Rome City Break
Explore the Eternal City
With a nickname like "the Eternal City," it's safe to say Rome is a special place. The history, the architecture, the museums, the food - oh, the food! Explore the iconic sites of Rome at your own pace! Blend in like a local at a cute cafe in Piazza Navona, then hit the must-sees, like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican.
With the city all to yourself, you can eat as much pizza, pasta, and gelato as your heart desires. Wander through postcard-worthy streets and find magic around every corner.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- 4 nights in Rome at the Hotel Roma Tuscolana - San Giovani or similar
Great Ways to Explore
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Experience Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling firsthand if you'd like.
- Take a walk through history in the Roman ruins.Â
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Legend has it that tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain will guarantee a future return trip to Rome; toss one in and find out!
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Hike up to the top of Janiculum Hill for breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
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Indulge in traditional Italian foods as well as local specialties; a must-try in Rome are the fried Roman artichokes.
Experience Rome, a city steeped in art, history, culture and more. There is history lining every cobblestoned road, elegance in every piazza and cafes throughout the city serving the tastiest sips and snacks. Enjoy comfortable accommodations as you explore and uncover the secrets of this ancient city.
Picture yourself watching a gladiator fight while exploring the Colosseum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, or discover some of Michelangelo's most iconic works of art - the choice is yours!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $150 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (48 hours) - all year
- Just the Ticket-Early Entrance to the Vatican Museum AM
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- 4 nights in Rome at the Hotel Roma Tuscolana - San Giovani or similar
-
Experience Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling firsthand if you'd like.
- Take a walk through history in the Roman ruins.Â
-
Legend has it that tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain will guarantee a future return trip to Rome; toss one in and find out!
-
Hike up to the top of Janiculum Hill for breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
-
Indulge in traditional Italian foods as well as local specialties; a must-try in Rome are the fried Roman artichokes.
Experience Rome, a city steeped in art, history, culture and more. There is history lining every cobblestoned road, elegance in every piazza and cafes throughout the city serving the tastiest sips and snacks. Enjoy comfortable accommodations as you explore and uncover the secrets of this ancient city.
Picture yourself watching a gladiator fight while exploring the Colosseum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, or discover some of Michelangelo's most iconic works of art - the choice is yours!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $150 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (48 hours) - all year
- Just the Ticket-Early Entrance to the Vatican Museum AM
Day 1. Welcome to Rome!
Touch down in Rome and make your way to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Consider celebrating your first night in Rome by treating yourself to an authentic Italian meal alongside a glass of locally made Frascati wine.Â
Check-in - B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana – San Giovanni
B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana – San Giovanni (formerly Holiday Inn Express Roma San Giovanni) provides a charming and relaxing atmosphere in the city center, thanks to its comfortable guestrooms and spacious courtyard. It features 120 well-appointed and modern guestrooms, complete with soundproofed windows, and more.
This hotel is set two miles from the Colosseum, five miles from the Pantheon, and seven miles from the Sistine Chapel.
Day 2. Rome
There is something to see and do around every corner in Rome. Make your way over to the Colosseum where you can spend hours exploring this ancient architectural wonder. You will feel the immense emotion of the ruins where warriors fought to the death as the crowds cheered from the stands that are still intact today.
Next door, visit the ancient government buildings at the Roman Forum. You'll then want to head over to the Pantheon, where you can see one of the most influential and well-preserved monuments of its time.
Day 3. Rome
Pay a visit to the sites at Vatican City today! Explore the breathtaking St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Christian basilica.
See the Vatican Museums, where you'll be surrounded by masterpieces some of the greats, from Da Vinci to Giotto. Don't forget to stop by the show-stopper: the iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo.
Day 4. Rome
Consider exploring the Roman-Jewish Quarter today, home to the oldest Jewish community in Europe. Notice the distinct architecture and eateries here; pay a visit to the Teatro Marcello, which was commissioned by Julius Ceaser, but completed by Augustus in 13 BC, and is still in use today.Â
Day 5. Depart Italy
Depart Italy today and head back home.
Fly home!
Where available, the Flexible Change Plan allows you to change your travel date for ANY reason (between 30 days and 14 days before planned departure). You will receive a Future Travel Credit for the entire amount you paid. Please note that prepaid instant purchase airfares and group airfare are not eligible for the Flexible Change Plan and are subject to airline-imposed change or cancellation fees based on airline rules at the time that the change is requested. You must rebook using the original air carrier at least 14 days prior to your originally scheduled departure and complete travel at least 1 year from original booking date. Additional fees may apply. Future travel credit is non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be redeemed for cash.