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A journey through ancient Rome, Vatican City, art, architecture, food, and everyday Italian life.
Experience Rome through its legendary landmarks, ancient ruins, magnificent churches, Vatican City, historic neighbourhoods, and traditional Roman cuisine. This sample journey can be adapted around your travel dates, interests, accommodation preferences, and budget.
Arrive in Rome and make your way to your accommodation.
Settle in and spend the remainder of the day getting your first feel for the Eternal City. Take a relaxed walk through nearby streets and piazzas, discover a local café, or enjoy your first authentic Roman meal.
Step into Rome’s ancient past.
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and surrounding archaeological sites while discovering the history behind one of the world’s most influential civilisations.
Spend the evening wandering through historic streets and enjoy a traditional Roman dinner.
Discover Rome’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Explore Vatican City, admire its extraordinary art and architecture, then continue through Rome’s historic centre to discover magnificent churches, fountains, piazzas, and landmarks.
End the day with dinner in one of Rome’s character-filled neighbourhoods.
Enjoy a final morning in Rome with time to revisit a favourite landmark, explore a neighbourhood, shop for Italian goods, enjoy one last espresso, or simply take in the atmosphere before your onward journey.
Stays are shown by type. We choose the specific hotels, lodges and camps to match your travel style and budget.
Your accommodation can be selected according to your preferences and budget, from luxury hotels and elegant historic properties to stylish boutique stays in Rome’s most atmospheric neighbourhoods.
This itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed package. We can adjust the accommodation, duration, activities, destinations, and other details around your preferences and budget.
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