Solo Travel: Journey to Rome Upgrade
When in Rome!
Explore Rome your way! Your airfare and accommodation are sorted, so now you have the pleasure of choosing ways to fill your days! This upgraded solo vacation package includes two sightseeing tours to enhance your trip. From visiting the Colosseum to people watching at the Piazza Navona to tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, your Rome solo adventure is sure to be incredible.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 4 nights in Rome at Hotel Al Manthia, or similar
- Breakfast daily
Plus!
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Pass for Rome
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
This package is specially priced for solo travelers and has no single supplement.
Great Ways to Explore
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People-watch as you sip a foamy cappuccino in the morning.
- Wish for more solo adventures as you toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain!
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Feel tiny in the shadows of the ancient Colosseum!
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Experience the magic of Rome's iconic landmarks as they illuminate against the dark night sky.
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Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine! Eat as much pasta as you want - on a solo trip, no one is there to judge.
Spend 4 nights experiencing iconic Rome! You've only ever seen photos and now you have the opportunity to discover the city on your own terms. How will you choose to fill your time?!
For starters, you have two included sightseeing tours! Use your Hop-On/Hop-Off bus pass to make your way around the city, seeing amazing sights along the way.
As for the rest of your days? You could spend one day slowly walking around the Colosseum. You could let hours go by as you peruse cafes and people-watch along Piazza Navona. Wish for good luck as you toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. And, of course, savor delicious Italian cuisine at every meal!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 4 nights in Rome at Hotel Al Manthia, or similar
- Breakfast daily
Plus!
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Pass for Rome
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
This package is specially priced for solo travelers and has no single supplement.
-
People-watch as you sip a foamy cappuccino in the morning.
- Wish for more solo adventures as you toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain!
-
Feel tiny in the shadows of the ancient Colosseum!
-
Experience the magic of Rome's iconic landmarks as they illuminate against the dark night sky.
-
Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine! Eat as much pasta as you want - on a solo trip, no one is there to judge.
Spend 4 nights experiencing iconic Rome! You've only ever seen photos and now you have the opportunity to discover the city on your own terms. How will you choose to fill your time?!
For starters, you have two included sightseeing tours! Use your Hop-On/Hop-Off bus pass to make your way around the city, seeing amazing sights along the way.
As for the rest of your days? You could spend one day slowly walking around the Colosseum. You could let hours go by as you peruse cafes and people-watch along Piazza Navona. Wish for good luck as you toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. And, of course, savor delicious Italian cuisine at every meal!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Rome!
The Aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci di Fiumicino (FCO) is about 30 minutes from Rome’s city center. You will enjoy round-trip airport transfers, making your arrival and departure stress-free. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, or start using your 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Pass to tour Rome!
Transfer to hotel
Set in a historic 17th-century building, Al Manthia Hotel is a modern hotel within walking distance to the iconic Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. At the crossroads of Rome's four fountains, guests can easily walk to metro stations Barberini and Repubblica as well as the main train/bus station, which means easy access to all of Rome's iconic sites. Each of the 36 rooms is equipped Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air conditioning, and more. Wake up to a continental buffet breakfast every morning and after a long day of sightseeing, relax in the cozy lounge.
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel will be temporarily closed from March to November 2019.
This hotel was formerly known as Hotel Quattro Fontane.
Simple yet elegant, the Hotel Santa Costanza provides breezy accommodations and wonderful cuisine within Rome. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet including Italian coffee, a 24-hour front desk, free coffee and tea, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a private garden, and a tour desk to assist with exploring the area.
Rooms are spacious and softly colored, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a minibar, a safe, and a private bathroom, including a hairdryer and free toiletries. Those exploring will find Villa Torlonia and Piazza Bologna about a half mile from the hotel. Villa Ada is a little over a mile away, while Caimpino Airport is a quick 9 miles away. The nearby transit system makes traveling all over the city quick and easy.
Revel in plush lodgings while staying in Rome at the Hotel Degli Aranci. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, lounge and cafe areas, a lovely bar, a 24-hour front desk, marble jacuzzis, a fitness center, a terrace, and strolling through a grove of orange trees in their downtime.
Rooms a elegant and feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a hairdryer, a minibar, and private bathrooms. Villa Borghese is under a mile away, and Piazza del Popolo and Villa Ada are just over a mile away. The nearest airport, Ciampino Airport, is just 11 miles away.
Built in the early 20th century and completely renovated in the last few years, Hotel Villa Glori is a charming oasis in the heart of Rome's “Piccola Londra” (Little London). Step outside of your hotel onto a small street lined with pastel-hued townhouses and near public transportation taking you to the historical center of town. You'll also be within walking distance to the Ponte della Musica (Music Bridge), connecting the Sport Complex to the Maxxi Museum of Modern Art and the Olimpico theater.
You will feel completely at home among Hotel Villa Glori's refined and discreet atmosphere. Each of the 52 rooms feature parquet floors, private bathroom with shower (or jacuzzi), air conditioning, color satellite TV, direct telephone, safe, mini-bar and hairdryer. Enjoy a special cocktail at the elegant bar and unwind after a full day of sightseeing. Start the day off right with daily complimentary breakfast, with delicious pound-cakes, warm fruit tarts and homemade cookies.
Feel like royalty at Donna Laura Palace, ideally located in Rome's Prati district and just a few minutes away from Vatican City, Tiber River and the Spanish Steps. Easily walk to Piazza del Popolo, Via Margutta with its art galleries, and the gorgeous Trevi Fountain.
This charming and recently renovated boutique hotel provides a warm and hospitable atmosphere with wonderful views over the Tiber River. Each of the 64 finely furnished guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi, minibar, electronic safe and more. Sit down to a drink at the comfortable lobby bar and enjoy a Meditteranean meal at Bistrot restaurant. Additional amenities include an on-site wellness area with small fitness center, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, and a summer roof garden with stunning views of the dome of St. Peter’s.
Day 2. Rome
Activate (or continue using) your hop-on/hop-off bus pass, which will you allow you to explore the must-see sites in a limited time. Hop off near the Colosseum where you can spend hours exploring this ancient architectural wonder. You will feel the immense emotion of the ruins where warriors fought to the death as the crowds cheered from the stands that are still intact today.
Next door, visit the ancient government buildings at the Roman Forum. You'll then want to head over to the Pantheon, where you can see one of the most influential and well-preserved monuments of its time.
Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (Green Line) - 48 hours
Visiting the capital of Italy has never been so easy and exciting! Discover the best of Rome on board an open-top double decker bus! Take in the city’s major sites, such as The Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City, Villa Borghese, and the Trevi Fountain – while hopping on and off the bus whenever you’d like, and for as long as you’d like!
What's Included:
- 48-hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus tour with audio guide
- Transportation in an open-top double-decker bus
- On board tour hostess
- WIFI on board
Day 3. Rome
Rome is a city that can be explored on foot or you can utilize the metro, a perfect example of simple public transportation. With three lines on the metro system, it is fairly easy to get around, especially compared to the New York City subway system! Stop by the legendary Trevi Fountain to throw a coin in and make a wish- legend has it that if your wish comes true, you will return to Rome one day. Also make a trip to the Piazza Navona where you’ll find authentic Italian shops and restaurants.
Day 4. Rome
Today is your final full day in Rome! Discover the Vatican treasures on your included small group guided tour, where you'll experience the masterpieces and highlights of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
Vatican Museums – Sistine Chapel – St. Peter’s Basilica Small Group Tour (AM) with hotel pick-up (Tour Code 1 AM)
Discover the Vatican treasures on this small group tour! Following your knowledgeable and passionate guide, the tour begins at the Vatican Museums with its expansive art collection built up by the Popes throughout centuries. The itinerary includes the Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Maps Gallery, Candelabra Gallery, the Tapestries Gallery and one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world: the Sistine Chapel, with its breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo.
From the Museum you will exit directly into St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world and symbol of the Catholic religion. Here it will be possible to admire iconic masterpieces such as La Pietà by Michelangelo and the huge Baldacchino by Bernini.
The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by Bernini’s famous double Colonnade.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Names on vouchers need to match names exactly as they appear on passports. The name on your voucher is the name that will be used for your entry tickets which will be provided on the day of your tour by the tour operator. All travelers will need to bring their passport or a screenshot of their passport. Entry to the Vatican without a passport will not be permitted. Anyone whose name does not match their passport exactly will be denied entry to the Vatican and no refund will be given.
Day 5. Depart Rome
Depart Italy today and head back to America. You have an included transfer from your hotel to the airport.
Transfer to airport
Fly home!
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