ROME IN A DAY

Let the Eternal City enchant you as we drive through the picturesque storehouse of art and discover some of the world's most famous sites such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Aventine Hill, Capitoline Hill, Theatre of Marcellus, Circus Maximus, Aurelian Wall, Piazza Venezia and the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the memorial to the 1st king of Italy. You can climb the steps of the Capitoline hill and enjoy a beautiful view of the Roman Forum.

The tour will continue on to visit St. Peter's Basilica, famous as a place of pilgrimage, for its liturgical functions and for its historical associations. It is associated with the Papacy, with the Counter-reformation and with numerous artists, most significantly Michelangelo. As a work of architecture, it is regarded as the greatest building of its age. Contrary to popular misconception, Saint Peter's is not a cathedral, as it is not the seat of a bishop. It is properly termed a Papal basilica. The Vatican Museums, an amazing home to art, culture and history, not to mention Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, is the center of Catholicism.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is an extraordinary witness of Early Roman Christian art with wonderful mosaics, a magnificently decorated golden ceiling and the tomb of Bernini. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the most ancient basilica, built by Emperor Constantine, and was the first residence of the Popes until 1307. It is the cathedral of the Church of Rome, with wonderful seventeenth century renovation by Borromini. The Baptistery and the Holy Stairs of Christ's Passion, the oldest and tallest among the 13! We will point out the various Egyptian obelisks in Rome.

Finally arriving to the Catacombs of St. Callisto and St. Sebastian, which are on the ancient Appian Way. The present catacombs are a series of underground galleries and vaults of various sizes. These were holy sites where Christians buried their dead and came to pray and celebrate liturgy. On the way back to the hotel, you will see the Baths of Caracalla, which were one of the largest thermal spas of antiquity, perhaps the richest in the splendor of its decorations, which were built entirely by the emperor in 212 AD and which operated up until 537.
Now, once again, Rome has become an important and romantic place for visitors to learn about the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, Medieval Rome, Renaissance Rome, Italian unification (Risorgimento), and its early Christian past.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

Duration of this daytrip: 8 hours.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• We also recommend to pre-purchase your Coliseum tickets online (if you wish to enter) for the same reason. Make this reservation between 9.30-10 AM if you plan on visiting inside.
• Please note that it's very important to be dressed properly when visiting religious sites covering knees and shoulders. We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
• The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour.
• Please note that the driver will not enter the sites but give commentaries of what you are seeing.
• Our rates do not include private tour guide, entrance fees or meals.

PAYMENTS:

• All rates are quoted in the Euro and are only payable in the Euro currency, at the end of the services.
• Tips are not included in our rates and are not mandatory. Normal tips range between 5-10% depending on your satisfaction.

ROME IN HALF DAY (DRIVING TOUR)

Experience living history with us and explore the wonders of Ancient Rome as you walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors, generals and gladiators on this exiting day tour.

Rome was the last of the greatest ancient civilizations that had the most profound impact on today's architecture, engineering, politics and entertainment among many others, leaving behind iconic monuments testament to Roman awe-inspiring achievements.

In Ancient Rome Day Tour, you will experience the magnificence of these world famous ancient sites that have endured through the millennium and continue to astonish contemporary architects and engineers, inspire people's imagination and fill you with a sense of timeless civilization.

You will be driven by your own personal English speaking driver inside a comfortable Deluxe vehicle as you travel back through distant history and venture through Ancient Rome's unforgettable wonders: Colisseum, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Via Appia Antica, Acquaducts Park, Pantheon, Aventine Hill, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, etc...

EXTRA INFORMATION:

Duration of this daytrip: 4 hours.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• We also recommend to pre-purchase your Coliseum tickets online (if you wish to enter) for the same reason. Make this reservation between 9.30-10 AM if you plan on visiting inside.
• Please note that it's very important to be dressed properly when visiting religious sites covering knees and shoulders. We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
• The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour.
• Please note that the driver will not enter the sites but give commentaries of what you are seeing.
• Our rates do not include private tour guide, entrance fees or meals.

PAYMENTS:

• All rates are quoted in the Euro and are only payable in the Euro currency, at the end of the services.
• Tips are not included in our rates and are not mandatory. Normal tips range between 5-10% depending on your satisfaction.

This tour will first take you to the medieval town of Castel Gandolfo, where the Popes' have kept their summer residence for centuries. The name comes from the castle built by the Gandolfi family in the twelfth century.

Starting from your hotel in Rome we stroll the hills around Rome. The countryside around Rome are delicious; rolling hills and verdant plains, studded with farmhouses, villas and palaces of the era, up to the Lake of Albano, located in the crater of an extinct volcano. We will stop in the small medieval village overlooking the lake to enjoy a quiet walk towards that, which was the summer residence of the Popes for several centuries. In fact, the Papal residence and its gardens are part of the Papal States.

The Castelli Romani are one of the busiest tourist areas of the province of Rome. The famous Ville Tuscolane that arise in the towns of Frascati, Grottaferrata and the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, are the best known and most obvious proof of the preference that popes and wealthy Roman nobles had due to the climate of the hills.

Our driver will take you to a nice local trattoria where you enjoy a traditional Italian meal, pizza or salad. After lunch we will return to Rome along the ancient Appian way, which was the first ancient roman military road.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

Duration of this daytrip: 6 hours.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour.
• Our rates do not include private tour guide, entrance fees or meals.

PAYMENTS:

• All rates are quoted in the Euro and are only payable in the Euro currency, at the end of the services.
• Tips are not included in our rates and are not mandatory. Normal tips range between 5-10% depending on your satisfaction.

One of our English speaking drivers will meet you at your hotel or pick up location with the vehicle requested to take this beautiful tour of Rome that allows you to sit comfortably and visit the Major Rome Highlights at night when all is illuminated.

We will take you on a unforgettable evening tour that will allow you to witness the ancient origins and the successive cultural and historical stratifications which characterise the city of Rome.
Starting from your hotel, we will drive through the famous Via Veneto, Porta Pinciana, Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Augusto Imperatore, Via del Corso when we arrive at the world famous Trevi Fountain, where we will make one of our stops for a visit. From Via Nazionale, descending towards Piazza Venezia, we will also see the Memorial to King Vittorio Emanuele II, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier the Palace of the President of Italy.

The itinerary will also take you through Navona square, the Pantheon, Capitol Hill, the Imperial Forum, the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Aventine Hill and the Circus Maximus. We will then continue on to the Spanish steps area so you can also witness the Roman night life. From the bustly musical and fun area of Trastevere we will then go up to Gianicolo Hill, a privileged point of the city for a panoramic view of the city. On our return we will pass by Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

Duration of this daytrip: 3 hours.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour.
• Doesn't include Dinner, Entrance fees and gratuities.
• Please note that the order of the itinerary might change.
• Our rates do not include private tour guide, entrance fees or meals.

PAYMENTS:

• All rates are quoted in the Euro and are only payable in the Euro currency, at the end of the services.
• Tips are not included in our rates and are not mandatory. Normal tips range between 5-10% depending on your satisfaction.