

Planning a vacation to Rome can be a daunting task. From planning the must see sights to nice to see, to scheduling tickets to attractions, to how to get around efficiently, to where to eat , Rome is an exciting vibrant city.
A trip to Rome is a highlight of a lifetime of bucket list destinations. Planned incorrectlty it can leave a negative impression.
A Rome trip planned well is a rewarding experience that will have you coming back again and again.
On this page you have the choice between a 7-night planned all inclusive Rome vacation package. This package will get you to Rome. The daily itinerary includes Rome highlights. There is also a lot of free time built in with optional acivities at additional cost.
This Rome vacation package makes it easy to vist the Eternal City. It includes:
- Vatican tour
- Colosseum Tour
- Excursion to Florence
- Excursion to Castel Gandolfi
- Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
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Package Optionals
Half Day Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
A trip to Italy wouldn’t be complete without touring the iconic Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece. With your local guide, learn about the historical and cultural significance of the world-renowned art collection, which includes works created over the span of centuries. Stroll through notable Roman sculptures, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Geographical Maps before concluding your tour at the Sistine Chapel, with its great frescoes by Michelangelo.
Note that St Peter’s Basilica visit is not included on this tour.
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Trastevere Walking Tour
Situated on the western bank of the Tiber River, Trastevere District is one of the most picturesque and genuine areas of Rome. Famous for its narrow cobblestone alleys, Trastevere embodies the true spirit of Roman life. Rich in heritage, Trastevere dates back to ancient times when it was predominantly a working class area. Today, it preserves its old charm with medieval dwellings, Renaissance-era buildings, and ancient churches. Continue your journey to the boat-shaped Tiber Island (Isola Tiberina), the only island on the Tiber River within the city of Rome. Connected to the mainland by two ancient bridges, it once hosted the Temple of Aesculapius, ancient god of medicine, still today site of a renown hospital
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
Dinner with Entertainment
Experience a delightful evening in Rome. Embark on a panoramic ride through the Eternal City and view Rome’s iconic landmarks, followed by a four-course dinner while enjoying live entertainment.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
Full Day Pompeii Tour from Rome
Depart Rome and drive along the Sun Route motorway through the regions of Lazio and Campania, rich in astonishing natural beauty. At a distance (weather permitting), you can view the Abbey of Montecassino perched high on the mountaintop. As you pass the Bay of Naples, majestic Mt. Vesuvius marks the way to Pompeii, the city that was frozen in time under a thick carpet of volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago. Walk through Pompeii’s original sloping streets, steps and inclines. View the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape beside their children and dogs, along with the preserved ruins of the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Spend time on your own for lunch before returning to Rome.
Approximate tour duration is 9 hours.
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The Rome vacation package includes air, accommodations and activitiees as described on the daily itinerary. There are also several optional activities that may be added.
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Rome Vacation Package Daily Itinerary
DAY 1 – Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy
DAY 2 – Arrive in Rome
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure in the eternal city originally built on seven hills. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend you select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Rome
DAY 3 – Rome Walking Tour, Optional Half Day Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
This morning, take a walking tour from your hotel through the grand piazzas of Rome, including the majestic Spanish Steps, the legendary Trevi Fountain, an exterior view of the Pantheon, and ending in the Baroque Piazza Navona. The afternoon is at leisure or join the optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Tonight, explore on your own and choose from one of the numerous restaurants offering delicious local cuisine
Optional: Half Day Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4 – Tour Ancient Rome
The historic tour of ancient Rome begins with a walk along the uneven and irregular paths of the Roman Forum, the original central plaza of the city from which ancient Rome developed. Next, view the triumphal Arch of Constantine, erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine’s tenth year of leadership over the Eternal City. Continue to view the outside of the mighty Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire, which seated over 50,000 spectators and hosted gladiatorial contests and public events attended by the rich, the poor, and even the Emperor himself. Discover the delights of Rome on your own this afternoon
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5 – Train to Florence, Walking Tour of Florence
Transfer to the train station in the morning to board your train to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour* through the heart of Florence to view the magnificent Duomo, with its Brunelleschi-designed dome, the renowned “Gates of Paradise” on the Baptistery, created by Ghiberti, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Proceed to the open-air art museum of Signoria Square and admire the statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi and the Palazzo Vecchio, the former residence of the Medici family, before continuing to the Ponte Vecchio, the “Old Bridge,” and Piazza Santa Croce. Spend time on your own in the afternoon to visit museums, shop for gold and quality leather, before returning by train to Rome
*This is an orientation walking tour of Florence and does not include entrance to any landmarks. Should you wish to visit any museum or site on your own, free time is allotted between 1 and 3 PM.
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6 – Full Day in Rome or Optional Trastevere & Tiber Island Walking Tour, Optional Dinner with Entertainment and Scenic Drive of Rome
Spend the day at leisure, or choose the optional Walking Tour Trastevere & Tiber Island. Situated on the western bank of the Tiber River, the Trastevere district is one of the most authentic areas of Rome. Famous for its narrow cobblestone alleys, Trastevere embodies the true spirit of Roman life. Rich in heritage, Trastevere dates to ancient times when it was predominantly a working-class area. Today, it preserves its old-world charm with medieval dwellings, Renaissance-era buildings, and ancient churches. Continue to the boat-shaped Tiber Island (Isola Tiberina), the only island on the Tiber River within the city of Rome. Connected to the mainland by two ancient bridges, it once housed the Temple of Aesculapius, the ancient god of medicine, and is still today the site of a renowned hospital. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, don’t miss the optional dinner with musical entertainment and a scenic drive through Rome
Optional: Trastevere and Tiber Island Walking Tour (AM)
Optional: Dinner with Entertainment and Scenic Drive of Rome
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7 – Full Day in Rome or Optional Full Day Pompeii Tour from Rome
On your last day at leisure in Rome, perhaps participate in the optional Full Day Pompeii Tour. Depart Rome and drive along the Sun Route motorway through the regions of Lazio and Campania, both rich in astonishing natural beauty. At a distance (weather permitting), you can view the Abbey of Montecassino perched high on the mountaintop. As you pass the Bay of Naples, the majestic Mt. Vesuvius signals the way to Pompeii, the city that was frozen in time under a thick carpet of volcanic ash nearly 2,000 years ago. Walk through Pompeii’s original sloping streets, steps, and inclines. View the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape beside their children and dogs, along with the preserved ruins of the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Spend time on your own for lunch before returning to Rome
Optional: Full Day Pompeii Tour from Rome
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8 – Castel Gandolfo & Santa Maria Maggiore
Begin the day with a drive to Castel Gandolfo, which has been the Pope’s summer residence for years. Upon arrival, board a dedicated vehicle that winds along the avenues of the Pontifical Villas, passing manicured gardens and elegant fountains. Enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel in the afternoon. Take some time to relax and perhaps finish your last-minute shopping.
In the evening, drive to Santa Maria Maggiore for a captivating experience that combines culture, art, and conviviality in one of the city’s most fascinating locations. This is a unique opportunity to admire the Papal Basilica, ending the evening with a reception to bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9 – Depart Italy
Arrivederci Roma! Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Things to do in Rome
Discover the history and romance of Rome. On a short break to Rome there is plenty to see.
Today Rome is Italy’s capital city. But Rome was the center of the world and the wealthiest city in the world for more than 1000 years while the Roman Republic ruled the world. Ancient Rome offers incredible architecture and history for those enjoying out Rome vacation packages.
Rome’s gilded history continued throughout the centuries offering stunning examples of Baroque and Renaissance architecture.
Vatican City
Vatican City is among the most popular places to visit. The Vatican Museum includes a priceless collection of art with artifacts that span from ancient Egypt four thousand years ago, through the Etruscan era in Tuscany, the Roman Empire, Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary civilization. Also along the Vatican Museum tour is the Sistine Chapel, which draws millions of visitors every year.
We can even arrange an early morning Private Vatican Museum Tour before it opens to the public so you have the museum, the Sisitine Chapel and a Vatican Museum tour guide all to yourself. Or join one of our small group Vatican tours.
Colosseum, Ancient Rome and Palatine Hill
The most popular tourist attraction after the Vatican is ancient Roman Colosseum. There you will also visit ancient Roman ruins located on Capitoline Hill.
Galleries and Museums
Other galleries to visit include the Borghese Gallery and Doria Pamphilj.
Piazzas and Fountains
Among the many places to visit in Rome are its lovely piazzas. While strolling from Piazza Navona you’ll find contemporary boutiques and shops to explore on Via dei Coronari and Via del Governo Vecchio. Between the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain are more shops to browse. And around the Spanish Steps in Via dei Condotti where you’ll find all the famous made in Italy fashion designer shops.
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