Tour detalj
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DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – PANORAMIC ROME – HISTORIC CENTER – PANTHEON
Meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at the time specified by our guide. After baggage drop-off, passport control and check-in procedures, we depart for Rome at 07:40 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1861. Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 09:20 local time. We transfer to the city center by our waiting vehicle, and along the way we get a panoramic view of the monumental fabric of the Eternal City, which displays its different periods side by side. Upon reaching the city center, our walking tour begins at the Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps; passing through the historic streets around Via Condotti and Via del Corso, we reach the Trevi Fountain, known as the Fountain of Love. After discovering Rome's Baroque face through our guide's commentary, we visit the Pantheon, one of the most impressive structures of Ancient Roman engineering, with its giant dome that has stood for nearly two thousand years and the oculus at its center. After experiencing the lively atmosphere of the historic center around Piazza Navona, the Sant'Eustachio area and the Campo de' Fiori, we allow free time. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Rome.
DAY 02 CAPITOLINE MUSEUMS – ANCIENT ROME – VATICAN MUSEUMS – ST. PETER'S BASILICA
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour. Our first stop is the Capitoline Museums on Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo. After seeing Ancient Roman sculptures, bronzes and important works from the imperial period, we enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city from the part of the museum complex overlooking the Roman Forum. Then, via Via dei Fori Imperiali, we get a panoramic view of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum area, and through our guide's commentary we learn about the political, religious and daily life center of the Roman Empire. Continuing our tour, after a short lunch break, we move on to the Vatican Museums. Passing through the Pio-Clementino collections, the Gallery of Maps and the sections of the visitor route permitted, we reach the Sistine Chapel, where we see in person Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment, one of the most important masterpieces of Renaissance art. We continue our Vatican visit with St. Peter's Basilica. In the monumental interior of the basilica, we examine Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's bronze Baldachin and the magnificent main space beneath the dome through our guide's commentary, discovering the importance of the building for art, architecture and the history of Christianity. After the visit, we see St. Peter's Square and, after free time, meet at the time specified by our guide and transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Rome.
DAY 03 SAN PIETRO IN VINCOLI – MICHELANGELO'S MOSES – GALLERIA BORGHESE
After breakfast, we first head to the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome's Monti district. In this basilica, one of the city's important religious buildings with a history dating back to the 5th century, we see through our guide's commentary the chains symbolizing St. Peter's captivity, as well as Michelangelo's famous statue of Moses (Mosè), created for the tomb monument of Pope Julius II. Then we move on to the Galleria Borghese, located within the Villa Borghese gardens. During our visit, which we will carry out with a timed reservation, we examine Bernini's masterpieces, in which he transformed marble into an almost living surface, Caravaggio's powerful light-and-shadow technique, and the distinguished Renaissance and Baroque works of the collection. After the museum visit, we leave the rest of the day free so you can explore Rome at your own pace. Those who wish may shop, or spend time in the squares and cafés of the historic center. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and return to our hotel.
DAY 04 CASTEL GANDOLFO – NEMI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and, with our luggage, head to the Castelli Romani region. Our first stop is Castel Gandolfo, overlooking Lake Albano, known as the traditional summer residence of the Popes. After the historic center and lake views, our last stop is Nemi, located on Lake Nemi. After free time to enjoy the region's symbol, wild strawberries, and local products, we transfer to Fiumicino Airport. After ticketing and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 20:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1864. Arrival at 23:35 and the end of our tour. We hope to see you on our next tour.
vad ingår
- İstanbul – Roma – İstanbul economy class flight tickets with Turkish Airlines and airport taxes.
- 3 nights in Rome, accommodation in a 4* hotel with room + breakfast.
- All Rome and Castelli Romani tours specified in the program.
- Museum entrance fees specified in the program, obtained through advance reservation.
- All airport, hotel and tour bus transfers included in the program.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leadership / guiding service.
- Mandatory travel insurance (it is professional liability insurance).
Ingår ej
- Personliga utgifter och hotelltillägg.
- Utreseavgift.
- Lunch- och middagsmåltider.
- Stadsskatter som tas ut av hotell.
- Inrikes anslutningsflyg.
- Schengenvisumavgift.
- Reseskyddspaket (inklusive avbokningsskydd).
