TOUR A - ROME AETERNA – THE ETERNAL ROME
Excursions
- £80 - £90
- Approximately 10 hours
- Hard
Departing the quayside, we drive via the motorway directly to the centre of Rome. We shall then follow the classic itinerary through the main historical sites: the Roman Forum, the centre of the city’s political and religious life, the Arch of Constantine, one of the largest triumphal arches and once of the most important monuments of ancient Rome, and a symbol of the eternity of Roman civilisation, the Colosseum. Here over 80,000 spectators could watch gladiator contests, the slaying of wild beasts and the martyrdom of the Christians, which took place for over 300 years.
Following our panoramic drive, we embark on a walking tour, which will take us to the well-known Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), the Piazza Colonna and the Pantheon, the best-preserved Roman monument. From here we drive to a local restaurant, where a typical Italian lunch will be served.
One of the highlights of our tour is, without doubt, the Vatican City. A sovereign state within the Italian Republic, the city has been independent since 1929. The enormous Piazza San Pietro (St Peter’s Square) took Bernini ten years to build, and is considered to be one of the world’s beautiful squares. Here stands San Pietro in Vaticano, better known as St Peter’s, the largest church in the world.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves a considerable amount of walking, some of which will be over uneven and cobbled ground, and several steps will be encountered. Passengers are advised to wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. Religious practice requires that shoulders and knees should be covered when entering St Peter’s Basilica. Though head covering is no longer compulsory, shorts, low-neck line or bare shoulder dresses are not allowed inside the church. The use of whispers (headsets) is compulsory during our visit to St Peter’s Basilica; no large bags are allowed inside. There may be queues to enter, as each visitor must pass through metal detector controls. The cost of this tour does NOT include the Vatican Gallery. Please note that the itinerary may be adjusted according to traffic regulations and Papal Audiences. The Colosseum will be viewed from the coach – traffic regulations do not allow vehicles to stop here. For reference, the drive from Civitavecchia to the centre of Rome will take approximately one and a half hours; a comfort stop will be made en route.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2011 CANARIES & MED SEASON
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
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