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Embark on a journey to unveil the grandeur of Rome and Vatican City with a guided exploration complemented by a stay of three evenings in a deluxe four-star hotel. A day at leisure is also an option for you to discover the wonders of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace during this exquisite Italian getaway.
Highlights
- Delve into the historical marvels of Rome. From Villa Borghese to the Pantheon.
- A multi-day package designed for independent travelers that includes a 3-night accommodation
- Discover the treasures of Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica on day two.
- Places you before iconic landmarks such as Piazza di Spagna, Galleria Sciarra, and Trevi Fountain.
- An optional excursion on day three could take you through Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Rome airport or railway station, transfer to the hotel, and spend the night in Rome.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a day of
exploration. Today, you will visit the COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE
HILL. Your transfer to the meeting point is included, where you will meet your
guide, receive earphones, and have access to the Colosseum without waiting in
line. Inside the Flavian Amphitheater, you will walk through the same places
where Ancient Romans once gathered to watch various events, such as
gladiatorial contests and animal hunts. You will also learn about how Romans
spent their leisure time. Afterward, you will explore the Palatine Hill, the birthplace
of Rome and the former residence of Roman emperors, offering a spectacular
view. You will then visit the Roman Forum, the bustling center of ancient Roman
life, where well-preserved ruins from that era can still be seen. Overnight at
the hotel.
*For reservations at the Colosseum, it is compulsory to provide the date of
birth for each guest.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to visit Rome, or if you
prefer, you can book an OPTIONAL excursion to the Vatican Museums and St.
Peter's Basilica. In this case, enjoy a guided tour with an expert guide,
skipping the line with a fast entry ticket to the Vatican Complex.
Optional excursion: VATICAN MUSEUM
with guide. Optional shared (grouped) transfer from hotel to meeting point.
After meeting your guide, you will be given a headset and taken to the entrance
of the Vatican Museums. You will tour the gallery, visiting all the main spots
you've heard about such as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and
the Borgia Apartments. The guide will provide you with information about the
Raphael Rooms and their exceptional frescoes, including The School of Athens.
They will then lead you to the Sistine Chapel, where the ceiling is considered
one of the cornerstones works of High Renaissance art. The tour would not be
complete without a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the
world, which houses several pieces of fine art such as the canopy designed by
Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the Pietà by Michelangelo. To end the tour, you will
be able to admire the majestic St. Peter's Square, an open space redesigned by
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, considered an architectural masterpiece of the Baroque
age. The afternoon is free.
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport or
railway station to end the tour.
Trip includes
Included
Three nights accomation 4-star hotel in Rome with Breakfast
Professional
English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Group transfer from Rome airport/train station to the
hotel
1 excursion COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL with guide + entrance ticket including, transfer one-way from hotel.
Excluded
International flights
Lunch & Dinner
Insurance: All types
City
taxes are payable in the place.
Meals
and drinks
Gratuities
to the guide and driver (if desired)
Optional
excursions or transfers.
Know
before you go
The
airport time is 40 minutes maximum and the train station time is 20 minutes
maximum.
The
Vatican excursion can be done from Monday to Saturday, closed every Sunday,
March 30th, Holy Week, May 1st, June 29th, August 15-16th and November.
Visits may be changed
because of organizational reasons or possible closures but the indications are
always respected.
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