This 4-day Italian vacation showcases all that the Eternal City has to offer. It features deluxe accommodations and a mix of private and small group tours.
Your Italian journey takes you to Rome, the Italian capital and one-time centre of the ancient world. Staying in the deluxe accommodations of The Inn at the Roman Forum, an upscale hotel located on ancient ruins, you’ll explore the city on a variety of tours that’ll showcase its historical and religious significance. A private three-hour walking tour will showcase some of the most popular sites and give you invaluable insight into their history. You’ll venture to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza Colonna, and the Pantheon.
The next day, get up early to see the Vatican Museums before the crowds arrive. Head straight to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll be able to enjoy Michelangelo’s gorgeous frescoes without the crowds. Then continue through the rest of the museums to see other masterpieces, such as Raphael’s frescoes. Cap off the tour with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church and the resting place of the bones of St. Peter.
That afternoon, continue the journey through ancient history with a trip to the Colosseum, where you’ll enjoy restricted access into the dungeons and fighting deck of this ancient stadium. Afterwards, explore Palatine Hill, where the political elite of Rome lived, before ending the tour at the Roman Forum, the centre of economic and philosophical life in the empire.
At the end of your tour, you’ll head to the airport to connect to your next destination. Consider extending your stay in Italy by combining this trip with visits to other cities.
