Rome offers a wealth of ancient and historic sites to explore. Today you’ll have the opportunity to tailor this Roman holiday to your own personal interests! Just choose any one of these included half-day tours, each one lead by an engaging and knowledgeable guide:
• Classic Rome: This combination of motorcoach touring and guided walks reveals many of the city’s best-known monuments. Begin the morning with a stroll through the Piazza della Republica to see the beautiful Fountain of Nayads. Continuing through the historic city center, you’ll admire the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio and the Palazzo di Montecitorio. Then visit the Pantheon and continue by motorcoach to stand in St. Peter’s Square as your guide illuminates the history of the Basilica. Your morning tour concludes with some free time to admire the artistic masterpieces that fill this magnificent church.
• Imperial Rome: Discover some of the most celebrated sites of ancient Rome on this well-planned afternoon tour! Travel by motorcoach to the Piazza Venezia for a guided walking tour to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo and offering a must-photograph view of the Roman Forum. Our coach will take you to the Circus Maximus and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius. Tour the magnificent interior of the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains before ending your tour with a visit to the imposing Colosseum.
• Christian Rome: This unique tour offers fascinating insight into Rome’s early Christian traditions. The first stop of the afternoon is Esquiline Hill where our guide will show you the treasures of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Continue by motorcoach to see the Holy Staircase and the Lateran Palace. Tour the splendid interior of the Basilica of St. John and then travel along the ancient Appian Way to visit the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries that served as hiding places for early Christians. The tour ends with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caracalla.
• Rome by Night: Departing your hotel in the early evening, this panoramic sightseeing tour reveals all the magic and romance of the Eternal City! Traveling comfortably by motorcoach, you’ll have a chance to admire Rome’s most beloved sites including the Fountain of Nayads, Piazza Venezia, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Capitoline Hill. You’ll also drive along the banks of the Tiber River and past the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine and the Circus Maximus. The tour includes stops in the Piazza Navona to see Bernini’s celebrated Fountain of Four Rivers and at the Trevi Fountain where you can continue the tradition of throwing coins into the fountain!
Note: The availability of these included sightseeing tours may be affected by holidays, museum closures and seasonally-adjusted schedules. Meals B