Italy, Řím
Advent in Rome for advanced travelers
Round trip
Why choose this trip
During the Advent season, you will visit Rome's famous landmarks, such as the Colosseum, St. Peter's Square with the impressive St. Peter's Basilica, the Lateran Basilica, and the romantic Spanish Steps, which are beautifully decorated at this time of year. You will also enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and a guided walk in the magical Christmas atmosphere. Those interested can take an optional trip to Tivoli, where the picturesque Villa d’Este awaits you with its Renaissance gardens – a quiet and all the more impressive place for reflection in winter.
- sightseeing tour included
- 4* hotel near the metro or 3* hotel in the center near Termini
- optional excursion to Tivoli - a UNESCO World Heritage site
- possibility to arrange skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum
Tour itinerary
day 1
Departure from Prague to Rome, with a coach sightseeing tour from the airport for a basic introduction to the city. Visit to the Lateran Basilica, then the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and other attractions not seen on a walking tour. Transfer to the hotel, check-in. In the afternoon, for those interested, a walk through Rome with a Czech guide. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.
day 2
After breakfast, explore "ancient" and "baroque" Rome – a walking tour of the city with a local guide – time permitting, you will visit the most famous landmarks such as Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and other important Roman squares.
In the afternoon, "papal" Rome - the Vatican, St. Peter's Square, and St. Peter's Basilica, with an optional visit to the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel with ticket reservation. Free time for individual activities – visiting museums and galleries, shopping, relaxing, or strolling through the city, overnight stay.
day 3
After breakfast, "Ancient Rome" tour and visit to the Colosseum and surroundings Capitoline Hill, Victor Emmanuel II Monument, optional tickets to the Colosseum - the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire. During the tour, you will also visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Afternoon free for individual sightseeing, return to accommodation.
day 4
After breakfast, free time for your own program or an optional half-day trip to Tivoli, Villa d'Este - a 16th-century summer residence surrounded by Renaissance gardens and terraces, statues, moss-covered fountains, and water jets. This site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural monument since 2002. In the afternoon, free time for your own program or to finish visiting any sights you missed on previous days, then return to accommodation.
day 5
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel, free time, transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule, departure to Prague.
About Price
Price includes
- 4 nights in a 4* hotel outside the city center or a 3* hotel in the center, near Termini
- double rooms with facilities and buffet breakfast,
- sightseeing tour
- walking tour with a local guide
- round-trip flight Prague - Rome - Prague including taxes and fees
- airport transfers
- services of a delegate throughout the stay according to the program
- statutory insurance according to Act No. 159/1999 Coll.
Price does not include
- entrance fees to monuments
- public transport fare 1.50 € per metro ride - you will need about 2 tickets per day
- local tourist tax (approx. 6-7.5 €/person/night) payable in cash at the hotel
Additional services and entrance fees
Optional Excursions
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel including timed reservation (cannot be purchased on site), the number of tickets available is limited
- adults 990 CZK,
- children 6-18 years, students up to 26 years - ISIC card holders 590 CZK (students must show the card on site)
Ticket to the Colosseum and Roman Forum including reservation 890 CZK, an ID (identity card or passport) is required to enter the Colosseum
Half-day trip to Tivoli (by coach, with a guide) 1,500 CZK - entrance ticket to the site not included - 16 EUR.
Minimum number of participants for the Tivoli trip is 15 persons.
We recommend purchasing all optional services through your travel agency. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to arrange and settle payment for these services on site with the tour guide. If you do purchase on site, always ask for a receipt.
Additional information
- FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
As part of the program, you will also visit sacred sites (churches, cathedrals, etc.) where appropriate attire is required; otherwise, entry will be denied (women must have shoulders and knees covered - we recommend carrying a scarf in your bag, and men should also wear trousers below the knees). This will help you avoid any issues at the entrance.
The trip is physically demanding and is not recommended for people with limited mobility. - APPROXIMATE PRICES OF SOME ENTRANCES (IN EUR):
Castel Sant'Angelo - approx. 16 €
St. Peter's Basilica - dome on foot approx. 8 €, by elevator 10 €
Public transport - one-way 1.50 €
Villa d'Este - approx. 16 €
Visits to individual sights are self-guided, without direct commentary from a guide. - Program and hotel subject to change.
- Minimum number of participants for the trip to take place is 25 people.
Rooms
Double room
Double room, 2 separate beds
Meals
Breakfast
Offer code: FCO1901
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Italy, Řím
Advent in Rome for advanced travelers
Round trip
Why choose this trip
During the Advent season, you will visit Rome's famous landmarks, such as the Colosseum, St. Peter's Square with the impressive St. Peter's Basilica, the Lateran Basilica, and the romantic Spanish Steps, which are beautifully decorated at this time of year. You will also enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and a guided walk in the magical Christmas atmosphere. Those interested can take an optional trip to Tivoli, where the picturesque Villa d’Este awaits you with its Renaissance gardens – a quiet and all the more impressive place for reflection in winter.
- sightseeing tour included
- 4* hotel near the metro or 3* hotel in the center near Termini
- optional excursion to Tivoli - a UNESCO World Heritage site
- possibility to arrange skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum
Tour itinerary
day 1
Departure from Prague to Rome, with a coach sightseeing tour from the airport for a basic introduction to the city. Visit to the Lateran Basilica, then the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and other attractions not seen on a walking tour. Transfer to the hotel, check-in. In the afternoon, for those interested, a walk through Rome with a Czech guide. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.
day 2
After breakfast, explore "ancient" and "baroque" Rome – a walking tour of the city with a local guide – time permitting, you will visit the most famous landmarks such as Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and other important Roman squares.
In the afternoon, "papal" Rome - the Vatican, St. Peter's Square, and St. Peter's Basilica, with an optional visit to the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel with ticket reservation. Free time for individual activities – visiting museums and galleries, shopping, relaxing, or strolling through the city, overnight stay.
day 3
After breakfast, "Ancient Rome" tour and visit to the Colosseum and surroundings Capitoline Hill, Victor Emmanuel II Monument, optional tickets to the Colosseum - the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire. During the tour, you will also visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Afternoon free for individual sightseeing, return to accommodation.
day 4
After breakfast, free time for your own program or an optional half-day trip to Tivoli, Villa d'Este - a 16th-century summer residence surrounded by Renaissance gardens and terraces, statues, moss-covered fountains, and water jets. This site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural monument since 2002. In the afternoon, free time for your own program or to finish visiting any sights you missed on previous days, then return to accommodation.
day 5
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel, free time, transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule, departure to Prague.
About Price
Price includes
- 4 nights in a 4* hotel outside the city center or a 3* hotel in the center, near Termini
- double rooms with facilities and buffet breakfast,
- sightseeing tour
- walking tour with a local guide
- round-trip flight Prague - Rome - Prague including taxes and fees
- airport transfers
- services of a delegate throughout the stay according to the program
- statutory insurance according to Act No. 159/1999 Coll.
Price does not include
- entrance fees to monuments
- public transport fare 1.50 € per metro ride - you will need about 2 tickets per day
- local tourist tax (approx. 6-7.5 €/person/night) payable in cash at the hotel
Additional services and entrance fees
Optional Excursions
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel including timed reservation (cannot be purchased on site), the number of tickets available is limited
- adults 990 CZK,
- children 6-18 years, students up to 26 years - ISIC card holders 590 CZK (students must show the card on site)
Ticket to the Colosseum and Roman Forum including reservation 890 CZK, an ID (identity card or passport) is required to enter the Colosseum
Half-day trip to Tivoli (by coach, with a guide) 1,500 CZK - entrance ticket to the site not included - 16 EUR.
Minimum number of participants for the Tivoli trip is 15 persons.
We recommend purchasing all optional services through your travel agency. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to arrange and settle payment for these services on site with the tour guide. If you do purchase on site, always ask for a receipt.
Additional information
- FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
As part of the program, you will also visit sacred sites (churches, cathedrals, etc.) where appropriate attire is required; otherwise, entry will be denied (women must have shoulders and knees covered - we recommend carrying a scarf in your bag, and men should also wear trousers below the knees). This will help you avoid any issues at the entrance.
The trip is physically demanding and is not recommended for people with limited mobility. - APPROXIMATE PRICES OF SOME ENTRANCES (IN EUR):
Castel Sant'Angelo - approx. 16 €
St. Peter's Basilica - dome on foot approx. 8 €, by elevator 10 €
Public transport - one-way 1.50 €
Villa d'Este - approx. 16 €
Visits to individual sights are self-guided, without direct commentary from a guide. - Program and hotel subject to change.
- Minimum number of participants for the trip to take place is 25 people.
Rooms
Meals
Offer code: FCO1901