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The Eternal City is a delight for visitors of all ages, and particularly for those of us who have a more “historical” perspective on the world. Here are some locals’ insights about how to get the most out of your vacation in Rome, which it turns out is something of a paradise for the older visitor.

Modern Roman culture remains one of the most traditional in Europe. Thankfully with this comes a great deal of inclusivity for one’s elders. The extended family is alive and well in Italy, so as an older person you will be included in people’s thoughts and treated well, particularly if you return the smiles and curiosity you’re offered.

Where to stay

Beware of booking a highly traditional Rome hotel! Accommodation in the baroque and medieval parts of the city is usually in ancient stone buildings that offset their undoubted charm with poor lighting, superannuated bathing facilities, and sometimes not even elevators! You can save time and hassle by booking your hotel a little further out from the “ centro storico ” (historic center) in an area like Prati, or around Via Nazionale where the buildings are much larger and more modern. Be sure to ask if there is an elevator in the property before making your booking, but also be warned that some elevators in Rome are truly tiny. If you have mobility issues ensure that the elevator is large enough to cope with a walker or a wheelchair.

Where to eat

Most restaurants don’t open until after 7.30pm and it’s quite normal to have dinner between 8.30 and 10. Multi-generational eating means this applies to everyone: seniors and children alike. Be warned when eating in Rome that while three or four courses are on offer in every menu, you’re only expected to eat one or two – and portions tend to be quite small, particularly for the “primo” – the pasta course. Watch out for tourist traps too: anywhere with someone outside it beckoning you in, or an English-language menu, should be avoided.

Early bird specials do not exist anywhere in Rome, but if that timing and value is something you crave we have a way round it: many “bars” (which is what they call cafés here) have an early evening tradition called “ aperitivo ” whereby you purchase one drink, pay a couple of euro extra, and either get served free finger food, or get access to an all-you-can-eat buffet. The more generous version is sometimes called “ apericena ”. This is often exceptional value for money and usually runs between 6.30pm and 8.30pm. The aperitivo at the Aristocampo chain all over the city is good value to look out for.

Discounts for seniors

The good news is that you don’t need to pay anything to see many of Rome’s most famous sights – the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon are all freely accessible for example. The bad news is that senior discounts in Rome, while generous, are generally only offered to EU citizens. If you hold an EU-issued passport or ID and are over 65 you can get in at a reduced rate or even free. For example, senior tickets at the Colosseum are only €2. If booking online you should choose the “reduced” option, but when you get to the ticket office you must prove you are eligible by presenting your ID. Driving Licences are not acceptable.

Security and safety

Rome is plagued by uneven road surfaces so watch your step. Also pay attention to traffic when crossing the road, even at pedestrian crossings – be sure that the vehicle in question has seen you.

Thankfully Rome is a surprisingly safe city in terms of crime. The only real concern is pickpockets , particularly around famous monuments, so keep wallets, cameras etc. stuffed in your front pockets next to your body. If you’re plagued by annoying street hawkers, act as if they are invisible: if you make like they don’t exist they will give up in seconds and move on.

Avoid the crowds

Early to rise is the trick to visiting Rome. By doing so you avoid both the heat and the crowds. There’s nothing like getting to all the famous monuments between 7 and 8am and to have them completely to yourself, there to enjoy a fresh cappuccino and cornetto (Rome’s traditional light breakfast) in a near-empty piazza as the city awakes.

The article was produced by Jim Whittle, founder of Rome Vacation Tips , one of the first independent travel advice web sites about Rome and C-Rome art tours.

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19 best rome tours of 2024: food, the vatican & more.

These top-rated Rome tours are led by experts who bring the city's history to life.

The Best Rome Tours

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Considered one of the world's best places to visit , Rome offers countless things to do and an endless selection of delicious cuisine. But given the overwhelming crowds and restricted access to ancient sites, it can be difficult to fully enjoy all that Italy's capital has to offer on your own. That's where a guided tour can help.

Based on recent traveler reviews and expert opinion, we've selected the best tours in Rome. Whether you're gliding past the Colosseum on a Segway or savoring Italian wine in the countryside, you'll benefit from fun and informative guides leading the way.

Editor’s Pick: What a Life Tours – Skip-the-line Vatican Small Group Tour

Price: Adults from 99 euros (about $108); kids from 94 euros (around $102) Duration: 3 hours

U.S. News independently paid to send Laura Itzkowitz , a freelance journalist based in Rome, on this tour to provide readers with an unbiased, first-hand perspective of what to expect. What a Life Tours – Skip-the-line Vatican Small Group Tour was selected by our team as an Editor’s Pick thanks to its popularity and favorable user reviews.

One of the largest – and most crowded – landmarks in the world, the Vatican Museums actually comprises 26 museums, plus various chapels and galleries, so while it’s a must-see attraction, it can be an overwhelming place to visit. The engaging guide leading this skip-the-line tour brought us straight to the highlights, starting with the Pinecone Courtyard and ending in St. Peter’s Basilica , where she showed us Michelangelo’s Pietà and explained why it’s the only work the artist actually signed.

Along the tour, you’ll see masterpieces from the Vatican Museums’ collection, including the ancient statue of Laocoön and his sons; the Belvedere Torso, which inspired Michelangelo; Greek Cross Hall; and the Round Hall, which contains a monumental bronze statue of Hercules. Other highlights include the Gallery of Candelabra; the Gallery of Tapestries; the Gallery of Maps, where the guide pointed out some fun facts about Italy in the 1600s; and the Sistine Chapel. Talking isn’t allowed in the Sistine Chapel, so the guide explained Michelangelo’s frescoes at the beginning of the tour. Our guide shared a deep knowledge of the artworks, and delivered her commentary with a sense of humor. However, the guide didn’t bring us to the Raphael Rooms; if this is a priority for you, you may want to book a different tour.

Tours generally operate Monday through Saturday; the first tour begins at 9:30 a.m. In addition to its variety of Vatican tours, the company also offers tours of the Colosseum and daylong tours of Rome.

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Why we love it:

• Groups are capped at 12 or fewer participants. 
• After the tour, stroll down Via della Conciliazione to capture perfectly framed photos of St. Peter’s Basilica.
• For a nice lunch nearby, book a table at Ristorante Arlù, a family-run eatery that’s been open since 1959. If the weather is nice, ask for a table outside on the charming cobblestone street.
• Prati, the neighborhood surrounding the Vatican, is popular for shopping, especially along Via Cola di Rienzo. Stop by il Sellaio di Serafini for a handmade leather bag, or Castroni for espresso and other gourmet foods to bring home.

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Fat Tire Tours Rome – Rome Day Segway Tour

Price: From 73 euros (around $79) Duration: 3 hours

Hop on a Segway to see the Eternal City's many sights. After receiving your helmet and tuning in to a quick training session, you'll receive a headset to follow the lively commentary from the experienced Fat Tire Tours guide. Along the three-hour ride, you'll glide past sights like Trajan's Forum, Capitoline Hill and more. Plus, you'll don a virtual reality headset during your stop outside the Colosseum that reconstructs the famous arena's past grandeur. Travelers appreciate that Segways make getting around and seeing Rome's sights easier and more fun, especially for families with older teens. Reviewers also appreciate the engaging local guides.

Tours run daily at 9:30 a.m. Participants must be at least 16 years old and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Pregnant women are not permitted on this tour. The company also leads a night tour, which visits the city's illuminated monuments after sundown, among other outings.

LivItaly Tours – Colosseum Underground Tour with Arena, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Price: Adults from 159 euros (around $173); kids from 144 euros (around $156) Duration: 3 hours

Enjoy swift entry to the Colosseum underground and see the arena floor, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum on this small-group tour. LivItaly leads up to six travelers to the restricted lower level of the Colosseum, where dungeons once confined gladiators and their opponents. In three hours, learn about ancient Rome's social order on Palatine Hill and everyday life at the forum. Travelers, especially those with children, agree that having a passionate guide with a deep knowledge of Roman history enriched the experience. Reviewers also appreciate the small size of the tour group.

Tours depart daily at multiple times beginning at 12:15 p.m. Book the company's 90-minute Express Colosseum Underground & Arena Tour if you're short on time.

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TopBike Rental and Tours – Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park

Price: From 65 euros (about $71) to 89 euros (about $97) Duration: 4 or 6 hours

Travelers have been using the Ancient Appian Way for 2,300 years and you'll traverse it with a friendly, knowledgeable local on this electric bike excursion. Along the ride, you'll pass archeological sites, Christian catacombs and picturesque Roman aqueducts framing the unspoiled countryside. The tour covers roughly 17 miles, 60% of which requires off-road cycling, so TopBike recommends this tour for intermediate riders. Some tourgoers say you might not even break a sweat though, thanks to the ease of the electric bikes.

Tourgoers can opt for the Short Tour (four hours) or the Plus Tour (six hours), the latter of which follows the same path as the shorter excursion and also includes a guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (or Saint Sebastian) and a stop at the Baths of Caracalla. Exact tour departure times vary by season, but you can expect to start around 9 a.m. TopBike also leads cycling tours within the city center.

Gourmetaly – Campo de' Fiori, Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Price: Adults from 93 euros (around $101); kids from 65 euros (around $71) Duration: 3.5 hours

Tantalize your taste buds on this Rome food tour, which covers three distinct neighborhoods known for their cuisine. As your local guide leads you through the Jewish ghetto, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere, you'll stop by top-rated food markets, grocery stores, coffee shops, gelaterias and restaurants. Among the food samples included in the tour are fried artichokes, pizza, mozzarella, fresh pasta and gelato. Tours are capped at 12 participants. Reviewers call this a delightful experience thanks to the informative guides who offer an interesting lesson on Roman history, food and culture. They also recommend taking this tour on your first day in Rome to make the most of the guides' recommendations.

Tours are offered several times each day in the morning and afternoon. Note that the afternoon tour does not visit the Campo de' Fiori market (a highlight for many recent tourgoers). In addition to food tours, Gourmetaly also hosts cooking classes.

Eyes of Rome – Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour

Price: Adults from 453 euros (around $491); kids from 35 euros (around $38) Duration: 3 hours

With your private guide leading the way, you'll visit the Colosseum, explore the ancient city along paths that served the Roman Senate and learn the legends of the House of the Vestal Virgins. Tourgoers value the attentive guides who share history and lore in an entertaining way. They also say the tour is well-paced.

Tickets cover pick up at centrally located hotels and skip-the-line admission. Note that prices can vary significantly depending on the number of people in your party. A couple can expect to pay roughly $500 for tickets. Eyes of Rome also conducts private walking tours of the Vatican.

Private Tours of Rome – Vatican & Sistine Chapel Private Tour

Price: From $364 Duration: 3 hours

One of the best tours of the Vatican , this intimate excursion includes skip-the-line access to the complex and a guide who shares the Vatican Museums' top attractions in just three hours. See the artistic highlights in the   Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures, the Gallery of Tapestries and famous Raphael paintings. You'll then experience Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will ensure you see the Pietà   in St. Peter's Basilica, the Apostolic Palace and the famous balcony where the pope delivers his blessings. Travelers praise the excellent guides who tailor the tour to groups' interests and keep children engaged.

Tours operate Monday through Saturday in the morning and afternoon. Ticket prices vary depending on your itinerary and group size. The company suggests you book at least one month in advance to ensure a specialist authorized by the Vatican is available. Private Tours of Rome also offers tours of the Colosseum and the Borghese Gallery, among others.

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The Roman Food Tour – Prati By Sunset

Price: Adults from 99 euro (about $107); kids from 90 euros (about $98) Duration: 4 hours

Devoted foodies skip lunch for the more than 20 food and wine pairings on this four-hour evening tour of some of Rome's top eateries. Throughout the tour, you'll feast on gourmet delights, such as homemade pasta, pizza, fresh cheeses and gelato. More importantly, you'll learn tips to enhance your knowledge and pleasure in Italian cuisine. Travelers praise the expertise of the fun guides who explain each dish's origin and quality with gusto.

Tours, which are offered daily multiple times starting at 3:30 p.m. The Roman Food Tour also offers day tours and cooking classes.

Rex-Tours – Rome City Segway Tour

Price: From 79 euros (about $86) Duration: 3 hours

Roll in comfort past many of ancient Rome's major sights on this three-hour Segway tour. Rex-Tours' expert guides lead up to eight travelers for an effortless overview of must-see landmarks, such as Capitoline Hill and the Colosseum. Reviewers applaud the knowledgeable guides who offer a wealth of information without overwhelming travelers. What's more, guides provide restaurant recommendations and tips for making the most of your visit to Rome, according to tourgoers.

The Rome City Segway Tour departs twice daily at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Travelers also recommend enjoying the company's evening Segway tour if you're visiting during the summer and need a break from the peak daytime heat.

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Eating Europe – Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Price: Adults from 114 euros (about $123); kids from 81 euros (about $88) Duration: 4 hours

Travelers suggest you skip lunch before this evening walking tour of Trastevere, so that you can savor the street food and sweet treats served at each stop. As you meander through the neighborhood (often compared to New York City's Greenwich Village), you'll enjoy mouthwatering bites of everything from classic supplì , or fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, to porchetta, homemade pasta and gelato. Foodie guides share each chef's story and culinary traditions, along with tips on how to find and make the best Roman cuisine on your own. Reviewers praise the guides for their insider knowledge and gush about the quality of the food and wine featured on the tour.

Tours run daily at multiple times and there is a maximum of 12 people per tour. Eating Europe also operates a tour that explores Testaccio, considered Rome's "original foodie neighborhood."

Rolling Rome – Rome Squares & Fountains Golf Cart Tour

Price: From 100 euros (about $108) Duration: 3 hours

Avoid Rome's congested traffic and keep the family entertained on this three-hour, private golf cart tour of the city. Whizz past major sights in the historical center and piazzas Venezia, Navona and del Popolo, plus the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and more. Since the tour is customizable, you can also ask the guide to take you to lesser-known spots in the city – a highlight for reviewers. Along with the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, reviewers appreciate the golf cart's ability to avoid traffic using Rome's narrow back lanes.

Tours, which can accommodate up to seven participants, depart daily at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. One week's advance reservation is recommended. Rolling Rome also offers daylong golf cart tours, as well as a variety of Segway and electric bike tours.

Food Tours of Rome – Jewish Ghetto and Campo de' Fiori by Night Food Tour

Price: Adults from 89 euros (about $96); kids from 75 euros (about $81) Duration: 4 hours

Combine sightseeing with snacking and drinking on this evening tour of the Jewish ghetto and the Campo Marzio area. Fun, knowledgeable guides make seven stops for food and wine between explaining major historic attractions like Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori. Stop in delis, family-run shops and restaurants to sample gourmet cheeses and hams, pasta, espresso, and gelato. First-time visitors especially appreciate this informative introduction to the city and the family-run vendors featured on the tour.

Tours depart nightly at 6 p.m. Food Tours of Rome can accommodate some special diets with advance notice. The company also offers a dessert and sightseeing tour of Rome, among various other options.

Rome's Ultimate Free Walking Tour

Price: Free Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours

According to reviewers, this free walking tour is a great way to start your visit in Rome. During the nearly three-hour stroll, you'll visit several photo-worthy piazzas, the Pantheon, Ponte Sant'Angelo and Castel Sant'Angelo, among other sights. Guides, who have backgrounds in subjects like history and architecture, earn praise from reviewers for their entertaining storytelling and thoughtful restaurant and activity recommendations.

Tours, which are limited to 15 participants, operate twice daily at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. In total, you'll walk less than 2 miles. According to the company, the tour is suitable for travel strollers and wheelchairs. Though the tour is free, it's recommended that you reserve your spot in advance via the company's website (guides do not wait at the departure point unless reservations are booked). At the end of the tour, you can tip your guide based on your experience.

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Secret Food Tours – Rome Food Tour

Price: Adults from 79 euros (about $86); kids from 69 euros (about $75) Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours

Dine your way through the historical center of Rome, visiting cafes, markets and shops for a total of up to seven stops. During the tour, you'll walk through neighborhoods like the Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish quarter with an enthusiastic guide who ties together history and insights about traditional dishes. The focus is on Italian-style dining: savoring the perfect cappuccino, sampling fresh pizzas and homemade pastas, pairing wines with a variety of cheeses, gelato and more. Travelers praise the guides' knowledge of Roman cuisine and the amount and quality of the food.

Tours depart daily at 11 and 11:30 a.m. An additional 5 p.m. tour may be available depending on the day. Private tours are also an option.

The Roman Guy – Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Price: Adults from $119; kids from $56 Duration: 3 hours

Hoping to see the Vatican sans enormous crowds? This three-hour tour from The Roman Guy convenes at 7:45 a.m., allowing you to enter the Vatican Museums an hour before they open to the general public. First, relish the tranquil Sistine Chapel, which welcomes upward of 25,000 visitors daily during the summer. Afterward, follow your guide to museum highlights, including Raphael's paintings, the Borgia Apartments and the Gallery of the Maps. Travelers rave about the knowledgeable guides and say the opportunity to see the Sistine Chapel without the crowds is worth the tour price (though reviewers warn that you will still encounter quite a few other tour groups enjoying early access to the site).

Tours are available Monday through Saturday. Groups are capped at 14 people. If you're short on time, consider The Roman Guy's abridged Vatican Highlights tour, which last 2.5 hours.

City Wonders – Tuscan Countryside Day Trip from Rome with 3-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting

Price: Adults from $112; kids from $102 Duration: 12 hours

If you want to visit Tuscany while in Rome, but don't want to drive the approximately 175-mile journey yourself, consider this 12-hour excursion from City Wonders. You'll depart from Rome at 7:30 a.m. via an air-conditioned coach bus to see famous hilltop towns, such as Montepulciano and Pienza. You'll also visit the Renaissance church of St. Biagio before enjoying a three-course lunch and wine pairing in the famed Montalcino. Travelers say guides are informative and thoughtful, giving tourists ample time to explore the towns and take pictures. All agree that leaving the driving to a professional made the trip worthwhile.

Tours are offered daily. City Wonders also offers a variety of tours in Rome, including tours of the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Borghese Gallery.

Through Eternity Tours – Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience

Price: From 1,345 euros (about $1,458) Duration: 6 hours

Conquer Rome in six hours with Through Eternity Tours. With your skip-the-line tickets , you'll visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Professional, engaging guides – all fluent English speakers – allow you to set the pace, absorbing as much history and archeology as you want at each stop. Travelers say you'll see much more on this half-day tour than you would if you were to visit each site on your own, as guides point out unexpected gems along the way.

Rates can vary considerably depending on the number in your party, and the company offers discounts for students and children. Bring stamina, a water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes . When you're ready for more, try one of Through Eternity's other tours, such as its evening tour of Rome's piazzas and fountains.

Walks of Italy – Gladiator's Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

Price: Adults from $105; kids from $99 Duration: 3 hours

On this three-hour tour, you'll enter the Colosseum through the "Gladiator's Gate" – the entrance that was once used exclusively for gladiators 2,000 years ago. Once inside, you'll enjoy 360-degree views of the Colosseum on the reconstructed arena floor as your guide shares the gory history of this famous landmark . Then, you'll bypass the lines to tour the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Highlights include the cremation point of Julius Caesar, senate buildings and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. Guides win kudos from travelers for their ability to discuss dense history topics in an engaging manner. Reviewers say the tour flies by thanks to the guides' entertaining storytelling. They also appreciate the skip-the-line access to these must-see sights.

Tours, which are capped at 25 participants, are offered three times daily at 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Rates may vary based on the time of year, and they include all entrance tickets and the use of audio headsets during the tour. Walks of Italy also hosts cooking classes in Rome and organizes day trips to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.

Maya Tours – Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour

Price: Adults from 45 euros (about $49); kids from 35 euros (about $38) Duration: 2 hours

If you're interested in visiting the Vatican Museums, but don't want to devote more than a couple hours of your Rome vacation to the experience, consider this kid-friendly tour. In addition to skip-the-line access, your guide will show you the must-see artworks, several courtyards and galleries, and the Sistine Chapel. Reviewers praise guides for their interesting and informed commentary (which tourgoers can hear via audio headsets). Parents are particularly impressed with guides' ability to engage children.

Tours are offered Monday through Saturday multiple times in the morning and afternoon. Maya Tours also operates longer, semiprivate tours of the Vatican.

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Discover Rome | Cultural and History Small Group Tour for Seniors

Rome is arguably the most fascinating city in Italy , the capital city, once the centre of a vast, ancient empire and still today a cultural focus within Europe . Explore the city in-depth as part of a small group program spending 15 days exploring, just Rome and Roman History .

From A$9,235 AUD

Departing Dec

• 1. Travel to Tivoli to visit Hadrian’s Villa & Vill D' este.
• 2. View the magnificent collections of the Palazzo Borghese, Barberini, and Doria Pamphili.
• 3. Enjoy opera classics at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.
• 4. Trace the hub of Europe’s greatest empire through the fascinating Roman culture.

• Departure Dates

Discover Rome: Small Group Cultural and History Hour

Odyssey offers easy, convenient, and relaxed escorted small group tours across Italy, Western Europe and beyond. We explore Rome's fairy-tale natural beauty, its ancient Roman, and Imperial heritage, its World Heritage Sites, and this world famous city all with some truly spectacular scenery along the way. This and more is all waiting to be explored on Odyssey’s small group tour of Rome, designed for the senior traveller, and led by experienced, and enthusiastic like minded people.

On this 15-day small group winter tour, you experience the wonders of Rome , arguably the most fascinating city in Italy in December and January. As the capital city, the home of the Papacy, and the once-grand centre of a vast, ancient empire , Rome remains a cultural and historical mecca for the discerning traveller . This is great time to be in Rome both for Christmas and for New Year's Day.

Discover the cultural beginnings of faith, art, war, and technology with visits to the capital’s churches, monuments, and museums on this fully escorted small group tour. Be inspired by everything Rome has to offer. From ancient Roman monuments through to early Christian basilicas to modern exhibition spaces. Explore Renaissance palaces, Baroque churches, and the Neo-classical architecture of post-unification Italy. Experience artistic wonders such as monuments Hadid’s MAXXI exhibition space.

Exploring Rome in winter provides the opportunity to enjoy the ‘Eternal City’ without the buzz and distraction of the hordes of tourists who visit during Rome’s hotter months. This small group tour also allows us to take advantage of shorter queues in the off-season and enjoy the hidden gems of Italy's capital. You have time to meet the locals and revel in this magnificent city's culinary delights. Unlike other tours of Rome, you will have the opportunity to really do as the Romans do and eat in local trattorias, sampling some of the finest cuisine of the city.

Day 1: Rome

Accommodation: 14 nights at Hotel Mercure Centro Colosseo or similar.

On the first night of our Rome Winter Odyssey, we will transfer to our hotel and get settled in before coming together in the hotel for a briefing on the tour, where we will receive an overview of Rome’s many attractions, including the Vatican, St Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant ‘Angelo, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and Rome’s magnificent piazzas and fountains. Following the briefing, we will walk to a local restaurant to enjoy our first local meal for a dinner together.

Day 2: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Centro Colosseo or similar.

On the second day of our Winter Odyssey, we will become acquainted with Ancient Rome on a full-day tour hosted by our local tour guide. The tour will feature ancient Roman sites, including the Piazza Augusto Imperatore, Ara Pacis Augustus Museum, the Portico di Ottavia, the Pantheon, the Baths of Diocletian, and the Marcello Theatre.

Lunch and dinner are at own arrangements.

Day 3: Rome

On the third day of our Winter Odyssey, we will walk via Trastevere to St Peter’s for the Pope’s 12.00pm address on Christmas day.

After St Peter’s we walk back, but stopping to visit the beautiful Piazza Navona, where we can see Bernini’s magnificent Fountain of the Four Rivers. On Christmas day there is a market in the square.

We enjoy a group dinner locally in Trastevere

Day 4: Rome

Day four of our Winter Odyssey will feature a visit to the Castel Sant’Angelo, or the Mausoleum of Hadrian. This site was originally built by Emperor Hadrian as a family tomb, but it was later used by popes as a fortress and castle. It was also the setting for the third act of Giacomo Puccini’s 1900 opera Tosca, in which the eponymous heroine leaps to her death from the Castel’s ramparts. Today this historical building is a museum.

The tour will include visits to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and Domitian’s Stadium. We will also view the ‘Vittoriana,’ also known as the Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland), and the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II) which was built in honour of Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy.

Following our visit to the Castel Sant’Angelo, we will explore the wonderful Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain.

Day 5: Rome

Our day today will be spent exploring some of the oldest churches and basilicas in Rome. We will visit Santa Maria Maggiore (a major basilica) which is the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the nearby Santa Pudenziana and Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, a minor basilica). We continue on to the Basilica di Santa Maria in Travestere (Our Lady in Travestere Basilica), one of the oldest churches in the city. Among the highlights of today will be the visit to the Catacombs of St Callixtus, possibly the greatest and most important crypt of Rome.

Day 6: Rome

Our study of Christianity in the Middle Ages will continue this morning as we join our local guide for a tour of San Paolo Fuori le Mura (Saint Paul Outside the Walls), another Major Basilica which was founded by the Roman Emperor Constantine I over the burial place of Saint Paul. We will also visit the Basilica of Santa Prisca on the Aventino Hill.

Afternoon is at leisure to explore the city on your own.

Day 7: Rome

On our seventh day, we will commence our exploration of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Rome. This exploration will include visits to churches and palaces built by the greatest architects of the time and decorated by the most important artists of the time. With our local guide, we will visit the Piazza Del Capidoglio, the Musei Capitolini, the Church of Saint John in Lateran (another Major Basilica), and Santa Maria degli Angeli e Dei Martiri. These fine examples of architecture by the greats such as Borromini and Michelangelo are sure to be unforgettable sights to behold.

We enjoy a group dinner locally.

Day 8: Rome

Today our visits will take us to the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, which houses a wonderful collection of paintings by the Renaissance masters. Following our visit to Santa Maria del Popolo, we will visit the Church of Sant’Andrea from the Baroque period and admire the architecture of the Palazzo Farnese, the most important high Renaissance palace in Rome.

Day 9: Rome

We will set out again today to discover more of Renaissance and Baroque Rome. Today our visits will include the Palazzo Spada Museum, where we will get to see major works by artists such as Titian, Andrea del Sarto, and Gentileschi, among others. We will visit the churches of Sant’Agostino and Santa Maria della Pace, both of which house paintings by Michelangelo and Raffaello.

Day 10: Tivoli

The tenth day of our Winter Odyssey will feature a change of pace with a full-day excursion to Tivoli, which is about thirty kilometres outside of Rome. Against the backdrop of breathtaking views that Tivoli offers, we will visit the palace and garden of Villa d’Este, which has been described by UNESCO as one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined. Afterwards we will visit Hadrian’s Villa, a complex of classical buildings created in the second century A.D. by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. We will say our goodbyes to the beautiful town of Tivoli with lunch at a local restaurant.

When we return to Rome, we will enjoy a group dinner before attending a performance at the Teatro del’Opera di Roma.

Day 11: Rome

The eleventh day of our Winter Odyssey will feature visits to some of Rome’s astonishing palaces. Our visits to the gorgeous Villa Borghese and Palazzo Barberini are sure to take your breath away with their grandeur and magnificent art collections.

Day 12: Rome

On our twelfth day, will will reconvene with our local guide to explore the remarkable Vatican Museums. The Vatican Museums feature art collections built over centuries by the Popes. The Vatican Museums’ most notable feature is the Sistine Chapel, which features artwork by Michelangelo and Raphael.

We enjoy group dinner locally.

Day 13: Rome

The last 2 days of our Winter Odyssey will feature sites that hearken to a more contemporary Rome. Our 13th day will commence with a visit to one of the most symbolic sites associated Mussolini, the Palazzo Venezia. The day will continue into the twenty-first century with a visit to the MaXXI Museum (National Museum of the 21st Century Arts), which was designed by the Anglo-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid and completed in 2010. Our afternoon will feature a visit to the 16th century Galleria Doria Pamphili, which houses a fantastic collection of paintings, furniture and statues.

Day 14: Rome

Our last day in Rome will feature a half-day tour including visits to the Macro Museum (Museum of Contemporary Art) and the GNAM (Galleria Nazionale D’arte Moderna), both dedicated to modern and contemporary art.

This evening, we will join together for a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 15: Rome

Tour will conclude after breakfast.

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• 14 nights of hotel accommodation.
• 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners.
• Ticket to the opera.
• Applicable entry fees and services of local guides.
• Entrances and tipping.
• All travel is in modern, air-conditioned coaches.
• Services of a Tour Leader.

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• International airfares including taxes.
• Comprehensive International Travel insurance.
• Airport transfers.
• Items of personal nature such as table drinks, laundry and telephone calls.

Participants must be able to carry their own luggage, climb and descend stairs, moderate walking on uneven surfaces between 3 - 5 kilometers per day. Suitable for most fitness levels

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Rome: the biography of a city.

Christopher Hibbert

This beautifully written, informative study is a portrait, a history and a superb guide book, capturing fully the seductive beauty and the many layered past of the Eternal City. It covers 3,000 years of history from the city's quasi-mythical origins, through the Etruscan kings, the opulent glory of classical Rome, the decadence and decay of the Middle Ages and the beauty and corruption of the Renaissance, to its time at the heart of Mussolini's fascist Italy. Exploring the city's streets and buildings, peopled with popes, gladiators, emperors, noblemen and peasants, this volume details the turbulent and dramatic history of Rome in all its depravity and grandeur.

SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome matters.

Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us. And its debates about citizenship, security and the rights of the individual still influence our own debates on civil liberty today.

SPQR is a new look at Roman history from one of the world's foremost classicists. It explores not only how Rome grew from an insignificant village in central Italy to a power that controlled territory from Spain to Syria, but also how the Romans thought about themselves and their achievements, and why they are still important to us. Covering 1,000 years of history, and casting fresh light on the basics of Roman culture from slavery to running water, as well as exploring democracy, migration, religious controversy, social mobility and exploitation in the larger context of the empire, this is a definitive history of ancient Rome.

SPQR is the Romans' own abbreviation for their state: Senatus Populusque Romanus, 'the Senate and People of Rome'.

Veni, Vidi, Vici: Everything you ever wanted to know about the Romans but were afraid to ask

Peter Jones

The Romans left a long-lasting legacy and their influence can still be seen all around us - from our calendar and coins, to our language and laws - but how much do we really know about them? Help is at hand in the form of Veni, Vidi, Vici, which tells the remarkable, and often surprising, story of the Romans and the most enduring empire in history.

Fusing a lively and entertaining narrative with rigorous research, Veni, Vidi, Vici breaks down each major period into a series of concise nuggets that provide a fascinating commentary on every aspect of the Roman world - from plebs to personalities, sauces to sexuality, games to gladiators, poets to punishments, mosaics to medicine and Catullus to Christianity.

Through the twists and turns of his 1250-year itinerary, Peter Jones is a friendly and clear-thinking guide. In this book he has produced a beguiling and entertaining introduction to the Romans, one that vividly brings to life the people who helped create the world we live in today.

The Colosseum

Keith Hopkins

The Colosseum was Imperial Rome's monument to warfare. Like a cathedral of death it towered over the city and invited its citizens, 50,000 at a time, to watch murderous gladiatorial games. It is now visited by two million visitors a year (Hitler was among them). Award winning classicist, Mary Beard with Keith Hopkins, tell the story of Rome's greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the audiences who revelled in the games, the emperors who staged them and the critics. And the strange after story - the Colosseum has been fort, store, church, and glue factory.

Invisible Romans: Prostitutes, outlaws, slaves, gladiators, ordinary men and women ... the Romans that history forgot

Robert C. Knapp

Robert Knapp seeks out the ordinary people who formed the fabric of everyday life in ancient Rome and the outlaws and pirates who lay beyond it. They are the housewives, prostitutes, freedmen, slaves, soldiers, and gladiators who lived commonplace lives and left almost no trace in history - until now. But their words are preserved in literature, letters, inscriptions and graffiti and their traces can be found in the histories, treatises, plays and poetry created by the elite. A world lost from view for two millennia is recreated through these, and other, tell-tale bits of evidence cast off by the visible mass of Roman history and culture.

Invisible Romans reveals how everyday Romans sought to survive and thrive under the afflictions of disease, war, and violence, and to control their fates under powers that both oppressed and ignored them. Their lives - both familiar and foreign to ours today - are shown against the tumult of a great empire that shaped their worlds as it forged the wider world around them.

The First Ladies of Rome: The Women Behind the Caesars

Annelise Freisenbruch

Like their modern counterparts, the 'first ladies' of Rome were moulded to meet the political requirements of their emperors, be they fathers, husbands, brothers or lovers. But the women proved to be liabilities as well as assets - Augustus' daughter Julia was accused of affairs with at least five men, Claudius' wife Messalina was a murderous tease who cuckolded and humiliated her elderly husband, while Fausta tried to seduce her own stepson and engineered his execution before boiled to death as a punishment.

In The First Ladies of Rome Annelise Freisenbruch unveils the characters whose identities were to reverberate through the ages, from the virtuous consort, the sexually voracious schemer and the savvy political operator, to the flighty bluestocking, the religious icon and the romantic heroine.

Using a rich spectrum of literary, artistic, archaeological and epigraphic evidence, this book uncovers for the first time the kaleidoscopic story of some of the most intriguing women in history, and the vivid and complex role of the empresses as political players on Rome's great stage.

The Roman Forum

David Watkin

There are few more historic and evocative places in the world. Caesar was cremated there. Charles V and Mussolini rode by it in triumph. There Napoleon celebrated his festival of liberty. In this radical reappraisal David Watkin teaches us to see the Forum with new eyes and helps us to rediscover its rich history. This is as stimulating to the armchair traveller as it is useful as a guide to the Forum itself.

'With verve, authority and no little humour, Watkin tells the detailed and complex story of this great but mutilated landmark ... it is an almost impossible task, superbly done' Peter Jones, BBC History Magazine

'In this sprightly volume ... the distinguished architectural historian David Watkin charts the shifting fortunes of the site ... he has an engagingly romantic feeling for the place... deploying a good deal of sharp wit, he reveals how the relatively recent obsession with recovering the Forum's classical past has led to much unhappy destruction and much less scarcely happy invention' Matthew Sturgis, Country Life

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Simon Baker

This is the story of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Simon Baker charts the rise and fall of the world's first superpower, focusing on six momentous turning points that shaped Roman history. Welcome to Rome as you've never seen it before - awesome and splendid, gritty and squalid.

From the conquest of the Mediterranean beginning in the third century BC to the destruction of the Roman Empire at the hands of barbarian invaders some seven centuries later, we discover the most critical episodes in Roman history: the spectacular collapse of the 'free' republic, the birth of the age of the 'Caesars', the violent suppression of the strongest rebellion against Roman power, and the bloody civil war that launched Christianity as a world religion.

At the heart of this account are the dynamic, complex but flawed characters of some of the most powerful rulers in history: men such as Pompey the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero and Constantine. Putting flesh on the bones of these distant, legendary figures, Simon Baker looks beyond the dusty, toga-clad caricatures and explores their real motivations and ambitions, intrigues and rivalries.

The superb narrative, full of energy and imagination, is a brilliant distillation of the latest scholarship and a wonderfully evocative account of Ancient Rome.

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy

Jacob Buckhards and Peter Murray

For nineteenth-century Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt, the Italian Renaissance was nothing less than the beginning of the modern world - a world in which flourishing individualism and the competition for fame radically transformed science, the arts, and politics. In this landmark work he depicts the Italian city-states of Florence, Venice and Rome as providing the seeds of a new form of society, and traces the rise of the creative individual, from Dante to Michelangelo. A fascinating description of an era of cultural transition, this nineteenth-century masterpiece was to become the most influential interpretation of the Italian Renaissance, and anticipated ideas such as Nietzsche's concept of the 'Ubermensch' in its portrayal of an age of genius.

Art in Renaissance Italy

John T. Paoletti and Gary M. Radke

With a freshness and breadth of approach that sets the art in its context, this book explores why works were created and who commissioned the palaces, cathedrals, paintings, and sculptures. It covers Rome and Florence, Venice and the Veneto, Assisi, Siena, Milan, Pavia, Genoa, Padua, Mantua, Verona, Ferrara, Urbino, and Naples. Chapters are grouped into four chronological parts, allowing for a sustained examination of individual cities in different periods. "Contemporary Scene" boxes provide fascinating glimpses of daily life and "Contemporary Voice" boxes quote from painters and writers of the time. Innovative and scholarly, yet accessible and beautifully presented, this book is a definitive work on the Italian Renaissance. This revised edition contains around 200 new pictures and nearly all colour images.

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• Facebook Fan Page  is a public profile named City Baloon Tours specifically created by the Company on the Facebook social network.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. For the purposes of GDPR, Personal Data means any information relating to You such as a name, an identification number, location data, online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity. For the purposes of the CCPA, Personal Data means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with You.
• Cookies  are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
• Device  means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
• Usage Data  refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• Data Controller , for the purposes of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), refers to the Company as the legal person which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data.
• Do Not Track  (DNT) is a concept that has been promoted by US regulatory authorities, in particular the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for the Internet industry to develop and implement a mechanism for allowing Internet users to control the tracking of their online activities across websites.
• Business , for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), refers to the Company as the legal entity that collects Consumers’ personal information and determines the purposes and means of the processing of Consumers’ personal information, or on behalf of which such information is collected and that alone, or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal information, that does business in the State of California.
• Consumer , for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means a natural person who is a California resident. A resident, as defined in the law, includes (1) every individual who is in the USA for other than a temporary or transitory purpose, and (2) every individual who is domiciled in the USA who is outside the USA for a temporary or transitory purpose.
• Sale , for the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), means selling, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means, a Consumer’s Personal Information to another business or a third party for monetary or other valuable consideration.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of data collected.

Personal Data While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number
• City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal code, Country

Usage Data Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services The Company allows You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:

If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account, such as Your name, Your email address, Your activities or Your contact list associated with that account.

You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service’s account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service.

You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service.

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser. Learn more about cookies in Wodu’s  “What Are Cookies”  article.

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

• Necessary / Essential Cookies Type: Session Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.
• Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
• Functionality Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.
• Tracking and Performance Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Third-Parties Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new advertisements, pages, features, or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookie Policy .

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service , including to monitor the usage of our Service.
• To manage Your Account:  to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.
• For the performance of a contract:  the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.
• To contact You:  To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application’s push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
• To provide You  with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
• To manage Your requests:  To attend and manage Your requests to Us.

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers:  We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service, for payment processing, to contact You.
• For Business transfers:  We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• With Affiliates:  We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
• With Business partners:  We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
• With other users:  when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. If You interact with other users or register through a Third-Party Social Media Service, Your contacts on the Third-Party Social Media Service may see Your name, profile, pictures and description of Your activity. Similarly, other users will be able to view descriptions of Your activity, communicate with You and view Your profile.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law enforcement Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
• Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data

Service Providers have access to Your Personal Data only to perform their tasks on Our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Analytics We may use third-party Service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

• Google Analytics Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page:  https://policies. google .com/privacy?hl=en .

Email Marketing We may use Your Personal Data to contact You with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to You. You may opt-out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from Us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email We send or by contacting Us.

Behavioral Remarketing The Company uses remarketing services to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service. We and Our third-party vendors use cookies to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on Your past visits to our Service.

• Google Ads (AdWords) Google Ads (AdWords) remarketing service is provided by Google Inc. You can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize the Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page:  http://www.google.com/settings/ads . Google also recommends installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on –  https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout  – for your web browser. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provides visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page:  https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en .
• Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) Remarketing Bing Ads remarketing service is provided by Microsoft Inc. You can opt-out of Bing Ads interest-based ads by following their instructions:  https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads . You can learn more about the privacy practices and policies of Microsoft by visiting their Privacy Policy page:  https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/PrivacyStatement .
• Twitter Twitter remarketing service is provided by Twitter Inc. You can opt-out from Twitter’s interest-based ads by following their instructions:  https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170405 . You can learn more about the privacy practices and policies of Twitter by visiting their Privacy Policy page:  https://twitter.com/privacy .
• Facebook Facebook remarketing service is provided by Facebook Inc. You can learn more about interest-based advertising from Facebook by visiting this page:  https://www.facebook.com/help /1649686938 37950 . To opt-out from Facebook’s interest-based ads, follow these instructions from Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/help /5681374933 02217 . Facebook adheres to the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising established by the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also opt-out from Facebook and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA  http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ , the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada  http://youradchoices.ca/  or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe  http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ , or opt-out using your mobile device settings. For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook’s Data Policy:  https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation .
• AdRoll AdRoll remarketing service is provided by Semantic Sugar, Inc. You can opt-out of AdRoll remarketing by visiting this AdRoll Advertising Preferences web page:  http://info.evidon.com/pub_info/573?v=1&nt=1&nw=false . For more information on the privacy practices of AdRoll, please visit the AdRoll Privacy Policy web page:  http://www.adroll.com/about/privacy
• Perfect Audience Perfect Audience remarketing service is provided by NowSpots Inc. You can opt-out of Perfect Audience remarketing by visiting these pages: Platform Opt-out (http://pixel.prfct.co/coo) and Partner Opt-out (http://ib.adnxs.com/optout). For more information on the privacy practices of Perfect Audience, please visit the Perfect Audience Privacy Policy & Opt-out web page:  https://www.perfectaudience.com/privacy/index.html .

We may provide paid products and/or services within the Service. In that case, we may use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors).

We will not store or collect Your payment card details. That information is provided directly to Our third-party payment processors whose use of Your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.

• Stripe Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at  https://stripe.com/us/privacy .

When You use Our Service to pay for a product and/or service via bank transfer, We may ask You to provide information to facilitate this transaction and to verify Your identity.

GDPR Privacy

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR We may process Personal Data under the following conditions:

• Consent:  You have given Your consent for processing Personal Data for one or more specific purposes.
• Performance of a contract:  Provision of Personal Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with You and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof.
• Legal obligations:  Processing Personal Data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Company is subject.
• Vital interests:  Processing Personal Data is necessary in order to protect Your vital interests or of another natural person.
• Public interests:  Processing Personal Data is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Company.
• Legitimate interests:  Processing Personal Data is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Company.

In any case, the Company will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Your Rights under the GDPR The Company undertakes to respect the confidentiality of Your Personal Data and to guarantee You can exercise Your rights.

You have the right under this Privacy Policy, and by law, if You are within the EU, to:

• Request access to Your Personal Data.   The right to access, update, or delete the information We have on You. Whenever made possible, you can access, update, or request the deletion of Your Personal Data directly within Your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact Us to assist You. This also enables You to receive a copy of the Personal Data We hold about You.
• Request correction of the Personal Data that We hold about You.   You have the right to have any incomplete or inaccurate information We hold about You corrected.
• Object to processing of Your Personal Data.   This right exists where We are relying on legitimate interest as the legal basis for Our processing and there is something about Your particular situation, which makes You want to object to our processing of Your Personal Data on this ground. You also have the right to object where We are processing Your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes.
• Request erasure of Your Personal Data.   You have the right to ask Us to delete or remove Personal Data when there is no good reason for Us to continue processing it.
• Request the transfer of Your Personal Data.   We will provide to You, or to a third-party You have chosen, Your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Please note that this right only applies to automated information which You initially provided consent for Us to use or where We used the information to perform a contract with You.
• Withdraw Your consent.   You have the right to withdraw Your consent on using your Personal Data. If You withdraw Your consent, We may not be able to provide You with access to certain specific functionalities of the Service.

Exercising of Your GDPR Data Protection Rights You may exercise Your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition by contacting Us. Please note that we may ask You to verify Your identity before responding to such requests. If You make a request, We will try our best to respond to You as soon as possible.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about Our collection and use of Your Personal Data. For more information, if You are in the European Economic Area (EEA), please contact Your local data protection authority in the EEA.

Facebook Fan Page

Data Controller for the Facebook Fan Page The Company is the Data Controller of Your Personal Data collected while using the Service. As the operator of our Facebook Fan Page, the Company and the operator of the social network Facebook are Joint Controllers.

The Company has entered into agreements with Facebook that define the terms for use of the Facebook Fan Page, among other things. These terms are mostly based on the Facebook Terms of Service:  https://www.facebook.com/terms.php .

Visit the Facebook Privacy Policy  https://www.facebook.com/policy.php  for more information about how Facebook manages Personal data or contact Facebook online, or by mail: Facebook, Inc. ATTN, Privacy Operations, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States.

Facebook Insights We use the Facebook Insights function in connection with the operation of the Facebook Fan Page and on the basis of the GDPR, in order to obtain anonymized statistical data about Our users.

For this purpose, Facebook places a Cookie on the device of the user visiting Our Facebook Fan Page. Each Cookie contains a unique identifier code and remains active for a period of two years, except when it is deleted before the end of this period.

Facebook receives, records and processes the information stored in the Cookie, especially when the user visits the Facebook services, services that are provided by other members of the Facebook Fan Page and services by other companies that use Facebook services.

For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook Privacy Policy here:  https://www.facebook.com/full_data_use_policy .

CCPA Privacy

Your Rights under the CCPA Under this Privacy Policy, and by law if You are a resident of California, You have the following rights:

• The right to notice.   You must be properly notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used.
• The right to access / the right to request.   The CCPA permits You to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of Your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months by the Company or its subsidiaries to a third-party for the third party’s direct marketing purposes.
• The right to say no to the sale of Personal Data.   You also have the right to ask the Company not to sell Your Personal Data to third parties. You can submit such a request by visiting our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or web page.
• The categories of Personal Data collected
• The sources from which the Personal Data was collected
• The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the Personal Data
• Categories of third parties with whom We share Personal Data
• The specific pieces of Personal Data we collected about You
• The right to delete Personal Data.   You also have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months.
• Denying goods or services to You
• Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties
• Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to You
• Suggesting that You will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.

Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights In order to exercise any of Your rights under the CCPA, and if you are a California resident, You can email or call us or visit our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” section or web page.

The Company will disclose and deliver the required information free of charge within 45 days of receiving Your verifiable request. The time period to provide the required information may be extended once by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary and with prior notice.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. However, the Service Providers we partner with (for example, our advertising partners) may use technology on the Service that “sells” personal information as defined by the CCPA law.

If you wish to opt out of the use of your personal information for interest-based advertising purposes and these potential sales as defined under CCPA law, you may do so by following the instructions below.

Please note that any opt-out is specific to the browser You use. You may need to opt-out on every browser that you use.

Website You can opt-out of receiving ads that are personalized as served by our Service Providers by following our instructions presented on the Service:

• From their “Cookie Consent” notice banner
• Or from their “CCPA Opt-out” notice banner
• Or from their “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” notice banner
• Or from their “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link

The opt out will place a cookie on Your computer that is unique to the browser You use to opt out. If you change browsers or delete the cookies saved by your browser, you will need to opt out again.

Mobile Devices Your mobile device may give you the ability to opt out of the use of information about the apps you use in order to serve you ads that are targeted to your interests:

• “Opt out of Interest-Based Ads” or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” on Android devices
• “Limit Ad Tracking” on iOS devices

You can also stop the collection of location information from Your mobile device by changing the preferences on your mobile device.

“Do Not Track” Policy as Required by California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

Our Service does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

However, some third party websites do keep track of Your browsing activities. If You are visiting such websites, You can set Your preferences in Your web browser to inform websites that You do not want to be tracked. You can enable or disable DNT by visiting the preferences or settings page of Your web browser.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

Your California Privacy Rights (California’s Shine the Light law)

Under California Civil Code Section 1798 (California’s Shine the Light law), California residents with an established business relationship with us can request information once a year about sharing their Personal Data with third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes.

If you’d like to request more information under the California Shine the Light law, You can contact Us using the contact information provided below.

California Privacy Rights for Minor Users (California Business and Professions Code Section 22581)

California Business and Professions Code section 22581 allows California residents under the age of 18 who are registered users of online sites, services, or applications to request and obtain removal of content or information they have publicly posted.

To request removal of such data, and if you are a California resident, You can contact Us using the contact information provided below, and include the email address associated with Your account.

Be aware that Your request does not guarantee complete or comprehensive removal of content or information posted online and that the law may not permit or require removal in certain circumstances.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

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Sorting, ranking, and search results

City Baloon Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Baloon Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Accessibility

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Compliance status

Screen-reader and keyboard navigation.

• Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website. In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels; descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups), and others. Additionally, the background process scans all of the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology. To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on as soon as they enter the website.These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
• Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside of it.Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.

Disability profiles supported in our website

• Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
• Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
• Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
• ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
• Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
• Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.

Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments

• Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
• Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over 7 different coloring options.
• Animations – epileptic users can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
• Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
• Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
• Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
• Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.

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A 5-Day Trip Around Rome for the Elderly Couple

Rome offers a picturesque view of the past preserved delicately throughout history. With Tours of the Roman Forum , Vatican & Colosseum Tour and Tours of the Trevi Fountain , you can witness history come alive.

Rome is an ideal destination to take in while walking. Traversing the cobblestone streets, travelling around Vatican City, ambling around the city’s iconic piazzas and walking right up to the Spanish steps or climbing the Palatine Hill might seem to be entertaining. But these activities are not fit for all age groups, especially the elderly. However, there are activities equally amazing for the senior tourists in the Eternal City.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once remarked, “Yes, I have finally arrived to this Capital of the World! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life… Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome.”

A trip to Rome might sound a bit tiring for the aged, but it is no less welcoming to them, especially with Vatican Tour . So, if you are tired of searching the internet for a great tour of the Eternal City for your aging parents, then here’s a handy itinerary to soak in the best attractions of the city.

Day 1: Around the Eternal City at Sunset

There are two major airports in Rome – Fiumicino(FCO) and the smaller Ciampino(CIA). Check out our blog on Airport Hotels of Rome: Check in to the Best of Hotels to reserve a perfect room where you can rest awhile, shaking off the jet lag before you start your journey around the city.

Guided by one of the expert English-speaking guides, the Vatican Tour would offer you ample opportunities to explore the city in your own time.

Discover the bubbling Trevi fountain, reflect at the historicity of the Pantheon and take a stroll around the Piazza Navona while enjoying the Italian gelatos throughout the late afternoon, early evening, when the blistering heat has subdued.

Day 2: Enjoy Skip-the-Line Colosseum & Roman Forum Tours

The Colosseum is one of the most famous attractions of the Eternal City. Therefore, it is not unusual to find this place crowded all through the year. However, you can go for the All-in-One Tour Colosseum & Roman Forum to avoid wasting your precious hours on the tiring queues that snake around the venue.

You can reserve the second half of the day for touring the oldest food and flea markets of Rome and enjoying the best wines in the heart of the city.

Day 3: Skip the Line on your Vatican Tour

With around 5 million people visiting the Sistine Chapel alone, Vatican City is one such destination that you must visit in your lifetime. However, if you are concerned about the endless queues in front of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, then book one of our premium packages to enjoy skip-the-line entrances facilitated by Vatican City Tours .

This ought to be a long stroll, which might get you a bit worn out. Therefore, don’t forget to space out your tours with adequate breaks and consume lots of fluids to avoid dehydration on the way. Twirling your forks into Cacio e Pepe , a classic pasta soused in cheese and sprinkled with black pepper, and swishing a mouthful of local wine will draw a perfect end to your day.

Day 4: Discover the Borghese Gallery

Much like the Vatican Museums, the Borghese Gallery is also home to exquisite and rare collections. Exhibiting a wide array of artistic and sculptural masterpieces by celebrated Italian artists like Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael and Canova, exploring Villa Borghese in Rome promises you memories that are worth a lifetime.

Day 5: Shop and Dine

You can keep the last day for shopping and indulging in a hearty Italian breakfast, complete with a cup of the authentic cappuccino before you leave for the airport. Don’t forget to sip on your cappuccino before 11 am, traditionally, this favorite Italian drink is only consumed for breakfast. To find out more about Italian food habits check out our blog: www.vaticantour.com/blog/keeping-foods-italian-common-mistakes-to-avoid . Felice viaggio!

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Visit the famous Colosseum and see Circus Maximus

You’ll travel back in time on your Rome tour when we take you on a sightseeing tour of the city’s ancient wonders with your Local Specialist. Visit the mighty Colosseum and wander the historic walls of this ancient amphitheater, and see the Circus Maximus, where you can still imagine the thrilling chariot races and thousands of cheering spectators.

Visit St. Peter's Basilica

You’ll get to tick off a whole new country when we cross over to Vatican City in Rome. The world’s smallest independent state is the home of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope), along with St. Peter’s Basilica, the famous Renaissance church said to be the burial site of  Apostle Saint Peter, where you can marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà, a sculpted marble masterpiece.

Admire the Sistine Chapel

The treasures of the Vatican just keep on rolling on our Rome trips, and we’ll take you on a tour to the iconic Sistine Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope. We’ll even arrange priority access to the Vatican Museums, so you can gaze up at Michelangelo's spectacular frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel when it’s less crowded.

Clamber up the Spanish Steps

This monumental stairway is set in the heart of one of Rome’s swankiest neighborhoods, and you’ll pass by stunning churches, lavish hotels and the famous Trevi Fountain before arriving at the Spanish Steps, built back in 1723 and made extra famous by Audrey Hepburn in the film Roman Holiday. Wander up the stairs and be sure to snap some special photos.

Take a tour of Castel Gandolfo

We’ll take you on a spiritual journey to Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope. You’ll get to visit the 17th-century Apostolic Palace which was opened as a museum by Pope Francis and see the beautiful gardens, walking along the same paths as many Popes throughout the centuries. We’ll even enjoy lunch in these stunning surroundings.

Our top 5 things to do in Rome

Our Rome tours will take you on a bellissimo journey to all the famous Rome attractions you can’t miss, from the Circus Maximus to the Sistine Chapel.

Castel Sant'Angelo

Originally built as a tomb for Emperor Hadrian back in the year 135, Castel Sant'Angelo has since been used as a prison, fortress and castle by the Popes and today it’s a fascinating museum where you can wander the halls lined with stunning Renaissance frescoes and stop by the terrace for panoramic views over Rome.

The Pantheon is one of the most breathtaking buildings in Rome and you’ll get to discover it with your Local Specialist. Built almost 2,000 years ago, it’s the best-preserved Roman temple in the world, and we’re sure you’ll agree with Michelangelo who once said the Pantheon looks more like the work of angels, not humans.

Museo Nazionale Romano

You can’t miss visiting the national museum of this ancient city, and you’ll love exploring this superb collection of classical art, archeological artifacts and treasures of the Renaissance. See the gorgeous frescoes and mosaics, thousand-year-old jewelry, 2nd-century bronze statues, and even mummified remains dating back to the Roman Empire.

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When you travel Rome with Trafalgar, we’ll show you around all the timeless Rome museums, from the ancient Pantheon to the Mausoleum of Hadrian.

Cacio e Pepe

Made with only four ingredients, cacio e pepe is the ultimate pasta dish of Rome. The cacio (sheep’s milk cheese), pepe (black pepper), and cheese (ideally Pecorino and Parmesan), meld with the pasta to create a rich, creamy sauce that is utterly blissful. Once a simple shepherd’s dish, cacio e pepe is now the most elegant pasta dish you’ll ever taste.

Pizza al Taglio

You’ll find some of the world’s best street food in Rome in the form of pizza al taglio. This delicious snack is baked in rectangular trays and sold by the slice in little cafés and hole-in-the-wall places. Topped with fresh ingredients like tomato sauce and olive oil, pizza al taglio is light, airy and totally delicious.

No trip to Rome is complete without a stop at traditional gelateria. More than just ice cream, this iconic Italian dessert is a fine art in Rome, made with seasonal flavors and the freshest natural ingredients. Just ask your Rome travel guide where to find the best gelato in town, and start your gelato tasting adventure through hundreds of bright and beautiful flavors!

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We’ll take you on the Rome food tour of your dreams and show you all the best places to visit in Rome for the very best pasta, pizza, gelato and more.

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You’ll find it easier to connect with the locals after learning a few phrases in their mother tongue, and you’ll love the feel of speaking this passionate language.

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The Romans are famous for their chic and effortless dress sense, and if you’re looking to spend a night on the town, be sure to dress the part with your own elegant outfit.

Good walking shoes

One of the best parts of a Rome holiday is wandering the streets and piazzas, so bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes that can take on the cobblestone streets.

A blank journal

You’ll find pockets of inspiration at every turn in Rome, and a notebook will come in handy for collecting special memories, creative sketches and traditional Italian recipes.

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From the boutiques of Monti to the delicious market finds, be sure to leave room in your suitcase for all your special souvenirs, like a bottle of your favorite Roman wine.

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Rome and Sorrento Vacation for Seniors | 8-Day Itinerary

If you want an exciting and relaxing trip packed with the diversity of southern Italy, then this is the adventure for you. Explore the 3000 years of history of Rome and learn about the catastrophic fate of Pompeii. Then using the seaside town of Sorrento as a base, discover the stunning Amalfi Coast and soak up island life in beautiful and diverse Capri. This Rome and Sorrento vacation features an array of private tours and authentic experiences that are perfect for seniors who appreciate ease and luxury. In addition to our wealth of included features, you’ll enjoy a careful balance of free time to make your own meaningful discoveries.

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Welcome to Italy’ Eternal City

Upon arrival in Rome, you're transferred by private car to the hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

Ancient Roman Wonders

Enjoy a private walking tour of ancient Rome's major sights and skip the line for the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Several major sites such as the Arch of Constantine and Capitoline Hill are covered in this leisurely-paced itinerary, and you'll receive enlightening insights into Rome's millennia of history as you relive the colorful past of the Eternal City. Perfect for first-time visitors, this guided morning tour is the ideal introduction to ancient Rome leaving you with the afternoon free to explore the city at your leisure - personalized recommendations will be provided.

Vatican Masterpieces

Sidestep crowds during a private tour of the Vatican with a carefully unique itinerary that let you discover as it was meant to be seen. Today, your guide leads you through the best of the Vatican Museums sharing the secret stories contained within the masterpieces lining its priceless galleries. Highlights of the museums is Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. For a fascinating finale to your visit, encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica. The remainder of the day is free to explore at your leisure - personalized recommendations will be provided.

Departure from Rome to Sorrento with tour in Pompeii

After checking out of the hotel, transfer in a private vehicle to your hotel in Sorrento stopping en route in Pompeii for a private guided tour. Explore newly-opened Domus and admire their beautiful frescoes and mosaics. During your walking tour of Pompeii's remarkably well preserved ruins, you'll discover why this UNESCO World Heritage Site continues to shock and fascinate over 2.8 million people who venture here each year. Following the tour of Pompeii, you'll be taken to your hotel in Sorrento where you will be staying for 4 nights. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Explore the Breathtaking Amalfi Coastline

This morning depart your hotel by private car and embark on a scenic driving tour that takes you behind the tourist façade with the insider knowledge of your driver-guide. Explore the unrivalled Amalfi coastline with its rugged sea cliffs and colorful villages. Stop off at the picturesque coastal villages and get lost in the labyrinth of cobblestone laneways that snake up the mountainside before returning to your hotel. Rest of the day free to do as you please.

Discover the Island of Capri

This morning meet your guide at your hotel. Jump on a hydrofoil to rub shoulders with the super-rich in Capri. With your own private guide to lead the way, discover the fabled island that charmed both Roman Emperors and this century's international jet set. Weather permitting, take a boat to the island's most famous feature, the glistening Blue Grotto. At the end of this scenic full-day trip, your guide escorts you back to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to do as you please.

Enjoy the day at your leisure

For 2000 years, visitors from all over the world have been attracted to Sorrento by breathtaking sunsets and the fragrances of orange and lemon gardens. Today is yours to lounge at this picturesque coastal town. Stroll along the colorful streets and admire the beautiful churches and shops. Take your time to taste local fresh products such as Caprese salad, bruschetta, and limoncello.

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Transfer privately to your departure airport, railway station or port. Buon Viaggio!

Itinerary Highlights

• Relive ancient Rome history
• Explore the Vatican treasures
• Visit the remnants of Pompeii
• Discover the magnificent Amalfi Coast
• Experience an unforgettable day in Capri
• Unwind as we handle all the trip planning details, so all you have to do is enjoy your Rome and Sorrento vacation

Private Trip Pricing & Availability

Rome and sorrento vacation for seniors 2023.

• Prices start from €7600 PP, based on double occupancy in 4-star hotels and for travel in low season (excluding flights).
• The final price of your trip will vary on the itinerary itself, along with factors such as your hotel choices, your travel dates and the number of travelers in your party.
• Travel with your private party on this Tailor Made Rome and Sorrento Vacation for Seniors. With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can travel whenever you want and customize the itinerary to your interests.

What Is Included

• Customized travel planning for your style
• 3 nights at the accommodations of your choice in Rome
• 4 nights at the accommodations of your choice in Sorrento
• 7 Breakfasts
• Privately guided tours tailored specifically to you
• Inspiring local guides in each destination
• Private transportation as per the itinerary
• Private airport transfer on arrival and departure to/from the hotel
• Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line reservations & tickets
• Vatican skip the line reservations & tickets
• Pompeii excavation site skip the line reservations & tickets

What Is Not Included

• International or domestic airfare
• Travel insurance
• Local city tax for overnight stays
• Meals & beverages not mentioned in itinerary
• Tips & gratuities (optional)
• Personal expenses
• Anything not expressly mentioned as included

Accommodation Options

When it comes to accommodations, there is no one size fits all. For your bespoke trip, you can choose your hotel from our handpicked selection below or we’ll make personalized suggestions based on your preferences.

Vetted options for senior-friendly hotels in Rome (nights 1-3)

4-Star Hotel Martis Palace | Rooftop terrace | Piazza Navona is a 2-min walk away 5-Star Rocco Forte Hotel De Russie | Excellent spa facilities | Piazza di Spagna is a 8-min walk away

Vetted options for senior-friendly hotels in Sorrento (nights 4-7)

4-Star Hotel Antiche Mura | Garden with pool (seasonal) | Piazza Tasso is a 3-min walk away 4-Star Imperial Hotel Tramontano | Garden with pool (seasonal) | Piazza Tasso is a 4-min walk away 5-Star Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria Sorrento | Private beach & garden with pool (seasonal) | Piazza Tasso is a 3-min walk away

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• Start Filling out Our Quick Trip Inquiry Form After submitting the trip request we match you with one of our local specialists who will assist you with travel consultation.
• Work out the Trip Plan Together Do you like this Rome and Sorrento Vacation itinerary but prefer to customize it? As always, the sample itinerary can be tweaked and personalized. Your dedicated travel specialist will put together a tailor-made trip based on your input and our first-hand experiences and knowledge.
• Book Your Trip Once you’re 100% happy with the custom travel plan, you can book your trip via our secure payment system. For information on payments, we’ve included answers to the most frequently asked questions —with shortcuts to direct you to the right place.

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Places visited, suggested duration, customizable itinerary, rome – arrive in rome for a private tour of the piazzas and fountains.

Rome is a city of legend and history, elegance and charm that was once the center of the empire that expanded Western Civilization . Your flight will land at Rome Fiumicino Airport, where your private transfer will greet you upon your arrival. As you drive into the city, you will enjoy the citrus trees that grow on the outskirts of the city as the cypress trees frame the towering figure of the Colosseum. The Spanish Steps will glisten with prestige beneath the spires of Trinitá dei Monti Church, and you will pass it by for now as you take some time to settle into the comforts of your hotel in Rome’s historical city center.

Your guide will greet you in the lobby and lead you on a fabulous introductory tour of the Eternal City’s celebrated piazzas that embody the passing artistic eras that have spanned over the past two millennia. The grandeur of the city emanates from the 18th-century Baroque feature, the Trevi Fountain, which stands more than 85 feet tall and over 160 feet wide. The water trickles from beneath the crowning figure of Oceanus, positioned against the back of Palazzo Poli as visitors from around the world turn their backs on the fountain to toss coins over their shoulders and into the water, which legend dictates means that they will return to Rome again in the future. The elegant and grandiose figures create a sense of symmetry beneath the bas-reliefs that depict the Roman origins of the aqueduct feeding the fountain.

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Rome – Relish a Half-Day Tour of Ancient Rome’s Famous Monuments

In the morning, the contemporary city erupts with movement as locals take to corner cafes to sip espresso before continuing to work. The streets fill with the aroma of freshly baked brioche that has been dusted with powdered or caramelized sugars. Your guide will greet you in your hotel lobby after breakfast ready to take you back in time to the glories of Ancient Rome. The past will come to vivacious life along Via dei Fori Imperiali . The Colosseum towers over the walkways with its fourth story reaching a height of nearly 160 feet tall and your guide will offer unique tales of wonder and tragedy as you wander through the halls of the Colosseum to view the home of gladiators and exotic battles brought before the people of Rome.

Between the Colosseum’s gargantuan walls and the historical walkways of the Roman Forum stands the Arch of Titus. The victory arch stands 50 feet tall with the inner arcade reaching a height of 27 feet. Your guide will point to the reliefs inside the archway, which depict scenes of Emperor Titus’s parade along the Via Sacra, the main road in the Roman Forum. A giant candelabrum and collection of silver trumpets symbolize the spoils taken from Herod’s Temple.

Rome – Discover the Beauty and Prestige of Vatican City on a Half-Day Tour

Restaurants around Rome are filled with chefs working their dough to craft fresh pastas for the day. Waiters in the cafes of Piazza Navona set chairs out along the plaza to accompany the artists that are capturing the 17th-century embellishments of the surrounding villas and fountains. Your guide will greet you at your hotel after breakfast and escort you to Vatican City for a tour that will be focused on the grandeur of the historical artwork and the elegance of Vatican Museums. Columns border the oval shape of Piazza San Pietro with the gilded dome of St. Peter’s Basilica acting as a crown on the regal air of Vatican City, and the museums glisten with marble floors awash with light as it pours in the open windows.

The aroma of cypress and oak drifts into the entrance from the open courtyard, and your guide will offer spectacular insight that will take a museum with seemingly insurmountable artwork into a manageable tour of the most fascinating works on display. At the end of the tour, you will enter into the celebrated gallery of the Sistine Chapel where Michelangelo decorated more than 10,000 square feet of the ceiling and front wall under the patronage of Pope Julius II over a period of four years. The aroma of frankincense lingers in the paint as you look up to bask in the beauty of the ceiling to find the iconic panel that features the Birth of Man.

Rome – Enjoy an Excursion to Tivoli to view the Fabulous Villas and Castles

The town of Tivoli is located just outside of Rome and once acted as a summer getaway for the aristocracy and emperors, who chose to take advantage of the cool breeze found in the hills. Your guide will escort you up the limestone ridge that overlooks the lush ravine as the medieval castle of Rocca Pia looms above the old drawbridge. You will make your way to the grounds of Hadrian’s Villa, an estate constructed in the 2nd century to encompass nearly 300 acres. The emperor was so inspired by his travels across the empire that he desired to build the grand structures he had seen for himself, including those in Greece and Egypt. Sculptures that reproduced the grace of Hellenistic style continues to adorn the gardens.

The villa has become an open-air museum, with mosaics decorating the historical baths as colonnades frame the walkways of the gardens. The maritime theater features Ionic architectural styles as represented in the preserved columns and brick. The water reflects the colonnades to create tranquil ambiance far away from the bustling streets of Rome. After strolling through history at Hadrian’s Villa, you will arrive at the personification of Italianate gardens in Villa d’Este. Elaborate fountains spout alongside beautiful walkways with pools cascading down the hillsides as grottos hide beneath promontories and terraces offer spectacular views across the countryside for a different view of the preserved past.

Amalfi – Visit the Ancient City of Pompeii before transferring to Amalfi

Your private transfer will greet you after breakfast and escort you south towards the bustling city of Naples. The Mediterranean Sea shimmers with indigo and sapphire colors against the city’s Baroque and Rococo tower homes. The aroma of baking dough emanates from the celebrated pizzerias around the city as you arrive at the gates of Pompeii, an ancient city preserved in pumice and ash since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Lemon groves thrive in the warmth of the Mediterranean, and the scent of citrus fills the air to blend with the aroma of mineral-rich soil that drifts through the ancient streets.

You will be able to see the peak of Mount Vesuvius looming in the background, and a 10-foot tall platform remains in the plaza’s northern edge to mark the placement of the Temple of Jupiter. Your guide will explain the history of the city that dates back to the 7th-century BC, as Campanian Oscans, Greeks, and Samnites filled the streets before Pompeii became a Roman colony in 80 BC. Reach the Stabian Baths to view the colonnaded gymnasium where stoves separate the male and female baths where attendants heated the water. Continue to the House of Menander to view the grounds once owned by a wealthy merchant, with artistry connoting the aesthetic of the times.

Amalfi – Delight in a Private Guided Tour of the towns along Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast travels for 25 miles along the soaring mountain ridges that plunge into the Mediterranean Sea, stretching from the town of Positano in the north to Vietri sul Mare in the south. After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel ready to lead you on an engaging tour of the towns and villages found long the shore. Citrus orchards and olive groves thrive in the Mediterranean climate and along the terraced ridges of the rolling hills ad the scent of the sea accompanies the aromas of lemon and orange from the overflowing groves. You will stop first at Positano to stroll along the cobbled lanes that are nestled between the tower homes that wind up the hillside.

Wisterias drape down over restaurants and boutique shops as stone stairways lead to the homes and offer panoramic views of town amongst the stucco outlines and pasted décor. Step into the shop of a third generation artisan who crafts the perfect pair of handmade sandals. Before leaving Positano, you can board a small boat bound for the cave known as the Emerald Grotto. The brief ride will allow the sea breeze to blow against your cheeks as the cave entrance hangs low. You will enter into the cavern where stalactites and stalagmites shimmer with emerald hues due to the reflection of the sunlight on the water.

Amalfi – Explore the Natural and Historical Splendors of the Island of Capri

Today you will board the morning ferry bound for the island of Capri, taking you over the sapphire and cobalt waters in view of the 200-foot cliffs along the island’s edges. The ferry will dock in Marina Grande where small fishing boats decorate the pebbled shore against the rows of tower-homes. A funicular will carry you to the top of the hill, landing in Piazza Umberto I, the main piazza of Capri Town. The island has captivated visitors for more than two millennia, including the likes of Roman emperors Tiberius and Augustus.

You will find Certosa di San Giacomo at the heart of Capri Town, which was founded in the 14th century. The grounds of the monastery maintain their Gothic doorway and 17th-century frescoes that are spread across two cloisters. The white stone exterior becomes iridescent in the Mediterranean light, standing out from the surrounding jade canopy. Roman marble columns adorn the small cloister, and the large features elements of sensational Renaissance design. Continue to the Gardens of Augustus to indulge in the manicured gardens and terrace that offer a view to the Faraglioni sea stacks. The precipice reaches nearly 300 feet above the stoic waters below as boats speckle the cobalt hues with visitors eager to view the sea stacks up close.

Amalfi – Depart for Home

The town of Amalfi carries with it an aristocratic ambiance that dates back to its foundations, which legend tells was established by Constantine the Great. The morning light washes over the cobbled streets and shines against the gateway door to the harbor known as Porta della Marina as a ceramic panel commemorates the trade routes once utilized by Amalfi sailors at the height of the city’s power, showcasing where merchants traded for wood, gold, spices, and silks.

The black and white stripes along the central Cathedral paints a striking image against the neighboring colorful tower-homes. Locals and visitors alike lounge at the café tables near the stairway that leads to the entrance of the Cathedral to sip the rich espresso or a cappuccinos while watching passersby. After one last perfect Italian morning, your private transfer will greet you at your hotel to escort you around the Bay of Naples to reach Naples International Airport for your flight home.

Trip Highlights

• Witness the elegance and charm of the Trevi Fountain during an introductory tour of Rome
• Bask in the beauty and prestige of the Sistine Chapel where master artist Michelangelo covered the ceilings and walls in unparalleled images
• Follow in the footsteps Roman emperors as you visit the preserved grounds of Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli and Augustus’s Villa on Capri
• View the shimmering emerald colors that overtake the cavern walls, stalactites, and stalagmites of the Emerald Cove on the Amalfi Coast
• Relish the charming aroma of lemon citrus and the enchanting tower-homes that rise along the mountain terraces in the town of Positano
• Wander amongst the historical medieval streets of Amalfi, a former Naval powerhouse of the Mediterranean Sea
• Traverse the grand history of ancient Rome on a private tour of the Colosseum, Arch of Titus, and Roman Forum
• Explore the vast grounds and remarkably preserved state of Pompeii, a city archeologists continue to excavate and consistently find new treasures

Detailed Description

Realize your dreams of Italy on your 8-day luxury tour that is handcrafted for senior travelers. Enjoy contemporary comforts and the charms of renovated historical buildings that are set amongst the endless rows of charming streets. You will arrive at the Rome Fiumicino Airport to begin your marvelous adventure as your private transfer will meet you at the airport and escort you to your gorgeous hotel located in the heart of the city. Your guide will greet you in the lobby to lead you on an introductory tour of Rome where you will enjoy a mixture of walking and private transfers around the historical center of the Eternal City to view the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon around sunset.

The ancient wonders of Rome will come to life the next day as you tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Capitoline Hill. Stop at the famous food market to enjoy the mix of spices that linger in the air and the remainder of the day will be at your leisure to discover the secrets of Rome. Venture the next day to Vatican City for an in-depth tour of the St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. Take in the pristine halls and galleries before you reach the Sistine Chapel, and again the day is yours to revel in Rome as you visit the culinary delights of the Trastevere neighborhood and partake in a gelato making class.

Continue the next day as your guide will escort you into the mountains outside of Rome to visit the historical town of Tivoli. Spend time in the marvelous villas, including the former residence of Emperor Hadrian, along with the stunning gardens at Villa d’Este before returning to Rome. The following day, your private transfer will meet you at your hotel and lead you outside of Naples to the gates of ancient Pompeii. The archeological site embodies the daily life of Roman citizens as preserved in ash for two millennia, and you will enjoy your private guided tour before continuing on a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast.

Delight in the coastline the following day as you visit the charming and gorgeous towns found on the Amalfi Coast.  From Positano in the north to Vietri sul Mare in the south, both are known for the enchanting ambiance and sensational ceramics. Travel the next day on the ferry to the remarkable island of Capri to relish the views found along the cliffs and in the stunning history that is embodied in preserved Roman villas. Stroll the streets of Capri town and Anacapri before returning to Amalfi for the evening. Conclude as your private transfer will meet you at your hotel and escort you to Naples International Airport for your flight home.

Starting Price

$2,595  per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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• Accommodations
• In-country transportation
• Some or all activities and tours
• Expert trip planning
• 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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