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DISCOVERY ROME the eternal city - THE 5 SENSES 2026-27 "PRESTIGE"

Roma caput mundi, center of the world , is the epithet given by many authors (Cicero, Horace, Ovid, Virgil) to the Eternal City, to Imperial Rome. It also appears in the verses of the celebrated Italian poet Petrarch, a leading figure—alongside Dante Alighieri and Boccaccio—of the “Dolce Stil Novo,”

Tour sheet updated on 10 November 2026

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3.250,00 €

Departures

18/25 April 2027

06/13 June 2027

05/12 September 2027

17/24 October 2027

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Roma caput mundi, center of the world, is the epithet given by many authors (Cicero, Horace, Ovid, Virgil) to the Eternal City, to Imperial Rome. It also appears in the verses of the celebrated Italian poet Petrarch, a leading figure—alongside Dante Alighieri and Boccaccio—of the “Dolce Stil Novo,” in the poem Spirito gentil.
Livy, in his Histories, recounts that Romulus, after his death, appeared to Julius Proculus and commanded him: “Go, announce to the Romans that the gods will that my Rome shall be the head of the world.” The original Latin reads: Abi, nuntia, inquit, Romanis caelestes ita velle, ut mea Roma caput orbis terrarum sit. From this we may derive Roma caput orbis terrarum, and the later, more popular and widely known form: Roma caput mundi.

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 1 · By airplane

DEPARTURE – ROME

Arrival in Rome by own means –meeting at the hotel at 6:00 PM with the tour leader – dinner at the hotel/restaurant – after dinner Rome by night, with private coach and guide, along a fascinating itinerary (Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Aventine Hill and Circus Maximus, Mouth of Truth, Viale Aventino, Lungotevere Testaccio, Flaminio district, Foro Italico, Ponte Milvio) – tasting of a typical dessert - overnight stay.

Day 2 · By airplane

EXCLUSIVE ROME - CAPITOL HILL, CAPITOLINE MUSEUMS, SAN PIETRO IN VINCOLI

Breakfast at the hotel – full day dedicated to a guided visit of an exclusive Rome - returning to the theme of Christian Rome, we will discover the splendid Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, with its early Christian baptistery, followed by a visit on the Janiculum Hill to the church of San Pietro in Montorio with Bramante’s Tempietto, the Acqua Paola Fountain, and the Janiculum Belvedere – lunch on your own - in the afternoon guided visit of Capitol Hill, the Capitoline Museums, and the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli with Michelangelo’s Moses – dinner in a typical Roman trattoria – after dinner Rome by night, walking tour with the tour leader through the Rome of “la dolce vita” (Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Via Sistina, the façade of Palazzo Zuccari in Via Gregoriana, Trinità dei Monti, the Fontana di Trinità dei Monti with the cannonball, Pincio) – overnight stay.

Day 3 · By airplane

CLASSICAL & CHRISTIAN ROME

Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning guided visit of Classical Rome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Roman Forum, Trajan’s Forum and Column, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Colosseum, Palatine Hill) – lunch on your own – in the afternoon guided visit to discover some gems of Christian Rome (Basilica of San Clemente and its underground levels, Baptistery and Piazza del Laterano, San Giovanni in Laterano) – dinner in a typical restaurant – after dinner Rome by night, walking tour with tour leader and private coach through Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto (Via Giulia, the elegance and refinement of Piazza Farnese, Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sisto, Piazza Trilussa, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, Tiber Island, the Ghetto, Portico d’Ottavia, Turtle Fountain, Largo di Torre Argentina) – overnight stay.

Day 4 · By airplane

CHRISTIAN ROME

Breakfast at the hotel – full day dedicated to a guided visit of Christian Rome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica – the largest church in the world dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing dome, Piazza del Risorgimento, Castel Sant’Angelo, Ponte Sant’Angelo, Piazza Cavour, Prati district) – lunch on your own – typical dinner in a gourmet venue - after dinner Rome by night, walking tour with tour leader and private coach through Renaissance and Baroque Rome (Piazza del Gesù, Piazza della Minerva, Pantheon, Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona, Corso Vittorio with the Fontana della Terrina, Via dei Coronari, Ponte Sant’Angelo, Via della Conciliazione, St. Peter’s Square) – tasting of the best coffee in the city – overnight stay.

Day 5 · By airplane

TIVOLI “Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este”

Breakfast at the hotel – full-day guided excursion – morning visit to Tivoli to see Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este, UNESCO World Heritage Sites – lunch on your own – dinner in a typical restaurant – after dinner Rome by night, walking tour with tour leader and public transport to discover some of the capital’s most famous places (Piazza Venezia, Quirinale, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, Via del Corso, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza del Popolo) – tasting of a unique artisanal gelato – overnight stay.

Day 6 · By airplane

RENAISSANCE, 19TH-CENTURY ROME and more

Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning guided visit of Renaissance-Baroque and 19th-century Rome (Santa Maria del Popolo with its chapels and some absolute masterpieces by Caravaggio, Piazza del Popolo, the Pincio, the Pincio Water Clock, Villa Borghese, Galleria Borghese, Catacombs of Santa Priscilla) – lunch on your own – typical tasting of “pizza e mortazza” – in the afternoon guided visit of Christian Rome (Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Basilica of Santa Prassede with the mosaics of the Chapel of Saint Zeno, Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Naiads)” - dinner in a typical restaurant - free evening – tour leader at guests’ disposal – overnight stay.

Day 7 · By airplane

OSTIA ANTICA

Breakfast at the hotel – guided excursion – in the morning visit to the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica – lunch on your own – free afternoon for shopping and/or individual visits – dinner on your own – free evening – overnight stay.

Day 8 · By airplane

ROME - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel – free time for shopping and/or individual visits – tour leader at guests’ disposal - for shopping, the Piazza di Spagna area is recommended, the drawing room of 18th-century Rome, and still today an unrivalled attraction with its historic cafés and its streets, a destination for Romans and tourists from all over the world for classy shopping (Via della Croce, Via delle Carrozze, Via Condotti, Via Borgognona, Via Frattina, Via della Vite) – lunch on your own - free time for shopping – end of the tour.

Please Note: the scheduled visits may be rearranged between the various days depending on museum opening times or technical requirements, but the programme remains unchanged.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 8 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.

When does it depart?

4 departures scheduled, from 18 April 2027 to 17 October 2027.

How much does it cost?

The individual participation fee starts from 3.250,00 € by plane.

What does the price include?

Accommodation in a 4/5-star hotel on half-board treatment as per itinerary; Buffet breakfasts; 5 typical dinners in restaurants, drinks included; Guided visits as indicated with private guide and coach/minibus; Drinks included with meals; Taxes, VAT; City taxes; 7-day public transport pass; Individual wireless audio-guide system; Tour leader for the entire tour; Evening excursions; Individual wireless audio-guide system; All-inclusive minibar service on board the coach

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DISCOVERY ROME the eternal city - THE 5 SENSES 2026-27 "PRESTIGE"

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