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Experience 8 days some of Italy's most fascinating cities on this comprehensive tour. The "Eternal City", the symbol of European orgins. Discover the secrets of Rome with our guides. |
Pax: Min: 10 - Max: 40 Tour Length: 8 Days - 7 Nights Contries: Italy Cities: Rome |
Rome (Roma), the eternal city, is't literally eternal�it has endured for over 2,700 years, with an ambiance like no other. Embedded in centuries of history and culture, it is Ital's capital and largest city, offering far too much to see in one visit. In this city a phenomenal concentration of history, legend, and monuments coexists with an equally phenomenal concentration of people busily going about their everyday life.
Cultural and historic sites, city exploration, museums, castles, cathedrals, ruins. Italy Europe Tours arranges on request according to the groups's needs and specifications Sport or Music Performances, religious meetings and masses. Explore the rich and diverse history and culture of the "Eternal City", capital of Italy.
Rome Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, and Trajan's Column, P.zza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Via Appia, the Catacombs of San Sebastiano and San Callisto, and the Chapel of Domine.
Day 1 - Departure from Home/Arrival in Rome Check-in and time at leisure to explore the city.
Day 2 - Rome Coach and Sightseeing tour of Piazza Venezia you can admire the impressive monument dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II and the unknown soldier. Continue on foot to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo, from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. Your coach will then continue to view the Circus Maximus and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius. Your guide will take you inside the Basilicia which was built over the burial place of the Apostle of the Gentiles and is one of five churches considered to be one of the great ancient basilicas of Rome.
Your last stop on the tour is the Colosseum where you can conclude the tour, or return to your hotel. This tour does not go inside the Colosseum, however your guide has plenty of artistic and historical information about it to share with you.
Day 3 - Rome Free Day or take an optional tour of ours (See list below)
Day 4 - Rome Coach and Sightseeing tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Explore the world's smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art. The Vatican is one of the most interesting and breathtakingly beautiful sites in the world. In 1508, Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II della Rovere to repaint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This is where you can see on of his most well known frescoes, the Last Judgement. This fresco covers the entire end wall of the chapel, and is one of the highlights for visitors to the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican Museums can be overwhelming to the first time visitor so allow your experienced guide show you some of the major attractions, as well as some of the lesser known spots, and share with you the history, architecture, and politics of the Vatican. However, the Vatican is not just gold, pomp and stateliness! It has a history full of dark tales of deceit and even lust! A world of discovery awaits you.
Day 5 - Rome Free Day or take an optional tour of ours (link)
Day 6 - Rome Free Day or take an optional tour of ours (link)
Day 7 - Rome Free Day or take an optional tour of ours (link)
Day 8 - Departure/Bye Bye Rome Coach Transfer to Airport.
Rome: City tour to include the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Roman Forum and Colosseum (AD), Vatican Museums (AD), St. Peter's Basilica AD= Admissions
BREAKFAST/DINNERS
Breakfast (8) at hotel each morning Meals based on 3 courses, drinks not included.
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