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A visit to Rome is a step back in time, from the giant that is the Colosseum, one of Rome’s great architectural achievements to the feeling of centuries of turbulent history under your feet. A visit is not complete without experiencing the opulence of the Vatican with its vast museums, dark tombs and of course Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel where you can gaze upon one of the most renowned artworks of the high Renaissance.
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£279 pp
Includes:
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return flights including tax
- Airport transfers in Italy
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- VAT
- Itinerary planning service
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationColosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre)
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
The world's smallest country manages to play host to one of the finest art galleries. The Vatican has a vast collection dating from ancient Greece onwards, but its most celebrated work is part of the building itself - Michelangelo's celebrated frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.The...
Time Elevator
Time Elevator Rome is a sensational experience; a 'must-see' for every tour group. It is a multi-sensory show of the history of Rome with seats on special moving platforms; 3 panoramic screens; flight simulators and a state-of-the-art surround sound system. You will be projecte...
The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Places of burial and worship of the early Christians. Their most ancient nuclei date from the 2nd century and were created along the edges of the consular roads outside of the city walls. At present the upkeep and management of all Roman Christians catacombs are under the care ...
Roman Forum
The forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome. The largest buildings were the basilicas, where legal cases were heard. It emerged as such in the 7th century BCE and maintained this position well into the Imperial period, when it was reduced...
Palatine
The Palatine Hill is some 70 meters high with views of the Roman Forum on one side, and the Circus Maximus on the other. The site is now a large open-air museum which tourists can visit during the daytime. The entrance can be found near the Arch of Titus in the Roman Forum.It i...
Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. This impressive monument dominates the small Trevi square located in the Quirinale district. The Scalinata di Spagna, or Spanish Steps, are located in an upmarket ...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Flight to Rome | transfer by coach to your hotel | Local familiarisation |
| Day 2 | Visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill | Evening visit to the Time Elevator | |
| Day 3 | Vatican City | Pantheon | Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps |
| Day 4 | Shopping | transfer by coach to airport | Return flight to UK |
Hotel Esquilino
