Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads, your local guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through the historical center, where you can admire sights such as the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed by Bernini, the Pantheon (visit inside), Palazzo Madama - seat of the senate, and Piazza Navona.

Passing alongside Castel S. Angelo your coach will take you to the Basilica of St Peter (visit inside, except when there are religious celebrations), where you can admire one of Michelangelo's magnificent works of art - La Pieta.

You have the option to combine this Classical Rome with the following tour:

IMPERIAL ROME

Arriving at Piazza Venezia you can admire the impressive monument dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II and the unknown soldier.

Continue on foot to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo, from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum.

Your coach will then continue to view the Circus Maximus and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius before arriving at the Basilica of St Paul, the largest patriarchal basilica in Rome after St. Peter's. Your guide will take you inside the Basilicia which was built over the burial place of the Apostle of the Gentiles.

Your last stop on the tour is the Colosseum where you can conclude the tour, or return to your hotel. This tour does not go inside the Colosseum, however your guide has plenty of artistic and historical information about it to share with you.

LUNCH - Indulge in an authentic Italian lunch (drinks not included) at a restaurant nearby Stazione Termini or near the Vatican.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Rome hotels. If you're staying outside the Aurelian Walls or did not confirm hotel pick up - all tours will depart from 5/a Via Farini, located off Via Cavour, Rome. This departure point is a few minutes walking distance from Termini Railway Station and easy to locate.

Departure Time:

• From Rome hotels: 8:00am
• From central meeting point: 9:00am

Return details:

Tour concludes at 5/a Via Farini (centrally located and close to Termini Railway Station).

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all Rome centrally located hotels. All hotels must be located in the city center (within the Aurelian Walls). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the departure point located at 5/a Via Farini, Rome. It is close to Termini Railway Station and just off via Cavour.

Cruise Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving into Rome on a cruise ship, the tour operator can pick up/drop off guests from/to Civitavecchia Port at an additional cost. To book this option you must book separate cruise port transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome. If you choose to combine transfers with a scheduled tour commencing in Rome, take into consideration the traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. It is approximately 1 hour and you should allow minimum 30 minutes to disembark cruise.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Multilingual local guide
• Lunch if option selected
• Transportation in air-conditioned buses
• Hotel pick up, and drop off in vicinity of hotel

Exclusions:

• Drinks
• Entrance fees
• Optional gratuities

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
• There can be a considerable amount of walking on Rome tours, (often on uneven, cobbled surfaces) due to coach regulations. It is possible for clients to remain on the coach, however this means that many of the sights will be missed.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair bound passengers.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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