Explore Rome

Day 01 – Rome

Upon arrival at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private car. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Rome.

Day 02 – Rome

This morning after breakfast meet your guide and driver for your full day tour of Rome. Start at the historic Colosseum, one of the world’s most celebrated buildings. Built over 2000 years ago, this structure hosted gladiatorial contests and other spectacles. While you visit this structure imagine 50 thousand plus boisterous spectators cheering on their favorite fighters. Continue to the Roman Forum, the center of Imperial Rome nearby. It lies just down the valley surrounded by three of Rome’s famous hills Palatine, Quirinale and Capitolium. Stroll the ancient forum and imagine Mark Anthony making his impassioned speech from the rostrum over the body of Julius Caesar. Later continue to the impressive Trevi Fountain to admire its beautiful Baroque architecture. Follow the legend and toss a coin, ensuring your eventual return to Rome. Walk to the 2000-year-old Pantheon, temple of all the Gods, and today a Church with its immense dome and center oculus. Finally make your way to Piazza Navona, home to numerous palaces and its magnificent Four Rivers Fountain by Bernini, with its giant statues of sea gods and Egyptian obelisk.  Overnight at the hotel in Rome.  (B)

Day 03 – Rome

This morning travel to Vatican City to enter the world-famous Vatican Museum. Begin your experience by discovering the masterpieces of art in the Vatican Museums by some of the world’ most distinguished artists. Visit the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries. Then enter the incredible Sistine Chapel to contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece including the Last Judgment, one of the most famous pieces of art ever made. Later the guide will bring you to the entrance of the Basilica of St. Peter. You are on your own to take your time to be awed by the magnificence of one of the holiest sites in the world. Admire Michelangelo’s stunning “La Pieta” while strolling this immense structure.   Overnight at the hotel in Rome. (B)

Day 04 – Rome

Today is yours at leisure to continue your exploration of this most historic of cities. (Optional Tours available) Overnight at the hotel in Rome. (B)

Day 05 – Rome

Today you will be transferred to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your departing flight. (B)