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Rome Classic Itinerary & Food Tasting Experiences

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Duration

3 Days

All-Inclusive Packages

Skip the line

Operating Period

Year-round

Price On Request

Description

Rome in Three Magnificent Days: From Ancient Wonders to Culinary Delights

Step into a world where ancient grandeur meets culinary artistry in this carefully curated three-day journey through Rome. Seamlessly bypass the crowds with exclusive priority access, allowing you to savor every moment of the Eternal City’s most coveted treasures.

Marvel at the architectural prowess of the mighty Colosseum, where gladiatorial echoes still resonate through time. Wander through the Roman Forum, where every stone tells a story of empire and glory, as you discover ancient temples and imperial mausoleums that once shaped Western civilization. In the Vatican Museums, immerse yourself in one of humanity’s greatest art collections, culminating in a transcendent moment before Michelangelo’s masterpiece – the awe-inspiring “Last Judgement” in the Sistine Chapel.

But Rome is more than its monuments – it’s a feast for all senses. Venture into the city’s most authentic neighborhoods, where generations-old trattorias and hidden enoteche reveal the true flavors of Roman cuisine. Crown your culinary journey with an exclusive pizza-making masterclass led by a master Napoletan chef, where you’ll learn the time-honored secrets of creating the perfect Neapolitan pizza.

Every detail is meticulously arranged – from private transfers to priority entrances – ensuring your focus remains solely on the magic of Rome unfolding before you.

Welcome to three days that will forever change how you see the Eternal City.

Meeting Point

Your journey starts at the Fiumicino Airport (FCO), where your dedicated chauffeur will welcome you for a comfortable transfer.

Itinerary

In this 3-day tour, you will enjoy skip-the-line access to all major museums and attractions in Rome. You will visit the world-renowned Colosseum, walk through the ancient temples and mausoleums of the Roman Forum, gasp at the breathtaking art collection of the Vatican Museums, and stand in front of Michelangelo’s “Last Judgement” painting inside the Sistine Chapel. All of these unforgettable experiences include transfers and priority entrance to all sites. Furthermore, you will enjoy food tastings in the most charming and authentic spots of the Eternal City and a pizza-making experience with a Neapolitan chef!

Day 1 - Welcome to the Eternal City

• Meet and greet with English-speaking driver at FCO airport's terminal and transfer to centrally located Rome hotel
• Check-in and free time to relax
• Meet with tour guide at hotel lobby and begin the walking tour of Rome highlights: Spanish steps, Trevi fountain, Pantheon and Navona square. • Pick-up from Navona square and transfer to restaurant for a pizza-making experience. Enjoy how to make pizza with the guidance of a professional Napoletan chef. Learn the technique to make pizza in the traditional Napoletan way and sit down to enjoy the results! You will prepare the dough with your own hands, season the pizza and bake it inside a wood-fired oven. An unforgettable culinary experience.

Day 2 - Best of Rome in One Day

• 8:15 AM - Hotel pick-up with professional English-speaking driver and deluxe vehicle • Transfer to the Colosseum to meet your tour guide • Enter the Colosseum with your skip-the-line tickets and tour the iconic monument of Rome. • Walk through the archaeological site of the Roman Forum and learn about the history of ancient Roman temples and mausoleums. All beautifully preserved! • Transfer to the Vatican city and walk past the huge entry line, directly to the security check point with your VIP tickets. • Tour the most important galleries of the Vatican museums, enter and gasp at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and admire the greatness of St. Peter's Basilica. • Once the tour is finished, you will have some free time to shop in the official Vatican gift store and you will be accompanied, by one of our colleagues, to have lunch in a traditional Roman restaurant. You will enjoy 2 courses and 1 dessert of authentic Roman cuisine. • After lunch, your driver will pick you up from the restaurant and drop you off back at your hotel.

Day 3 - Trastevere Underground Tour + Food Tasting Experience

• 9:00 AM - Hotel pick-up and transfer to Piazza Sonnino, where you will meet the archeologist/tour guide that will take you underground to visit the dungeons of ancient churches in Trastevere (one of the most ancient and authentic neighbourhoods in Rome). This is where the early Christians gathered to pray and where you can admire ancient underground cemeteries that are unknown to most of the locals in Rome! Most of these cemeteries are closed to the public and are accessible only with special permissions that are issued to archaeologist that work for the ministry of tourism and cultural heritage. You will be among the lucky ones to participate in this unique experience. • Once the undeground tour is finished, a local food expert will meet you in Trastevere and take you on a food tour around the most important neighborhood of Rome in terms of gastronomy and food culture. In true Roman style, you will stand behind food counters and taste our signature dishes such as: Suppli, fried artichokes, thin crust pizza, different types of pasta, coffee and delicious desserts! At the same time, the local expert will explain the most important attractions of Trastevere as well as the history of its traditional dishes.

Day 5 - Arrivederci!

• Hotel check-out. • Arrivederci!

What To Remember

This Itinerary is not refundable.

You can customise and make changes to this itinerary by talking with one of our agents

Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended since this itinerary involves a fair amount of walking.

Some of the tours may not be wheelchair-accessible.

The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers alternatives if needed