Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome - ROMANTICA BLUE TOURS SRL

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome

Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome



Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome

Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / Private Walking Tours in Rome

Private Walking Tours in Rome Private Tours

Possibility of guide for 3 /4 hours of following itineraries: • − Vatican Museum -Sistine Chapel - Basilica of St. Peter's • − Ancient Rome with Colisseum- Forums - Piazza Venezia - Pantheon • − Day or Night : Walking tour with the main squares: Trevi fountain - Spanish square - Pantheon - Piazza Navona • − Christian Rome tour of the 4 basilicas : St. Peter's Basilica - St. Mary Major - St. Paul Outside the walls St. John the Lateran We can combine 2 of the following to have a full day tour . Being a personalized tour the itinerary is always made to fit the clients interest.

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / Guided City Tour in Rome

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

Guided City Tour in Rome Group Tours

PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning, except Sundays and Catholic Holidays. DEPARTURE_ From VastoursTerminal at 8.30 a.m.approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m.and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning, except Sundays and Catholic Holidays. DEPARTURE_ From VastoursTerminal at 8.30 a.m.approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m.and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx

ROME PRESTIGE - Vatican City / Vatican Museum / Sistine Chapel / St. Peter's Basilica

ROME OF THE CAESARS Roman Forum / Coliseum / Michelangelo's Moses

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You will travel by private bus to Vatican City. In the Vatican Museum, you will be shown a fine collection of antiques. The visit includes: the Pio-Clementino halls (the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere), The Candelabra Gallery, The fascinating Tapestry Gallery, The Gallery of Maps, The world famous Sistine Chapel, decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's PietĂ . Important: Guided tours of St. Peter's are not allowed if religious ceremonies are taking place inside or outside the Basilica. Visitors wearing shorts or sleeveless tops are not admitted to churches. For clients in wheelchairs the Museum obbliges them to do a different route which does not allow them to follow the same itinerary of the organized tour. It is absolutely forbidden to bring into the Museum backpacks, umbrellas or metal objects. Note: On Wednesday when there is a Papal Audience in Vatican City there is a possibility that the Basilica will be closed to the public.

You will be taken to Piazza Venezia, where you will see the imposing memorial to Victor Emanuel II. The tour will then proceed to the Roman Forum, where the Senate House, the basilicas and the temples of the major gods are located. After walking down the Via Sacra and passing by the Arch of Titus, you will visit the Coliseum, surrounded by impressive monuments such as the ruins of the Arch of Constantine the Great.The last stop on your tour will be the 5th century Christian Basilica of St. Peter's in Chains, where you will see the world famous Statue of Moses by Michelangelo. At the end of the tour stop in the "Virtual Museum of Ancient Rome" for a virtual journey through Imperial Rome. A 30 minute show that will give you a better understanding of the magnificent archaeological sites that you see walking around Rome today. In a unique reconstruction of the entire ancient city of Rome of 310 AD created by the world's leading group of archaelogists, historians and virtual reality graphics designers, you will be catapulted into the city's past using cutting-edge 3D -5-


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technologies and digital animation. Return to hotels or nearest point. Important: From November 1st to March 31th, due to the earlier winter closing time of the Roman Forum, the visit and the commentary will be operated from the hilltop of the Capitol, in addition to the breathtaking, view of the whole Archaeological area, without missing the amazing walk alongside the Imperial Forums of Nerva, Augustus, Trajan and Caesar.

Bonaparte. The second part of the Tour will be outdoors, through the delightful Borghese Park, the Pincio Terrazza with its breath-taking view, the Spanish Steps down to Piazza di Spagna, the heart of a paradise for fashion conscious shoppers and selective gourmets. From this central point most of the hotels are at walking distance or easily reachable. Our guide will be at your disposal for directions or any advice. We recommended to book at least one day in advance.

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 3.00 p.m. approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 2.15 p.m. and 2.45 p.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx

PERIOD_ Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8.30 a.m. approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m. and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 3.00 p.m. approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 2.15 p.m. and 2.45 p.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx

PERIOD_ Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8.30 a.m. approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m. and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx

FULL DAY COMBINATION with lunch - Vatican City and Rome of the Caesars

VILLA BORGHESE - The Art Gallery / the Park / Pincio's Terrace / Spanish Steps

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Same itinerary as per Tours A/1 and B/1 with lunch included. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

A "must" in Rome - apart from the usual tours - is Villa Borghese, in itself worth a trip to Italy. Our Tour starts at the Borghese Gallery, renowned for centuries as "the sovereign of all private art collections" with masterpieces that the Borgheses (Pope Paul V belonged to that family) have amassed in their tasteful summer residence since 1600. Bernini as a sculptor, Raphael, Caravaggio, Tiziano, are just some of the highlights of an incredible wealth of art, ranging from ancient Rome up to the Neoclassical style, the latter epitomized by Canova's famous nude of Paolina

PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning except Sunday and Catholic holidays DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8.30 a.m. approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m. and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 10 hours approx SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning except Sunday and -6-


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Catholic holidays DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8.30 a.m. approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m. and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 10 hours approx

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily except Wednesday, Sundays and religious holidays DEPARTURE_ Colonnade of St. Peter' s Square LENGTH_ 1,30 hours approx

ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR

MONUMENTAL ROME - St Peter's Basilica / Piazza Navona / Pantheon / Trevi Fountain

Monolingual guided Walking Tour Visit St. Peter's Basilica accompanied by an authorized Basilica guide.

Villa Borghese Park - St. Angel's Castle - St. Peter's Square - St. Peter's Basilica (visit) to admire, among others, the Pietà by Michelangelo » Piazza Navona (visit), with the Four Rivers Fountain, Bernini's masterpiece - Pantheon (visit), built in the 1st Century b.C.with the widest dome in the world. - Piazza Colonna with the Column of Marcus Aurelius - the famous Trevi Fountain (visit).

Discover 2000 years of history and faith celebrated through the universal language of art. Participants benefit from privileged "no queue" entrance into the Basilica. Not a traditional Guided tour, this is a journey into the heart of Christianity where spiritual and artistic excellence in exemplified in the masterpieces by renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Bernini and Raphael. Enter into this extraordinary sanctuary and discover the faith and stories of Popes, artists and pilgrims . The embrace of Piazza San Pietro's colonnade, the serenity of the Pietà, the slendor of the Dome and the magnificent Baldachin testify to humanskind's desire to reach the Divine. TOUR MEETING POINT: End of the right hand side colonnade of St. Peter's square, when facing the Basilica.

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning. DEPARTURE_ From VastoursTerminal at 8.30 a.m.approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m.and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 3 hours approx SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

ENGLISH: at 9.30am, 10,30am, 11,30am, 2.30pm

PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning. DEPARTURE_ From VastoursTerminal at 8.30 a.m.approx. or free pick-up service at hotels between 7.45 a.m.and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 3 hours approx

SPANISH: at 9.30am, 10,30am, 11,30am, 2.30pm FRENCH: at 9.30am, 10,30am, 11,30am, 2.30pm No shorts, no sleeveless outfits permitted in the Cathedral. Tour with headset

ANCIENT ROME - Capitol / Coliseum / Basilica of St. Paul's outside the walls

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 PERIOD_ Daily except Wednesday, Sundays and religious holidays DEPARTURE_ Colonnade of St. Peter' s Square LENGTH_ 1,30 hours approx

Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace - Piazza Venezia towered by the imposing "Vittoriano".The Capitol square, a unique treasure of history and art, where Michelangelo's noble architecture blends with -7-


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Roman times masterpieces. The view from there over the Roman Forum, the most fascinating archaeological area in the world, will leave you breathless. » The Coliseum (visit), the most famous monument ever built, symbol itself of Rome's majesty and eternity.» St. Paul's-outside-the-walls (visit) built where the Apostle of the People is buried. Return to hotels or nearest point.

LENGTH_ 3 hours approx SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning (except Sunday and Catholic Holidays) DEPARTURE_ From Vastours, Terminal at 8.30 a.m. or free pickup service at the hotels between 07.45 a.m. and 07.15 a.m LENGTH_ 3 hours approx.

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 2.30 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 1.45 p.m. and 2.15 p.m. approx. LENGTH_ 3 hours approx

ARTISTIC ROME - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

PERIOD_ Daily, in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 3.00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 2.15 p.m. and 2.45 p.m. approx. LENGTH_ 3 hours approx

Crossing the Aurelian Walls and the Park of Villa Borghese, we reach the Vatican Museums. During the visit you will admire: the Pio-Clementino halls, replenished with Roman masterpieces, like the Laocoon or the Torso and Apollo Belvedere, the Candelabra Gallery, the beautiful Tapestry Gallery, the interesting catographic study in the Maps Gallery and, above all, the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, with the famous Genesis, and Last Judgement by Michelangelo, recently restored. Return to hotels or nearest point.

ARTISTIC ROME - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

do not operate Crossing the Aurelian Walls and the Park of Villa Borghese, we reach the Vatican Museums. During the visit you will admire: the Pio-Clementino halls, replenished with Roman masterpieces, like the Laocoon or the Torso and Apollo Belvedere, the Candelabra Gallery, the beautiful Tapestry Gallery, the interesting cartographic study in the Maps Gallery and, above all, the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, with the famous Genesis, and Last Judgement by Michelangelo, recently restored.

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning (except Sunday and Catholic Holidays) DEPARTURE_ From Vastours, Terminal at 3.00 p.m. or free pickup service at the hotels between 02.15 p.m. and 02.45 p.m LENGTH_ 3 hours approx.

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

CHRISTIAN ROME - Basilica Of St. Mary Major / Holy Stairs / Basilica Of St. John's In Lateran / Old Appian Way

PERIOD_ Daily, in the morning (except Sunday and Catholic Holidays) DEPARTURE_ From Vastours, Terminal at 8.30 a.m. or free pickup service at the hotels between 07.45 a.m. and 07.15 a.m

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / Guided City Tour in Rome

St. Mary Major (visit) the most beautiful Basilica dedicated to Mary Mother of Christ with gorgeous mosaics and the relics of Jesus' cradle. Âť St. John's in Lateran (visit) cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence with masterpieces from Middle Ages to Baroque. Stop at the Holy Stairs. Through the first part of the Appian Way, with a view at the Domine Quo Vadis Chapel, we reach the Catacombs (visit), the ancient underground Cemeteries and extraordinary expression of faith of the early Christians. Return to hotels or nearest point.

Major_Basilica Of St. John's In Lateran_Holy Stairs_Old Appian Way_Catacombs WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

Tour C (Tour 3+2 with lunch) V a t i c a n M u s e u m s _ S i s t i n e Chapel_Capitol_Coliseum_Basilica Of St. Paul's Outside The Walls

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012. PERIOD_ Daily, in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 2.30 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 1.45 p.m. and 2.15 p.m. approx. LENGTH_ 3 hours approx

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

Tour D (Tour 1+4 with lunch)

PERIOD_ Daily, in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours, Terminal at 3.00 a.m. or free pickup service at the hotels between 02.15 a.m. and 02.45 a.m LENGTH _ 3 hours approx.

St. Peter's Basilica_Piazza Navona_Pantheon_Trevi Fountain_Basilicas Of St. Mary Major and St. John's In Lateran_Holy Stairs_Old Appian Way_Catacombs WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

Tour A (Tour 1+2 with lunch) Tour E (Tour 1+3bis with lunch)

St. Peter's Basilica_PiazzaNavona_Pantheon_Trevi Fountain_Capitol_Coliseum_Basilica Of St. Paul's Outside The Walls WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

St. Peter's Basilica_Piazza Navona_Pantheon_Trevi Fountain _ Vatican Museums_Sistine Chapel

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

Tour B (Tour 3+4 with lunch) PAPAL BLESSING in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican Museums_Sistine Chapel_Basilica Of St. Mary

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LENGTH 3 hours approx. Through the Villa Borghese gardens and after crossing the Tiber we reach St. Peter's Square. Short stop to admire the Basilica and, along the Lungotevere, the Tiberine Island, the Circus Maximus, Caracalla Baths and the Old Appian Way, we drive up to Castelgandolfo, where you will attend the Papal Blessing and listen to the words that the Pope uses to address the faithful.

ROME ILLUMINATED - Trevi Fountain / Coliseum / Piazza Venezia / St. Peter's Basilica / Piazza Navona

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

" Rediscover Rome in a magical atmosphere created by romantic lighting". Via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street, Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, Piazza Venezia with the " Vittoriano", Via dei Fori Imperiali, the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine, the Temple of Vesta, the Theatre of Marcello, the Capitol, Tiberine Island, the Synagogue, St. Angel' s Castle, St. Peter's Square and Basilica. During this panoramic tour of the city the guide will take you to visit the famous Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, the baroque square, cosmopolitan meeting place. Return to hotels or nearest point.

do not operate SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ From July to August: Sunday in the morning DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8.30 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.45 a.m. and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx.

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

PAPAL AUDIENCE in St. Peter's

PERIOD_ Daily in the evening except December 24th and 31st DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8,00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. LENGTH_ 2 hours approx.

After crossing the Villa Borghese gardens and passing in front of Castel Sant'Angelo, the ancient Popes Fortress, we reach St. Peter's Square where, accompanied by the guide, you will be admitted to the Papal Audience. After a hopeful message pronounced in various languages, his Holyness will impart his blessing. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the evening DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8,00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. LENGTH_ 2 hours approx.

PERIOD_ Wednesday, in the morning (unless the Pope is absent) DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6,30 a.m. and 7,00 a.m. approx LENGTH 3 hours approx. SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

ROME BY NIGHT WITH DINNER AND MUSIC

PERIOD_ Wednesday, in the morning (unless the Pope is absent) DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. approx

" Rediscover Rome in a magical atmosphere created by romantic lighting". Via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street, Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, Piazza Venezia with the "Vittoriano", Via dei Fori - 10 -


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Imperiali, the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine, the Temple of Vesta, the Theatre of Marcello, the Capitol, Tiberine Island, the Synagogue, St. Angel's Castle, St. Peter's Square and Basilica. During this panoramic tour of the city the guide will take you to visit the famous Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, the baroque square, cosmopolitan meeting place. Return to hotels or nearest point. After the tour enjoy an Italian dinner in a restaurant accompanied with music by one or more folkloric singers. Return to hotels. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 do not operate SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the evening DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8,00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx.

PERIOD_ Daily in the evening except December 24th and 31st DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8,00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx.

Open BUS Tour - Rome in one ticket, every day all year round Visit Rome by open-top doubledecker bus. hop-on and hop-off whenever you wish all day long. hostess on board. Validity running from the moment of purchase

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, in the evening DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8,00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. LENGTH 4 hours approx.

DROP OFF Concerning the DROP OFF service at the end of our excursions please check these schedules: Tour: Monumental Rome Tour: Rome Prestige Tour: Artistic Rome Tour: Tivoli a.m. Tour: Papal Blessing Tour: Papal Audience AT THE END OF THESE TOURS YOU CAN GET OFF AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STOPS 1) VIA VENETO, 2) BARBERINI SQUARE, 3) REPUBLIC SQUARE, 4) St. Mary Major SQUARE, 5) VASTOUR BUS TERMINAL

ROME BY NIGHT WITH PIZZA AND MUSIC " Rediscover Rome in a magical atmosphere created by romantic lighting". Via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street, Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, Piazza Venezia with the "Vittoriano" , Via dei Fori Imperiali, the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine, the Temple of Vesta, the Theatre of Marcello, the Capitol, Tiberine Island, the Synagogue, St. Angel's Castle, St. Peter's Square and Basilica. During this panoramic tour of the city the guide will take you to visit the famous Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, the baroque square, cosmopolitan meeting place. Return to hotels or nearest point. After the tour enjoy your own pizza dinner, pizza that you will be taught to make on the premises. Dinner will be accompanied with music by one or more folkloric singers. Return to hotels or nearest point.

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ACCORDING TO TRAFFIC CONDITIONS.

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Guided City Tour From Rome Group Tours

ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE & WINE TASTING Castelgandolfo (stop), the summer residence of the Pope with a view of his famous lake - Albano, former Albalonga, where Rome founders came from - Ariccia with a breathtaking bridge - Rocca di Papa Grottaferrata - Frascati. The tour is concludedat a 14th century hamlet, built over a Roman road, nowadays operated by a prestigious wine and olive oil maker. There you will be treated at a tasting of the house products and also led through the historical section of the farm and through the various phases of the birth of a great "DOC" wine. Return to hotels or nearest point.

TIVOLI - Adrian's Villa and Villa WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

d'Este

do not operate After approx. 45' drive we reach Adrian's Villa (visit), the largest and most luxurious country residence of all times with its gorgeous array of imperial palaces, thermal baths, temples, theatres and pools. A short drive will take us to Tivoli where we will visit Villa d'Este, one of the most enchanting of the late Renaissance, home of Lucretia Borgia's son, famous for its gardens, marvelous fountains, waterfalls and centenary trees.

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Monday and Saturday in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 3,00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 2.15 p.m. and 2.45 p.m. approx. LENGTH_ 3.30 hours approx

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 PERIOD_ Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday in the morning DEPARTURE_ From VastoursTerminal at 8.30 a.m.approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.45 a.m.and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx

PAPAL BLESSING in Castel Gandolfo Through the Villa Borghese gardens and after crossing the Tiber we reach St. Peter's Square. Short stop to admire the Basilica and, along the Lungotevere, the Tiberine Island, the Circus Maximus, Caracalla Baths and the Old Appian Way, we drive up to Castelgandolfo, where you will attend the Papal Blessing and listen to the words that the Pope uses to address the faithful.

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday in the afternoon DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 3.00 p.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 2.15 p.m. and 2.45 p.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx full day combination_ Tours with Lunch

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 do not operate SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

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PERIOD_ From July to August: Sunday in the morning DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 8.30 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 7.45 a.m. and 8.15 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 4 hours approx.

Marina Grande to embark the boat to Naples. Proceed to Rome with arrival at the hotels or nearest point at about 8.30 pm. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 do not operate

PAPAL AUDIENCE in St. Peter's

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_Daily DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 14 hours approx

After crossing the Villa Borghese gardens and passing in front of Castel Sant'A ngelo, the ancient Popes Fortress, we reach St. Peter's Square where, accompanied by the guide, you will be admitted to the Papal Audience. After a hopeful message pronounced in various languages, his Holyness will impart his blessing. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

NAPLES - POMPEI

PERIOD_ Wednesday, in the morning (unless the Pope is absent) DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6,30 a.m. and 7,00 a.m. approx LENGTH 3 hours approx.

Leave Rome along the Autostrada del Sole southwards. Halfway to Naples, view of the Abbey of Montecassino, Upon arrival in Naples a 30' stop in the historical center where you will be able to admire Piazza del Municipio, Umberto Gallery, San Carlo Theatre, Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace. Proceed to Pompeii and stop for a visit to an ancient cameos and coral factory. After lunch visit of the excavations. 19 Centuries ago during the summer of 79 a.C., Vesuvius suddenly reerupted 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 18th Century when regular digs were organized. Continue to Rome with arrival at the hotels or nearest point at about 8.30 p.m. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Wednesday, in the morning (unless the Pope is absent) DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. approx LENGTH 3 hours approx.

NAPLES - CAPRI - ANACAPRI We leave Rome southwards along the Autostrada del Sole. Arrival in Naples 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 seafloors. A panoramic tour by minibuses of the island with a stop at the characteristic village of Anacapri. After lunch free time for shopping and then back to

PERIOD_ daily except December 25th and January 1st DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. approx. LENGTH_ 14.00 hours approx SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012

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PERIOD_ Daily DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. LENGTH_ 14.00 hours approx

tour of the island by minibus with visit of Capri and Anacapri. Lunch and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. 3rd day: CAPRI / NAPLES / ROME _Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch at the hotel and in the afternoon transfer to Marina Grande to embark to Naples. Departure to Rome. Arrival at the hotels or nearby around 8.30 p.m.

NAPLES - CAPRI / 2 days

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1st day: ROME / NAPLES / CAPRI _ Leave Rome towards Naples, and embark to the island of Capri. Transfer to the hotel, lunch and rest of day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel. 2nd day: CAPRI / NAPLES / ROME _ Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to the harbour and meet the guide. Weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto. After a visit of the Augustus Gardens we proceed to the famous Piazzetta, meeting point of the international jet-set. Tour of the island of Capri and visit Anacapri by minibus. After lunch transfer to the harbour to embark the boat to Naples. Departure to Rome. Arrival at the hotels or nearby at 8.30 pm approx. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

do not operate SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. approx LENGTH_ 3 days, 1 night in Sorrento and 1 night in Capri.

NAPLES - POMPEII SORRENTO - CAPRI / 2 days

do not operate 1st day: ROME / NAPLES - POMPEII / SORRENTO _ Leave Rome southwards. After a brief tour of Naples continue to Pompeii. Stop for a visit to an ancient cameos and coral Factory. After Lunch visit the excavations of this Roman town buried under the ashes of nearby Vesuvius in 79 A.C. Proceed then to Sorrento for dinner and overnight. 2nd day: SORRENTO / CAPRI / ROME _ After breakfast at the hotel, leave by steamer to the Island of Capri. On arrival, weather permitting, visit on a row boat, the Blue Grotto. Visit of the Augustus Gardens and a stop in the famous Piazzetta. Minibuses will take us up to Anacapri. After lunch back to Marina Grande to board the return steamer to Naples, from where the journey back to Rome starts. Arrival at the hotels or nearest point at about 8.30 pm.

SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. LENGTH_ 2 days, 1 night in Capri.

NAPOLI - POMPEII - SORRENTO - CAPRI / 3 days 1st day: ROME / NAPLES / POMPEII / SORRENTO _ Leave Rome for Naples, short city tour and proceed to Pompeii. Stop for a visit to an ancient cameos and coral Factory. Lunch and visit the excavations. Continue to Sorrento for dinner and overnight at hotel. 2nd day: SORRENTO / CAPRI _Breakfast at hotel. Leave by steamer to Capri. On arrival, weather permitting, visit of the Blue Grotto. After a visit of the Augustus Gardens and a stop in the famous Piazzetta,

WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 PERIOD_ Daily except December 25th and January 1st DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m.

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / Guided City Tour From Rome

LENGTH_ 2 days, 1 night in Sorrento. SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily. DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. LENGTH_ 2 days, 1 night in Sorrento.

NAPLES - POMPEII SORRENTO - CAPRI 1st day: ROME / NAPLES / POMPEII / SORRENTO _Itinerary as per Tour 16. 2nd day: SORRENTO _ Half board at hotel. Day at leisure for personal activities. 3rd day: SORRENTO / CAPRI / ROME _ After breakfast at hotel leave by steamer to Capri. On arrival, weather permitting, visit on a row boat the Blue Grotto. Visit of the Augustus Gardens and stop in the famous Piazzetta. Minibuses will take us up to Anacapri. After lunch back to Marina Grande to embark the steamer back to Naples, from where the journey back to Rome starts. Arrival at the hotels or nearest point at about 8.30 p.m. WINTER 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 PERIOD_ Daily except December 25th and January 1st DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. LENGTH_ 3 days, 2 nights in Sorrento. SUMMER 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 PERIOD_ Daily, DEPARTURE_ From Vastours Terminal at 7.15 a.m. approx. or free pickup service at hotels between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 a.m. LENGTH_ 3 days, 2 nights in Sorrento.

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / A Day in Rome

characteristic streets of the old centre you will reach the ancient Pantheon Temple (II century BC.) with the amazing open dome that is still the largest in the world. Finally enjoy the splendor of Piazza Navona, raised in the area of the ancient stadium of the Emperor Domitian, with, at the centre, the perfectly preserved wonderful "Fountain of the four rivers", a masterpiece by Bernini. At the end of the tour you will have free time to appreciate, among many other things, the famous Roman cuisine by having lunch in one of inviting restaurants of the city centre. Your driver will then take you for a wonderful panoramic tour during which you can admire the most important monuments of Imperial Rome: the Colosseum (72 AD), symbol of the city, the archaeological area of the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, with the impressive monument named Vittoriano and finally, on the other side of the River Tiber, you will reach Saint Peter's Square, the centre of Christianity, with the splendid Basilica dominated by the dome designed by Michelangelo and surrounded by Bernini's monumental colonnade. At the end of the visit, you will say goodbye to the city from the splendid panoramic terrace of the Gianicolo Park with a suggestive and warm embrace.

A Day in Rome Private Tours

A taste of eternity in the monuments, in the streets and in the squares of one of the most beautiful cities of the world A journey through history, from the origins of western civilization to our days, in a fabric of the city, UNESCO world heritage, which preserves exceptional testimonies from every age, from the imposing monuments of the old town to the paleochristian basilicas and to the masterpieces inherited from the Byzantine and Renaissance periods, from the artistic and monumental heritage of Papal Rome and of the Baroque period to the lively cultural dynamism of the modern city. Live the unique atmosphere of this city, which has been the melting pot of races, and the meeting place of cultures for millenniums. For this reason, the city has always been considered the emblematic capital of the Mediterranean. On your arrival in Rome you will be greeted by an expert local Guide who will lead you on an unforgettable walk to the discovery of the heart of the city. Be enwrapped by liveliness of Piazza di Spagna, with the splendid Spanish Steps (18th century) and TrinitĂ dei Monti, admire the famous streets of luxury shopping surrounding the centre and then you reach the enchanting Trevi Fountain, always swarmed with tourists who desire to visit the place that is the symbol of the "dolce vita", the sweet life. Then, walking along the - 17 -


Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / Colosseum

Colosseum

- Last Admission: 6:00PM - Museum entrance rules: You must be at the museum 15 minutes before your scheduled entrance time to redeem your tickets - Your reservation vouchers will be delivered to you only after we process your request and confirm the reservation. At a minimum it takes from 1 to 2 business days to process your request - You will receive your vouchers by fax or e-mail if you will be leaving home too soon for the vouchers to be shipped. Opening hours from 8.30 am to one hour before sunset (March 25 2005 closed at 1 pm, June 2 2005 open at 1:30 pm): 8:30 am4:30 pm from January 2 to February 15 8:30 am-5 pm from February 16 to March 15 8:30 am-5:30 pm from March 16 to the last Saturday of March 8:30 am-7:15 pm from the last Sunday of March to August 31 8:30 am-7 pm from September 1 to September 30 8:30 am-6:30 pm from October 1 to the last Saturday of October 8:30 am-4:30 pm to the last Sunday of October to December 31 Closed January 1, December 25. Ticket office closes one hour before closing time

Museum

Colosseum Guided Tour: An official Colosseum guide leads a 45-minute tour in English. Tours are offered at 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00. Until October 30, an additional evening tour is offered at 4:15. The Construction of the Colosseum was started under the emperor Vespavian and was completed by his son Titus in 80 A.D. Originally named the amphitheatre of Flavio, it became known as the colosseum because of an enormous bronze statue of Nero which in the second century A.D. was placed near by the monument. The building was used for gladiator fights, hunting simulations involving ferocious and exotic animals and similar entertainments. The building was constructed with blocks of stone and brickwork. The outside is composed of four levels , the first three of which are made up of 80 arches while the fourth is divided into sections interspersed with windows. On this level were placed both stone and wooden supports which held an enormous canopy which served as a roof to protect the spectators from the elements. The brickwork on the inner building was finished with a marble veneer. The arena itself was a huge wooden floor covered with sand while the subterranean passages consisted of a series of tunnels where the wild beasts and various equipment used during spectacles were held. Holding up to 73.000 spectators, entrance to the Colosseum was regulated through a ticket system, with each ticket indicating where the holder should go through the internal passages and corridors to find his or her seat.

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / Roman Forum

Roman Forum Museum

The valley of Foro, nestled between the seven hills of Rome, was in ancient times a marsh. From the end of the seventh century B.C., after the improvement and drainage of the marshes, the Foro Romano (a forum) was constructed and this served as the centre of public life in Rome for over a thousand years. Over the course of the centuries, the various monuments were constructed: firstly, those structures which served political, religious and economic purposes and, later, during the second century B.C., the civil buildings or 'basilicas', which functioned as juridical centres. At the end of the Republic era of Ancient Rome, the Foro Romano was inadequate in its functioning as a civil and administrative centre. The various Emperors and their dynasties added only monuments of prestige: The Temple of Vespasian and Titus and that of Antoninus Pio and Faustina dedicated to the memory of the Divine Emperors, the monumental arch of Settimo Severo, built on the extreme west of the square in 203 A.D. to celebrate his military victories. The last great addition was made in the first years of the fourth century A.D. under the Emperor Massenzio, a temple dedicated to the memory of his son Romulus. The imposing Basilica on the Velia was restructured at the end of the fourth century A.D. and the last monument to be erected in the Foro was the Column of 608 A.D. in honour of the Byzantine Emperor Foca.

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Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / RomaPass

RomaPass At the Coliseum a reserved turnstile is available for

Card

Roma Pass holders to get direct access to the monument

In the kit:: • The Roma Pass card: the card used to visit museums / archaeological sites and on the public transport system as described above. • Roma MAP: A map featuring all the Tourist Information Points, Metro stations, museums and other sites of interest (complete with addresses, tel. no's opening times and nearest bus stops and metro stations); • Roma Pass Guide: The guide to all participating museums and sites; • Roma News: a programme detailing all the events and services for tourists offering discounts, divided by type: art, dance, music, theatre, reviews, exhibitions, panoramic tours, as well as tourist services at the Lido in Ostia and MET Travel Health • Roma Informa: the card that provides details of how to access information on events and other useful services via internet

Roma Pass, which is sponsored by Rome City Council and the Ministry for the Arts and Cultural activities, in collaboration with ATAC, the public transport company, is the capital's special tourist-cultural card that enables both tourists and interested local residents, the opportunity to benefit from various discounts and services that make it easier and cheaper to enjoy the splendours of Rome. • Free entry to the first 2 visited museums and / or archaeological sites of your choice. Free admission includes the exhibition held in the museum. • Concessionary ticket to all other museums and / or archaeological sites visited thereafter. The concessionary ticket includes the exhibition held in the museum. • Free use of the city's public transport network. Valid until midnight of the third day inclusive that of the first validation for ATAC public transport (bus, metro and railway lines Roma -Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti), within the territory of the Municipality of Rome. All special connections tpl Atac, the railway lines Trenitalia FR, the connection Tiburtina/Termini/Fiumicino airport, the connection Trenitalia "No stop" Roma Termini-Fiumicino Aeroporto (Leonardo Express) and all connections to and from Fiumicino and Ciampino Aeroporto are not included.

How to use it: • The overleaf form must be filled with name, surname and validation date • the card is valid for three days and is activated at the time of the first entry to the museums/sites, and/or at the first journey on public transport, up until midnight of the third day, including the day of the activation • It is validated on the first visited site/museum and/or the first journey on the city's public transport network • Direct access for the first 2 sites. From the 3rd site onwards please apply to the ticket office for concession; • It must be produced along with your identity papers when required by the staff in charge • Ask information about public and private medical facilities available throughout the city • Receive information regarding location, address, telephone number and method of access to the Public Healthcare Facilities that are closest or most appropriate for the resolution of health related problems

• Discounted tickets to exhibitions, events and other collaborating operators and businesses. • Reduced charges for use of the On-call Multi-lingual Medical Service for Tourists (MET Travel Health) • Tourist cultural service Roma Informa. - 20 -


Sightseeing - Excursion in Rome / RomaPass

• Activate, after explicit request, the medical assistance services (house-call visits, diagnostic services, specialty services, ambulance services), provided by Travel Health MET to Roma Pass holders at discounted fees When purchasing the card, please ensure that you ask about further discounts/free services that may be available for people of a certain age and/or nationality and/or place of residence and/or profession. Please note that most museums generally are closed on Mondays (with the exception of the Colosseum and the Baths of Caracalla). Almost all the museums normally are closed on December 25, January 1 and May 1 too. We advise you to check in advance.

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