It’s well worth the bus ride to go to see Villa D’Este in Tivoli. It was my favorite thing about visting Rome. I actually forget how long the bus ride is. Maybe 30-45 min? Can’t really remember. But it was worth it! Loved the garden and the fountains. I think you kids are going probably going to have a lot a fun here too because of all the water and action going around. It’s really something you are not going to regret doing. Plus, just think, you’ll have all your own photos of all those Villa D’Este fountains you see in hundreds of garden books : )
Oh, on another note, when you go to the Vatican (which is amazing!) go up to the top of the dome. I didn’t and regret it because I hear its pretty amazing.
And the Sisten Chapel was a pain in the butt to wait in line for. I think it took us almost 3 hours to get into that room. And when we got in there were crazy woman guards yelling at everyone and it was super packed… So that might not be the best choice if you have little ones. You end up spending most of your time waiting outside and standing in rooms filled with meaningless art waiting to get into the Chapel.
HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME!
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