4-Nights A Luxe Rome Escape from $3,749

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722273

Iconic Landmarks, Unique Accommodation Independent Italy journey blending ancient wonders, local secrets, and culinary delights, with stays in the heart of historic Rome.

Trip Overview:

This 5-day stay is the ultimate way to experience Rome in style. Located in the heart of Ancient Rome, it's nestled between the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, offering guests immediate access to some of the city's most iconic historical landmarks, the Inn at the Roman Forum nonetheless feels like a retreat far from the city’s hectic pace – with thousands of years of history right at your doorstep.

The day after you arrive, enjoy a walking tour that showcases Rome through the eyes of a local. Wander through Roman neighbourhoods and discover hidden secrets before enjoying a cooking class that'll equip you with some great Italian recipes to take home with you. The next day, explore the glories of Ancient Rome, starting at the mighty Colosseum and working your way through the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill. Your afternoon is devoted to the Vatican Museums, where a guided tour takes you past the queues to explore the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Lay eyes on Raphael's and Michelangelo's fresco masterworks before touring the basilica to stand in awe of its size and admire the beauty of Michelangelo's La Pieta.

Highlights:

Experience the grandeur of ancient Rome from your stay at The Inn at the Roman Forum, a boutique gem built amidst 2,000-year-old ruins.
Step back in time with private tours of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum, where the empire once ruled the world.
Discover the artistic and spiritual treasures of Vatican City, from Raphael’s Rooms to Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel.
Wander Rome’s cobblestone streets on a private walking tour through its most iconic piazzas and fountains.
Explore the mysterious Catacombs and hidden chapels of the Eternal City, uncovering its layers of faith, art, and history.

Included Services:

Private arrival and departure airport transfers
4 nights deluxe accommodation in Rome
Half day Rome Private Walking Tour
Half day Private Ancient Rome
Half day Private Vatican City
Half day Private Catacombs Tour
Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

4 nights from $3,749 per person

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Rome & Private Half Day Rome Walking Tour

Transfer: Rome Fiumicino Aptto Rome - Via Nazionale

Hotel: The Inn at the Roman Forum (5 Star Rating)

The Inn at the Roman Forum offers a truly unique stay in the heart of Rome, where history and refined luxury come together. Part of Goway's Stays of Distinction Collection, this intimate boutique hotel is ideally located just steps from the Roman Forum and within easy walking distance of the Colosseum and other iconic sights. The property is built above fascinating ancient Roman ruins, including an authentic Roman Cryptoportico discovered during excavations in the 19th century. Stylish rooms, suites and apartments combine elegant design with a warm, residential feel, while the rooftop terrace provides a wonderful setting to relax and admire views over Imperial Rome.

Take an exclusive 3-hour private walking tour of Italy's capital city, Rome. This tour includes a visit to some of the most famous squares in the centre of the city such as the Spanish Square and its famous Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, the Pantheon and Navona Square. Unless closed for religious ceremonies, a visit to some of Rome's traditional Catholic churches may be included in the walking tour, for example, the Church of St. Ignatius or the Church of St. Louis.

Day 2: Private Half Day Tour of Ancient Rome

A comprehensive visit to the world's largest amphitheater. This tour will take you back to Roman times, 2,000 years ago, when Rome ruled the world.

During your tour, you will learn about the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill, and ancient Roman life. You will be amazed as you enter the excavation site that once housed the Roman Forum. Your guide will share with you the ancient temples, theaters, and government buildings that were once the heart of Rome's commercial and political life.

Your tour continues with a leisurely walk up to the Palatine Hill, which was once home to Rome's rich and famous who lived in imperial palaces with incredible views over the city. Your guide will share stories of the luxurious life of excess lived by Ancient Roman rulers as you stroll through this peaceful excavation.

Day 3: Private Half Day Vatican City Tour

This tour covers the most significant collections of the Vatican Museums. Explore the Museo Pio Clementino and the Galleries of the Candelabras, Tapestries, and Maps, each showcasing remarkable works of art and history. Continue through the famous Raphael Rooms within the apartment of Pope Julius II, adorned with the master's stunning frescoes. The tour culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's legendary ceiling and The Last Judgment leave visitors in awe. When not closed for religious ceremonies, the experience concludes at St. Peter's Basilica, allowing guests to admire one of the most important Christian churches in the world.

Day 4: Private Half Day Tour of the Catacombs

From the car have a panoramic view of Caracalla's Bath, the Old Appian way and the Domine Quo Vadis chapel. According to the day, as each Catacomb has a free day in which it is closed, go either to San Callisto's or Santa Domitilla's or San Sebastian's catacombs. If it is not closed due to religious services, the tour will end in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli, to admire the famous Moses of Michelangelo.

As an alternative, a visit to Catacombs of Santa Priscilla can also be arranged which is well known from all the ancient topographic and liturgical sources and are located on the Via Salaria, with the entrance in the cloister of the ancient convent of Benedictine Sisters of Priscilla. Because of the great number of martyrs buried within, it was called “regina catacumbarum”, the queen of the catacombs.

Day 5: Depart from Rome

Transfer: Rome - Via Nazionale to Rome Fiumicino Apt

Featured Destinations

Rome

Sprawled across seven legendary hills, romantic and beautiful Rome was one
of the great centers of the ancient world. Although its beginning is shrouded
in legend and its development is full of intrigue and struggle, Rome has always
been and remains the Eternal City.

Rome enjoyed its greatest splendor during the 1st and 2nd centuries when art
flourished, monumental works of architecture were erected, and the mighty Roman
legions swept outward, conquering all of Italy. These victorious armies then
swept across the Mediterranean and beyond to conquer most of the known world.
With Rome's establishment as capital of the western world, a new ascent to glory
began.

Today's Rome, with its splendid churches, ancient monuments and palaces, spacious
parks, tree-lined boulevards, fountains, outdoor cafes and elegant shops, is
one of the world’s most attractive and exciting cities. Among the most famous
monuments is the Colosseum. As you walk its cool, dark passageways, imagine
the voices that once filled the arena as 50,000 spectators watched combats between
muscled gladiators and ferocious animals.

Stop to see the remains of the Forum, once the city's political and commercial
center. In later times, Rome's squares were enhanced with such imposing structures
as the Vittorio Emanuele Monument and grandiose fountains like the Fontana di
Trevi. Join the millions who stand in awe of Christendom’s most magnificent
church and admire the timeless masterpieces of Michelangelo's frescoes in the
Sistine Chapel.

Rome jars the senses and captures the soul. Grasp all you can during the short,
precious time you have available in the Eternal City. With so much to see and
do, a day or two will only allow you a sampling of the city's marvelous treasures.

Caution: As in many big cities and tourist destinations purse snatching
and pickpocketing is common. Valuable jewelry and excess cash are best left
in a safety deposit box in your hotel.

Shopping For most visitors shopping for beautiful Italian leather articles,
designer shoes, fashions for men and women, linens, knitwear, silk scarves and
ties is a favorite pastime. Except for tourist-oriented shops, the majority
of stores are closed on Sundays. Some of the department stores, such as Rinascente,
open in the late afternoon on Sundays.

Cuisine Rome's choice of restaurants is mindboggling as is the variety
of cuisine. Whether your meal is at a top-rated restaurant or a rustic trattoria,
you can be sure that you will enjoy your food, especially when accompanied by
wines from the hill towns surrounding Rome.

Other Sights Rome's attractions are endless, and depending on how much
time you have at your disposal a careful selection has to be made about what
to see. Be aware of horrendous traffic conditions and major construction work
all around the city in preparation of Jubilee 2000, the Holy Year. Some of the
sights not to be missed:

Piazza Venezia - This busy square is easily recognized by its imposing Vittorio
Emanuele II Monument. The white marble structure was inaugurated in 1911 as
a symbol of Italy’s unification.

The Forum - Once the civic heart of ancient Rome, today the remains include
a series of ruins, marble fragments, isolated columns and some worn arches.

Colosseum - No visit to Rome is complete without a stop at this awe-inspiring
theater, which is among the world’s most celebrated buildings. Here ancient
Rome flocked to see gladiatorial contests and numerous other spectacles.

Trevi Fountain - Take a stroll to Rome's famous fountain. A spectacular fantasy
of mythical sea creatures and cascades of splashing water, the fountain is one
of the city's foremost attractions. Legend has it that visitors must toss a
coin into the fountain to ensure their return to Rome.

St. Peter's Square - Part of Vatican City, this square created by Bernini
is considered one of the loveliest squares in the world. Twin Doric colonnades
topped with statues of various saints and martyrs flank either side of the square.
In the center stands an 84-foot obelisk, brought from Egypt in 37 A.D.

St. Peter's Basilica - At the head of the square stands Christendom's most
magnificent church, which was begun in 1452 on the site where St. Peter was
buried. Throughout the following 200 years, such Renaissance masters as Bramante,
Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini worked on its design and created an unparalleled
masterpiece. Of special note are Michelangelo's Pieta and the bronze canopy
over the high altar by Bernini. The immense dome was designed by Michelangelo.

Vatican Museum - To see this museum's immense collection would take days.
As you enter, there are special posters that plot a choice of four color-coded
itineraries. They are repeated throughout the museum and are easy to follow.
It is a good idea to pickup a leaflet at the main entrance and concentrate on
exhibits of major interest. Of course, the Sistine Chapel is a must. Most likely
you may have to wait in line to enter.

Excursions

Rome Highlights and Vatican: 9 hours

Meet your private English-speaking driver at the pier side of Civitavecchia port.
Rome is a mix of architecture styles, of antiques and new, of sacred and profane. In this full day tour you can enjoy a sample of this capital city. With your guide reach the Vatican city where you can visit the Museums, admiring its priceless collection of art and architecture: highlights include Raphael's Transfiguration, The Raphael Rooms, the Sculpture Garden featuring the famous Laokoon. Finally, the restored Sistine Chapel, famous all over the world for the breathtaking Michelangelo’s ceiling and the Last Judgment. From here you walk to St. Peter's Basilica to marvel at Michelangelo's Dome, his statue Pietà, Bernini's magnificent Baldacchino and the Tombs of the Popes. The tour will continue with a look at the ancient part of the Eternal city and its symbol: the Coliseum, where, jumping the lines, you will be able to enter in the magnificent Flavian Amphitheatre and admire where the gladiatorial duels, wild beast fights were arranged for the entertainment of Roman people.
The second part of the day will be dedicated to the visit of the city center, starting from Navona Square, the most important of Baroque Rome, where today it is possible to admire the monumental Fountain of the Rivers by Bernini. Continue your tour visiting the Pantheon, the jewel of Roman architecture, then Trevi Fountain, the most famous and beautiful fountain in Rome. End the tour at the Spanish Steps, built entirely in travertine in the 18th century.
We will ensure your timely return transfer to the Civitavecchia Port

Access to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica is allowed only to properly attired visitors.

Highlights:

Vatican Museums, Ancient Rome, main highlights

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: low

Inclusions:
·         Luxury Mercedes minivan at disposal for the entire day
·         English-speaking driver at disposal for the entire day
·         6 hour private English-speaking guide
·         No Line entrance fees for the Vatican Museums and Colosseum

Exclusions:
·         All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
·         Gratuities

Tivoli: Villas in the Countryside - 8 Hours

Ostia Antica - 6 Hours

Roman Castles - 8 Hours

Lake Bracciano and the Monster Park - 8 Hours

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

09/17/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $3,749 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

Prices Start At

from $3,749 per person

Length

4 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Deluxe
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Remarks

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OFFER ID

1722273

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