Ancient Rome

Meet your private guide at designated meeting point at the Colosseum. Your tour will begin with a visit of St. Peter in Chains Basilica. The Basilica contains the chains that are believed to have held St. Peter prisoner by the Romans. You will also view Michelangelo's magnificent statue of Moses. From the Basilica you will continue to the Colosseum. Here you will be transported back in time as you visit the interior, the site of legendary battles of the gladiators.Your walking tour will continue to the Roman Forum where you will explore the ruins of this ancient political, religious and commercial center. You will climb to the Palatine hill, the legendary site of the birth of the city which overlooks the Circus Maximus. Your tour will end at the Capitoline Hill where once stood the holiest Roman temples, the Temple to Jupiter and the Capitoline Triad: Jupiter, Juno, and their daughter Minerva. After the walk, you will be free to continue on your own to nearby Piazza Venezia and the Via Del Corso with its amazing shopping.

Inclusions

English speaking local guide (4 hours)

Entrance fee at Colosseum and Roman Forum

Does not include

Lunch

All items not specified

Optional

Private transfer from hotel to the archeological area

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.