What can one say about the “Eternal City”? One of the most important in the world, but also the most… “multi-photographed”. The lively capital of Italy lives in the present, but its historic center is an immense archaeological site. For more than 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists and ordinary people have left their mark on monuments of all kinds, marking all historical periods. Although these will try to monopolize your interest, you can easily indulge in what our neighbors call “il dolce far niente”, “the sweet art of doing nothing”.
The most memorable experiences may include coffee time in one of the city’s numerous piazzas, the nocturnal passegiata between Piazza Navona and Fontana di Trevi, or a picnic at Villa Borghese.
4, 5 days by air in Rome – Vatican – Florence, (optional excursion). Accommodation in a central 4* hotel of your choice with breakfast.
Tiber river, ancient, in all its peaceful majesty, flows slowly among monuments of human greatness. On one side the imposing St. Peter’s Cathedral, with its large circular square lined with columns, and on the other the Colosseum, which stands sturdy, impressive, “counting” with its shadow the ancient Roman Agora.
Two symbols of different times, but belonging to the same city. The city that awaits every traveler, like a magical labyrinth of a glorious past, to explore in a colorful, tasty present, with intoxicating aromas and images of unique beauty. Rome, the Eternal City, as its inhabitants themselves call it, does not belong to them, but to the whole world that floods it all the time.
Meeting at the airport and flight to Rome with SKY EXPRESS or ITA (ex. ALITALIA). Arrival and guided tour of the “Eternal City”, during which we will see the Church of St. Paul outside the walls, the Pyramid, the Baths of Caracalla, the Colosseum and the Imperial Markets. Passing the Capitol Hill, we will cross the Piazza Venezia, where we will see the Palazzo Venezia, the monument to the unknown soldier Vittoriano, the statue of the first king of Italy Vittorio Emmanuele, as well as the balcony of Letizia (mother of Napoleon Bonaparte). We will continue our tour by road along the banks of the Tiber, passing the Castle of Agios Angelos and Villa Borghese.
Transfer and check-in at one of the central hotels LE MERIDIEN VISCONTI 4* sup. (www.marriott.com) with a gift of 1 meal for the entire excursion, ORAZIO PALACE 4* sup. (www.hoteloraziopalace.it), TWENTY ONE 4* (www.twentyonerome.com), METROPOLIS 4* (www.hotelmetropolisrome.com), CICERONE 4* (www.ciceronehotelrome.com). Optional evening tour of Rome’s major attractions and transfer to the Trastevere Artists’ Quarter. Late night return to the hotel. Overnight.
Our day today will start with a visit to the Vatican Museums, where we will see the rooms of sculptures, carpets, papyri, emperors and we will end up in the famous Sistine Chapel, the chapel of the Apostolic Palace, official residence of the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church , whose ceiling was painted by Michelangelo. This is followed by a visit to the independent Vatican City, where St. Peter’s Basilica (the largest church in the world) is located. We will take a guided tour of the church and see the magnificent marble composition by Michelangelo, the famous Pieta, as well as the huge bronze pulpit by Bernini.Free time for walks in the historic center of the city and its rich market. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Free day in Rome for walks, visits to museums and various attractions or for shopping. You can also follow our optional excursion to Florence.
Optional Excursion Description Morning departure for a day trip to the capital of Tuscany, the wonderful Florence. Upon arrival, we will see the most important sights of the city, such as the imposing Duomo with Giotto’s famous bell tower, the Baptistery, the Church of Santa Croce, the Ponte Vecchio, the Piazza de la Signoria, etc.Free time for walking around the city, visiting the Galleria degli Uffizi, which has one of the most remarkable collections of Renaissance art (Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Veronese, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Rubens, Durr , Goya, El Greco etc.) or for shopping in its famous market. Return to Rome. Overnight.
Free time in the morning, until the time of our transfer to the airport and our flight to Athens
