Upon arrival at Rome Airport or the railway station, there will be a group transfer to the hotel in Rome for an overnight stay.
Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a visit to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica. Explore these iconic sites with the guidance of an expert tour guide and skip the lines with a fast-track entry ticket to the Vatican Complex.
Included Excursion: VATICAN MUSEUM
Your professional guide will meet you at the designated meeting point where you will receive a headset. The group, limited to 25 individuals, will then proceed to the entrance of the Vatican Museum. During the tour, you will visit key attractions such as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Borgia Apartments. Your guide will provide insights into Raphael’s Rooms, featuring the renowned frescoes like The School of Athens, culminating in a visit to the Sistine Chapel, renowned for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo.
The tour will conclude with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, home to remarkable artworks including Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s canopy and Michelangelo’s Pietà. Appreciate the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. In the afternoon, we recommend a walking tour starting from Villa Borghese parks to the Pincio Belvedere, offering a breathtaking view of Rome. The tour continues to Piazza del Popolo and Via Margutta, famous for being featured in the film ‘Roman Holiday’ starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn.
The itinerary proceeds to Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain, Galleria Colonna, Galleria Sciarra, the Church of Sant’ Ignazio, the Elephant Obelisk in Piazza della Minerva, and the Pantheon. Indulge in the renowned homemade ice cream from the Giolitti Family near the Pantheon. Continue to Piazza Navona, known for Bernini’s Fountain, and cross Ponte Sant’ Angelo adorned with ten angel statues leading the way to Castel Sant’ Angelo. Conclude the day with a stroll down via della Conciliazione to the vast and impressive Piazza San Pietro.
Optional transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Commence the day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on an exploration of the COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL. Optionally, transfer to the designated meeting point where you will be greeted by a guide, provided with earphones, and granted expedited access to the Colosseum, bypassing lengthy queues. Inside the Flavian Amphitheater, delve into the history of the Ancient Romans, who frequented the venue for various events like gladiatorial contests and animal spectacles, offering insights into their leisure activities. Traverse the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and former residence of Roman emperors, boasting a breathtaking panoramic vista. Subsequently, visit the Roman Forum, the vibrant hub of ancient Roman civilization, featuring remarkably preserved remnants of a bygone era. The excursion concludes here. In the afternoon, consider a visit to Eataly, a sprawling venue renowned as the world’s largest space dedicated to the splendor of Italian gastronomy. Eataly Roma Ostiense spans 17,000 square meters, serving as a homage to food, art, music, and humor. Discover and savor premium gastronomic delights, or peruse for exclusive mementos before your departure. Alternatively, you may opt to further explore the city, visiting iconic monuments that symbolize Rome’s rich history and enjoy its captivating scenery. Another option is to partake in a panoramic tour aboard a comfortable bus, guided by an audio narration for an unforgettable experience.
TERMINI STATION LARGO DI VILLA PERETTI
Main Train Station and public bus services. If you get off here, you can visit Piazza della Repubblica, St. Mary of the Angels, Rome’s Opera House, Via Nazionale, Baths of Diocletian, National Roman Museum, and Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
ST. MARY MAJOR
Visit one of the most ancient Basilicas of Christianity, Santa Maria Maggiore, and very close, the S. Pietro in Vincoli Church with the Moses by Michelangelo, St. John Lateran, Via Cavour and the Opium Hill.
COLOSSEUM ARCHEOLOGICAL AREA
The bus gets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, Arch of Constantine, and the Arch of Titus.
CIRCO MASSIMO – THE MOUTH OF TRUTH
Take in the Circo Massimo, Palatine Hill, “Mouth of the Truth”, Temple of Vesta, Santa Maria in Trastevere, Municipal Rose Garden, and the Synagogue.
PIAZZA VENEZIA – FORO ROMANO VIA DEL TEATRO MARCELLO (BEHIND THE TERMINUS OF PUBLIC BUSES)
This stop is in the heart of Rome and is very close to several important monuments such as Piazza Venezia, Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill), Vittoriano (Altar of the Fatherland), Trajan’s Column, Mercati di Traiano, Theatre of Marcellus, the Jewish Ghetto, Largo Argentina, Campo de’ Fiori, the Pantheon, and interesting areas of the city like Trastevere, and Isola Tiberina.
VATICAN CITY – SISTINE CHAPEL & ST. ANGELO BRIDGE LUNGOTEVERE TOR DI NONA (BETWEEN VIA PANICO AND VIA MASTRO)
St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museum (Sistine Chapel), Borgo Pio, Castel Sant’ Angelo (stop here), Navona Square, Campo de’ Fiori, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Pantheon, via Cola di Rienzo (shopping area), and Popolo Square.
SPANISH STEPS – SHOPPING AREA
From here, you can reach Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trinità dei Monti, Piazza del Popolo, Hard Rock Cafe Rome, Villa Borghese, Borghese Gallery and the Bioparco.
BARBERINI AND TREVI FOUNTAIN
This stop will lead you to Palazzo Barberini and to the famous Trevi Fountain, Via Sistina, Via Veneto, Borghese Gallery, Villa Borghese, Barberini Palace, and Quirinale Palace.
Optional transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Breakfast in the hotel. Group transfer to the airport/railway station and end of our services. Grazie e arrivederci!