A Roman Holiday!
The most complete Roman Program…
Rome is one of the most exciting
places to visit on earth! This tour offers
its participants the most complete view of
the city possible in a week. Rome has
many “faces” and we will visit most of the
best known sites as well as go behind the
scenes to discover a Rome few ever come
to know…..this is your inside tour of
Rome that balances seeing and
experiencing the glories of the eternal city
with plenty of down time that allows you
to make personal discoveries on your
own… Seats are very limited though so
sign up today!
Your Roman Holiday itinerary:
Day 01: Benvenuti a Roma! Welcoming Meal & Cooking Demonstration
Welcome to Rome! We pick-you up at the airport via a private transfer and whisk you
into the eternal city for hotel check-in and some relaxation. You are free to enjoy the city
and to get acclimated to the glories of Rome. Your hotel is located near the famous Via
Veneto and Villa Borghese and is in
one of the “chic” sections of the city.
Evening: 18:30 Meet your Tour
Director in your hotel lobby who will
greet you with a cocktail and go over
the
week’s
exciting
program.
Afterwards, we board our private
transportation and ride to a traditional
Roman restaurant for an authentic
Roman
cooking
demonstration
followed by a delicious meal! Fine food
and some cooking lessons are always
the best way to meet the real Romans!
Overnight in Rome
Day 02: Historical Rome Tour
After our first Roman breakfast, we will embark on a tour with an Italy Revealed
specialist to discover the ancient Imperial city. We will visit the Roman Coliseum
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(inside), view the Roman Forum, the early Church of St. Peter in Chains, as well as many
other fascinating and intriguing ancient sites.
Afternoon and evening are on your own. Your Italy Revealed Tour Director can give you
some great suggestions for further site-seeing and/or shopping.
Overnight in Rome
Day 03: Monumental Tour of Rome
Today after breakfast, we see some of the
most famous monuments over the ages that
make Rome such a charming, romantic and
enigmatic city. Some of the highlights of
this special and very unique look at Rome
include visits of the Trevi Fountain, the
Spanish Steps, the Roman Pantheon, and
the always popular Piazza Navona with
some of Bernini’s most famous sculptural
works on display.
Afternoon and evening are on your own. Your Italy Revealed Tour Director can again
give you some great suggestions as you desire.
Overnight in Rome
Day 04: Vatican Museums / Sistine Chapel / Basilica of St. Peters
After our delicious breakfast, we board our private transportation to cross the city and
visit the Vatican. We will enter the Vatican
Museums with our guide for a private tour.
Here we will take in the three millennium
of art and artifacts housed in one of the
world’s great museums. We will also have
ample time to see the Sistine Chapel as well
as the impressive Basilica of St. Peter’s.
Afternoon and evening are on your own.
Your Italy Revealed Tour Director can
again give you some great suggestions as
you desire.
Overnight in Rome
Day 05: Christian Rome (Basilicas and Catacombs)
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Today, we look at Rome in a way that
is seen by few but that will be very
enjoyable. We see Rome via some of
its major basilicas such as St. John
the Lateran and St. Mary Major.
These basilicas were founded at the
end of the Roman Imperial period
with St. John’s being the oldest of all
of the proud basilicas. Both basilicas
will allow us insight to a crumbling
empire, into a growing religion, and
were where many great leaders of the
early church held sway. Afterwards,
we will leave the confines of central
Rome to visit one of the main
catacombs. Catacombs were where the first Christians gathered and where the earliest of
Christian history in Rome played out. This is a can’t miss when visiting the ancient city.
Afternoon and evening are on your own. Your Italy Revealed Tour Director can again
give you some great suggestions as you desire.
Overnight in Rome
Day 06: Provincial Rome (Tivoli Gardens and Imperial Villas)
Rome was more than the city
center, it also boasted a great
“country” lifestyle as well. After
breakfast, we head out to visit
some of the most impressive villas.
We will first visit Hadrian’s villa.
The emperor Hadrian expanded
the empire to its largest limits and
was known to live in grand style.
Even 1,900 years later, you will be
amazed just how grand noble
Roman life really was. Afterwards,
we go on to Tivoli for a visit of the
Renaissance villa known as Villa
d’Este. This villa was created by the Cardinal d’Este in the XVI century. It is world
famous for its fountains that abound in Renaissance and mannerist form and are still a
hydraulic wonder. Set in an intriguing garden, the Villa d’Este has inspired gardens and
fountains worldwide for centuries and may inspire you! Afterwards, we return back to
Rome.
Afternoon on your own. Evening, for those who wish, your Italy Revealed Tour Director
will lead a walk of the Santa Maria in Trastevere area. This neighborhood is eclectic,
trendy, and has some wonderful monuments from late imperial times to the modern age.
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Overnight in Rome
Day 07: Depart from the eternal city
Alas alas, after our last breakfast, we leave early via a private
transfer to the International Airport of Rome and our flight home…
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Prices and Trip Information:
Price per Person:
- Adults: $1,299.00 pp in double occupancy / $1,235.00 pp in triple occupancy
- Single Supplement: $369.00
Departure Date options for the most complete Roman experience available:
20-26 November 2010
26 December 2010 - 01 January 2011
19-25 February 2011
12-18 March 2011
Supplements:
Roman Holiday Program beginning on 26 December - $263.00pp
To Reserve:
* Reserve through your trusted travel agency or by contacting us at 404-437-6377 or
reservations@walkertravels.com. A deposit of 20% per person will be required to
guarantee your spot as there is a limited amount of seats on PRIME tours. Smaller
groups mean more flexibility and more enjoyment!
Your special price includes:
• 4 star deluxe Hotel Accommodations:
o 6 nights at the Hotel NH Vittorio Veneto****located in central Rome or
similar.
• Site-seeing Tours:
o Private Guided** Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
o Private Guided** Tour of the Roman Coliseum and Forum area.
o Private Guided** Tour of Monumental Rome
o Private Guided** Tour of Christian Rome including a major Catacomb
o Private Guided** Tour of Provincial Rome (Villa d’Este & Hadrian’s Villa)
All entries included as per itinerary
• Italy Revealed Personalized Services:
o Hand-picked Italy Revealed Tour Director with additional
commentary/assistance 24/7 of tour duration
All Italy Revealed staff are Masters or PhD level experts and a lot
of fun!
o Private deluxe mini-bus with climate control for duration of the trip
providing all transportation, transfers, and parking fees as per our
itinerary.
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Dining:
o All breakfasts as per itinerary and a delicious dinner with wine and
cooking demonstration.
Extra Notes: As this is a land only tour, you may request air tickets from Italy Revealed
if desired. It is important to note that if you are departing from the USA, your flight
should leave the evening before “day 1” in Italy. For payment and refund protocols,
please consult our generous terms and conditions. All exact times and specific trip
information provided upon final payment.
Note on Joseph Walker: This tour is led in conjunction with
Joseph Walker’s Italy Revealed. Mr. Walker received his M.A. in
Italian History. Overall, he has lived half of his life in Italy and has
directed travel, entertainment, and sports programs for the US
military stationed in Europe. Joseph has also been a consultant for
various US and European TV documentaries focusing on Italy and
has written extensively on his travels. Having a classical academic
background, a long history with cultural activities in Italy, and having
a deep knowledge of Italian language, culture and history, Joseph
and his staff of dedicated professionals will make sure that this
unique trip to Italy is one of the best ever undertaken.
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Tel. 404-437-6377 Fax 770-460-3110
www.walkertravels.com