Rome: 3 day tour Colosseum & Vatican Museums

Your experience

Highlights

• Discover the magnificence of Rome over three days. Through this journey, immerse yourself in Italian history — be awe-inspired by the masterpieces that depict Italy's rich cultural heritage with guidance from an expert. At the heart of astonishment lies the grandeur of Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica— while marveling at the Colosseum's greatness as a symbol that has stood radiant for more than two millennia; let your senses take it all in during this unforgettable experience in one of Europe’s most historic cities.

Full description

Day 1: ROME (OVERNIGHT IN ROME) Upon arrival at Rome airport or railway station, there will be a group transfer provided to the hotel in Rome where you will be staying overnight. Day 2: VATICAN MUSEUM Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel before heading to explore the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica. The tour will take place at the Vatican Complex with an expert guide where you can skip the line thanks to a fast entry ticket. Excursion included: VATICAN MUSEUM When you meet your professional guide at the designated meeting point, you will receive a headset and be led towards the entrance of Vatican Museum. During the tour inside the gallery, you will visit all those main spots that have been widely talked about such as Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries and Borgia Apartments. The guide will provide detailed information on the Raphael Rooms and their exceptional frescoes including The School of Athens; then finally escort you to Sistine Chapel whose ceiling is considered one of the masterpieces from High Renaissance art period. The day was exceptional. St. Peter's Basilica — not only the largest church in the world but also home to priceless works of art such as Bernini's canopy and Michelangelo's Pietà. Be sure to take some time gazing at St. Peter's Square, the open space designed by Bernini himself which is an architectural masterpiece from the Baroque era. After this morning visit free time back to your hotel for overnight stay.DAY 3: COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILLHave your breakfast at the hotel as you will have today full of history exploring COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL optional transfer place where you will meet your guide who provides with headphones and direct access inside Colosseum without queuing. The Flavian Amphitheater will be the first on our list, you will walk through the places where ancient Romans used to watch different events like gladiatorial shows and animal hunts. And you will get to know more about how Romans used to enjoy their leisure time. Palatine Hill is next: the place where Rome was founded and Roman emperors used to live — the view from here is spectacular! You will also visit the Roman Forum which was the pulsating heart of ancient Roman life where you can see some very well preserved ruins from that time. End of the tour, afternoon free and return back hotel for overnight stay. Day 4 marks our departure and it's time to say "Goodbye". Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. We provide group transfer services to either airport or railway station as per your convenience. We thank you for choosing our services and bid adieu!

Includes

• 3 days worth of breakfast.
• 4-star hotel for 3 nights in Rome.
• Entrance to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
• Guided service.
• Entrance to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Transfer first day from Fiumicino airport or train station...
• Transfer last day from the hotel to Fiumicino airport or Termini train station

Not includes

• Tips
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Drinks
• Transfer to the Colosseum costs around €25 per person. Tourist tax is approximately €7.50 per person per night. Any item that is not specifically listed in "the rate includes" will incur an extra charge.