Rome, The Eternal City, is bursting with culture, history and elegance, and provides for a truly unique holiday. Over 2,700 years old, the ancient city of Rome grew from a small city-state to a vast empire and is now one of the most popular cities in the worl, offering intriguing sights, incredible art, delicious local cuisine and fine wines..
Take your time to discover the highlights of Rome, from the opulent and majestic Vatican City and St Peter’s Basilica, to the incomparable beauty of Michelangelo’s Pieta Statue and painting on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. Explore historical wonders such as the Coliseum, the venue that held up to 50 000 spectators at once for gladiator fights, the ruins of the Circus Maximus, an ancient chariot track and the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome for thousands of years. Visit the well known Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain - the tradition is that if you put a coin in your right hand and toss it over your shoulder into the fountain, you will return to Rome again
Beyond the iconic sights and historical monuments, you will find a rich Italian culture with true passion and warmth. Shopping is a real pleasure in Rome, enjoy the fashionable designer boutiques and up-market shopping centres or browse the open-air markets in the myriad of streets and piazzas. Relax and enjoy a cappuccino at a gingham bedecked café on a quaint cobbled street, or sip a cool glass of the “vino locale.” Indulge in a leisurely lunch in the Camp dei Fiore or Piazza Navona and watch the stylish Romans go about their business in flamboyant Italian style.
Why not combine a 7-night holidays in Rome with a relaxing holiday by the sea in Sorrento? This is an ideal way to discover the true range of diverse highlights that Italy is so renowned for.
Joe Walsh Tours offers packages from weekend breaks to 7 night stays, just contact us for quotations. Call us now to 01-2410916
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Local information : Currency: Euro (EUR)
Glass of Coca Cola: € 4 Bottle of Beer: € 4 - € 6 Bottle of Wine: € 6 3 Course meal: € 20 - €40 Time Difference is GMT: + 1 hours These prices are given as a guide only. |
Top tips/Recommended Tours: Orientation Tour: To familiarise
yourself with Rome at the start of the week book an Orientation Tour
ofthe Eternal City. The tour will offer panoramic views of the
Coliseum, Roman Forum, Victor EmanuelMonument, Circus Maximus and St.
Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican: Make sure you see The Vatican at its best, don’t miss a thing by booking a tour with aprofessional guide. You will visit St. Peter’s Basilica,The Sistine Chapel and The Vatican Museums. |