DEPARTURE:  (Nov.- Feb.) h. 2:30 pm   (Mar.- Oct.) h. 15:00 pm

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center)

DEPARTURE:  h. 08:00 am  

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center)

DEPARTURE: h. 20:00 pm

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center)

DEPARTURE:  07.30 a.m. - 17.30 p.m.

DEPARTURE:  : h. 15:15 p.m.

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center)

Tour 5a -  Papal Blessing at Castelgandolfo - Sunday morning

(when the Pope is in His residence at Castelgandolfo) -  Approx 4 hours

During the summer months, this excursion permits us to leave the Capital and spend some time with The Pope at his summer residence.

Leaving Rome we pass by the enormous ruins of the Terme di Caracalla before taking the Ancient Appian Way and passing the Chapel of "Domine Quo Vadis?". The tour will then proceed  to the south of Rome, through the characteristic hills, many of which are of volcanic origin, known as "Colli Albani". The Pope's summer residence is very near the volcanic lake of Albano and the Papal Blessing will take place in the square facing the Papal palace of Castelgandolfo. At the end of the blessing return to Rome and  in the vicinity of your hotel.

Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the fountain of the Nayads, our local guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through the historical centre, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, the Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed by Bernini, the Pantheon (visit inside), Palazzo Madama - seat of the senate, and Piazza Navona.

Passing alongside Castel S. Angelo our coach will take you to the Basilica of St Peter*, (visit inside except when there are religious celebrations) where you can admire one of Michelangelo's magnificant works of art - "La Pietà". Return in the vicinity of your Hotel.

DEPARTURE: h. 09:00 am

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center) 

Tour 6 Roman Castles  - afternoon -  Tuesday and Saturday from 1st April – 31st October approx 4 hours

An opportunity to leave the metropolis and immerge yourself in the natural and artistic beauty of the small medieval villages outside Rome.

Leaving Rome we drive by the ruins of the Baths of Caracalla and onto the Ancient Appian Way by the Chapel of “Domine Quo Vadis”. This tour takes us along the ‘Road of the Lakes’ through one of the hilly areas of volcanic origin that characterize the outskirts of Rome; the Colli Albani with its many growing villages. Castelgandolfo on the shores of a vulcanic lake, where the Pope has his summer residence, Rocca di Papa and Grottaferrata, known for their culture sights and gastronomic delicacies which include the traditional “porchetta”.Towards the northerly part of the Colli Albani, we reach Frascati popular with visitors both for its beauty and considerable wine production. Here we stop for a taste of local wine and to absorb the flavour of village life. Return to the vicnity of your Hotel.

DEPARTURE:  h. 15:00 pm

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center)

Tour 7 Tivoli

From 1st Mar. to 30th Sept. - Every day except working Mondays - Afternoons

From 1st Oct. to 15th Nov. - Every day except working Mondays - Mornings

From 16th Nov. to 29th Feb. - Tue., Thur., Sat. and Sun. - Mornings

Approx 4 hours.

Following the ancient Via Tiburtina 30 Kms. east of Rome, this tour allows you to visit and compare two very splendid villas from two different ages. The Villa Adriana dating back to Roman Times and the Villa D'Este from the Renaissance period.

At the foot of the Tiburtini hills which dominate the vast quarries of travertine marble there are the source of the springs that supply the spa town of Bagni di Tivoli. You will  stop first to visit the ruins of  Villa Adriana which can only hint at the grandeur and beauty of this Villa built by Emperor Hadrian  to remind him of  the monuments and sites he had admired during his travels in the East. We then continue to the Villa D'Este, one of the most beautiful residences of the Renaissance. The Villa's countless fountains,set in the heart of magnificent Italian style gardens, create a delightfully graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight and water. Return in the vicinity of your Hotel.

DEPARTURE:  Morning departures: h. 09:00 am

                                    Afternoon departures : h. 15:00 pm 

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center)

Situated amongst the cypress and mediterranean pine trees the ruins of the port of ancient Rome reveal more than any other monument in the capital, how everyday life must have been like in ancient times.

Leaving Rome and following the cost road, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Ostia, the Roman city of the Imperial age whose Latin name `Ostium' means `mouth of the river', reflecting its position along the Tiber river.

Ostia was founded around the 4th century BC by King Anco Marzio and became the harbour of Rome around which  throughout the following centuries, a flourishing trade and business centre developed. Following the Barbarian invasions, when the port was abandoned and silted up, began the decline of Ostia.

The archaeological excavations undertaken at the beginning of the last century have brought the ancient city back to light, a rare witness of 900 years of Roman civilization. During your walk through the ruins, your guide will start to tell you something about the cultural and social life of this interesting commercial settlement.

Your visit to Ostia Antica itself starts at `Via delle Tombe' which leads you to the `Porta Romana', one of the city's three gates. This is the beginning of the `Decumanus Maximus', the main thoroughfare that crosses the city from north east to south west. Then you will arrive at the `Terme di Nettuno' where you can admire the beautiful black and white mosaics representing Neptune and Amphitrite, the theatre built by Agrippa and the Forum which formed the centre of the city. Here you will discover the principle public buildings, `Il Capitolium' and the temple of Rome and Augustus, the Basilica and the large thermal baths. Near the forum square you will also find the House of Diana and the `Thermopolium' an ancient Roman bar with a marble counter and a fresco depicting the fruit and foodstuffs that were sold there. At the end of Via dei Dipinti, the Museo Ostiense displays some of the ancient sculptures and mosaics found among the ruins. After this fascinating stroll through the past you will return in the vicinity of your Hotel.

DEPARTURE:  h. 09:00 am

(free pick up service available from most hotels of Rome city center)

COST: 60,00 €       Price Includes

City Tours of Rome, Surroundings of Rome: Transportation in tourist buses, complimentary pick up service from central Rome hotel to departure point and drop off in the vicinity of same hotel at the end of the tour, assistance of a multilingual local guide, entrance fees, meals if mentioned (drinks excluded except tour # 11 and #12) and V.A.T.