Eternal Rome: 4-Day JournEternal Rome: 4-Day Journey Through Time

Day 1

Exploring the Heart of Rome

Start your day with a delightful Italian breakfast at Panella, a bakery and café known for its delicious pastries.

Panella

Food & Drink

Busy bakery founded in 1929, serving dozens of bread varieties plus brick-oven pizzas & pastries.

Roman Forum

Art & Culture

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

(393)

The most famous of Rome’s many ancient sights, the Colosseum is an imposing, incredible structure, that brings you back in time to the Roman Empire’s powerful past. Your friendly and professional guide will delve into the mystery that shrouds the games held there and the fascinating stories of the famous gladiators who thrilled the crowds with their brutish fighting. Please note: Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. On these days, tours are discounted

$66.09 per person

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Li Rioni a Santiquattro

Food & Drink

Roman-style, thin-crust pizza in an airy dining room with exposed brick & wooden ceiling beams.

Baths of Caracalla

Art & Culture

Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

Aventine Hill

Outdoors

One of the 7 hills of ancient Rome, popular for its view of Saint Peter's dome through a keyhole.

Giardino degli Aranci

Outdoors

Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

Felice a Testaccio | ROMA

Food & Drink

Venerable & celebrated trattoria with a simple, bare-brick interior, dedicated to Roman cooking.

Day 2

Vatican City & Prati Neighborhood

Fuel your day with a pastry and coffee at Caffè Vaticano.

Caffè Vaticano

Food & Drink

Coffee & pastries, plus light lunches & desserts, in a bright, modern space with counter service.

Vatican Museums

Art & Culture

Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

(3418)

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct entrance with skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, while our excellent guides entertain you with stories that go with each masterpiece. . This budget-friendly tour is the best value for money for travellers that are interested in 1) seeing the museum’s highlights 2) meeting a new friend or two through your group and 3) skipping the lines (trust us, with over 6 million tourist spilling into the museum every year, you'll want it!) . Disclaimer: you will be entering the Vatican museum during one of the busiest times of the day. While the tour provides skip-the-line access, the crowds in the museum vary from day to day and some delay with security can be expected (it would be misleading for other tour operators to not tell you this!)

$54.89 per person

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Il Sorpasso

Food & Drink

Rustic-chic Italian kitchen serving pasta, salads & antipasti with a long wine list.

Castel Sant'Angelo

Art & Culture

Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

Discover the elegant Prati neighborhood, filled with boutiques, cafes, and beautiful architecture.

Prati

Outdoors

Treat yourself to an exceptional dinner at L'Arcangelo, where you can enjoy Roman classics with a modern twist.

L'Arcangelo

Food & Drink

Pasta carbonara & gnocchi amatriciana served in a chic room with black & white photos on the walls.

Day 3

Trastevere & Gianicolo Hill

Begin your day with a traditional Roman breakfast at Bar San Calisto in the heart of Trastevere.

Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere

Religious

Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.

Trattoria Da Teo

Food & Drink

Ivy-clad trattoria for seasonal specialties such as truffles in an intimate, rustic dining room.

Villa Farnesina

Art & Culture

Villa designed by Baldassare Peruzzi, with fresco decorations by major artists including Raphael.

Janiculum Hill

Art & Culture

This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

End your day with a delightful dinner at Antica Pesa, an upscale restaurant in Trastevere offering Roman cuisine with a contemporary twist.

Antica Pesa

Food & Drink

High-end Roman restaurant & celebrity haunt for romantic fine dining in cozy rooms or walled garden.

Day 4

Art, Piazzas, and Shopping

Enjoy breakfast at Caffè Sant'Eustachio, a historic café famous for its coffee.

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè

Food & Drink

Coffee shop famed for its home-roast beans, blended with water from an ancient aqueduct.

Borghese Gallery and Museum

Art & Culture

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

Villa Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small-Group Tour with Skip-the-Line

(1646)

Appreciate art like a collector with a visit to the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. Carefully controlled entry means that unlike the nearby Vatican Museums, this collection of masterpieces is never crowded. The gallery includes pieces by Raphael and Bernini, and the tour includes the Borghese Gardens: a peaceful oasis amid the chaos of the capital.

$60.49 per person

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La Matriciana dal 1870

Food & Drink

No-fuss setting for Roman dishes like pasta, meats & seafood, known for bucatini alla matriciana.

Piazza del Popolo

Art & Culture

Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

Stroll along Via del Corso, Rome's main shopping street, and explore the surrounding alleys for unique boutiques and souvenirs.

Conclude your Rome adventure with a delicious dinner at Ristorante Nino, a 10-minute walk from Via del Corso. Indulge in their homemade pasta and classic Italian dishes.