Vacations

Rome: The Eternal City

4 days/ 3 nights

From $ 419

Tour highlights includes:

*Private transfer on arrival from Rome airport

to hotel.

*Three night hotel accommodation.

*Hotel taxes and service charges.

*Free breakfast daily at hotel.

*Local assistance if needed

*Half-day city tour of Monumental Rome.

*Half-day city tour of Imperial Rome.

Day 1:

Upon arrival to Rome you are met by a

private driver that will transfer you to your hotel

for the remainder of the day to spend at your

leisure, or take an optional tour.

Day 2:

After breakfast, you will be picked up

at your hotel for a half-day city tour of Classical

Rome that includes an itinerary by motor coach

and on foot. You will visit Fountain of the Nayads, La

Colonna di Marco, Pantheon, Palazzo di

Montecitorio,

Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona and

Vatican City ( *N.B. ENTRANCE TO CHURCHES

REQUIRES APPROPRIATE ATTIRE (NO SHORTS,

MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS.)

Afternoon at your leisure, or take a suggested

tour.

Day 3:

After breakfast spend the morning at

leisure or take an optional tour. In the afternoon

you will be picked up at your hotel for a half-day

city tour of Imperial Rome by motor coach and on foot.

You will visit Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, view of the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. Paul and the Colosseum (outside view) N.B.ENTRANCE TO CHURCHES REQUIRES APPROPRIATE ATTIRE.

Day 4:

After breakfast, it's time to depart your hotel to your next destination. Hopefully, you threw a coin into the

Trevi Fountain. The legend says that if you do you will be destined to come back to Rome! Please Note: Private Tours are available with an English-speaking guide.

Hotels in Rome

CATEGORY HOTEL

TC/3*

CAMELIA

$ 419

TC/3*

SIVIGLIA

$ 419

TC/3*

WINDROSE $ 509

TC/3*

TURNER

$ 509

FC/4*

GENOVA

$ 519

FC/4*

SISTINA

$ 559

FC/4*

GENIO

$ 659

FC/4*

PONTE SISTO $ 659

FC/4*

ROSE GARDEN $ 719

FC/4* DANIEL'S $ 719

DLX/5* BERNINI BRISTOL

$ 959

DLX/5* ALDROVANDI PALACE $ 959

Rates are per person in double occupancy. Holidays, weekends and special events may affect rates. If the above hotels are sold out, guests will be accommodated at similar category of hotels. Price may fluctuate due to season and exchange rates.

PRICES

If you should like to know the price of a tour, please send us a request by e-mail at info@majestictraveltours.com

or call 888-940-tour with the following information :

1. Date of the journey ( even approximately)

2. Airport of arrival and departure

3. Number of persons

4. Category of hotels

5. If you would like to add any cities or tours to your package

The package doesn't include

Tips, lunches, drinks, entrance fees, anything not mentioned under "the package rate includes" If the above hotels are sold out , guest will be accommodated at similar category hotels. Please note hotels can apply weekend surcharges. If a transfer is included in the package a surcharge may apply on transfers between 8.00pm to 7.00 am. All packages are subject to availability and change without notice. Prices are per person in standard double occupancy and subject to change.

Prices are based on low season.

Price may fluctuate due to season and currecny exchange rates

Optional day tours

Papal Audience (3 hours) From $79.00

Every Wednesday morning - Approx. 3 - 4 hours

In order to arrive at the Vatican City we pass by some of the most famous sights of the city, starting with the Piazza della Repubblica with its Nayad Fountain then the beautiful Piazza Barberini with Bernini’s lovely Baroque Tritone Fountain. Continuing along the famous Via Veneto, we reach and then follow the ancient Aurelian Walls passing by the impressive Villa Borghese park until we get to the Piazza del Popolo, the northern entrance into ancient Rome with its Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Just before arriving at St. Peter’s Square we pass by the massive Castel S. Angelo the ancient tomb of Emperor Hadrian. The Papal Audience will take place either in St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica or the Audience Hall; according to seasonal conditions and the number of pilgrims involved. Our local guide will advise you when and where to meet the bus at the end of the audience. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

*N.B. IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE AUDIENCE HALL IN SHORTS, MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS

Departure: From Hotel h. 7:00/7:40 am

Papal Blessing in Castelgandolfo (3 hours)

available during summer months

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Vatican Museum (3 hours) From $ 89. 00

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL, GALLERY OF THE TAPESTRIES

Every morning - except on Sundays and religious holidays - Approx. 3 hours

The tour begins by coach passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. En route you will see the famous Villa Borghese park and the northern gate of the ancient city leading into Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Finally, on arrival at the Vatican Walls, your guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums* taking the beautiful Spiral staircase and continuing through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving in the famous Sistine Chapel* with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

*N.B. ENTRANCE TO VATICAN MUSEUMS AND SISTINE CHAPEL REQUIRES APPROPRIATE ATTIRE (NO SHORTS, MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS).

Departure: From Hotel h. 7:00 / 7:40

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Christian Rome (3hours) From $89.00

THE BASILICAS OF SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE AND SAINT JOHN IN LATERAN, THE ANCIENT APPIAN WAY AND THE CATACOMBS

Every afternoon except March 26th, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Approx. 3 hours

The first stop will be on the Esquiline Hill where our guide will show you some of the treasures inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, before continuing by coach to stop and see the Holy Staircase and the Lateran Palace before visiting inside the Basilica of San Giovanni*, the cathedral of Rome (visit inside). Then proceeding along the Ancient Appian Way, you will pass by the Chapel of “Domine Quo Vadis?” before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano depending upon seasonal conditions. The tour will end with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caracalla. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

*N.B. ENTRANCE TO BASILICAS AND CATACOMBS REQUIRES APPROPRIATE ATTIRE (NO SHORTS, MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS). IT IS ALSO ADVISABLE TO WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR BOTH VISITS.

Departure: From Hotel h. 1:30/2:15 pm Nov. - Feb.

From Hotel h. 2:00/2:40 pm Mar. - Oct.

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Rome by night with dinner (3 hours) From $ 129.00

Every evening (except Dec. 24th and 31st) - Approx. 3 hours

Panoramic Tour of Rome + Dinner (drinks included) After an interesting panoramic tour of the city, which will also include a stop at the Trevi Fountain, you will be left in a local restaurant for a dinner (drinks included). After dinner, return to the vicinity of your hotel.

Departure: From Hotel h. 7:00 pm

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Naples and Pompeii From $ 169.00

Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approx. 13 hours

A journey to discover art, history, folklore and archaeology in one of the most typical regions of southern Italy. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction, we take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside through the area known as the ‘Castelli Romani’. Approximately halfway along the highway, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples we will proceed towards the hill of Posillipo from where we can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the volcano Vesuvius. Descending towards the port of Mergellina and following the coastal road, we arrive in the ancient fishing quarter of Santa Lucia and see the impressive Castel dell’Ovo (photo stop). The city tour continues crossing the historical center to see Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the San Carlo Opera House, the Gallery of Umberto I and the imposing Maschio Angioino. Upon leaving the city, we cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco and Torre Annunziata before finally arriving at Pompeii, where we stop first for lunch. After that we will visit the excavations on foot with a local guide on an archaeological journey through the ancient city. In approx. 2 hours you will see some of what has been discovered in more than 1,700 years since Pompeii was covered by ashes during the eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Through the remains and ruins of this ancient city, we can picture the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic felt by the people in those last few minutes before the city was so disastrously buried. At the end of the visit to Pompeii we will return to the coach for a journey of approx. 3 hours back to Rome. During this excursion we will visit a coral and cameo factory where we will have the opportunity to admire and purchase items of this ancient craft that dates back to Greek times.

USEFUL INFORMATION: We suggest that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this excursion, and to wear sunglasses and sun hat in the summer months.

Departure: From Hotel h. 6:35/7:15 am

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Capri From $ 189.00

Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approx. 13 hours

Capri, situated in the Gulf of Naples, surrounded by an emerald and turquoise sea, is often called the pearl of the Mediterranean. This Island of Dreams has enchanted many people with the incomparable beauty of its rugged landscape, the mildness of its climate, the richness of its vegetation and its characteristic small white houses. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction you take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as “Castelli Romani”. Approximately halfway along the highway you will be able to see the Benedictin Abbey of Montecassino, noted for the famous battle and its complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples you will board the jet boat for the 45 minute crossing to Marina Grande, the port of Capri. Here you will then board motorboats to reach the Blue Grotto (if weather and sea conditions permit). Minibuses are then used for a panoramic drive to reach Anacapri, situated at 280 metres above sea level from where you will have a wonderful view of the Bay of Naples. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will have some free time to take unforgettable photographs and purchase local products before returning to Marina Grande to board the boat back to Naples. Entering the port of Naples, don’t miss this opportunity to admire the splendid Maschio Angioino (a fortress of the 12th century), the Certosa of San Martino and the Royal Palace. After disembarking you will then take the coach for the return journey of approx. 3 hours, back to Rome. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

USEFUL INFORMATION: During the journey from Rome to Naples, it will not always be possible to make a comfort stop, but the boats for Capri have bar and restroom facilities. We would recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and especially comfortable shoes to assist you when boarding the boats. During high season there may be delays in boarding the boats and minibuses and we ask you to pay particular attention to your guide to avoid getting separated from your group. N.B. If the sea conditions are so bad as to not permit the boats to leave from Naples to Capri, it will be necessary to substitute this tour with the tour of Pompeii (tour 15) and the difference in price will be reimbursed.

Departure: From Hotel h. 6:30/7:15 am

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assisi e Orvieto From $149.00

Monday, Thursday, Saturday - From 1st March to 31st October Monday and Friday - From 1st Nov. to 28th Feb. (minimum 6 persons) Full day

Journey beyond the modern highways and large cities and discover the real Italy, where small ancient visits are just waiting to be discovered. A tour that unveils the religious architecture of Umbria and the wines and local products of Tuscany. Leaving Rome in a northerly direction, driving along the Tiber Valley, we reach ORVIETO, a small town of Etruscan origins where we stop to admire the magnificent 14th century cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture. The tour continues through the green Tuscan Hills covered in olive groves and vineyards. This is the land of some of Italy’s best known D.O.C. (quality controlled) wines, which include Orvieto, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino and a stop is included so that you can taste both some local wine and other typical Umbrian and Tuscan products. Lunch too will be of traditional local dishes. In the early afternoon, having driven along the shores of Lake Trasimeno, we reach ASSISI, built at the foot of Mount Subasio. Here, during a guided stroll through the lanes of this historic town, you will see the Church of St. Claire*, St Francis’ birthplace, his childhood home, Town hall Square with its People’s Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva and of course the Town hall itself. Visit St Francis’ Basilica*, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted between the 12th and 14th centuries. Leaving Assisi, we stop at the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli* named after its church inside which, in the Chapel of Porziuncola*, St. Francis died in 1226. Reaching Rome around 7:30/8:00 pm, you will be left in the vicinity of your hotel.

*N.B. IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER CHURCHES IN SHORTS, MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS

Departure: From Hotel h. 6:30/7:15 am

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Florence From $ 189.00

Every day except Mondays and Wednesdays from 1st Mar. to 31st Oct. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1st Nov. to 28th Feb., (Except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approximately 13 hours

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance period, where you breathe art in its Medieval streets, the craftsmen's’ workshops and the Renaissance Palaces. Here, the memories of the Medici family are linked with the splendor of the works of the renowned artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. Leaving Rome in a northerly direction and crossing the green valley of the Tiber, you pass the slopes of the Apennines covered with olive groves and vineyards to reach the famous valley of Chianti, before finally arriving in Florence built on the banks of the river Arno. The city tour will start with a visit to the Academy Museum where you will see the magnificent David by Michelangelo before continuing on foot with your local guide to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore* with its beautiful dome by Brunelleschi. Other treasures, the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower* can also be admired before reaching Piazza della Signoria, the ‘heart’ of Florence. Your included lunch will be served in a typical Florentine restaurant before resuming your walk in the afternoon and making you way to Piazza Santa Croce where the church of the same name is situated and where great artists like Michelangelo are buried. You will have the opportunity to visit a leather shop in order to admire one of the typical crafts of the city, and here you will also have some free time to see the work of local goldsmiths and other traditional craftsmen. Departure from Florence at approximately 5.00 pm for the return journey to Rome. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

*USEFUL INFORMATION: We suggest that you wear comfortable shoes, and remember that it is not permitted to visit churches in shorts, miniskirts or with uncovered shoulders.

Departure: From Hotel h. 6:30/7:15 am

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Naples and Vesuvio From $169.00

Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approx. 13 hours (minimum 4 persons)

An itinerary that includes a panoramic tour for a glimpse of some of the most famous of Naples’ monuments and an opportunity to take a closer look at Vesuvius and the spectacular solidified lava flows of its’ most recent eruptions. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction, we take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside through the area known as the ‘Castelli Romani’. Approximately halfway along the highway, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples we will proceed towards the hill of Posillipo from where we can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the volcano Vesuvius. Descending towards the port of Mergellina and following the coastal road, we arrive in the ancient fishing quarter of Santa Lucia and see the impressive Castel dell’Ovo (photo stop). The city tour continues crossing the historical center to see Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the San Carlo Opera House, the Gallery of Umberto I and the imposing Maschio Angioino. Upon leaving the city, we cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco and Torre Annunziata until we reach the “Apa” cameo factory (brief visit) where we pick up the specialist guide for the visit to the volcano. As we drive up the climbing road that leads from there, the guide will start pointing out the geological characteristics of the Somma-Vesuvius volcanic complex and talk more generally about the Vesuvius National Park. When the road runs out at 1000 meters, it is time to start climbing on foot up to the “Great Crater” where the visit of this volcano continues. Once at the edge of the crater, there’s the chance to look down into the gaping hole, and turning, to see the magnificent view across the Gulf of Naples, which has to be one of the most unique sights in the world. There will be a short stop to taste some of the most typical products from the Vesuvius National Park before being accompanied back to Pompeii to the “Oro & Pietra” (Gold and Stones) Show Room before setting out on the approx 3 hr. journey back to Rome where clients will be left in the vicinity of their respective hotels.

USEFUL INFORMATION: We suggest that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this excursion, and to wear sunglasses and sun hat in the summer months.

Departure: From Hotel h. 6:30 am

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Castelli Romani From $ 89.00

Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 1st April to 31st October Approx. 3 - 4 hours

An opportunity to leave the metropolis and immerse 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 volcanic 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 flavor of village life. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

Departure: From Hotel h. 2:00/2:40 pm

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Ancient Ostia From $99.00

Every Tuesday and Friday Morning - Approx. 4 hours From 1st March to 31st October (minimum 6 persons)

Situated amongst cypress and Mediterranean pine trees, the ruins of the port of ancient Rome reveal more than any other monument in the capital, what everyday life must have been like in ancient times. Leaving Rome and following the road leading to the sea, Via del Mare, 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 harbor of Rome around which, throughout the following centuries, a flourishing trade and business center developed. Following the Barbarian invasions, the decline of Ostia began when the port was abandoned and became silted up. The archaeological excavations undertaken at the beginning of the XIX century have brought the ancient city back to light, a rare witness to 900 years of Roman civilization. During your walk through the ruins, your guide will 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 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 center 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 to the vicinity of your hotel.

Departure: From Hotel h. 8:00/8:40 am

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Tivoli From $99.00

VILLA ADRIANA, VILLA D’ESTE AND ITS FOUNTAINS

From 1st Mar. to 30th Sep. - Every day except working Mondays - Afternoon From 1st Oct. to 31st Oct. - Every day except working Mondays - Mornings From 1st Nov. to 28th Feb. - Tue., Thur., Sat. and Sun. - Mornings Tour duration: approx. 4

Following the ancient Via Tiburtina for 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, source of the springs that supply the spa town of Bagni di Tivoli and which are dominated by vast quarries of travertine marble, 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 to the vicinity of your hotel.

Departure: From Hotel h. 8:00/8:40 am

From Hotel h. 2:00/2:40 pm

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