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Siena and San Gimignano

Siena and San Gimignano

Many consider Siena the most beautiful town in Tuscany. You can form your own opinion when you enter this hypnotic hill town. This is a city steeped in history and culture and boasts the monuments, churches and palaces to prove it. Perhaps the most famous site is the Piazza del Campo where the great horse race “Palio” has been held since medieval times.After spending the morning in Siena, it is time for a lunch stop in Monteriggioni, the medieval fortress mentioned in Dante Alligieri’s “Devin comedy”, surrounded today by vines and olives. For the afternoon you have San Gimignano to explore, a high-rise hamlet of the dark ages with more than a dozen stone towers. The narrow streets, charming churches and captivating shops and art galleries make your visit one of a kind. Your English speaking driver will take you back to your hotel in Florence with a whole new understanding of Tuscany, with its agricultural richness and cultural wealth. All rates are quoted in Euro funds. Payment in...

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Pisa and Lucca

Pisa and Lucca

You English speaking driver will meet you at your hotel in the morning in Florence and takes Pisa where you have the morning to explore the famous Filed of Miracles square, there are several important monuments here to see such as the Duomo, and it’s Baptistery , naturally also the world famous Leaning Tower. Passing most of the morning in Pisa, it is time to move on in the countryside of Tuscany, where you can stop for wine and olive oil tasting, if you prefer also a lunch in a private wine estate before heading towards Lucca. This peaceful town is enclosed by the wonderful Renaissance walls. Here you can explore the narrow streets of the historical center, see palaces and churches with vestige of Roman and Medieval age. Elegant boutiques, enchanting Romanesque churches, bright colored squares create more and more interesting and unexpected views in the eyes of every visitor. The most important sites are the San Martino Cathedral and the San Frediano church, as well as the...

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Pompei and Amalfi Coast

Pompei and Amalfi Coast

This day is for you to enjoy the archaeological site of Pompeii and see the most important towns on the Amalfi coast. Your English speaking driver will meet you at your hotel (either in Naples, Sorrento or any town on the Amalfi coast) and drives you to most famous ancient town in the world that was covered by ashes of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.C. and has been captivating archaeologists and visitors from all over the world since excavations began. You will see Mt. Vesuvius from a distance, walk through the extensive ruins of Pompeii, and gain knowledge and understanding of everyday life in the ancient times. After the morning visit to Pompeii, you will drive along the coast to the most important town of Sorrento, where you enjoy rest of your morning walking in the main square, window shop, enjoy a beautiful view of the bay of Naples and have a typical Italian lunch. The day continues with a drive along the coast...

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Caserta and Pompeii

Caserta and Pompeii

Caserta, is famous for its enchanting Royal Palace (A UNESCO World Heritage site); http://www.reggiadicaserta.beniculturali.it/ The monumental complex at Caserta, created by the Bourbon King Charles III in the mid-18th century to rival Versailles and the Royal Palace in Madrid, is exceptional for the harmony and balance of the magnificent palace, its gardens, natural woodland, hunting lodges and a silk factory. It is an eloquent expression of the Enlightenment in material form, integrated into, rather than imposed on, its natural setting. Opening Dates and Times : All year Daily (except 1st January, 1st May and 25th December) 9am to dusk. The ancient town of Pompeii was covered by ashes of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.C. and has been captivating archaeologists and tourists from all over the world, since the excavations began. You’ll see Mt. Vesuvius from a distance, walk through the extensive ruins of Pompeii, and gain knowledge and understanding of everyday life in the ancient times. You may rent audio guides or ask us...

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Essential Rome and Vatican

Essential Rome and Vatican

The tour has been designed for an active traveler who loves walking and wishes to get an overview of the most important Roman sights in a day coming in from the port. Your tour starts with the glorious Ancient Rome, Coliseum and the Roman forum, where your private guide will bring this historical site alive for you and spend the morning learning about the ancient life. After spending part of the morning here, you will take a walk to the very heart of Rome centre to see the Pantheon, once Roman gods temple built by Emperor Hadrian before stopping for a quick lunch and heading over to the Vatican to discover the Vatican museums, Sistine chapel and the St Peter’s basilica. Coming in from your cruise ship what you need to do is to just catch the fast train from the port of Civitavecchia in to the main station, Roma Termini, where your private guide will meet you and accompany you to the sites either by public transportation or walking....

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Vatican tour from Civitavecchia

Vatican tour from Civitavecchia

This is a tour that takes you to visit the home of the most astonishing art collection in the world which ranges from Ancient to Contemporary Art, and consists of 5 miles of corridors. During the tour walking through the galleries you will hear about the great Renaissance men that helped create the city we see today as well as delving into the phenomenal works that changed the course of Art forever leading to the most important part of the museum, Sistine Chapel. Your tour will end with St Peter’s basilica and St Peter’s square. Coming in from your cruise ship what you need to do is to just catch the fast train from the port of Civitavecchia in to St Peter’s Station, where your private guide will meet you and accompany you to the sites either by public transportation or walking. The guide can accompany you back if you wish. Please note: The Basilica of St Peter’s might close for last minute ceremonies or mass. We will try to inform you on...

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Ancient Rome from Civitavecchia

Ancient Rome from Civitavecchia

With this tour you will trace the history of the glorious past of the Eternal City from the beginning to the end. You and your guide will walk through the monumental ruins and imposing buildings to understand the politics, religion and organization of ancient Rome. First stop is the glorious Coliseum constructed 80 AD, now the symbol of the city and the Ancient world, then a visit to the Palatine hill to walk along the main road through the Roman Forum where the capital of the Ancient world was at the time. You will learn about the remaining monuments and the daily life, spending rest of the time here before climbing to the top of the Capitoline Hill for a final view of the ancient Rome. Coming in from your cruise ship what you need to do is to just catch the fast train from the port of Civitavecchia in to the main station, Roma Termini, where your private guide will meet you and accompany you to the sites either...

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Squares and Fountains evening tour

Squares and Fountains evening tour

This is a tour created for those who are visiting Rome for the first time. Your first evening and you need an introduction to this lively and beautiful city. Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and you start walking the street of this electric city to see some of the most famous sites such Spanish steps and the Trevi fountain, the piazza Navona and the Pantheon where you can have one best Gelato in Rome. Just a walk away from the Pantheon it is time to see the breathtaking St Peter’s square and Basilica, before heading over to the electric Trastevere, the most bohemian part of the city, as they say “where the true Romans live”. Here your guide can recommend a true Roman restaurant or simply an intimate Enoteca for wine and an evening out. Duration: 3 hours Availability: Everyday   Details All of our tour guides are fully-licensed guides of Rome, speak excellent English and have backgrounds in Art & History. Goal: To provide you with an insiders view of the...

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Ancient Ostia and The Etruscans

Ancient Ostia and The Etruscans

Your day will start with your guide and a private driver picking you up from your hotel and take you along coast to the sleepy medieval town of Cerveteri. Here you still can see the ruins and learn more about the founders of Rome, the Etruscans. Cemeteries, tombs, frescoes and a local museum gives you a glimpse into the lives of these fascinating people who thrived in this region almost 3,000 years ago. Next is Ostia Antica which was the Port of the Empire. It is marvellously preserved and perfectly represents the Roman life at the time of the Empire. From the ancient bars and bathrooms to boarding houses and brothels, Ostia illustrates how an ancient city lived, functioned and interacted 2000 years ago. Duration: 6 hours Transportation included Admission: Euro 12 per person Availability: Everyday except Mondays when the sites remain closed   Details All of our tour guides are fully-licensed guides of Rome, speak excellent English and have backgrounds in Art & History. Goal: To provide you with an...

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Jewish Rome

Jewish Rome

This private tour is created for those who wish to learn more about the history of the Jews in the city. Rome with a 2000-year Jewish presence has one of the oldest community in the world. To start the tour the guide takes you to St Peter’s in Chains for you to see the famous Statue of Moses by Michelangelo, then a walk towards the historical Ghetto; the same place the Roman Jewish community has thrived for over 500 years, your guide will explain the history of Jews from the Empire to the present. After a walk through the ghetto you will be able to explore Rome’s Great Synagogue, and the only Jewish Museum in Rome. It is here that you will be introduced to the practices of the Roman Jews through both modern and historical perspective. Moving on, you will explore some of the areas where the original Jewish settlers took up residence in the Old City, before concluding your tour with a view of the Tiber River and the island perfectly positioned in the middle of it. Duration:...

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Tivoli, Hadrian’s villa and Villa D’Este

Tivoli, Hadrian’s villa and Villa D’Este

This excursion is a great getaway from Rome’s hectic center to the countryside. Your guide and your private driver will pick you up in a luxury car  from your hotel in the morning and drive you throughout the countryside to the small town of Tivoli. First stop is to visit the largest palace that was constructed in the Roman Empire, which belonged to the Emperor Hadrian and designed by the emperor himself. This villa included more than 30 buildings across 300 acres: enormous baths, temples, palaces, libraries and theatres. Your day will continue on to the upper town, where you can visit the small village of Tivoli and the most beautiful villa constructed in Italy, Villa d’Este. This visit takes you an a magic journey into a Baroque times. Beautiful gardens, mazes and hundreds of fountains are the prime attraction of this gorgeous summer villa built in 1550 for Cardinal D’Este, son of the notorious Lucrezia Borgia. Duration: 6 hours Transportation included Admission: Euro 10 per person/per site Availability: Everyday except Mondays when the...

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Ancient Rome – Semi private tour

Ancient Rome – Semi private tour

This small group tour is created for those who wish to share the experience  of ancient Rome with other travelers. Rome was once the center of the known world and has more then 2000 years of history. Your tour guide will accompany you around the monuments of Ancient Rome, bringing history and its protagonists to life. Starting with the largest amphitheater ever built in the ancient world, the Colosseum. Then a short walk away to the Roman forum to learn more about the ancient life and important figures in the Roman history, giants such as Caesar himself and the Emperors from Augustus to Constantine, all narrated and explained by your guide. Duration: 3, 5 hours Starting time: 9.45 am Admissions included Availability: Everyday Group size: Up to 13 people The guide will meet you outside of the Metro stop of Coliseum, holding a sign with our company name on it! Starting point   Details All of our tour guides are fully-licensed guides of Rome, speak excellent English and have backgrounds in Art...

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Highlights of Vatican – Semi private tour

Highlights of Vatican – Semi private tour

This group tour is created for those who wish to share the experience of the Vatican and all it has to offer with others, your guide will meet you by the entrance to the Vatican museums, set you up with headsets so you can easily hear the guide while wondering around the museums to see the important ancient statues that give life to Renaissance. With your group you will walk through the three main galleries of museum to see the famous tapestries and map room before entering The Sistine Chapel that is the highlight of the tour to learn in detail the work and study of Michelangelo. The tour ends with St Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the glorious baroque art and Michelangelo’s Pietà. Please note: The Basilica of St Peter’s might close for last minute ceremonies or mass. We will try to inform you on time but it is not always possible. In this case we will decrease the price Duration: 3, 5 hours Starting time: 9.45 am Admissions included –...

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Underground Rome

Underground Rome

This tour will take you on an amazing journey to the underground of Rome. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to one of the most interesting sites in Rome, the Catacombs. They are dated back B.C, mazes of ancient burials, with ancient frescoes, narrow tunnels and chambers is one of the most impressive sites to see when in Rome. Once you are done with the Catacombs it is time to get back to the city center, passing through the ancient walls of the city to the Basilica of St Clemente, where you can enjoy a journey back in time as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history. From here a walk to a very unique site that only we have the privilege to enter privately with our clients, the underground of one of the important churches in Rome , Santa Maria Maggiore, where you can see the remains of several ancient roman houses with beautiful frescos that will leave you with a Wow factor!...

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Baroque and Renaissance Rome

Baroque and Renaissance Rome

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to some of the most important and well known churches in Rome, where you can find works by greatest masters that made Rome the city of Art on the 15th and 16th Century. Some of the highlights is the church of St. Ignazio, the home to the famous “Fake Dome”, the church of St. Luigi dei Francesi a great Baroque church with magnificent pieces by Caravaggio, the Navona Square. Your private guide will explain the philosophies that fuelled the splendour, grandeur of Baroque and Renaissance. Duration: 3 hours Availability: Everyday Details All of our tour guides are fully-licensed guides of Rome, speak excellent English and have backgrounds in Art & History. Goal: To provide you with an insiders view of the city; introducing you to its hidden treasures, and entertaining you with its great legacy of legends and stories that seem to resonate throughout the tours. At your comfort we can also add a luxury car to accompany you...

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Borghese Gallery

Borghese Gallery

The Borghese Gallery is one of the smallest but one of the most interesting museums in the world, highlighted by early Bernini sculptures, and most important works by Caravaggio. Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the museum, where you can see work by not only Caravaggio, Bernini but also Raphael, Botticelli. Learn about the Borghese family, their importance for this city, their rise to fame and their incredible collection throughout the centuries. This tour is a great journey back to the fascinating time of Baroque art. Duration: 2:30 hours Admission: Euro 13 per person Availability: Everyday except Mondays when the museum remain closed Please  pre-purchase your Borghese tickets online. At your comfort we can book the tickets for you as well. * Note: Once you book the tickets yourself, please book a ticket for your guide as well. Details All of our tour guides are fully-licensed guides of Rome, speak excellent English and have backgrounds in Art & History. Goal: To provide you with an insiders view of the city; introducing you to its hidden...

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Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome

Rome the eternal city, once the center of the known world. Your private tour guide will accompany you around the monuments of Ancient Rome, bringing the history and its protagonists to life. Starting with the largest amphitheatre ever built in the ancient world, the Coliseum. Then a short walk away to the Roman forum where you will learn more about the ancient life and important figures in the Roman history, giants such as Caesar himself and the Emperors from Augustus to Constantine, all narrated and explained by your private guide. Duration: 3 hours Admission: Euro 14 per person Availability: Everyday * We highly recommend for you to pre-purchase your Coliseum tickets. At your comfort we can book them for you as well. Details All of our tour guides are fully-licensed guides of Rome, speak excellent English and have backgrounds in Art & History. Goal: To provide you with an insiders view of the city; introducing you to its hidden treasures, and entertaining you with its great legacy of legends and stories that seem to...

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Vatican tour in depth

Vatican tour in depth

This private tour offers you an in depth experience of one of the most important museums in the world, in depth tour of the Vatican collection with all important highlights between ancient and renaissance art. Starting with the Vatican museums with an impressive collection of ancient Roman and Greek art but also works by Michelangelo and Raphael. Your private guide will take you through history of the Popes and their collection throughout the museum reaching the magnificent Sistine Chapel where the master himself, Michelangelo, spent years of his life creating the ceiling and the last judgement. Your private guide will then take you to St Peters Basilica, with its glorious baroque art and Michelangelo’s Pieta! Please note: The Basilica of St Peter’s might close for last minute ceremonies or mass. We will try to inform you on time but it is not always possible. In this case we will decrease the price. Duration: 5 hours Admission: Euro 26 per person Availability: Everyday except Sunday when the sites remain closed * We highly recommend for...

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Highlights of Vatican

Highlights of Vatican

This private tour is for those who wish to see the highlights of the Vatican museum, the important ancient statues that give life to Renaissance art, you will then walk through the three main galleries of museum to see the famous tapestries and map room before entering The Sistine Chapel that is the highlight of the tour.  Your private guide will explain in detail the work and study of the master Michelangelo to create this magnificent ceiling. The tour ends with St Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the glorious baroque art and Michelangelo’s Pieta and end in St Peter’s Square for the last of many picture moments. Please note: The Basilica of St Peter’s might close for last minute ceremonies or mass. We will try to inform you on time but it is not always possible. In this case we will decrease the price. Duration: 3 hours Admission: Euro 26 per person Availability: Everyday except Sunday when the sites remain closed *We highly recommend for you to pre-purchase your  Vatican tickets online. At your...

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Morning food tour

Morning food tour

This walking tour starts at the very heart of city centre, where one of the most impressive sites is located, the Pantheon. Your private guide will explain this magnificent ancient Roman temple to you and take you to taste the best Cappuccino in the city at the world famous Coffee shop, Tazza d’Oro. From here a walk through the old streets of Rome would lead you to Piazza Navona where you will learn about the Baroque art, the master Bernini and also visit the important church of st Luise to see works of art by Caravaggio before heading over to Campo dei Fiori and see the famous fruit and vegetable market in an incomparable setting of medieval houses. Just a walk away going towards the Castle St Angelo it is time to visit a local gastronomy shop, here you can taste some of the delicacies from the region of Lazio, salami and cheeses and have a roman appetizer dish and have lunch at a neighbouring restaurant where the owner himself...

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Reveled Florence

Reveled Florence

This tour takes you through the streets of Florence. You and your private guide will explore the history of this beautiful city and you will learn its importance in the history of Art. You walk past the homes of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to the Gothic church, Santa Croce. Here you visit the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli and marvel at the art works of Donatello and Giotto. From here just a few minutes away you reach the town hall at Piazza della Signoria. This is the center of Florentine politics and home to a captivating outdoor sculpture gallery and then to the marvelous Ponte Vecchio. Your day concludes in Uffizi Gallery, where you concentrate on selected masterpieces by Giotto, Botticelli, Raphael, da Vinci and Michelangelo. Duration: 4 hours Admission: Euro 15 per person to Uffizi gallery Santa Croce entrance Euro 8 per person Availability: Everyday except Mondays when the museum remain closed * Please  pre-purchase your Uffizi tickets 11 am online. At your comfort we can book the tickets for you as well. Details All of...

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Exclusive Florence

Exclusive Florence

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and you will make your way to the Uffizi Gallery to see some of the most important masterpieces of the Renaissance period from Botticelli to Da Vinci. From the main part of the museum you will then take a walk to another exclusive part of it, the Vasari Corridor, the secret passage that was used by the Medici family to walk from the Uffizi to the Palazzo Pitti above the old bridge without being seen or noticed by anyone. It is NOT open to the general public and can only be visited by pre-booking. Our guide in Florence has the opportunity and exclusivity to visit this part in the morning. From here you will take a walk to the Accademia Gallery with your private guide to see Michelangelo’s famous sculpture of David and end your tour here. Duration: 3 hours Admission: Included Availability: Everyday except Mondays when the museums remain closed Details All of our tour guides are fully-licensed guides of Rome, speak excellent English...

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Essential Florence

Essential Florence

Renaissance Florence is laid before you, your private guide will meet you at your hotel and you will make your way to The Academy Gallery that houses the David, perhaps the greatest sculpture ever created by Florentine favourite son and master, Michelangelo. From here you will continue on passing the magnificent Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore to view Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Campanile (bell tower) and the “Gate of Paradise”, which are the very famous doors to the baptistery of the city. After a walk through this rich city you will arrive to the Uffizi Gallery, which holds some of the most important painting masterpieces in the world important for the history of the art. Your guide will concentrate on selected works of Giotto, Botticelli, Raphael, Da Vinci and Michelangelo and just a walk a way your guide will take you to the very famous Ponte Vecchio, the old bridge. Duration: 4 hours Admission: Euro 15 per person/ per museum Availability: Everyday except Mondays when the museum remain closed * Please  pre-purchase your Accademia tickets for 9.30 am and Uffizi...

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Essential Rome and Vatican

Essential Rome and Vatican

This tour is designed for those who wish to see most of the important sites in the city in a comfort of a simple golf cart and the Vatican. Rome’s Old Town is one of the most liveable and walkable urban areas in Europe. Squares, fountains, artisan shops, narrow streets with restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours give Rome incomparable character. Visit all major piazzas and fountains, stop on the way at churches and fountains, discover the best coffee and the best ice cream in town, visit the craftsmen at work and learn your way around to return later for private in depth exploration. After spending duration of your morning in the centre, there is time for a traditional Italian lunch before you head over to the Vatican to spend the afternoon in with your private lecture guide learning about the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter Basilica. Tour Duration: 7 hours Admission: Euro 26 per person Availability: Everyday except Sundays when Vatican remain closed Golf cart tours are Not recommended during...

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Rome Overview Tour

Rome Overview Tour

This tour is designed for those who wish to enjoy any number of Rome city site in a comfort of a simple golf cart to be able to get around the squares, fountains, artisan shops, narrow streets and also the subterranean Rome which all give Rome an incomparable character. The guide will pick you up where ever you wish in the center of Rome to see the old part of town, which is one of the most liveable and walkable urban areas in Europe. Squares, fountains, artisan shops, narrow streets with restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours give Rome incomparable character. Visit all major piazzas and fountains, stop on the way at churches and fountains, discover the best coffee and the best ice cream in town, visit the craftsmen at work and learn your way around to return later for private in depth exploration. The golf cart tour is ideal for families with young children who find riding a cart an extra fun. You just need to let us know where...

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Afternoon food

Afternoon food

Once you meet up with your guide you will walk to one of the most charming part of the city called Monti, not far from the Coliseum and the Roman forum. Here you will explore some of the most special delicacies in a small local gastronomical shop such as local wonderful cheeses, salami, biological home made pasta and bread accompanied by a great house wine. From here you will stroll around the neighborhood towards the famous Trevi fountain where your guide will take you for a breath-taking view of this masterpiece while enjoying a beautiful plate of appetizers with excellent wine/drink to welcome the sunset over this magnificent site. Walking away from the Trevi, you will be visiting couple of the main sites in Rome, Pantheon and Piazza navona where you will try one of the best Coffes in Rome and an organic Gelato that would leave you speechless. We are here to fascinate and delight you with the tastes of Rome, meanwhile your guide will share wonderful stories...

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Angels and Demons

Angels and Demons

This day tour is based on Dan Brown’s best selling novel, Angels and Demons and will lead you along the same path as taken by the lead characters of both the book and film. Along this path you will also visit some of the most famous attractions in the Italian capital. Your English speaking driver will meet you at your hotel and take you directly to the historic center to begin your Angels and Demons tour. You will view the Four Altars of Science, as well as the Church of St. Maria del Popolo, the Church of St. Maria della Vittoria, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Mausoleum of Hadrian. While morning is to explore the main sites from the book in the city of Rome, afternoon you will continue on to Vatican City to explore the richest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and of course St Peter’s square. All rates are quoted in Euro funds. Payment in Euro and/or...

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