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DESCRIPTION:
Italy boosts a wealth of beautiful countryside and the area surrounding Rome is no exception!
Set out a drive from the pier through the Roman hill.
The Campagna around Rome is enchanting; rolling hills and lush farmlands are dotted with farmhouses, villas and palaces.
You will reach the lake Albano in the crater of an extinct volcano.
Winding your way up the top of nearby hill you will stop for a short stroll in the lovely medieval town of Castel Gandolfo, where the popes have kept their summer residence for centuries. In fact Castel Gandolfo's Papal Palace and gardens are actually part of the sovereign Vatican State.
At noon enjoy a typical local lunch with plenty of home-made wine. After lunch you will head to Rome along the old Appian way, one of the first ancient roman military roads.
One of the most impressive sights you will see along the way is the tomb of Cecilia Metella, mausoleum of a roman noblewoman, the daughter of a roman general, who lived during the time of Julio Cesar.
Proceed by the Catacombs, the curious underground maze of tunnels hallowed out of volcanic rock, where the earlier Christians, persecuted by the Romans, had to practice their religion in secret and bury their dead.
Drive by the bath of Caracalla, Colosseum and Venice Square. Return to the ship by 5:00 pm.
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RATES:
Pax |
1-2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
9-10 |
Extra passenger |
Rate |
500.00 |
550.00 |
600.00 |
650.00 |
800.00 |
50.00 |
NOTES:
- Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments; local custom requires covering knees and shoulder.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour .Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.
- The tour sequence may be altered to avoid congestions but always covering mentioned sights.
- !! Keep an eye on your wallet and purses at all time. Do not wear jewerly or carry large amount of cash
- Entrance to the Catacomb is 5 €
PAYMENTS:
All rates are quoted in EURO funds. Payment in Dollars, Euro, traveller cheque or personal cheque. Rate includes driver-guide for the whole tour.
Please note that the driver will not enter sites but give running commentaries of what you are seeing and give enough time to visit each sight.
Price DO NOT include neither lunch nor entrance fees. |
