HD 1
"NEW FOR 2009"
VILLA BORGHESE, THE ART GALLERY - THE PARK - PINCIO'S TERRACE - THE SPANISH STEPS
A "must" in Rome - apart from the usual tours -the Villa Borghese is a museum, small but a "must visit" in Rome. The Borghese Gallery was renowned for centuries as the "best of all private art collections" and is nowdays open to the selective tourist (without the usual crowds and endless waiting in line).

Tour starts at the Gallery , with an expert and brilliant guide to fully enjoy the masterpieces that the Borgheses (Pope Paul V belonged to that family) have amassed in their tasteful summer residence since 1600. Bernini as a sculptor, Raphael, Caravaggio, Tiziano, Domenichino, Correggio, are just some of the highlights of an incredible wealth of art, ranging from ancient Rome up to the Neoclassical style, the latter epitomized by Canova's famous nude of Paolina Bonaparte.

The second part of the guided tour will be outdoors, through the delighful Borghese Park, the Pincio Terrazza with its breath-taking view, the panoramic Pincio promenade, the Spanish Steps down to Piazza di Spagna, the heart of paradise for fashion conscious shoppers and selective gourmets. From this central point most of the hotels are at walking distance or easily reachable. Your guide will be at disposal for directions or any advice.

Departure between 07.45 am and 08.30 am from April to October : Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and from November to March : Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
Including transportation, english speaking guide and entrance fees. Duration : 4 hours approx

Cost $105.00 per person Link Back Here

HD 4
THE VATICAN - THE VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL, ST. PETERS
DEPARTURE - 8.30 am year round, every morning except Sunday & Religious Holidays

Departure from Piazza dell'Esquilino ( Bus Terminal) - Porta Pinciana - Aurelian Walls - Villa Borghese - The Vatican Museums representing the largest art collection in Europe with over 65.000 masterpieces (visit): The Candelabra Gallery with frescos and statues - The Tapestry Gallery dating back to the XVI and XVII century - The Historical Maps, work of Ignazio Danti - The Sistine Chapel built in XV century by Pope Sixtus and adorned by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio - The Bernini Starcaise of the XVI century St.Peter's Basilica the largest Church all over the world, with millions of golden mosaics and several Tombs of Popes where lies the most important Statue of Michelangelo, "The Pietà".

During High Season there might be queues occasionally at the entrance of the museums. No Drop Off to the hotels, but stops at Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Republic Square, Bus Terminal.
Cost per person $85.50 Link Back Here

HD 5
"NEW FOR 2009"
ROMAN PROMENADE TOUR, PIAZZA DEL POPOLO - SPANISH STEPS - VIA CONDOTTI - THE SQUARES - COMBO BUS AND WALKING EXPERIENCE

Your opportunity to stroll around Rome, under professional guidance, where every corner evokes fascinating legends and curiosities, and testimonials of 3000 years of history blending with todays' "Dolce Vita".

After Villa Borghese Park (by bus), Rome will open its arms to you, by the spectacular Gate and Piazza del Popolo, as it has done for centuries to the pilgrims walking in from North. Of its three churches , it is imperative to visit S. Maria del Popolo, with masterpieces by Caravaggio and Bernini, just to name two. So we enter a very cosmopolitan, and yet so italian, district, that invariably spells a subtle charm on the visitor, by its bright atmosphere and elegant liveliness.

Walk leisurely through Via Margutta (the local "artist Village") , up to Piazza di Spagna, towered over by the romantic Spanish Steps and Trinità dei Monti Church, and Via Condotti surrounding streets, citadel of the most prestigious Italian stylists, a paradise for selective window-shoppers (some free time). Then from the end of via Condotti, we will lead you through a picturesque maze of narrow streets, discovering a unique succession of historical and artistic treasures, reachable only by foot, and thus usually missed by tourism. The Squares: S.Lorenzo in Lucina, Parliament, Montecitorio and its obelisk, Pietra and Hadrian's Temple, the theatrical Piazzetta dei Burrò, St.Ignace's and its "fake" dome, will give you a taste of the baroque Churches, rich of incredibly spectacular frescoes and illusionist effects on the vaults, by themselves only worth a trip to Italy (along the itinerary, let us treat you to the "best gelato in Rome", at a historical cafè rightly renewed for that). from there most hotels are easily reachable. Our guide will be , of course, available for directions or any advise. the tour takes place mostly along pedestrian islands : so the walking involved will prove even more pleasant.
Departure between 08.45 am and 09.15 am from April to October on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday morning from 7.45 and 8.15a am.
Including transportation and english speaking guide. Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Cost $75.00 per person Link Back Here

HD 7
"NEW FOR 2009"
CAPITOL HILL- THE VITTORIANO AND ITS VIEWS

The Capitoline Museums would be worth a trip to Italy, not only for their contents but also for their majestic halls richly decorated by illustrious Renaissance and Baroque masters. A fascinating concentration of artistic and historical wonders as offered by Capitol Hill is certainly unique.

Your tour includes the Square, the Palazzo dei Conservatori, the Palazzo Nuovo, the Senatorial Palace with breath-taking views of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Then it will continue at the Shrine of Fatherland . the "Vittoriano" (the top is directly reached from the Capitol square through our "secret" passage), with its multiple views of the Imperial Fora's (Forums) and the whole City and it will end at the Trajan's Column, the best preserved and may be most interesting monument from Ancient Rome.

The Rich amount of masterpieces exhibited there comes from Ancient Rome and Greece, such as the bronze Capitoline-She-Wolf, the Colossal Constantine head, the Marcus Aurelius in bronze, the Dying Gaul and the Capitoline Venus, but covers as well the successive centuries in a glorious way : for instance, the head of Bernini's Medusa represents him at his best.Return to hotels or nearest point.

Departure between 2.15 pm and 3.30 pm from April to October on Wednesday and Friday and on, Sunday morning from 7.45 and 8.15a am.
Including transportation, english speaking guide and entrance fees. Duration : 3 hours approx

Cost $105.00 per person Link Back Here

HD 8
TIVOLI - Castro Pretorio, Walls III, Via Tiburtina, Hadrian's Villa, Veill D'Este
Departure - 8.30 a.m. From November 16th to March 15th every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning and from March 16th to November 15th every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning. Tour ends at approximately 12 Noon

Piazza dell'Esquilino, Castro Pretorio, Walls III century, Via Tiburtina, The Baths of Tivoli and Lucano Bridge, Hadrian's Villa (visit),the most beautiful imperial Villa designed and built by emperor Hadrian at the beginning of the 2nd Century A.D., Tivoli, Villa d'Este (visit), enchanting Renaissance Villa, housing a multitude of sublime fountains and superbly arranged Italian flower gardens.

At the end of the visit return to Rome. No Drop Off to the hotels, but stops at Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Republic Square, Bus Terminal.

Cost $84.00 per person Link Back Here

HD 9
PAPAL BLESSING - except summer - Castel San Angelo - St Peter's: Papal Audience
Departure: 8:30 am year round, all Sunday mornings except Summer season (approx July, August, September depending on Pope's programs.

Panoramic Tour (Republic Square) - Castel S.Angelo (Visit) - Via della Conciliazione - St. Peter's Basilica - Papal Blessing.
After tour no drop off is scheduled except bus terminal, Piazza dell'Esquilino.
Cost per person $52.50 Link Back Here

FD 1
TOPLESS TOURS The best way to see Rome at your pace over 1 or 2 days is to "Go Topless" in an Open Top double deck sightseeing bus from as low as $17.50 per day, $35.00 for a 2 day pass, $27 for 1 day - for details click on the bus
Cost per person 1 day for $27 or 2 days for $35 ($17.50/day)
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FD 3
FULL DAY TOUR: FLORENCE
Departure: 7:15 am Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - Included: transportation in a Deluxe Coach with air conditioning and a tour Guide, lunch, entrance tickets and assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded

The tour will take the Autostrada del Sole, northbound from Rome (major Italian highway) crossing some of the most beautiful Italian regions: Lazio, Umbria and Toscana. Arrival in Florence at approximately 11.30 a.m.

The tour of the city will include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Giotto’s Bell–tower and Baptistry, the Academy with Michelangelo’s David (visit), della Signoria’s Square and Palace. Lunch in a typical restaurant will follow. In the afternoon the tour will proceed to Piazza Santa Croce. Free time at your disposal. The drive continues to Piazzale Michelangelo from where a magnificent view of this Renaissance city can be admired, including Ponte Vecchio.

At approximately 5.00 p.m. departure for Rome. Arrival is scheduled for 8.30 p.m., traffic permitting. Clients will be accompanied back to their hotels, or in the immediate vicinity. Clients will be accompanied back to their hotels, or in the immediate vicinity.
Cost per person $212.50 Link Back Here

The tour will take the Autostrada del Sole (major Italian highway) southbound from Rome. The region of Ciociaria will be passed with a view (from the Autostrada del Sole) of the Abbey of Montecassino.

Upon arrival in Naples, embark and depart by ferry for the Island of Capri. Upon arrival at Marina Grande, weather and sea conditions permitting, visit the Blue Grotto*; return to Marina Grande to depart by minibus for a panoramic tour of the Island ending at Anacapri, characteristic village situated at the foot of Mt. Solaro.

After lunch in a local restaurant, free time to explore and go shopping. At approximately 3.30 p.m. meet at the harbour and take the ferry back to Naples with departure for Rome at approx. 5.30 p.m. The arrival is scheduled for 9.30 p.m., traffic permitting. Clients will be taken back to their hotels, or in the immediate vicinity.

* There is an additional cost of approx. $52.50 for the optional visit of the Blue Grotto.
Note: In the event of weather or rough sea in the Bay of Naples clients will be taken to Pompeii instead and the difference in price refunded. During high season there might be long lines to the Blue Grotto.
Cost per person $187.50 Link Back Here