We invite you to come share in the celebration during the open house of the long awaited LDS Temple in Rome in 2019. Join our tour host, Ugo Perego, director of the Rome LDS Institute for Religion in Rome as he shares the excitement of all the Roman Saints during this historic time!
This tour is a perfect options for those who enjoy traveling with a group of "like minded" people but also enjoy doing their own touring or relaxing during optional free time. We've included all the not-to-be-missed highlights of Rome such as the Coliseum, the Forum, Trevi Fountain, Parthenon and timed tickets to the Vatican and St Peters as well as the time to visit the temple open house.
Special airfares are currently available too! Be sure to check our discounted pricing!
Day 1 and 2: Sat & Sun, Feb 2-3rd, 2019
Home City flights - Arrival into Rome
Today we depart the States on an overnight flight to Rome, Italy. Upon your arrival today at the Rome airport you will be met by your tour escort and then board our coach to your hotel in Rome. En route to the hotel enjoy a panoramic orientation tour of the city. Rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city. This evening we enjoy a wonderful welcome dinner and have a chance to get to know each other better.
Meals : Dinner
Day 3: Mon, Feb 4th, 2019
Rome LDS Temple Visit
After breakfast, board our coach and transfer to the new LDS Temple and enjoy the Open house attendance. Later in the day we will return to the hotel. Remaining time is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4: Tue, Feb 5th, 2019
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour with Free Afternoon
This morning 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. 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. See the many treasures including the golden mosaics of the apse, Bernini's bronze baldachin and the famed 'Pieta' by Michelangelo. This afternoon is free to stay and enjoy the museums and St Peters or go off to enjoy the city of Rome.
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 15 Euros approximately for entrance fees).
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5: Wed, Feb 6th, 2019
Ancient Rome Tour
Today we visit the famous sites of Ancient Rome. As we arrive at the Colosseum, walk underneath the Constantine Arch then enter the huge arena dating from 79AD. 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 will drive past Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracella on our way to the Pantheon, which was built over 2,000 years ago to honor Caesar Augustus and later converted to a Christian church. Stop at Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most beautiful and popular squares with its three fountains. Tonight a farewell dinner is served at a local restaurant including live music entertainment. Return transfers from hotel are included.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Thur, Feb 7th, 2019
Rome - Transfer to the airport
Today we will depart Italy onto home or your next adventure with memories of Rome to last a lifetime.
Meals : Breakfast
Included:
- Deluxe/Air Conditioned motor coach transportation
- Local Licensed guides & an experienced LDS Tour Directors
- 4 nights Hotel accommodations in Rome in a deluxe-4 Star hotels
- Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary-1/2 day Vatican, full day Rome, LDS Temple open house with Transfers
- Breakfast daily and 2 included dinners
- Entrance fees to all noted locations and museums
- Vox Audio system headsets throughout tour
- Document package
Not Included:
- Airfare from your home city to Rome - Great airfare options available, call today!
- Any private sightseeing not included on the itinerary
- Tour gratuities
- Items of a personal nature (e.g. phone calls, room service, internet, etc.)
- Travel insurance (plans start at $35)
- Meals not included in tour outline
Optional Pricing:
- Single Supplement/Private room $1389.00
- ** Ask about our Single/Share Program **
Payment Terms:
- $500.00 pp deposit will be due at time of booking
- Final Payments are due 02 Nov 2018
- ** Pricing is based on 30 travelers/$75 surcharge will apply of group size is 20-30 travelers
