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Rome at Leisure from $305


4 Days (3 nts. Rome)

Embrace your surroundings in the "Eternal City" of Rome. While soaking in the Italian dolce vita, you'll stroll past beautiful Roman fountains, absorb the impressive art or taste the mouthwatering regional delicacies.  Your half-day guided city tour reveals Rome's infinite aspects and eras. Drive through Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with Najads' Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto and see Palazzo Margherita, the Aurelian Walls (3rd century AD), and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, residence of the president of the Italian Republic, and then see the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant' Angelo, Via della Conciliazione, then visit St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. After your tour, you'll be free to explore the city on your own. Immerse yourself amongst the Roman ruins and feel the history of this ancient and beautiful city.

Special Inclusions:  

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Tour Features
3 nights at hotel of your choice (double occupancy) Buffet breakfast daily at hotel
Half-day guided city tour Travel bag, one per person
Document holder and luggage tags Hotel taxes and service charges

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Itinerary


Day 1 Depart USA
Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board.

Day 2 Rome
Morning arrival into Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport. Transfer on your own to the hotel of your choice. Balance of the day is at leisure. After unpacking, you may want to sample your first, but not your last, Roman cappuccino 'al fresco.' No matter what you need or decide to do, your Central Holidays local representative will give you invaluable assistance.

Day 3 Rome
Your morning tour reveals Rome's infinite aspects and eras. Drive through Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with Najads Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto (the 'Rodeo Drive' of Rome) and see Palazzo Margherita (seat of the American Embassy), Aurelian Walls (3rd century A.D.), and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, residence of the President of the Italian Republic and then see the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant' Angelo, Via della Conciliazione, then visit St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Afternoon and evening are free for independent exploration. (B)

Day 4 Rome
Today you may want to enjoy an optional excursion to Pompeii, Capri and idyllic Sorrento with their beautiful panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. (B)

Day 5 Rome to USA (or extend your stay)
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer on your own to Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport to board your return flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B)

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Rates


Daily US Departures: for 2012 & 2013

Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  For an accurate rate, please call our Reservations Department at 1-800-935-5000.

Once we have received the deposit on your booking, the land price is guaranteed from any future fluctuations in the rate of exchange.


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Rates for 2012 * * from
 
Feb. - Mar. 2012 Land Only from
$305 $451 $775
 
Apr. 2012 Land Only from
$451 $489 $819
 
May. 2012 Land Only from
$421 $616 $1,130
 
Jun. 2012 Land Only from
$339 $451 $923
 
Jul. & Aug. 2012 Land Only from
$305 $368 $789
 
Sep. 2012 Land Only from
$406 $616 $775
 
Oct. 2012 Land Only from
$404 $451 $893
 
Nov. & Dec. 2012 Land Only from
$305 $368 $775
 
Rates for 2013 * * from
 

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+ Enjoy 1 NIGHT FREE for 3 or 4-night stays at the following hotels:
In Rome: Visconti, Dei Mellini & D'Inghilterra

Free Extra Nights available during July and August and November thru March

Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel seasonality, weekend surcharges, holidays and local events. Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Venice are available.
A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE.

Please note that as of January 1st, 2011 the City of Rome has introduced an overnight accommodation tax for all guests staying at any hotels (Law number 78 dated 05/31/2010). This small fee (2 or 3 Euros, per person, per day depending on hotel category) will be collected locally by the hotels.

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Sightseeing Tours


Half-day ancient Ostia Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Ancient Ostia
Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am
Schedule: From March to October and on Tuesdays and Fridays only
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Via delle Tombe, Porta Romana, Decumanus Maximus, Terme di Nettuno, theatre built by Agrippa, Forum, Capitolium, temple of Rome and Augustus, Basilica, House of Diana, Thermopolium, Via dei Dipinti, and Museo Ostiense.

Full-day Capri Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Capri
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Travel by motorcoach to Naples and board the hovercraft to Marina Grande. Weather permitting, board motorboats to the Blue Grotto. Panoramic drive to Anacapri. Lunch at a local restaurant. NOTE: If bad weather conditions will not permit the trip from Naples to Capri, a tour of Pompeii will be offered instead (the difference in price will be refunded).

Half-day Christian Rome Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Christian Rome
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February)
Schedule: Daily, except Easter, Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Holy Staircase, Basilica of Saint John in Laterano, ancient Appian Way, Catacombs of San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, Baths of Emperor Caracalla.

Classical and Imperial Rome Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Classical and Imperial Rome with lunch
Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Appros. 6 hours

Highlights: Basilica of St Peter (visit are not allowed during religious functions), Piazza della Repubblica,Trevi Fountain, the Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, the Pantheon (including visit), Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona. After lunch see Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Colosseum.

Full-day Florence Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Florence
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, except Christmas and New Year s Day from November to February.
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Academia Museum, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistry, Giotto Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza and Church of Santa Croce. Lunch included at typical Florentine restaurant.

Half-day Imperial Rome Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Imperial Rome
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February)
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. PAul Outside the Walls, Colosseum.

Full-day Naples & Vesuvius Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Naples and Vesuvius
Departure time: 6:30am
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: Full day

Highlights: In Naples, see of Castel Dell'Ovo, Piazza del Plebescito, Royal Palace, Basilica of San Francesco Di Paola, San Carlo Opera House, Gallery of Umberto I and Maschio Angioino. Continue to Mount Vesuvius.

Full-day Orvieto & Assisi Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Orvieto and Assisi
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays only from March to October. Mondays and Fridays only from November to February.
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Orvieto (including lunch), Trasimeno Lake, Assisi (including Church of St. Claire, Townhall Square with its People Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva, St Francis Basilica) and town of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Half-day Papal audience Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Papal Audience
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Wednesdays only, based on His Holiness schedule
Duration: 3-4 hours

Highlights: The Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter Square, St. Peter Basilica or the Audience Hall, based on weather conditions and the number of participating pilgrims.

Papal blessing at Castel Gandolfo Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Papal blessing at Castelgandolfo
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Sundays, during summer months only and based on His Holiness schedule
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Travel along the ancient Appian Way to His Holiness summer residence, near volcanic lake of Albano. The Papal Blessing will take place in the square facing the Papal palace of Castelgandolfo.

Half-day Roman Castles Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Roman Castles
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm
Schedule: From April to October and on Tuesdays and Saturdays only
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: View Baths of Caracalla, Ancient Appian Way, Road of the Lakes, Colli Albani. Visit Castelgandolfo, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata, and Frascati, including local wine tasting.

Rome by night Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Rome by night with dinner
Departure time: 7:00pm
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve
Duration: 3-4 hours

Highlights: Panoramic tour of the city including a stop at the Trevi Fountain, followed by a traditional Roman dinner at a typical local restaurant (including drinks).

Half-day Tivoli Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Tivoli
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to September) and between 8:00am and 8:40am (from October to February)
Schedule: Daily (except Mondays) - from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays only from November to February.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Villa Adriana, Villa d'Este and its fountains

Half-day Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Daily, except Sundays and Religious Holidays
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Vatican Museums, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Geographical Maps, Sistine Chapel.