ROMAN TALES


Rome, the immortal city, where past, present and future merge in perfect unity. The centre of Christianity, the birthplace of Western civilisation, the witness of a glorious past, the colorful Baroque city. Let Rome seduce you and you will not regret it!



DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1-ARRIVAL


Arrival at Rome Airport FCO.
Transfer to your hotel in Rome. Check in and time at your disposal to relax or to begin the exploration of the city on your own. Dinner on own and overnight stay in Rome


DAY 2-ANCIENT AND BAROQUE ROME


In the morning meeting in the hotel with your private English-speaking guide and start your private guided tour of Rome. Today, you will discover the Ancient part of the city with its main highlights. Lunch at leisure. Balance of the day at your disposal: we suggest you to focus on Renaissance and Baroque Rome through the Spanish steps, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori. Dinner on own. Overnight in Rome

 


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

 

  • The Colosseum, where gladiators and animals’battles took place in ancient times

  • The Roman Forum, full of well-preserved ruins of religious and civil buildings

  • The Palatine Hill, the place where Rome was founded

  • The Spanish Steps, the elegant living room of Rome high society

  • The Trevi fountain: throw a coin in it and pray for good luck!

  • The colorful, lively and original Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori



ESSENCE SPECIALS:

 

  • A half-day guided tour that will help you getting in touch with Roman history, civilization and art



DO NOT MISS:

 

  • Shopping in Via Condotti, Via del Babbuino and Via del Corso, the most elegant and luxurious shopping streets of Rome with several exclusive boutiques

  • A dinner at Restaurant l’Antica Pesa, located in the typical Trastevere area

  • A coffee at St. Eustachio café, one of the most elegant and historical coffe-houses of Rome



DAY 3-VATICAN AND ST.PETER’S CATHEDRAL

In the morning, meeting in Hotel with your private guide English speaking. Guided visit tour of the Vatican Museums that will finish with the wonderful visit to The Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s church, the centre of Christianity. Lunch at leisure. Balance of the afternoon at leisure: we suggest you to take a walk in the city centre, full of interesting attractions, or to visit the Villa Borghese Gallery that hosts several art masterpieces. Dinner in a typical restaurant of Rome. Overnight in Rome.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

 

  • The Vatican Museums, among the most important museums of the world, with the Sistine Chapel

  • St Peter’s Church


ESSENCE SPECIALS:

 

  • Private guided visit of the Christian Rome

  • Typical dinner based on special Roman dishes in the Restaurant Felice al Testaccio: pasta with special sauces, beef steak and many others!



DO NOT MISS:

 

  • A visi to the wonderful Villa Borghese Gallery, hosting prestigious art masterpieces by the most famous Italian artists

  • The Caracalla thermal centre, a magnificent and well-preserved example of civil buildings of the ancient era

  • An aperitif at Café Rosati, one of the most prestigious and most elegant bars in Rome



 

 

DAY 4-CHECK OUT


Private transfer to Rome FCO airport.

The tour includes accommodation on half-board basis; lunches are all on own due to the biking activities

OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE TOUR: 3*, 4*, 5* HOTELS, VILLAS AND HISTORICAL RESIDENCES, ALL THE TOURS CAN BE PERSONALIZED AND TAILOR MADE

PRICE: ON REQUEST AT INFO@ESSENCEOFITALY.IT