Rome: history and gastronomy
Five days to live Rome in depth: Colosseum and Vatican, a pizza class in Trastevere, a food tour of the markets and a private excursion to the villas of Tivoli.
Departures: Daily departures (except Fridays)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Rome
Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your central hotel. In the evening, included dinner in Trastevere, one of Rome’s most characterful districts, with a private transfer there.
Day 2 · Rome
Visit to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with expert guides. In the afternoon, a family-style pizza class in Trastevere (small group of up to 12): knead, top and bake your own pizza, with bruschetta and a drink included.
Day 3 · Rome
Visit to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Square. In the afternoon, a walking food tour through Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto: pizza bianca with mortadella, supplì, pasta, artichoke alla giudia and artisan gelato.
Day 4 · Rome · Tivoli
Private excursion to Tivoli, just outside Rome, with two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Hadrian’s Villa, the emperor’s lavish country residence, and Villa d’Este, famed for its fountain gardens. Private car and a Spanish-speaking guide at your disposal.
Day 5 · Rome
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. End of our services.
What’s included
- 4 nights in Rome with breakfast
- Dinner in Trastevere at a classic trattoria (drinks not included)
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel excursion
- Colosseum, Palatine and Roman Forum excursion
- Professional guide (English or Spanish depending on time)
- Pizza and Roman cooking class in a small group (max. 12)
- Private excursion to Tivoli (Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa) with car and guide for 6 h and tickets
- Private transfers on the indicated days
Not included
- International flights
- City tourist tax (paid at the hotel)
- Lunches and dinners not listed
- Entrance fees not listed under “Included”
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Planned hotels
4* hotels in the centre
- Hotel Aria Palace 4* or Hotel Imperiale 4* (or similar)
Prices per person
| Season | Double | Triple | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low season · 01 Dec – 25 Feb | 2289 € | 2275 € | 3755 € |
| Mid season · 15 – 30 Nov · 26 Feb – 23 Mar | 2476 € | 2364 € | 4279 € |
Prices per person in euros by season and room occupancy. The final confirmation and payment method are arranged with our team.
Supplements per person
- 27 Dec – 01 Jan: Double 459 € · Triple 467 € · Single 1040 €
No-departure dates:Fridays · First Thursday and Saturdays of the month · 06, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 December
Important notes
- Also available fully private (guide and tours exclusive to your group); ask us for the fare.
- Rates do not include the municipal tourist tax, paid directly at the hotel on arrival or departure.
- Fully customisable itinerary: we can tailor cities, hotels, experiences and duration to your wishes.
General information
Prices
- All prices are per person, in euros (€), and include service and current VAT.
- They are subject to change without notice due to VAT variations, local taxes or surcharges not communicated at the time of publishing.
- Accommodation in the listed hotels or similar; Fantasía tours stay in 4* hotels.
- One child aged 1–6 stays free sharing a bed with parents (one child per room).
City accommodation tax
- Not included. It is paid directly at the hotel on arrival or at check-out.
- The amount varies by hotel category and city.
Departures and meeting point
- Guaranteed monolingual departures. If the minimum of 12 participants per language is not reached, the departure is guaranteed with alternative solutions, always ensuring a tour leader who speaks the required languages.
- Fantasía 4 and 5 days: departure from Rome, meeting point at Hotel St. Martin at 07:15.
- For technical or logistical reasons, itineraries may be subject to changes.
The tours include
- Gran Turismo coach transport.
- Spanish-speaking tour leader (when included in the itinerary).
- Accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels.
- Entrance to archaeological sites or museums when included in the itinerary.
- Visits with an expert local guide as per the itinerary.
- Breakfast at the hotels.
- Meals, wine tastings or food experiences when included in the itinerary.
The tours do not include
- Tips of any kind and personal extras.
- Porterage.
- Drinks not included with meals, unless part of the experience.
- Entrance to museums or monuments when not mentioned.
- City accommodation tax.
- Anything not mentioned under “The tours include”.
Luggage
- Each traveller may carry 1 checked bag (23–32 kg) and 1 carry-on; please meet the airlines’ weight limits.
- Some hotels may charge a small fee to store luggage before check-in or after check-out.
Accessibility
- The tours are not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
- Visits that include the Vatican Museums are not suitable for wheelchair users.
Unforeseen closures and dietary preferences
- If a museum, archaeological site or other included place is closed due to force majeure and the visit cannot be rescheduled, we will offer an alternative activity of equivalent value; if not possible, the unused portion will be refunded.
- On tours with lunches or dinners, let us know in advance about allergies, intolerances or preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) so we can accommodate them.
- In case of loss or damage to the audio headsets, a charge of €100 per device applies.
Cancellations and complaints
- Up to 22 days before departure: no charge.
- From 21 to 15 days before departure: 30%.
- From 14 to 7 days before departure: 70%.
- 6 days or fewer, or no-show: 100%. Deadlines are counted in calendar days before departure.
- Complaints must be sent by email within 60 days of the date of the last service provided.