Duration5 days / 4 nights
TypeGroup trips
The experience

Christmas, New Year & Epiphany in enchanting Rome! A unique getaway for the festive season that will reward you with magical images and indelible memories. Join us for the most in-depth guided tour of the Eternal City and discover the magic of Rome lit up for the holidays. With stays in very central 4* & 4*lux hotels for you to choose from, and at unbeatable prices, all Christmas roads lead to Rome.

GIFT: The day trip to Florence on the 5-day trip!

Departure

Departure and return point: Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
Departure time: 10:55

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Day by day

Itinerary

01Day

ATHENS – ROME (city tour)

Meet at the airport and fly to the “Eternal” City, Rome, dressed in its festive finery. Our guided tour of the “Eternal City” will begin with the Colosseum, the largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheatre in the world, and the Arch of Constantine the Great. Passing along the Via dei Fori Imperiali in the heart of ancient Rome, we will reach the Capitoline Hill and Piazza Venezia with the massive monument dedicated to Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy, which also houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, then the famous Trevi Fountain and finally the bustling Piazza di Spagna. We will then pass by the Vatican, the smallest state in the world, home to St Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. The rest of the day is free to spend as you see fit. Climb up the Palatine Hill, the aristocratic quarter of ancient Rome. Make a wish at the Trevi Fountain, the city's most famous fountain, and get to know the famous Via Veneto with its luxury hotels and cafés up close. An opportunity for shopping in one of the world's well-known shopping districts. Overnight stay.

02Day

ROME (Vatican Museums – St Peter's Basilica)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we suggest a guided tour of the independent Vatican City State, to visit its famous museums, with exhibits that include renowned statues of the ancient world and the Renaissance, such as the Laocoön Group and the Apollo Belvedere, and works by Giotto, Raphael, Da Vinci, Caravaggio and others. Passing through the famous Galleries of the Candelabra, the Tapestries and the Maps, and the Rooms with Raphael's frescoes, we will arrive at the Sistine Chapel with its legendary ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Next we will move on to the majestic St Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter, where among other things we will see Michelangelo's Pietà and the baldachin by Bernini that towers above the papal altar. Overnight stay. For the guided tour of the Vatican Museums you must register and pay in advance before your departure (€75 for adults and €60 for children up to 18 years old). The price includes admission to the Vatican, the Museums booking fee, headsets and the guided tour by a local Greek-speaking guide). Booking and prepayment of admission are mandatory 15 days before the visit. Otherwise, we are unable to guarantee your admission to the Vatican Museums.

03Day

ROME - day trip to FLORENCE

Breakfast at the hotel and immediate departure for Florence. Board the coach and depart for the capital of Tuscany, Florence. On our guided tour we will see Piazza San Giovanni with the Baptistery of St John and the Renaissance Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with Brunelleschi's famous dome. Continuing, we will walk down to Piazza della Signoria, adorned by the Fountain of Neptune and a copy of Michelangelo's statue of David. Here stands the Palazzo Vecchio, which today houses the city's Town Hall, and the Loggia with statues by great Florentine sculptors. We continue to the famous Uffizi Gallery, the renowned and much-photographed Ponte Vecchio bridge with its countless jewellery shops, and Piazza della Repubblica, one of the most central squares in Florence, with its distinctive Arcone arch and the historic cafés Gilli and Paszkowski. Free time for shopping at the San Lorenzo market or a visit to the Palazzo Pitti, the luxurious residence of the Medici. Return to our hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.

04Day

ROME (free day)

Breakfast at the hotel. The day is free to spend as you see fit. Climb up the Palatine Hill, the aristocratic quarter of ancient Rome. Make a wish at the Trevi Fountain, the city's most famous fountain, and get to know the famous Via Veneto with its luxury hotels and cafés. An opportunity for shopping in one of the world's well-known shopping districts. Overnight stay.

05Day

ROME (free day) – ATHENS

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day until the time of our transfer to the airport for our return flight to Athens.

At a glance

What’s included

Included in the price

  • Economy class air tickets Athens – Rome – Athens with SkyExpress.
  • One suitcase up to 20 kg and one piece of hand luggage up to 8 kg.
  • Accommodation in a central 4*lux hotel (Donna Laura 4*sup. or similar) with buffet breakfast daily.
  • Transfers and transport by luxury air-conditioned coach.
  • Tours, excursions and guided tours as described in the detailed itinerary.
  • Civil/professional liability insurance
  • VAT
  • GIFT: The day trip to Florence on the 5-day trip.
  • Experienced local Greek-speaking tour leader/guide.

Not included

  • Airport & hotel taxes (€245).
  • Admission to museums, archaeological sites and generally wherever required.
  • Anything mentioned as optional or suggested.
  • Optional Covid-19 insurance (€20).
  • Admission to the Vatican Museums (€75 for adults and €60 for children up to 18 years old. The price includes admission to the Vatican, the Museums booking fee, headsets and the guided tour by a local Greek-speaking guide.
  • Hotel taxes, paid locally (€30 for the 5-day trip)
Good to know

General notes

  • Departure: Sky Express GQ820 10:55 – 12:00
  • Return: Sky Express GQ821 13:00 – 16:00
  • Prices increase by €60/person after the first 10 bookings.
  • Child price in a triple room (up to 12 years old): €485 for 22/12, 24/12 & 2/1, €515 for 31/12 and €545 for 29/12
  • For the guided tour of the Vatican Museums you must register and pay in advance before your departure (€75 for adults and €60 for children up to 18 years old. The price includes admission to the Vatican, the Museums booking fee, headsets and the guided tour by a local Greek-speaking guide). Booking and prepayment of admission are mandatory 15 days before the visit. Otherwise, we are unable to guarantee your admission to the Vatican Museums.
The route
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