We invite you to discover the history and delights of the Rome, The Eternal City and surrounding regions on our 8 day escorted tour with local Roman host, Ugo Perego. This tour includes the highlights of Rome, Florence, and Naples (Pompeii) and includes optional attendance at the newly *dedicated Rome Temple for the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
You will spend all 7 nights in Rome, enjoying the “unpack once” feature while seeing all the major sites we can pack into your tour. We’ll visit the Roman Colosseum, the Vatican, and Pantheon, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain as well as other special religious sites with the highlight of course attending the beautiful new Temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Also, this tour has 2 special day tours outside Rome. We will travel north to the Florence, considered the “Cradle of the Renaissance” is an art-lovers dream and your sightseeing highlights such masterpieces as Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts. We also will travel south to the beautiful area of Naples and historic area of the UNESCO-listed volcanic ruins of Pompeii. A combination of guided walking tours and free time provide a balanced sightseeing experience.
To Book This Tour, Contact:
Carol Alegre, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6165
Email Carol
Day 1 and 2: Friday and Saturday, March 13/14, 2020
Departure from US - Arrival in Rome
On Friday, we depart our US home cities for an overnight flight to Rome. We will be greeted at the airport by our local tour director who will introduce us to Rome as we make our way to our hotel. Along the way we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city seeing many of the historic sites we will be visiting during our visit. After check in you will have some free time to relax from your journeys. Tonight we will gather together for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Meals : Dinner
Day 3: Sunday. March 15, 2020
LDS Church service with free afternoon
This morning after breakfast we will travel by coach to attend a local Sacrament meeting.
Optional Tour: For those who would like, your LDS Tour Director will be offering an optional walking tour to several religious sites in Old Rome that relate to the time of the apostles Peter and Paul (Cost 20 Euros approximately for entrance fees).
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4: Monday, March 16, 2020
Ancient Rome tour with Free Afternoon
Today, we will see some of the highlights of this historic city. After we arrive at the Colosseum grounds, we walk underneath the Constantine Arch and then enter the huge arena dating from 79AD. Our next stop is the Roman Forum, where the ancient market place seems to jump to life as we stroll through the ruins. Back on the coach, we drive past Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla on our way to the Pantheon, built over 2,000 years ago to honor Caesar Augustus and later converted to a Christian church. The afternoon is ours to explore the city at our leisure. The options are endless for you to maybe revisit one of the many sites that inspired us during our touring or possibility spend the day shopping or trying the many gelato and pizza restaurants the city has to offer.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Full day excursion to Pompeii
Today we will take a day trip from Rome to Pompeii, and discover these sights as we listen to a tale of the ancient volcanic eruption before touring of Pompeii’s UNESCO-listed archaeological site to see the ruins and monuments that lay buried for centuries. Enjoy panoramic views over Naples and a delicious local lunch. After some free time, return to Rome for overnight.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
LDS Rome Temple and Afternoon Walking tour of the Old City
This morning we will travel outside the "old city" of Rome to attend the long awaited experience of attending the LDS Rome Temple. We will return to the hotel to change our clothes to continue with a walking tour of the old part of town to see popular and beautiful squares as Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Evening at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 7: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Full day excursion to Florence
Today we head north to take a break from the bustle of Rome and visit the famous cities of Tuscany on a full-day tour to Florence. In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, we will admire artistic masterpieces like Michelangelo’s ‘David’ at the Accademia Gallery and walk beneath Brunelleschi’s famous dome. It’s a beautiful day as we travel through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to make our way back to our hotel in Rome.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 8: Friday, March 20, 2020
Vatican tour with Free Afternoon
This morning we will tour the Vatican, the world's smallest, yet wealthiest, independent state. Our guide will start with an overview of the history of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel and we will see the Hall of Tapestries and the Maps Gallery. The highlight of the tour will be the Sistine Chapel where the ceiling is covered with Michelangelo's famous paintings of the 'Creation' and 'Last Judgment.' Then we explore St. Peter's Square, with Bernini's 284 columns, before entering St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. We will see many treasures including the golden mosaics of the apse, Bernini's bronze baldachin, and the famed 'Pieta' by Michelangelo. Tonight we gather together for our farewell dinner.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Saturday, March 21, 2020
Flights Home
Bidding a fond farewell to Italy, we will travel by coach to the Rome Airport and then board our flights back to the USA.
Meals : Breakfast
Highlights of the Tour:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour
- LDS Tour Director on for the whole trip along with local guides for in depth location detail and history
- Advance timed entry tickets to attractions included = less time waiting in lines
- We include all tipping for hotels and restaurants where meals provided
Included:
- Deluxe/Air Conditioned motor coach transportation
- High speed train to Florence
- Local Licensed guides & Historians with you experienced LDS Tour Directors
- 7 nights hotel accommodations in Rome in a deluxe hotels
- Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary
- Meals as outlined
- Entrance fees to all noted locations and museums
- Transportation to attend the LDS Temple
- Audio system headsets throughout tour
- Document package
Not Included:
- International Airfare to Rome round trip
- Any private sightseeing not included on the itinerary during free time
- Tour gratuities for bus driver and special LDS Host/Guides
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance (plans start at $35)
- Meals not included in tour outline
Optional Pricing:
- Single $1999.00 for private room - Ask about ** Ask about our Single/Share Program
- Triple rate some a double, Subject to availability
- Cash discount available of $50 per person - applies to final payment
Payment Terms:
- $500.00 pp deposit will be due at time of booking
- Final Payments are due December 6th, 2019
