Please note: if there are many pick-ups to be made, the departure times may vary by circa 30 minutes.
Also, if you wish to be picked up at the agency, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the pick-up time stated below,
so that payment for the tour can be processed.
Tour 5 - Morning or afternoon - TIVOLI AND ITS VILLAS
TIVOLI |
ACQUA ALBULEA
- SULPHUROUS BATHS |
HADRIAN'S
VILLA |
VILLA D'ESTE |
Travelling
along Via Tiburtina, we will reach the small town of Tivoli, well-renowned
since ancient times for its soothing "Acqua Albulea" (sulphurous
baths). Crossing the Ponte Lucano, we will next admire the Tomb
of Plautius Lucanus before arriving to visit Hadrian's Villa, built
during Emperor Hadrian's rule. We will continue our tour with a
visit to Villa D'Este, famous for its water system, garden landscaping,
pavilions, artificial caves and fountains.
Duration
approximately 4 hours
Departure dates and times
1st April to 30th September (excluding
Mondays): from hotel - pick-up at 14.15hrs; from agency - pick-up
at 15.00hrs
1st October to 31st October (excluding Mondays): from hotel - pick-up
at 07.45hrs; from agency - pick-up at 08.30hrs
1st November to 31st March (excluding Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays):
from hotel - pick-up at 07.45hrs;
from agency - pick-up at 08.30hrs
Price per person including transport by
deluxe coach and guide service 49.00 Euros
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Tour 6 - Afternoon - CASTELLI ROMANI
CASTELGANDOLFO |
ALBANO |
ARICCIA |
FRASCATI |
We
will leave Piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses' Fountain, and
drive past Piazza Della Repubblica. Along the way we will admire
the Caracalla Baths, the Arch of Costantine and the Colosseum. This
itinerary will take us onto the Appia, passing under Porta Di San
Sebastiano - this is the route used by the Ancient Romans, who were
going to the Castelli in the summer to enjoy the fresh breeze. Passing
through Castelgandolfo, today's summer residence of the Pope, we
will arrive in Albano and then Ariccia. From the large bridge of
Ariccia, we will be able to admire a wonderful view of the hills
and the countryside. We will pass through Genzano, Nemi, Rocca Di
Papa, Grottaferrata and Frascati, travelling along the Via Dei Laghi.
Once in Frascati, there will be a stop to taste and enjoy the typical
wines of the area.
Duration
approximately 4 hours
Departure dates
1st April to 31st October: Tuesdays and Saturdays
Departure times
from hotels - pick-up from 14.15hrs; from agency - pick-up at 15.00hrs
Price per person including transport by
deluxe coach and guide service 39.00 Euros
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Tour 7 - Morning - ANCIENT OSTIA
DECUMANUS
MAXIMUS |
NEPTUNE'S
BATH |
ANCIENT NECROPOLIS |
ANCIENT OSTIA |
Ostia
was founded in 355BC as a military base and successively became
one of the most important commercial ports for the supply of grain
to Ancient Rome. The Ostian excavations began in 1802 and give us
a true and precise picture of an urbanistic settlement during the
Ancient Roman period. Starting from the Roman Gate and proceeding
along the main road - Decumanus Maximus - we will visit the ancient
Necropolis, Piazzale Della Vittoria, Neptune's Baths with its fine
mosaics, the Firemen's Barracks and the theater built for Agrippa.
After visiting the House of Diana, we will arrive in the center
of Ostia, where we will be able to admire the Forum, the Temple
of Rome and Augustus and the Baths. The excursion will end with
a visit to the Basilica and the Round Temple.
Duration
approximately 4 hours
Departure dates
1st April to 31st October: Tuesdays and Fridays
Departure times
from hotel - pick-up from 07.45hrs; from agency - pick-up at 08.30hrs
Price for person including transport by
deluxe coach and guides service 48.00 Euros
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Tour 10 - Sunday morning - CASTELGANDOLFO (SUMMER RESIDENCE OF THE
POPE)
FRASCATI |
GROTTAFERRATA |
MARINO |
ALBANO |
CASTELGANDOLFO |
The
destination of this interesting itinerary is situated in the Castelli
Romani, the hills found directly outside Rome. We will take a short
panoramic tour of the city and St. Peter's Basilica. Then leaving
the city, we will pass under the Porta Di San Sebastiano, skirting
past the Circus of Maxentius, to arrive on the Via Appia. Travelling
along Via Tuscolana, we will pass Frascati, Grottaferrata and Marino,
lovely little towns in the Castelli Romani. Driving on the Via Dei
Laghi, we will then arrive at the Lake of Albano and finally Castelgandolfo,
summer residence of the Pope, where we will stop for the Holy Father's
Blessing. We will then start our journey back to Rome.
Duration
approximately 4 hours
Departure dates
every Sunday, to coincide with the Pope's summer stay
Departure times
from hotel - pick-up from 07.45hrs; from agency - pick-up at 08.30hrs
Price per person including transport by
deluxe coach and guide service 39.00 Euros
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