For the past two millennia Rome has served as the setting for some of Western civilization's most crucial events. For nearly as long, its name has suggested glamour, passion and romance. From the Sistine Chapel to the Roman Catacombs, from the Trevi Fountain to the Colosseum, take in all of enchanting Rome.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Rome

Board your overnight transatlantic flight to Italy's capital.

Day 2 - Rome

Touch down in Rome, where a Go Ahead representative meets you as you clear customs. You'll be escorted to your centrally located hotel and have the rest of the day to unpack and relax.

Day 3 - Rome

Italy’s capital resonates with culture, tradition and allure as well as 25 centuries of history. You’ll have time to explore this wonderful, ancient city at your leisure with your choice of independent activities. Take in all the art and architecture that greet the eye at every turn today—from relics of Caesar’s reign to treasures of the Renaissance. Alternatively, embark on an optional sightseeing tour of the city, which takes you to the Colosseum and the Forum Romanun. (B)

$79 USD

Imperial Rome Walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors during today’s guided tour of Imperial Rome. View the 2,000-year-old Colosseum and the grassy ruins of the Forum Romanum.

Day 4 - Rome

Stroll across the Spanish Steps today, meeting place for all of Rome, then see Bernini’s captivating Fountain of the Four Rivers and stop at the legendary Trevi Fountain, where centuries of visitors have tossed coins to ensure their eventual return to Rome. Those interested in classical sculpture might choose to plan a visit to the Capitoline Museums, which houses a collection assembled in the 15th century by a pope who loved the arts. Otherwise, take an optional tour of Vatican City to see inside St. Peters Basilica, gaze up at the Sistine Chapel, and experience Michelangelo’s Pietà. (B)

$85 USD

Vatican City This guided tour takes you into the world’s smallest state, Vatican City, and visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum.

Day 5 - Rome

The Sant’Angelo Castle, one of Rome’s less touristed stops, once guarded the entrance to the Vatican and now contains a collection of antique arms and armor. You can visit this treasure or opt to leave the cacophony of Rome behind for an afternoon spent exploring Lazio’s wine region, with stops at Castel Gandolfo and Ariccia. (B)

$105 USD

Ariccia lunch and wine tasting Famous for its porchetta, an excellent local roast pork recipe, and for its excellent wine, Ariccia is a wonderful place to stop for lunch.

Day 6 - Rome

For a peek inside Rome’s only example of Gothic architecture, make a visit to the Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Church, where you’ll see one of the lesser-known works of Michelangelo and the tomb of the painter Fra Angelico. You might also opt to head south and explore the ruins of Pompeii on today’s optional excursion. (B)

$165 USD

Pompeii Discover how Roman citizens lived two thousand years ago, before Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, preserving the town of Pompeii in a flood of volcanic ash. View the excavated ruins of theaters, villas, temples and baths.

Day 7 - Rome

Rome was a favorite destination for many of England’s most famed poets. To learn more about their life here, you can tour the Keats and Shelley Memorial House, where English poet John Keats died in 1821. Or you travel on an optional excursion to Florence, a city loved by writers, poets and painters, and perhaps best immortalized in the romantic tale, A Room with a View. (B)

$199 USD

Florence by Train In the timeless city of Florence, see where the Italian language was born, travel to the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo lie and shop along the famed Ponte Vecchio.

Day 8 - Rome

Enjoy you final day in Rome by basking in the city’s sights, sounds and—most of all—its flavors. Be sure to spend an afternoon sipping cappuccino at a café on Piazza Navona and absorbing the passing scene, a celebrated Roman tradition! Or to see something truly otherworldly, opt to descend below the streets of Rome into its catacombs, where early Christians buried their dead. Tonight, conclude your tour with a magical optional evening Dinner with Tenors, a night that is sure to be a musical and culinary feast! (B)

$79 USD

Dinner with Tenors End your day with an elegant four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces. Don’t miss this festive evening, sure to leave you with wonderful memories of Italian hospitality!

$65 USD

Roman Catacombs Descend into Rome’s ancient catacombs, underground labyrinths where 2nd-century Christians buried their dead, including saints and popes.

Day 9 - Rome

A Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home. (B)
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)