Easter in Rome including Vatican City
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- Celebrate Easter and discover Rome's incredible history & unique atmosphere on this 5-night holiday.
- Stay in the city centre for easy access to all of the must-see highlights of Rome.
- Hear stories of ancient & baroque Rome from an expert, local guide on a full day city tour.
- Take a full day excursion to Vatican City, including a visit to the Sistine Chapel.
- Enjoy plenty of leisure time to see the city on your own, with tips from our local guide.
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Explore one of the most visited European cities on this perfectly paced Easter break to Rome. With a rich history, fantastic food and some of the most iconic architecture in the world, the 'Eternal City' has it all. Rome’s history goes back over two and a half thousand years and is one of the oldest continually occupied cities in Europe. It has been the capital of Italy since 1870 and has held the seat of the Papacy since the 8th century. On this exciting Easter Italy holiday, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Ancient Rome where we’ll see the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. We’ll discover St Peter in Chains Basilica, Venice Square, Capitol Hill and the Trevi fountain and enjoy a memorable visit to the Vatican - viewing St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel; all with an expert guide by our side to give the history behind these incredible highlights. We’ll also enjoy plenty of time to explore the city at our own pace.
Trip Itinerary
Travel to Italy
Arrive in Rome
Morning
Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met at the airport by our local representative in the arrivals area of the airport, before being transferred to your hotel.
Christian Rome
Explore Christian Rome
Morning
Begin your splendid sightseeing programme with a full day excursion to Rome and a guided tour of the awe-inspiring St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, one of the biggest churches in the world. The basilica was built over the tomb of St. Peter the apostle and is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic sites.After this you will visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Displaying some of the most impressive religious art and architecture in the world, these buildings will not disappoint.
At Leisure
Free Time in Rome
Full Day
Day 3 can be spent at your leisure with many other attractions to see. You could visit the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City (closed on Sunday) which is the official residence of the Pope. Here you can view Michelangelo's most famous work, which changed the course of Western art. We would advise that you get there early as long queues will form from early morning. For art lovers we suggest you visit the Museo e Galleria Borghese, which houses paintings by Caravaggio, Botticelli and Raphael. We suggest you call ahead and pre-book this queen of all private art collections. If you would like to spend some more time outdoors why not visit the Piazza Novona, which is Rome's most celebrated square. The piazza holds three fountains and is usually full of street artists and hawkers.
Ancient Rome
Discover Ancient Rome
Morning
Enjoy a guided tour, viewing the ancient sites of Rome. First stop is the Colosseum, which is one of the greatest examples of Roman architecture and the largest amphitheatre in the world. Beside this you will find the Roman Forum, which was originally a marketplace and is surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings. Both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum will be viewed from the outside only.You will take a trip to Saint Peter in Chains Basilica, which is best known for housing Michelangelo's statue of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II. It took Michelangelo over 40 years to complete from 1505 to 1545. The basilica was founded in the 5th century to house the chains that bound St. Peter in Jerusalem and they remain in the basilica to this day. From here you will continue towards Venice Square (Piazza Venezia), which is where many of the main thoroughfares of the city intersect. It stands at the foot of Capitol Hill and next to Trajan�s Forum, which was the last of the Imperial fora to be constructed in Rome. Here you can find the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II who was the first king of Italy. Finally you will make your way around to the iconic Trevi Fountain. This wonder of architecture is a staggering 26 metres high and 49 metres wide and is one of the most famous fountains in the world. Be sure to throw a coin into the water which legend has it will ensure your return to Rome one day. An estimated three thousand Euros are thrown in each day and the money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for the disadvantaged citizens of the capital.
At Leisure
Explore Rome at Your Own Pace
Full Day
Today you will be free to explore the city at your own pace. Why not visit the Spanish Steps and the Piazza di Spagna, which is one of the most popular shopping districts in the city and one of Rome's top tourist attractions.
Return Home
Depart Italy
Morning
You will be transferred to the airport with guide assistance for your flight home.
Hotels Available
Know before you go
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
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