DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ROME (OVERNIGHT IN ROME)
Arrive at Rome's airport or railway station. Enjoy a comfortable shared transfer to your hotel in Rome. Settle in and enjoy your first night in the Eternal City. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL (INCLUDED)
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on an exciting day of exploration. Today, you will visit three of Rome's most iconic sites: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Your transfer to the meeting point is included. Once there, meet your expert guide, receive your audio headset, and gain skip-the-line access to the Colosseum. As you enter the Flavian Amphitheater, you’ll step into the same spaces where Ancient Romans once gathered to watch gladiatorial battles and animal hunts. Your guide will tell you about the incredible history and stories of this ancient monument. Next, you’ll explore the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome. It was once home to emperors and offers stunning views of the city. Finally, visit the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Roman public life, where you can still see well-preserved ruins that tell the story of Rome’s grandeur.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: VATICAN MUSEUMS (OPTIONAL)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you are free to explore Rome on your own. Alternatively, you may choose to book an optional excursion to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Optional Excursion: VATICAN MUSEUMS
Your journey begins with a transfer to the meeting point, where you will meet your guide. Skip the lines with your fast-entry ticket and visit the Vatican Museums with a professional guide. You’ll explore the world-famous Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and the Borgia Apartments. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the Raphael Rooms and the famous frescoes, including the renowned School of Athens. Then, enter the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece ceiling. The tour ends with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, where you’ll see incredible art, such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and the splendid canopy designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Finally, admire the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square, redesigned by Bernini and considered a Baroque architectural masterpiece. In the afternoon, you are free to explore Rome at your leisure. We suggest a scenic walking tour of the Villa Borghese gardens, offering a fantastic panoramic view of the city. Then, stroll through Piazza del Popolo and along Via Margutta (famous for the film Roman Holiday), before reaching the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the Castel Sant’Angelo.
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 4: DEPARTURE AND "ARRIVEDERCI"
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel. Group transfer to the airport or railway station, marking the end of your tour. Grazie e Arrivederci! If you wish, you can extend your stay with additional nights.