ROME

 CARAVAGGIO, THE VATICAN AND THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE

04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS

Discover the magic of Rome, where ancient grandeur, timeless masterpieces, and vibrant piazzas reveal the enduring soul of the Eternal City.

• Begin in Milan and travel by train to Rome, where the journey opens with an exploration of the historic heart of the Eternal City, strolling through Piazza Venezia, the Altare della Patria, Santa Maria in Aracoeli, the Theatre of Marcellus, the Portico of Octavia, the Jewish Ghetto, Largo di Torre Argentina, and Campo de’ Fiori.
• Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums, including the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, and experience the spiritual grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, admiring masterpieces such as Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà.
• Immerse yourself in Baroque and Renaissance Rome, from Piazza del Quirinale and the Trevi Fountain to the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps, with visits to remarkable churches housing celebrated works by Caravaggio.
• Explore the legacy of Ancient Rome at the Museum of the Imperial Fora, enjoy views of the Colosseum, and descend into the fascinating underground layers of the Basilica of San Clemente.
• Conclude the journey with a return to Milan, enriched by an unforgettable experience of art, history, and timeless beauty.

QUOTE ON REQUEST FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 20 PEOPLE

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Second-class train tickets from Milan to Rome and back

• Accommodation in double occupancy at 3 stars hotels

• Half-board accommodation from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 4

• Public transportation tickets

• Full-day tour guide service on Day 2 and Day 3, and half-day service on Day 4

• Guide: professional English-speaking local guide

• Tour escort

• Wireless head-phones

• Taxes: all taxes charged by local government on services which are part of the land program are included except those imposed by airports or accommodation which are subject to change

• Non-refundable administrative handling fee

• Medical assistance, baggage insurance, trip cancellation insurance, and AXA Cover Stay coverage

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Flight ticket to Italy, flight ticket to your city of origin

• Entry visa for Italy, if required according to nationality

• Entrance fees to the Vatican Museums, Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Museum of the Imperial Fora, the underground excavations of the Basilica of San Clemente, and any other optional entrances

• Tips to coach driver, guide and local guides will be collected by the tour escort from each participant
• Additional beverages and personal extras
• Any meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary

• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, excess baggage charges and travel documentation

• Any local accommodation charges which must be paid locally

• Anything not expressly indicated under “The price includes”

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Bank transfer to INTESA SANPAOLO – Milan office – registered to Duomo Viaggi & Turismo iban: IT73V0306909606100000017126 (causal: ROME: CARAVAGGIO, THE VATICAN AND THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE).

Note: The itinerary could change due to organizational reasons. Visits will be respected or substituted with others with the same value, if necessary.