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With churches on almost every corner, built in every century and countless remarkable Ancient and Renaissance buildings, your group will soak up a wealth of religious heritage of a fascinating city that has been at the heart of Christianity for nearly 2000 years.
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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 AccommodationVatican 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 Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Places of burial and worship of the early Christians. This underground maze containing over 40 catacombs provides a glimpse into the world of early Christianity in the city.
Church of Santa Maria del Popolo (St. Mary of People)
Santa Maria del Popolo is a notable Augustinian church located in Rome, which stands to the north side of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most famous squares of the city. In 1099, a chapel was built by Pope Paschal II, over a tomb of the Domitia family. Tradition has it that the site was haunted by Nero's ghost or demons in the form of black crows; therefore the pope chopped down the walnut tree...
Basilica of St John Lateran
The Basilica was dedicated to John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, and is the first among the four major basilicas of Rome. It is also the cathedral of the bishop of Rome, the Pope, and is known as the ‘Cathedral of Rome and of the World.’
Basilica of St Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore)
The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of Saint Mary Major) was founded in the 4th century and is one of five great ancient basilicas in Rome. Its exterior is 18th-century whilst inside it conceals an excellently preserved Byzantine interior.
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of the five main basilicas of Rome and Italy. It is the burial place of Saint Paul the Apostle and was founded by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century. The Basilica offers a fascinating array of historical, religious and artistic sights for visitors to explore.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| Day 1 | Flight to Rome | Transfer to hotel | Evening meal |
| Day 2 | Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica | Evening meal | |
| Day 3 |
Catacombs of St Callixtus, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Basilica of St Paul |
Time Elevator Evening meal |
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| Day 4 | Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps | Transfer to airport | Return flight to UK |
Hotel Esquilino
The Hotel has 21 rooms consisting of twins, triples and quads. Furniture is made in venetian style. All rooms have en-suite private facilities with bath or shower and WC. They are equipped with hairdryer, minibar, safe, direct dial telephone and cable TV. The staff speak: Italian, English and French.
Hotel Siracusa
Hotel Siracusa offers 150 comfortable rooms. Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms come with en-suite facilities, telephone, hair drier, safe and air conditioning. A large buffet breakfast is provided by the hotel.
