Rome City Break
Italy
Fully Guided
Flights & Transfers
Your Escorted Rome City Break Holiday
Explore one of the most visited European cities on this perfectly paced city break to Rome. With a rich history, fantastic food and some of the most iconic architecture in the world, the 'Eternal City' has it all. Rome’s history goes back over two and a half thousand years and is one of the oldest continually occupied cities in Europe. It has been the capital of Italy since 1870 and has held the seat of the Papacy since the 8th century. On this exciting Italy holiday, we’ll enjoy a walking tour of Rome including St Peter in Chains Basilica, The Colosseum and the Roman Forum, Venice Square, Capitol Hill and the Trevi fountain, all with an expert guide by our side to give the history behind these incredible highlights. We’ll also enjoy plenty of time to explore the city at our own pace.
Trip Itinerary
Activity Level: Leisurely
Day
Travel to Rome
Arrive in Rome
Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met at the airport by our local representative in the arrivals area of the airport, before being transferred to your hotel.
Discover Ancient and Baroque Rome
Walking Tour of Ancient and Baroque Rome
MorningAfter breakfast, we set out on a guided walking tour with an expert local guide to discover some of Rome's most celebrated landmarks:
- Our first stop is Saint Peter in Chains Basilica, home to Michelangelo's magnificent statue of Moses
- We then continue to the Colosseum, the world's largest ancient amphitheatre
- Next, we make our way to Piazza Venezia, one of the city's main squares
- Our walking tour concludes at the iconic Trevi Fountain, one of the world's most famous fountains
Don't forget to toss a coin into the water for good luck. Around €3,000 is collected from the fountain each day, with the proceeds helping to support disadvantaged residents of Rome.
Free Afternoon in Rome
AfternoonThe afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. You may wish to visit the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City (closed on Sundays), where Michelangelo's renowned ceiling frescoes continue to captivate visitors from around the world.
Free Time in Rome
At Leisure
Full DayToday is free to explore more of Rome at your own pace. You could visit:
- The Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna, one of the city's best-known shopping districts
- The Galleria Borghese, perfect for the art lovers as it’s home to masterpieces by Caravaggio, Botticelli and Raphael
- Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most celebrated squares. With its elegant fountains, lively cafés and street performers, it is the perfect place to relax and soak up the city's atmosphere.
As visitor numbers are limited at the Galleria Borghese, we recommend pre-booking tickets in advance.
Depart Rome
Return Home
After a memorable city break to Rome, we transfer to the airport with guide assistance for our flight home.
* We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes.
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Know before you go
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
