Extend Your Stay
Add 2 nights in Rome for only $349 USD (Single room: add $90 USD)
Only in Rome can you sip cappuccino at a café in front of the Pantheon, buy grapes at a centuries-old market, and have an audience with the pope—all in one morning. For a mix of spectacular art, grand history and exuberant street life, no other city comes close.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Rome
This morning, transfer to Catania’s airport to board your flight to Rome. Upon arrival, a Go Ahead representative greets you and oversees check-in at your Rome hotel. You might then choose to follow in the footsteps of Caesar during an optional sightseeing tour of Imperial Rome. Highlights include photo stops outside both the Colosseum and the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the Caesars ruled their vast empire.
Included meals: breakfast
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$85 USD |
Imperial Rome
Follow in the footsteps of Julius Caesar during a guided sightseeing tour of Rome’s Imperial landmarks. Highlights include a visit to the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators cheered their favorite gladiators to victory, and a panoramic bus tour of the city's Roman ruins. You might also stop at the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the caesars ruled their vast empire.
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Day 2 - Rome
Spend a free day in Rome however you choose. Take in all the art and architecture that greet the eye at every turn—from relics of Caesar’s reign to treasures of the Renaissance. Or you could join today’s optional sightseeing tour of Vatican City, featuring visits to the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Opt to end the day at a Dinner with Tenors, an evening of food and live opera music.
Included meals: breakfast
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$85 USD |
Vatican City
This guided tour takes you inside the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Upon arrival, you'll first visit the Vatican Museums, which recently celebrated a 500-year anniversary and hold many of the world's most important classical and Renaissance-era sculptures. Next, you'll visit the Sistine Chapel, where you'll gaze on what is perhaps Michelangelo's masterpiece. Finally, you'll visit the enormous St. Peter’s Basilica, the epicenter of the Roman Catholic faith. The artists whose efforts have contributed to its glory are some of the best Italy has ever known, including Bramante, Peruzzi, Raphael and Michelangelo. Treasures await at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent Scala Regia to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Please note: This excursion is not available on Sunday. Advanced reservation and booking is required prior to your final payment deadline.
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$79 USD |
Dinner with Tenors
End your day with an elegant four-course dinner at one of our favorite Roman restaurants. While you dine, you’ll be treated to some of opera's best-loved arias…and you might even join the singers on stage. Don’t miss this lighthearted evening of food and fun!
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Day 3 - Rome
Board your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)
Sample Accommodations
Hotel Fenix / Rome / 11-12
The hotel is surrounded by parks and ancient buildings now head office of Embassies, and close to the major Italian Universities La Sapienza and the Luiss Guido Carli; trade center of Rome. The Hotel is well connected by public transportation; the approximate time to the Termini Station (15 minutes) and the Metro Line B stop Bologna (10 minutes walking) and many bus lines allow you to move easily in the city and suburbs. Reception 24/7, Bar, Restaurant, Room service 24/7, Garden, private garage, disabled access, elevator, mini-bar, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, laundry service, free Internet Point, wireless Wi-Fi available in the Hotel. The front desk is able to give information about event's ticketing, expositions.
Extension is available on select departure dates, and space is limited. Please call early to hold your spot. Extension requires a minimum of 10 travelers.
