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The Grandeur of Rome

Rome 7 nights Price from £2,795 per person
Departs: 06 Nov 2023
Departs: 06 Nov 2023

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The 3rd century AD saw Rome at its Imperial peak, a densely populated city spreading out over its seven hills, a testament to the power and wealth of the vast Roman Empire. Many of the glorious buildings and sites survive today but added to these are the great architectural and artistic achievements of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Our tour has been planned to show you the very best from its treasure trove, spanning more than two thousand years.

What's included

...when you travel with Kirker

  • Return flights
  • Seven nights’ accommodation with breakfast
  • Four dinners & one lunch
  • All entrances fees and gratuities as described
  • The services of a Kirker Tour Lecturer

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Fly to Rome

    We fly to Rome and transfer to one of our favourite 4 star Hotel Capo d'Africa, located close to the Colosseum.
  • Day 2 - Pantheon

    We start our visit at the Pantheon, the best preserved building of ancient Rome, and then go to the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi where we see ‘The Life of St. Matthew’ by Caravaggio. There will be some free time to enjoy the delights ofthe Piazza Navona and in the afternoon we will go to the Campo de’Fiori, admire the exterior of the Palazzo Farnese and see theTheatre of Marcellus and the Piazza del Campidoglio. Our day ends at the Capitoline Museum.
  • Day 3 - Exploring Rome

    We start at the Ara Pacis – Augustus’s Altar of Peace - and then visit Santa Maria del Popolo with works by Caravaggio and Raphael. In the afternoon we go to the Villa Borghese with its superb picture collection and then to Santa Maria della Vittoria with its masterpiece by Bernini.
  • Day 4 - Churches in Rome

    Trajan’s Markets, created by the Emperor in the 2nd century AD, the Forum dotted with temples, triumphal arches and basilicas, and the beautiful Palatine Hill and the Colosseum make up our programme this morning. This afternoon is devoted to three of the most ancient and important churches in Rome where the entire history of the city comes to life – San Clemente, Santa Costanza with its 4th century mosaics, and Sant’Agnese.
  • Day 5 - Tivoli

    We spend the day in Tivoli where we visit Hadrian’s Villa and the fabled and fanciful gardens of the Villa d’Este.
  • Day 6 - Galleria Doria Pamphili, Vatican and the Sistine Chapel

    The morning is spent at the Galleria Doria Pamphili, one of the greatest art collections still in private hands. The afternoon is spent exploring the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Day 7 - Janiculum Hill, Trastevere and the Baths of Caracalla

    We begin at Bramante’s Tempietto, cool and serene on the Janiculum Hill with its wonderful view over Rome. Raphael’s glorious and colourful frescoes in the Villa Farnesina, Santa Maria in Trastevere and a walk through the lively Trastevere district complete the morning. Our last visit will be to the Baths of Caracalla, Rome’s second-largest public baths built between 212 – 217 AD.
  • Day 8 - Flight back to London

    Some free time this morning before we depart for the airport and the flight back to London.

Flight Details

Flights with British Airways:

March Departure:

Depart Heathrow at 12.15 arrive Rome at 15.50.
Depart Rome at 15.05 arrive Heathrow at 16.45.

November Departure:

Depart Heathrow at 12.45 arrive Rome at 16.20.
Depart Rome at 17.15 arrive Heathrow at 19.00.

Regional departures available on request.

Departure Dates and Prices

06 Nov 2023

Status Available

Price from£2795

Single Supp.£498

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Included Hotels

Hotel

Capo d'Africa
Superior
Rome, Italy, Europe

Located just five minutes’ walk from the Colosseum and close to the Forum, the Capo d’Africa is truly in the heart of ancient Rome. All 65 bedrooms in this restored 19th century townhouse are furnished with great taste in a very comfortable contemporary style.

Charlie Hall

Charlie Hall

Tour Leader

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