Italy – Eternal city of Rome to Lazio Region

ITINERARY

• DAY 1
  Eternal City of Rome, Italy

  Welcome to Rome, Italy!

  Upon arrival, meet with your driver and transfer to your accommodating hotel. Spend the day at leisure to relax and rest after your overseas flight.

  What's included?

  • Accommodation
  • Transfer
• DAY 2
  Spanish steps in the heart of Rome.

  Rome - Tour of the historical center & Vatican

  Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Start the walking tour of the historical center of Rome (transfer by foot or public transportation)
  
  We will move to the heart of the historic center with a visit to Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, and the palaces of Italian political power. After a short stop, visit Piazza Della Rotonda, where you can see the Pantheon, built by Emperor Hadrian in the second century A.D. The walking tour ends in one of the most beautiful characteristic squares of Renaissance Rome: Piazza Navona with the magnificent Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.
  
  After lunch, depart for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums with a professional guide of the Museums.
  
  The Vatican Museums are one of the symbols of Rome, where various works have been collected that span from ancient to contemporary times. Sarcophagi and mosaics share the space with masterpieces by great masters such as Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael up to Dalì, Canova, and Matisse. Amid so much beauty, the presence of a fragment of lunar rock donated to Vatican citizens by former U.S. president Nixon continues to amaze. The tour ends in the Sistine Chapel, where it is possible to admire the famous frescoes of the representation of the Last Judgment.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 3
  The Colosseum is an oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy.

  Rome - Colosseum and Roman Forum & Dinner in the Jewish Ghetto

  Breakfast at the hotel and Transfer to Colosseum
  
  Meet with the guide for a visit to the largest archaeological area in the world, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We will begin our tour from the Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum; it is one of the most visited monuments ever, an icon of the Capitoline city. We continue to the Imperial Forums, a series of monuments and archaeological remains that were once the stage of political life. We will end the morning with a visit to Capital hill (Campidoglio), with its square.
  
  Dinner in the Jewish Ghetto
  The Jewish ghetto of Rome is one of the most beautiful hidden treasures of the city, delimited by the Tiber river on one side and Venice Square on the other. Today it is famous for its food, especially its plethora of kosher restaurants serving traditional Roman dishes. An example of the restaurant is Giggetto al Portico D’Ottavia, one of the oldest and most historic Roman restaurants (1923), which takes pride of place right by the ancient Portico di Ottavia originally built by Emporer Augustus.
  
  Transfer back to the hotel after dinner and overnight.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 4
  Beautiful gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Rome

  Rome - Tivoli, Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este

  After breakfast, meet with the driver and transfer to Tivoli for a daily excursion (private transfer with the van). Later, move to Villa Adriana and start the guided tour.
  
  The first stop is Villa Adriana, the wonderful Roman residence that belonged to Emperor Hadrian. Built in the second century A.D. by one of the most important figures of Imperial Rome, the building is still today evidence of the splendor achieved in that era. A magnificent villa whose remains can give an idea of its ancient structure... The Canopy is a charming structure bordered by an elegant colonnade of Greek statues, a large swimming pool, and the villa itself.
  
  After lunch, head to Villa d’Esteand.
  
  Villa d'Este is one of the most beautiful Renaissance palaces in Italy. If the apartments of this majestic building will amaze you, wait to see its gardens embellished with beautiful fountains. The most spectacular is undoubtedly the Fountain of Neptune, but also the Fountain of the Organ and the Fountain of the Ovato are no less! Free time for individual visits.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 5
  Villa Aldobrandini, Frascati, Rome, Italy

  Rome - Frascati

  Set a transfer to Frascati for a daily excursion. In this guided tour, stroll through the streets of Frascati, one of the most renowned municipalities of the Roman Castles, famous for the various Tuscolan villas once home to illustrious patrician families. The town is also often remembered for the Neo-Renaissance Baroque Cathedral of Saint Peter and the church of Gesù built in the eighteenth century by the genius of Carlo Fontana.
  
  Transfer to a local winery in Frascati for wine tasting with lunch.
  
  Visit the old farmhouse surrounded by nature, vineyards, and olive groves. In these places, vines have been cultivated since Roman times, and it is possible to visit ancient caves where wine has been aged for millennia. We will guide you through a tasting of three locally produced wines, including the famous white wine Frascati Superiore DOCG. During the tasting will be served delicious appetizer (ham & cheese plates). Lunch begins with local cheeses, vegetables & different salumi and is followed by fresh homemade pasta with seasonal sauces.
  
  Return to Rome. Overnight.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 6
  The lovely town of Sperlonga, Province of Latina, Italy

  Rome – Sperlonga (Mediterranean coast)

  After some Italian breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and transfer to Sperlonga. Enjoy your free time in this beautiful beach town.
  
  Sperlongais a small town perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Mediterranean, a short train ride out of Rome. At the base of the promontory, a large beach with soft sand stretches onto crystal clear waters, that lap the land with gentle, shallow waves, while on top of the rocky hill you find a gorgeous, whitewashed village with meandering alleys, cute cafes, and stunning sea views. The small town is perfect for a romantic getaway and dinners with sea views, the beach is perfect for families with kids.
  
  History lovers will love the chance to see the ruins of Tiberius Villa, laying in front of the sea just outside of Sperlonga town center. The hotel is very close to the city center, an area rich in restaurants, and bars, and very close to the beach.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer
• DAY 7
  Small Town Gaeta in the Province of Latina, Italy

  Gaeta - Montagna Spaccata

  Transfer to Gaeta for a daily excursion. Start the guided tour in Montagna Spaccata.
  
  We'll begin the visit by entering the church, a temple built in the 11th century by Benedictine monks. The sanctuary is known for having been the place of prayer for various bishops, sovereigns, and popes such as Pius IX. We'll tour the interior of the building and access the chapel of St. Philip Neri. Then, we'll make our way to the cave of the Turk, one of the most amazing parts of the Montagna Spaccata. We'll have to descend about 300 steps to reach these hidden spots, but the effort will be well worth it.
  
  Transfer to Gaeta city center.
  As we walk through the old town, we'll review the history of this town known as the 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea.' Frequented as a holiday destination by emperors, consuls, and nobles of Ancient Rome and subsequently turned into an important commercial port during the Middle Ages, this town will surprise you at every turn!
  
  Return to hotel in Sperlonga in the afternoon and free time. Overnight in Sperlonga.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tour
• DAY 8
  The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome's greatest attractions in the Baroque Style.

  Rome - Free time

  Later breakfast, set a transfer to Rome with your guide. Check in to the hotel and enjoy the city on your own.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer
• DAY 9

  Rome - Departure

  Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to the airport 3 hours before your flight.

  What's included?

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer