All roads used to lead to Rome once. May one of these roads take you to Italy’s capital as well, where thousands of attractions, great food and drinks await you. Rome is known as the Eternal City due to its rich history when it rose and fell many times, but always persisted and now wears its charm on its sleeve, something that is complemented by the charming locals.
Rome was once the centre of a powerful Roman state. You can travel back in time thanks to numerous monuments of these olden days. There’s a single package that includes tickets for the Roman Colosseum, the Forum and the Palatine Hill. The package is an excellent choice for travellers because you don’t have to queue. The Roman Forum was once the centre of everyday life, and when the Romans wanted some fun, they went to the Colosseum, which is one of the major Roman attractions. The Palatine Hill is the main Roman hill and is the origin of the Roman State. You can visit all these and many more ancient attractions, such as the Pantheon, a former Roman temple, and a few important squares, as part of a guided tour that takes a little over three hours. You can also visit ancient and other landmarks on your own by bike, which enables you to explore streets that are inaccessible to cars and buses. You’ll also get a ticket to the Colosseum.
Those who prefer to sightsee in the evening will find the evening golf cart tour an excellent idea. Experience Rome’s soul at night while driving past major landmarks and enjoying delicious Prosecco and artisanal beer. There’s also an evening electric bike tour that will take you to the top of the Aventine Hill where you can enjoy the sunset and the view of the city. You’ll be driving past less known streets far from traffic and will discover a few landmarks along the way. The tour ends with the best Roman pizza and a glass of wine. The next guided tour is dedicated to street food and will take you to five establishments where the Romans have been enjoying food for centuries. The tour starts in the Campo de’ Fiori market full of local products, from prosciutto to cheese. Then you can take a walk around various historical parts of the city where you can taste famous Italian dishes, from pizza to ice cream. The next tour, however, is a bit more elegant and will take you to medieval wine cellars where you’ll learn about wine production. It includes a free meal and there’s a matching glass of wine for each dish.
The Galleria Borghese is housed in a real villa and is one of the most important Roman galleries with a rich collection of art from 15th to 18th centuries that includes the works of Bernini, Rubens, Raphael and Caravaggio. Explore the gallery with the help of experienced guides who will tell you stories and secrets and explain how the works of art came to be. Of course, you can experience the gallery on your own at your own pace. Don’t forget to visit the wonderful gardens.
The Vatican City is the world’s smallest country, but it still offers plenty of opportunities for exploring. The guided tour offers a chance to explore the Vatican museum more thoroughly, after all they are the second most visited museums in Europe. The gardens are also worth visiting. The tour includes an introduction to the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s masterpiece and entry to St. Peter’s Basilica that is otherwise reserved for very special guests. If you want to discover at your own pace, I still recommend buying your tickets online to avoid the queues at the entrance. This excellent offer for travellers will guarantee you entry to the Chapel 30 minutes before the gates open for other tourist providers.
You can go take a trip from Vatican to Civitavecchia, the part of Rome that is rich in landmarks and archaeological sites. The city was already developing under the Etruscans, but it really shone during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Today more than five million passengers enter Rome each year through the Port of Civitavecchia.
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