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How to Plan a Day Trip to Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli

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In ancient Rome, it was expected that an emperor would get weary of life in the capital city, and it was customary to build another sprawling estate (or a few estates) in places outside the city. Emperor Hadrian did just this between 121 and 137 AD, near a hillside town about 18 miles east of Rome.

Today, you can visit the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, and it makes for an easy and fascinating day trip.

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3 Ways to Day Trip to Pompeii from Rome

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Pompeii is a city frozen — or rather, seared — in time. And if you are a history enthusiast, or just want a glimpse into what real life was like for the average Roman 2,000 years ago, it’s very much worth it to plan a visit.

If you are already in Rome (or nearby), I highly recommend making the day trip to Pompeii. It’s fascinating and very worth the little extra effort to get there. Here are 3 ways you could do it – choose the one that best fits your travel style!

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The Ancient Agora and Temple of Hephaistos in Athens, Greece.

Your Guide to the Best Sights to See in Athens, Greece

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Athens is the logical – and perfect – place to start and/or end your vacation in Greece. Even if you only have a day or two to explore this ancient-meets-modern Mediterranean city, it’ll be a highly rewarding and historically rich couple of days. These are the top 5 things to see and do in Athens.

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Canopo at Hadrian's Villa

12 Delightful Day Trips from Rome Within 2 Hours Reach

12 Delightful Day Trips from Rome Within 2 Hours Reach Read More

There’s no question that the city of Rome and all of its must-see sights could keep a curious traveler occupied and enthralled for weeks. But if you’re looking for a breather in the middle of your Roman holiday, Italy’s awesome public transport makes day trips from Rome an easy choice that can add so much richness to your trip.

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Long view interior shot of the central hallway in the Orsay Museum in Paris, France

11 Noteworthy European Virtual Museum Tours

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While I typically spend my days crafting custom travel itineraries for travelers, this time I’ve planned a virtual museum tour itinerary for all of you. As usual, my recommendations are based on personal experience and plenty of research. These are what I consider to be 11 of the most well-done virtual tours for European museums available online today. 

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