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| Rome by Night: $57 per person |
 Rediscover Rome in a magic atmosphere created by romantic lighting. Tour starts from Via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street, then Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, Piazza Venezia with the "Vittoriano", Via del Fori Imperiali, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine, the Temple of Vesta, the Theatre of Marcello, the Capitol, Tiberine Island, the Synagogue, Castel St. Angelo, St. Peter`s Square and Basilica. During this panoramic visit of the city the guide will take you to visit the famous Trevi Fountain (do not forget to throw a coin in it, in order to return to Rome) and Piazza Navona, the baroque square, cosmopolitan meeting place. Return to hotels or nearest point. [Daily, Free pick-up from hotels between 7:15pm and 8:00pm. No tour Dec 24, 31st, and March 16th] |
| Half Day Ancient Rome Tour: $51 per person |
 Crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, we arrive at Piazza Venezia towered by the imposing "Vittoriano". The tour will continue on foot through the Capitol, a unique treasure of history and art, and then the Roman Forum, the most enchanting and important archeological area in the world; the view of it from the Capitol Hill or the Titus Arch will leave you breathless! We will then arrive in front of the Constantine Arch and of the Coliseum, majestic symbol of the Eternal City (stop). Proceed by bus, passing by the Piramide Cestia, to St Paul's outside-the-walls (visit) built where the Apostle of the People is buried. Return to hotels or nearest point. [Daily, March-Oct 3pm; Nov-Feb 2:30pm. Not available March 16. Exterior visit to the Colosseum only. Visitors in shorts or with uncovered shoulders are not admitted into churches.] |
| Half Day Monumental Rome Tour: $51 per person |
 After Via Veneto, famous for Fellini's movie "La Dolce Vita" and Piazza della Repubblica with the Najadi's Fountain, our promenade through the historical center starts with the famous Trevi Fountain till Piazza Navona (stop), always lively and picturesque, with the Four Rivers Fountain, Bernini's masterpiece. Along the way we will admire Piazza Colonna with the Column of Marcus Aurelius and the Pantheon, built in the 1st Century BC with the widest dome in the world (visit). Continue by coach to the Vatican, the heart of Christendom, passing by St. Angel's Castle. Visit Saint Peter's Square and Saint Peter's Basilica to admire, among others, the Pieta by Michelangelo. Return to hotels or nearest point. [Daily, 8:30am. No tour Dec 25, Jan 1, March 16. Visitors in shorts or with uncovered shoulders are not admitted into churches.] |
| Half Day Christian Rome Tour: $64 per person |
 After passing through Piazza Barberini, home of Bernini`s Triton Fountain, the tour begins at St. Mary Major, the beautiful basilica dedicated to Mary, the mother of Christ, with gorgeous mosaics and the relics of Jesus` crib. St. John of Lateran, the cathedral of Rome, is the next stop. The first Papal residence, St. John's is filled with masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Baroque as well as the Scala Sancta (the Holy Stairs). Folowing the old Appian Way past the Church of Domine Quo Vadis, the tour arrives at the Catacombs of St. Domitilla, St. Calixtus, and St. Sebastian. These ancient underground tunnels were once the burial places for Jews and Christians. A panoramic view of the Baths of Caracalla ends the tour. Return to hotels at nearest point. [Daily. March-Oct 3pm; Nov-Feb 2:30pm. No tour Dec. 25, Jan 1, or March 16.] |
| Full Day Artistic and Ancient Rome Tour: $196 per person |
The Vatican encompasses centuries of religious history, architectural treasures and some of the world's greatest works of art by such visionary artists as Michelangelo and Raphael lie within the Vatican walls. Our guides will give you an insider's view of their significance, heritage and meaning. The tour covers the famous square of St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel and the various halls and galleries in the Vatican Museums.
Continue on to Ancient Rome, crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, you’ll arrive at Piazza Venezia towered by the imposing "Vittoriano". The tour will continue on foot through the Capitol, a unique treasure of history and art, and then the Roman Forum, the most enchanting and important archeological area in the world; the view of it from the Capitol Hill or the Titus Arch will leave you breathless! You will then arrive in front of the Constantine Arch and of the Coliseum, majestic symbol of the Eternal City (stop). Proceed by bus, passing by the Piramide Cestia, to St Paul's outside-the-walls (visit) built where the Apostle of the People is buried. Return to hotels or nearest point.
[Mon-Sat, lunch is included. No tour Dec 25-26, Jan 1, and other Catholic Holidays. People wearing shorts or uncovered shoulders may not be admitted to museums and churches.] |
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| Papal Audience - Wednesday Only: $52 per person |
 After crossing the Villa Borghese and passing the Castel Sant`Angelo, the tour arrives at St. Peter`s Square, to bear witness to the Papal Audience. After a hopeful message pronounced in various languages, His Holiness will impart his blessing. [Wed. Only, 7:15am unless the Pope is absent. The audience may be held either in the Sala Nervi or in St. Peter`s Square and time may change; if so, the starting time of the tour will change as well. Certain sights may be closed on certain holidays. People wearing shorts and uncovered shoulders are not admitted into the audience.] |
| Half Day Roman Countryside: $61 per person |
 This pleasant trip to discover the surrounding of Rome with the old medieval towns and its volcanic lakes, will give you the opportunity to relax for few hours outside the city traffic. Along the Caracalla Bath and the Appian Way we reach Castelgandolfo, summer residence of the Pope, overlooking one of the deepest volcanic lakes. We continue to Albano former Albalonga where Rome founders came from, Ariccia with a breathtaking bridge, Genzano reputed for its flower carnival, Nemi the town of wild strawberries overlooking an enchanting lake "Mirror of Goddess Diana". Along the Via dei Laghi, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata, Frascati , where we will sit down to taste its delicious wine. Return to hotels or nearest point. [April 1 – Oct 31st Tuesday and Saturday Only.] |
| Half Day Artistic Rome Tour: $89 per person |
 Crossing the Aurelian Walls and the Park of Villa Borghese, we reach the Vatican Museums. During the visit you will admire: the Candelabra Gallery, the beautiful Tapestry Gallery and the interesting cartographic study in the Maps Gallery, the Raphael Rooms, entirely frescoed by the Master, and above all, the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, with the "Genesis" and "Last Judgement" by Michelangelo, recently restored. Return to hotels or nearest point. [Daily, Visitors in shorts or with uncovered shoulders are not admitted into the museum. Free pick-up from hotels between 7:45am and 8:15am. No tour Dec 25-26, Jan 1, March 16.] |
| Half Day Tivoli Tour: $92 per person |
 A quick jaunt from the city of Rome is the town of Tivoli, built on the slopes of the Sabine Hills. Hadrian`s Villa was built by Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD as a country residence. It features an imperial palace, baths, libraries, and gardens full of sculptures and pools. Nearby is the Villa d`Este, built during the late Renaissance by Lucretia Borgia`s son, famous for its gardens, marvelous fountains, waterfalls, and ancient trees. Note: The beauty of this place is admired going up and down some flights of steps. [April-Sept Tues-Sun 3pm; Oct Tues-Sun 9am; Nov-Mar Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun 9am. No tour Dec 25, Jan 1, March 16.] |
| Full Day Artistic and Christian Rome Tour: $206 per person |
 Artistic Rome starts with crossing the Aurelian Walls and the Park of Villa Borghese, where you will reach the Vatican Museums. During the visit you will admire: the Candelabra Gallery, the beautiful Tapestry Gallery and the interesting cartographic study in the Maps Gallery, the Raphael Rooms, entirely frescoed by the Master, and above all, the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, with the "Genesis" and "Last Judgement" by Michelangelo, recently restored.
Continue on to see the Christian Rome by passing through Piazza Barberini, home of Bernini`s Triton Fountain. The tour begins at St. Mary Major, the beautiful basilica dedicated to Mary, the mother of Christ, with gorgeous mosaics and the relics of Jesus` crib. St. John of Lateran, the cathedral of Rome, is the next stop. The first Papal residence, St. John's is filled with masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Baroque as well as the Scala Sancta (the Holy Stairs). Folowing the old Appian Way past the Church of Domine Quo Vadis, the tour arrives at the Catacombs of St. Domitilla, St. Calixtus, and St. Sebastian. These ancient underground tunnels were once the burial places for Jews and Christians. A panoramic view of the Baths of Caracalla ends the tour. Return to hotels at nearest point. [Mon-Sat, includes lunch. No tour Dec 25-26, Jan 1, and other Catholic Holidays.] |
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| Full Day Pompeii Tour: $183 per person |
 Leave Rome along the Autostrada del Sole southwards. Halfway to Naples, the Abbey of Montecassino, completely rebuilt after the total destruction in the Second World War, can be seen high up on the hill to our left. Then on into the fertile countryside surrounding Naples. After a short panoramic sightseeing, on the way to Pompeii stop for a visit to an ancient cameos and coral factory in Torre del Greco. Then on to Pompeii for lunch at a restaurant and visit of the excavations.
Nineteen centuries ago during the summer of 79 AD, Vesuvius suddenly re-erupted, completely destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum. Its ashes, gases and hot clouds claimed numerous lives but at the same time preserved the existing environment and a way of life typical of the ancient Roman society at its height. The layer of ashes preserved intact people and everyday items, food and domestic animals; all remained steady and hidden until the first half of the 18th century when regular digs were organized.
At the end of the visit proceed to Rome where passengers are dropped off at several points in the city center, around 8:30 pm. [Daily, tour includes lunch. No tour Dec 25, Jan 1, or March 16.]
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| Ancient Ostia: $84 per person |
 Something really special to crown your Roman holidays. Not everybody realizes that only 30 minutes from the Capital, an extraordinary archeological site, as important and exciting as Pompeii, awaits us: the impressive excavations of Ancient Ostia. This was the city-harbor founded by ancient Romans at the mouth of the Tiber, and which later was hidden by floods and oblivion up to our days. Its remnants are thus better preserved than in Rome itself and offer us an extraordinary testimonial of the Roman civilization along its entire evolution. By walking through the ancient roads we will plunge straight into the past everyday life of a refined and dynamic city where the cult for arts and pleasures was sovereign. You will admire in fact the ruins of majestic public buildings, like temples, theatres, fora, or basilicas, as well as of the private ones, like houses, shops, inns, workshops, etc., ranging from the sumptuous to the humblest. Particularly attractive are the famous mosaics of the 12 thermal baths and of the various harbor offices ( Corporations Square). A further bonus: archeology spared the whole area from modern artifacts, turning it into a delicious natural oasis, constantly cooled by healthy sea breezes. [Runs April 1 to October 31 only. Tues. and Fri. only - departs Vastours terminal at 8:30am. Pick-up at hotels between 7:45am and 8:15am] |
| Assisi Tour with Lunch: $146 per person |
 Leaving Rome, the coach goes north along the Autostrada del Sole. Arrive in Orvieto, visit to its beautiful Cathedral. Proceed to Spoleto, the Clitunno springs, Trevi, Foligno, Spello, and arrive at Assisi. Visit the Church of Santa Chiara where St. Francis was born. Walking through the narrow streets, we reach Piazza del Commune with Palazzo del Popolo and the Temple of Minerva. Continue to the Basilica of St. Francis, with masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. After lunch in a local restaurant, free time. Continue by bus to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, the place where St. Francis lived and died, with visit to Porziuncola Chapel. Proceed to Rome with arrival at the hotels or nearest point at about 7:00 pm. [Operates Monday, Thursday and Saturday from April 1 to Oct 31. Departs Vastours terminal at 7:15am. Hotel pick-up between 6:30am and 7:00am. Lunch is included with tour. Certain sights may be closed over holidays.] |
| Capri Tour with Lunch: $243 per person |
 We leave Rome southwards along the Autostrada del Sole. Arrival in Naples(seen from bus en route to docks) and embark to the island of Capri, the most famous in the Mediterranean.
Upon arrival, weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto, a miracle of equilibrium among water, light and reflections of wonderful sea-floors. This incredible corner of nature attracts a high number of tourists, who during their whole life will preserve the image of a place rightly considered as unforgettable.
Return to Marina Grande and proceed by minibuses to Anacapri, for lunch at a restaurant. Free time for shopping and then back to Marina Grande to embark the boat to Rome with arrival at the hotels or nearest point at about 8:30 pm. [Departs Vastours terminal daily at 7:15am. Hotel pick-up between 6:30am and 7:00am. Tour closed Dec 25th and 1st Jan. No tour March 16, 2008 due to the Rome Marathon. Tour includes lunch. The excursion to the island of Capri is subject to sea conditions. If embarcation is not possible, the tour to Pompeii will be followed and only the difference between the prices of the two tours will be refunded.] |
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| Boat to Ancient Ostia - Round Trip: $16 per person |
 A round trip boat transfer from Ponte Marconi in the south of Rome to the excavations site of ancient Ostia. Entrance ticket to the excavations is not included but may be purchased on board (4 euros per person). [Fri, Sat, Sun, Departs at 09:15am from Ponte Marconi - arrival at Ancient Ostia at 11:30 am. Departure from Ancient Ostia at 1:30pm - arrival at Ponte Marconi at 4:00pm. Entrance fee to excavations not included. No tour Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 26-March 11, and March 16.] |
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