New Years Eve in Rome - 7 Day Luxury Independent Tour | 
| Rome stands on top of more than two and a half thousand years of history, was once the largest city in the world and the center of Western civilisation. Rome is still the heart of Christianity, being the seat of the Roman Catholic Church which controls the Vatican City as its sovereign territory, an enclave of Rome.
Today, Rome is a modern, cosmopolitan city, and the third most-visited tourist destination in the European Union. Due to its influence in politics, media, the arts and culture, Rome has been described as a global city.
As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. The historic centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. |
| Name: New Years Eve in Rome - 7 Day Luxury Independent Tour | |
| Category: EUROPE - Italy | |
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Inclusions:
- 6 nights accomidation at the Hotel Palace
- Half day scheduled sightseeing tour of Rome
- Half day scheduled Vatican tour
- Hop on - hop off cruise along the river Tiber
- 6 american breakfasts
- 2 Private transfers
Day 1 - Saturday, December 27
Arrive Rome
Private car transfer from the Rome airport to the Hotel Palace.
Hotel Palace
Day 2 - Sunday, December 28
Rome / Siteseeing Tour
Enjoy an American breakfast provided by the hotel then in the afternoon a half day scheduled sightseeing tour of Rome.
This half day tour focuses on some of the major sights of ancient Rome.
Crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, we arrive at Piazza Venezia at the heart of the city with its Monument to Victor Emanuel II, also called ‘Vittoriano’. We walk up to Capitol Square, designed by Michelangelo, and proceed to the Imperial Forum Avenue to enjoy a magnificent view over the Imperial Forum. Afterwards we stop in front of the Colosseum from which point you can see the Arches of Constantine and Tito and the Temple of Venus and Rome. Passing the Pyramid Cestia, we arrive at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls which we visit to see the site where the Apostle of the People was buried. Includes: Transportation by coach, guide service, entrance and guided tour to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
Hotel Palace
Day 3 - Monday, December 29
Rome / Vatican Tour
Enjoy an American breakfast provided by the hotel then a half day scheduled Vatican tour.
Enjoy this morning tour of the treasures of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter. After crossing the park of Villa Borghese we reach the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you’ll be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo’s Pieta’. Includes: Transportation by coach, guide service, entrance and guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter.
Hotel Palace
Day 4 - Tuesday, December 30
Rome / Siteseeing cruise
Enjoy an American breakfast provided by the hotel then a hop on - hop off cruise on river Tiber. Feel free to navigate the Tiber with this Hop on & Hop off cruise! This cruise on the Tiber river is a circular connection between Ponte Sant’Angelo and Ponte Cavour, with the opportunity to hop on & hop off for the entire ticket validity (24hrs from the first trip). The route taken during this cruise crosses Rome’s historical center and one of the most interesting archaeological areas. A recorded commentary in 7 languages via headphones will be at your disposal. Includes: Hop on & Hop off 24hrs cruise ticket, recorded commentary with headphones.
Hotel Palace
Day 5 - Wednesday, December 31
Rome
Enjoy an American breakfast provided by the hotel then take e rest of the day to roam the city at your leasure.
Hotel Palace
Day 6 - Thursday January 1
Rome
Enjoy an American breakfast provided by the hotel then take e rest of the day to roam the city at your leasure.
Hotel Palace
Day 7 - Friday January 2
Depart Rome
Private car transfer from the Hotel Palace to the Rome airport. Have a safe flight home.
Departure Dates: December 26, 2008.
Pricing: Based on double occupancy, all accommodations and services are included as stated in the itinerary.
Itinerary: Based on 4 star accommodations with scheduled group tours, can be modified to fit your interests and needs.
Deposit: 10% per person, minimum $500
Final Payment: Due 60 days before departure.
Air Fare: Air fare to the tour start point and return air fare home is not included. |
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