ROME – ITALY

No city in the world equals the history of Rome, the Eternal City. Founded 2700 years ago, Italy’s capital is one of the world’s most romantic, charismatic, and beautiful cities in the world. You will find monumental buildings such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, baroque squares and fountains, and of course the world’s largest church, Saint Peter’s Basilica.

With Seable you get to experience the full magic of Rome, with behind-the-scenes touch tours that were designed just for us! Our chaperone loves showing you the hidden places and taking you off the beaten track. And if that is not enough, it is the home to the most incredible food and wine. So if you want to take a stroll back through history and explore Rome like never before, this is the destination for you.

PRICES

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Extra fees will apply for Easter, Christmas, and New Year bookings

WHAT’S INCLUDED

5 nights/ 6 days

4* Hotel with pool in a Twin room with breakfast

4 Days of activities and private excursions

Seable Trained Local Sighted Guide for up to 8 hours a day

All local transfers with public transfers and airport taxis

Tour operator liability insurance

ACTIVITIES AND PRIVATE EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE

Pantheon, the most important Roman temple built in 118 BC

Trev Fountain, Rome’s most iconic fountain

Piazza Navona, Rome’s most iconic square

Majestic Colosseum, the largest Amphitheatre ever built

St. Peter’s Square and Basilica tour

Vatican Museums including a tactile tour and the Sistine Chapel

Jewish Quarter Tour including the oldest Jewish community in all of Europe

Spanish Steps famous area

Gianicolo Hill midday cannon event

Medieval neighborhood of Trastevere, famous foodie area local markets

Home cooking lesson full day. Walk to the organic market to buy the ingredients ready to start a superb traditional Roman cooking class where you learn how to make fresh pasta and more!

Tactile tour of Roman statues and visit the Roman Forum balcony in the historic Capitoline Museums

Visit Castel Sant’Angelo with happy hour or coffee on the terrace

Tactile tour in the majestic Ara Pacis in the city center, including the famous ancient tomb of Augustus

Visit the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Tour of the Roman Walls Museum and Roman Villa Oslo

Tactile tour in the lush Villa Torlonia estate and gardens, an off-the-beaten-path hidden gem with lakes, and different architect-style buildings (the mini Casino. the mini Theatre, The House of Wonders), also home to the Mussolini family in 1930’s

Discover Villa Borghese, the most popular gardens of the city center with the possibility of renting a rickshaw

The Mouth of Truth, a true “Roman Holiday” experience

Tactile visit in the Centrale Montemartini, a clash between the industrial former Electric center and classical Roman statues showcased inside in the Porto Fluviale area and street art discovery walk

Visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major and its beautiful gold mosaics and walk in the hip Monti area nearby for a Roman-style happy hour by the famous Monti fountain

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY

Bonjourno, welcome to the Eternal City, Rome! You will be met by your local chaperone at airport arrivals.

You will head to your city centre hotel where your chaperone will help you check in and do a room orientation. Here you can have some time to unpack and relax before you meet again to run through your holiday itinerary one more time together.

Then you will head out into the city for your first walk around the local area and dinner locally. Rome is famous for its fantastic food and wine, so get ready for some culinary delights.

Journey time: 45 min drive from the airport to the hotel (32 km)

DAY 2: GIANICOLO HILL & TRASTEVERE AREA

Your chaperone will meet you at the hotel ready for a lovely traditional breakfast in your hotel. After you have finished, you start your day with the panoramic terraces of Gianicolo Hill for one of the best views of the Eternal City. Here you will learn about the city from above, then experience the famous midday cannon.

After, you will walk to the nearby bustling neighbourhood of Trastevere, and walk through piazzas and food markets. When you are ready, you will have a wonderful lunch in a typical Roman pizzeria.

After lunch, you can go back to the hotel for a rest and freshen up before you head out to visit Tiber Island and have a refreshing typical drink along the riverside. It’s the perfect spot for an aperitivo, and enjoy the warmth of the sun setting over the city.

Journey time: Full-day activity with around 10,000 steps

DAY 3: VATICAN DAY

After breakfast, you will start the day with a behind-the-scenes tactile tour of the Vatican museums that exhibit Roman statues, Caravaggio, and finish off at the incredible Sistine Chapel. Here you will get access to knock on the Pope’s door and learn all of the history.

Following lunch, in the afternoon you will visit the famous Saint Peter Basilica, for a tactile tour, walk around the Vatican, and visit Castle Saint Angelo.

After, a freshen-up at the hotel you will head into the city for another delicious meal locally.

Journey time: Full-day activity with around 10,000 steps

DAY 4: HOME COOKING DAY

Today is all about food! First, you head into the local food markets, to collect the fresh ingredients needed for the day’s class. Here you can sample many of the food on offer and experience the hustle and bustle of the markets. Then after a short walk, you get hands-on with a cooking class with a local chef. You will learn how to make fresh pasta in the form of two traditional Roman plates. Once the pasta has been made and cooked, you will all sit together and enjoy your hard work. And if you fancy, enjoy a glass or two of wine to accompany your meal.

In the evening, you take a nice walk through the city and go for dinner in a traditional restaurant.

Journey time: Full-day activity with around 5,000 steps

DAY 5: HISTORIC CITY TOUR AND COLOSSEUM DAY

Today you will explore Rome with a walking tour of the main piazzas, the Pantheon, the Trevi fountain, the Spanish Steps, and the Jewish Ghetto. It’s a wonderful morning filled with all the main attractions of Rome and don’t forget to make your wish when you get to the Trvi fountain!

In the afternoon we’ll drive to the majestic Colosseum for a tactile tour. You will learn all about the history and stand where the great Romans have stood!

The day is finished off with a well-deserved gelato!

Journey time: Full-day activity with around 12,000 steps

DAY 6: DEPARTURE DAY

Time to say, Arrivederci Roma.

After one last delicious traditional breakfast, we will help you check out of your accommodation and take you to the airport so you can start your journey home.

Journey time: 45 min drive to the airport from the hotel (32 km)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

FLIGHTS & SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Flights are not included in the sample offers. However, you will receive all the information required to make the booking independently.

BOOKING FORM & DEPOSIT

We can complete the booking form for you over the phone or by email. Deposit is 30% of the total and can be paid by bank transfer or credit card.

BALANCE & DAY PLAN

The last payment is required 12 weeks before the departure date. 3 weeks before departure, you will receive the suggested packing list and your draft day plan.

PASSPORT & VISA

We provide all the visa information upon booking.

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Each participant must have their own travel insurance.

PRICING

*Please note that the price might change at the time of booking depending on variations and exchange rate fluctuations for all destinations.

HOLIDAY EXCEEDING 7 DAYS

If your tailored holiday exceeds 7 days, your local sighted guide may change during your holiday.

CONTACT US

020 3375 6947
info@seable.co.uk
Canopi Foundation, Canopi, 82 Tanner Street, London SE1 3GN

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