Tour Description

Independent Holiday with group sightseeing

4 Days ex Rome

Departs: Daily

Blackout dates: 04-07 Dec 2026 | 28 Dec 2026- 01 Jan 2027

Notes:

City taxes are not included and need to be paid directly at each hotel.
Fairs and events may change – subject to confirmation at time of booking

Rome (3)

Discover the timeless beauty of Rome, where ancient history, magnificent architecture and vibrant Italian culture come together. This short city break combines guided visits to the Vatican and Ancient Rome with free time to explore the Eternal City at your own pace. From Michelangelo’s masterpieces and St. Peter’s Square to the mighty Colosseum and Roman Forum, experience some of the world’s most iconic landmarks while enjoying the atmosphere of one of Europe’s most captivating cities.

Highlights:

24/7 service and full local backup throughout
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
View St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Airport transfers included
Free day to discover Rome independently
Opportunity to join optional Rome by Night excursions
Ideal short break featuring Rome’s most famous sights

Itinerary
Accommodation

Day 1: Rome

Welcome to Rome! After your arrival at the airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. Check in and the opportunity to book one of our Rome by night tours (supplement applies).

Day 2: Rome (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, make your way to Piazza del Risorgimento to meet your guide at 8.45am for a fascinating tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Explore some of the Vatican’s most celebrated treasures, including the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, Borgia Apartments and Raphael Rooms, before admiring Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. Continue to St. Peter’s Square, Bernini’s magnificent Baroque creation, and view St. Peter’s Basilica from the outside. Lunch is at leisure (own expense).
This afternoon, meet your guide at 2.15pm at Parco Colle Oppio, Viadelle Terme di Tito, corner of via Nicola Salvi (inside the park), for an in-depth exploration of Ancient Rome. Visit the Palatine Hill, legendary birthplace of the city, before entering the iconic Colosseum, once the stage for gladiatorial contests and grand public spectacles. Continue through the Roman Forum, the political, religious and commercial heart of ancient Rome, where you’ll see the remains of temples, basilicas and triumphal monuments that tell the story of the Roman Empire.

Day 3: Rome (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free for you to explore Rome at your own pace. Wander through elegant shopping streets, discover famous landmarks, relax in bustling piazzas, or seek out some of the Eternal City’s hidden treasures tucked away in its charming neighbourhoods.

Day 4: Rome (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity for some last-minute sightseeing or shopping before your transfer to the airport. Arrivederci Roma! End of services.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

24/7 local operator support in Italy
3 nights hotel accommodation
Private airport transfers to/from hotel
2 half day guided sightseeing tours
Breakfast daily
Italy Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

International Airfares
Tourist tax to be paid to the hotels
Optional tours and excursions
Entrance fees
Drinks during meals
Porterage
Mandatory Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
Personal Expenses
Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
Visas (unless specified)
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the below (or similar):

Rome

St Martin -or- Diana Roof Garden

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$ 1325pp ^*