๐ Step Back in Time on Our Ancient World Tour! ๐
Embark on a journey through three distinct historical eras with our Ancient World Tour to Ostia Antica, Cerveteri, and Ceri โ a perfect day trip from Rome or a shore excursion from Civitavecchia.
๐ฎ๐น Ancient Rome: Walk the ancient streets of Ostia Antica, Romeโs bustling port city, and imagine life during the Roman Empire.
๐ Ancient Etruria: Explore the mystical Banditaccia Etruscan Necropolis in Cerveteri โ where ancient Etruscan tombs whisper tales from thousands of years ago.
๐ฐ Middle Ages: Pause in the medieval clifftop village of Ceri for a peaceful lunch and a leisurely stroll.
โก๏ธ Ostia Antica and Cerveteri - Ancient World Tour:
https://www.romecabs.com/tours/ostiaanticacerveteri-ancient-world-tour/
The Canopus at Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli is a remarkable architectural feature inspired by the ancient Egyptian city of Canopus. This stunning site, constructed during the 2nd century AD by Emperor Hadrian, reflects the emperor's fascination with Greek and Egyptian culture.
The Canopus is a long rectangular reflecting pool surrounded by colonnades adorned with statues and sculptures. Its design is modeled after the Serapeum, a temple complex dedicated to the god Serapis in ancient Canopus, Egypt. The colonnades and statues evoke a sense of grandeur and luxury, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of an Egyptian sanctuary within the Roman countryside.
At one end of the Canopus is a monumental exedra (semicircular structure) topped with a dome, likely used for dining and entertainment purposes. The pool itself symbolizes the canal of the Nile River, while the surrounding structures evoke the ambiance of a luxurious Egyptian retreat.
The Canopus served not only as a decorative element within Hadrian's Villa but also as a functional space for leisure and social gatherings. Its combination of architectural styles reflects the eclectic tastes of Emperor Hadrian, who sought to recreate diverse cultural experiences within his expansive villa complex.
Today, the Canopus remains a highlight of Hadrian's Villa, offering visitors a glimpse into the emperor's vision of blending Roman and Egyptian aesthetics. Exploring this extraordinary site transports visitors back in time to the era of imperial Rome, where art, culture, and architecture converged to create awe-inspiring landscapes.
Visit TIVOLI either from Rome or as a Post Cruise Tour from Civitavecchia:
TIVOLI VILLAS Tour from Rome: https://www.romecabs.com/tours/tivoli-villas-and-gardens-tour/
TIVOLI VILLAS Post-Cruise Tour from Civitavecchia: https://www.romecabs.com/tours/tivoli-villas-post-cruise-tour/
#Tivoli #RomeCabs #HadrianVilla #VillaAdriana #TivoliTours
Fountain of Neptune, Villa d'Este - Tivoli
Tivoli is a top destination for day trips from Rome (ever since Ancient Rome!). Villa d'Este boasts a symphony of fountains, lush Italian Renaissance gardens, and an opulent Renaissance Villa adorned with wall-to-wall frescoes and precious works of art.
Visit TIVOLI either from Rome or as a Post Cruise Tour from Civitavecchia:
TIVOLI VILLAS Tour from Rome: https://www.romecabs.com/tours/tivoli-villas-and-gardens-tour/
TIVOLI VILLAS Post-Cruise Tour from Civitavecchia: https://www.romecabs.com/tours/tivoli-villas-post-cruise-tour/
#Tivoli #VilladEste #RomeCabs #DayTripsfromRome
HAPPY EASTER / BUONA PASQUA
Wishing everyone a HAPPY EASTER / BUONA PASQUA ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐
TUSCANY TOURS FROM ROME
Now that spring is around the corner we say goodbye to Italy's quiet winter.
Those who visited Italy this winter got to see THIS on our Tuscany Tours from Rome (the magic of Tuscany in the winter) ๐๐
TUSCANY TOURS FROM ROME: https://www.romecabs.com/toursinitaly/tuscany-tours/
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#tuscany #tuscanyitaly #italy #italytrip #italian #tuscanytours
Buongiorno, everyone! ๐๐คโค๏ธ
We are so sorry for not visiting FaceBook lately and missing some of your messages and posts... we've been working nonstop taking care of our wonderful clients traveling and cruising to Italy this summer.
We wish everyone a fun-tastic summer - whether you are traveling or relaxing at home. โ๏ธ
https://www.romecabs.com/
Touring with Stefano in Tuscany!
๐ A glimpse into our Valley of Paradise Tuscany Tour from Rome with Stefano. Short fun video made entirely from a few iPhone photos and video snapshots Stefano took during the tour to Montalcino, Montichiello and Pienza - ๐
๐ผ VALLEY OF PARADISE Tuscany Tour from Rome:
https://www.romecabs.com/tours/valley-of-paradise-tuscany-tour/
Our signature Valley of Paradise Tour takes you to some of Tuscany's most picturesque towns and valleys with breathtaking views that served as the iconic setting of the Elysian Fields in the blockbuster movie "The Gladiator".
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#Tuscany #Italy #ElysianFields #TuscanyTours #RomeCabs #Pienza #Montalcino #Montichiello
Making a Naples pizza in Positano (Amalfi Coast Tours)
WHO LOVES ITALIAN PIZZA ๐?? It's Pizza Time!
See how a pizzaiolo (Pizza Chef) makes an authentic Neapolitan Pizza marinara in Positano on one of our Amalfi Coast Tours from Rome.
๐ AMALFI COAST TOURS from Rome: https://www.romecabs.com/toursinitaly/naples-amalfi-coast-tours/
๐ Also learn the delicious history of Naples Pizza: https://www.romecabs.com/blog/docs/the-history-of-naples-pizza/
Probably the most famous pizza in the world is the Neapolitan-style pizza. With its thick chewy crust baked to perfection and fresh simple toppings, Naples pizza is unmistakenly delicious. This famous dish draws millions of tourists to Naples for a taste of its authentic flavors.
You donโt necessarily have to travel to Naples to enjoy a Naples pizza. On our Shore Excursions from Naples and day tours from Rome to Amalfi Coast, our clients can relish excellent and authentic Neapolitan pizzas also in Sorrento and other notable nearby seaside towns. Naples pizza is a tradition embraced by the entire region neighboring Naples, so travelers and cruisers donโt necessarily have to go to Naples to savor this local treat.
Naples pizza has been around for almost 2 centuries with plenty of time to be tweaked to perfection. But did you know that the concept of โpizzaโ goes back to ancient times? Letโs take a delicious journey into the delicious history of Naples pizza: https://www.romecabs.com/blog/docs/the-history-of-naples-pizza/
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#NaplesPizza, #Pizza #pizzanapoletana #PizzaTime #PizzaLover, #Positano #amalficoast #italypizza #amalficoasttours
Spring in Tuscany
Springtime in Tuscany ๐ฅฐ - one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Italy
๐ปTUSCANY TOURS FROM ROME: https://www.romecabs.com/toursinitaly/tuscany-tours/
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#Italy #Tuscany #ItalyTours #TuscanyTours #ItalyTravel