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Visiting Pope Francis’ house
Rome
Code
AITRE119
Description
GROUP TOUR - ALL SERVICES INCLUDED
Included
- 4 nights with breakfast included in 4 Hotels in Rome*
- 4 dinners in hotels
- 5 lunches in local restaurants (typical Italian menus)
- 2 HD (Half Day) WITH OFFICIAL GUIDE: Baroque Rome, Imperial Rome (duration of each visit: 3 hours) / 1 FD (Full Day) WITH OFFICIAL GUIDE (6 hours): Christian Rome
- Mandatory headphones for guided tours.
- Reserved tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with audio guide
- Reserved tickets to the Papal Audience (if the Pope is present in Rome)
- GT Bus from reception at the airport until the return to the airport on the last day, (ZTL, VAT, tolls, and parking - day 1: 7 hours; day 2: 2 transfers; day 3: 8 hours; day 4: 4 hours in the morning and return to the hotel; day 4 total: 7 hours)
- Drinks included in all lunches and dinners: 1/2 water + 1/4 wine
- 1 free spot for every 25 paying passengers in a double room
Excluded
- Supplement for a stay in a single room
- Airport assistance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any other service not indicated on the itinerary and not indicated below the price includes
Itinerary
Rome
Day 1: Tuesday – Arrival & The Elegance of Baroque Rome
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- Morning: Welcome to Italy! The group is met at the Rome airport by the GT Bus chauffeur (7 hours of continuous disposal for the day, including ZTL fees, VAT, tolls, and parking). Transfer to the 4* Hotel in Rome for check-in and room distribution (applying the policy of 1 free spot for every 25 paying passengers in a double room).
- Lunch: First taste of local gastronomy at a local restaurant (Lunch 1/5) with a traditional Italian menu and drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine).
- Afternoon: A beautiful 3-hour Half Day (HD) walking tour with an official guide through Baroque Rome. The group will explore the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, utilizing mandatory headsets for a clear and premium commentary.
- Dinner: Return to the accommodation for dinner at the hotel (Dinner 1/4) with drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine), followed by an overnight stay.
Day 2: Wednesday – Faith and Art in the Vatican
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- Morning: Breakfast included at the 4* hotel (Night 2/4). Board the GT Bus (contracted for 2 direct transfers today) to travel smoothly to St. Peter's Square. Here, the group will attend the Papal Audience with reserved tickets (subject to the Pope's presence in Rome).
- Lunch: A relaxing lunch at a local restaurant (Lunch 2/5) enjoying a traditional multi-course menu with drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine).
- Afternoon: A dedicated visit to the majestic Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, entering seamlessly via skip-the-line reserved tickets and exploring the collections with the official audio guide service included.
- Dinner: Return to the hotel for dinner at the hotel (Dinner 2/4) with drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine), followed by an overnight stay.
Day 3: Thursday – The Roots of Christian Rome
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- Morning: Breakfast included at the 4* hotel (Night 3/4). Today, the GT Bus is at the group's full disposal for an 8-hour block. Embark on a comprehensive 6-hour Full Day (FD) guided tour with an official guide and mandatory headsets, starting at the monumental Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
- Lunch: Mid-day pause for lunch at a local restaurant (Lunch 3/5) featuring a traditional menu and drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine).
- Afternoon: The historic exploration continues as the group descends into the mystical Catacombs of Rome, walking through early Christian history with the guide before the bus handles the return transfer.
- Dinner: Unwind with dinner at the hotel (Dinner 3/4) with drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine), followed by an overnight stay.
Day 4: Friday – The Grandeur of Imperial Rome
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- Morning: Breakfast included at the 4* hotel (Night 4/4). The GT Bus picks up the group for the morning program (4 hours of service). Enjoy a spectacular 3-hour Half Day (HD) tour with an official guide and mandatory headsets focusing on Imperial Rome (exteriors of the Colosseum, Roman Forums, and Piazza Venezia). The bus returns the group to the hotel after the visit.
- Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant (Lunch 4/5) with a typical Italian menu and drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine).
- Afternoon: Leisurely free time for the group to rest or explore on their own. The GT Bus completes its 7 total hours for the day providing evening support.
- Dinner: Final celebratory dinner at the hotel (Dinner 4/4) with drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine), followed by an overnight stay.
Day 5: Saturday – Souvenirs, Last-Minute Shopping & Departure
- Morning: Breakfast included at the 4* hotel and check-out. The GT Bus is on standby for the full final day. Group transfer to central Rome, where the coach waits nearby while guests enjoy free time for last-minute shopping and final city strolls.
- Lunch: A wonderful farewell lunch at a local restaurant (Lunch 5/5), savoring a final traditional Italian menu with drinks included (1/2 water and 1/4 wine).
- Afternoon: Final group transfer in the GT Bus from the city center directly to the Rome airport for return flights. End of our premium, integrated services.
