time, I remembered to turn in the audio box and retrieve his ID before I departed the Villa. I met Salvatore back at the car. We had a wonderful drive back to Rome, and he again pointed out the sights along the way. I arrived safe and happy back at my hotel after one of the most enjoyable and amazing days! A perfect last day for my trip! Salvatore is absolutely THE BEST! He’s a very knowledgeable, personable, thoughtful, kind and caring person as well as an excellent driver! I can’t wait to go back and ride with him again!

Amazing Tivoli Trip - Giuliano was amazing. He was such a kind and informative chauffeur. He provided prompt pick up from our hotel. He was very patient with us, as my husband and I had our two young sons and my father with us. He shared stories and lots of information as we drove from Rome to Tivoli, and answered all of our questions. Between stops, he brought us to a beautiful restaurant where we enjoyed a delicious meal, before heading to the next portion of the trip. All 5 of us had a great day, and would absolutely do it again. Thank you for a great day, Giuliano! We appreciate you and your kindness.

Great day - Drever was very professional and quite helpful. Her suggestion to book entry tickets and s guide made the day go perfectly. Very informative and interesting day. Great way to visit the Tivoli region. So much preserved history.