Begin your tour with a short drive past Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads, and the beautiful Piazza Barberini with Bernini's Baroque Tritone Fountain. Travel along the famous Via Veneto before arriving at the ancient Aurelian Walls, once surrounding the ancient city of Rome. See the famous Villa Borghese gardens and the northern gate of the city leading into Piazza del Popolo, where you will glimpse an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Upon arrival at St Peter's Square you will pass the impressive Castel S. Angelo the ancient tomb of Emperor Hadrian.

Next, you will attend a Papal Audience in Rome to see Pope Benedict XVI. Tickets are limited and you must have a confirmed reservation to attend. The audience takes place in St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica or the Audience Hall. The exact location depends on the seasonal conditions and number of pilgrims visiting on a particular day. Your guide will provide details of when and where to meet the bus at the end of the Papal Audience.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Wednesday

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: 7:00am
• From central meeting point: 8:00am

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:

• Assistance of a multilingual local guide
• Transportation in air-conditioned buses
• Hotel pick up, and drop off in vicinity of hotel

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

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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