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PRIVATE GUIDED CITY TOURS BY ROME LIMO: Rome Tours, Rome Sightseeing, Vatican tours, Rome environs, and central Italy touring. All prices in euros; tax, lunch, entrance fees extra. See Terms & Conditions for further details. PRIVATE GUIDED CITY TOURS BY ROME LIMO: Rome Tours, Rome Sightseeing 1. TOUR ROME: Rome Touring in 180 minutes Meet your private tour guide in the lobby of your hotel. See the major highlights of Rome (Vatican, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain) from the comfort of a private car, learn about the city's layout and its neighborhoods from one of Roman hills, chat with your tour guide about Italian lifestyle, politics, fashion and food, ask questions about when and how, check your restaurant choices, plan your private walks, - all to better manage your coming days in this vibrant city.
2. Rome in a day
This tour has been designed for visitors with very limited time who would like to see Roman highlights in a quick and efficient way. The chauffeured car will allow you to see more sights that the visitor would ever imagine. Visit the sights of Ancient Rome in the morning including the Colosseum, the Forum, the capitol Hill and Circus Maximus, as well as the statue of Moses by Michelangelo in the church of St Peter's in Chain in the vicinity of the Colosseum. Have lunch near the Vatican and dedicate early afternoon to the visit of the highlights of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Spend late afternoon touring Rome historical center including Spanish Steps, The Pantheon, Navona Square. End the day at the Trevi fountain.
You begin your Vatican Tour at the Vatican Museums to experience this priceless collection of art and architecture. Highlights include Raphael's "Transfiguration", The Raphael Rooms, the Sculpture Garden featuring the famous Laokoon; Dutch Tapestries designed by Renaissance Masters and finally, the recently restored Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's "Last Judgment". From here a walk to St. Peter's Basilica to marvel at Michelangelo's Dome, his Pieta, Bernini's magnificent Baldacchino and the Tombs of the Popes. Your guide chats about art, history, legends and myths and include a glimpse of the present day workings of Vatican City, the headquarters of Catholicism. We suggest avoiding Wednesday and Saturday (the busiest). Also, schedule your tour for the afternoon (around 1 PM) to avoid crowds and receive more personal attention from the Lecture-Guide as well. Dress comfortably with good walking shoes. Remember that the Vatican and St. Peter's require all visitors to have their shoulders and legs covered. 1 person - Euro 180, 2 people - Euro 100 each, 3 people
- Euro 70 each, 4 people - Euro 60 each, 5 people - Euro 50 each, 6-7
people - Euro 45 each, 8-12 people - Euro 40 each, 13-15 people - Euro 35
each.
The tour begins at the Church of San Clemente, three structures built on top of each other, cataloging ancient mythologies and medieval beliefs. From here it is a short walk past the Gladiator Training Center to the most recognized monument in the world, the Coliseum. Then you tread the path of the victorious legions up the Via Sacra and into the center of Roman political, spiritual and mercantile life, the Forum. You complete your "triumphal" march at the top of the Capitol Hill to gaze back at the ruins of an empire before marveling at the magnificent Piazza Del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo to house the political powers of Renaissance Rome. Your guide brings ancient history to life, expounding on the customs, religions and lifestyle of Caesars and commoners alike at a time when Rome was a power unrivalled in the world. We suggest you wear casual, comfortable walking clothes. We believe that starting the tour at 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM will assure you access to San Clemente. It has a "pausa" between noon and 3. 1 person - Euro 180, 2 people - Euro 100 each, 3 people
- Euro 70 each, 4 people - Euro 60 each, 5 people - Euro 50 each, 6-7
people - Euro 45 each, 8-12 people - Euro 40 each, 13-15 people - Euro 35
each. 5. Palaces of Rome: Princes,
Cardinals, Bankers and Rascals Villa Farnesina 1 person - Euro 200, 2 people - Euro 110 each, 3 people - Euro 80 each,
4 people - Euro 60 each, 5 people - Euro 55 each, 6-7 people - Euro 50
each, 8-11 people - Euro 45 each, 12-14 people - Euro 34 each. 6. Subterranean Rome Tour We begin outside of Rome, along the Appian Way, where the first Christians designed their underground cemeteries, The Catacombs. From here you will drive to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the sight where Rome's most famous convert is entombed. The next stop is Circus Maximus, the celebrated racetrack that once entertained over 200,000. From the top of the Aventine Hill, Rome's panorama is laid before you. The tour ends at a secret keyhole, guarded by the Carabinieri and delivering a special sight to those who gaze through it. After listening to your guide, it becomes clear why Rome became the center of Christendom and why relics, rituals and religion fueled the construction of the over 500 Roman houses of worship (from intimate chapels to imposing basilicas). The car tour is designed for access to those hard to reach places that individually would take an entire day to visit. 1 person - Euro 200, 2 people - Euro 110 each, 3 people
- Euro 80 each, 4 people - Euro 60 each, 5 people - Euro 55 each, 6-7
people - Euro 50 each, 8-11 people - Euro 45 each, 12-14 people - Euro 34
each.
7. Baroque
RomeTour The newly restored Borghese Gallery is your starting point for your Rome tour. With your pre-booked admission, you are guaranteed total access to the masterpieces displayed in this sumptuous Villa-Museum, highlighted by early Bernini sculptures, "The Rape of Persophone", "Apollo and Daphne", and "David". You continue your Rome tour at the Churches del Gesu and St. Ignazio, centers of the counter-reformation, headquarters of the Jesuits and home to the famous "False Dome". You then discover masterpieces of Caravaggio at the Church of St. Luigi dei Francesi. After many designed and improvised stops, you arrive at Piazza Navona to view the fountain of Bernini and the church of his rival, Borromini. The guide explains the philosophies that fueled the splendor, grandeur and sometimes gaudiness of Baroque and links these tenets from Renaissance thought of prior times to the dogma of today's Christendom. Wear comfortable "strolling" clothing with legs and shoulders covered. For women, a scarf or shawl comes in handy. 1 person - Euro 200, 2 people - Euro 110 each, 3 people
- Euro 80 each, 4 people - Euro 60 each, 5 people - Euro 55 each, 6-7
people - Euro 50 each, 8-11 people - Euro 45 each, 12-14 people - Euro 34
each. 8. Jewish
Rome Tour From prosperity to persecution and back again, the 2000-Year Jewish presence in Rome is one of resilience and resourcefulness. You begin at Fosse Ardeatine, a site where over 300 Romans (73 Jews) were massacred by Nazi occupiers in reprisal for a partisan attack. The tour continues to Isola Tiberina and the Ghetto. Here you walk from the island in the middle of the Tevere (Tiber) River, through the recently excavated gateway to Rome and arrive on the streets of the Ghetto. This area was once a walled enclosure. Pope Paul IV mandated it to house and restrict the Jews of Rome. It is now the heart of the Roman Jewish Community. The tour ends at the impressive Synagogue (completed in 1906). You visit the Temple and its historical museum. The museum guide then links 2,000-year Jewish Heritage to Rome's modern community. 10 AM is the perfect time to begin this tour, allowing for a traditional Roman-Jewish lunch in the Ghetto at 1 PM. Be advised that these restaurants have a "no shorts" policy. 1 person - Euro 200, 2 people - Euro 110 each, 3 people
- Euro 80 each, 4 people - Euro 60 each, 5 people - Euro 55 each, 6-7
people - Euro 50 each, 8-11 people - Euro 45 each, 12-14 people - Euro 34
each.
The guide picks you up at your restaurant, then motors you in, around and above the Eternal City. Rome by night is an electric place, literally and otherwise. Fountains gleam, piazzas glow and the people themselves shine. You will stand among the monuments on the Capitol Hill, drive through Vatican City for a breath-taking view of St. Peters after dark and gaze down at the entire central city from a premiere vantage point atop the Gianiculum Hill. You may see the crowds around Piazza Navona or stroll among the locals in Trastevere. You might choose to extend the evening to explore Testaccio, sample wine at an intimate Enoteca or check out the jazz scene at a Roman nightclub.
COUNTRY TOURS FROM ROME
Your guide takes you to the slopes of the Apennine Mountains East of Rome. Here in the fabled medieval city of Tivoli you visit two spectacular sites. The Villa d'Este is home to arguably the most spectacular fountains and gardens of the world. This palatial residence of Cardinal d'Este (son of Lucrecia Borgia) now harbors over 1,000 fountains and clearly illustrates the opulent lifestyle of Renaissance aristocracy. Next stop is the former country estate of the Emperor Hadrian. Ruler at the height of Rome's power and influence, Hadrian fancied himself an architect and patron of the arts. The ruins of this Villa bear witness to his talents, vision and empirical taste. Your guide compares and contrasts these two private dream residences, separated by a thousand years yet similar in vision and grandeur. Subiaco, twenty five miles from Tivoli is renowned for the oldest Benedictine Monastery. Founded in the 9th century it has been considered the cradle of Bendictine order. Visit places surrounded by spectacular nature, where St Benedict retired from the world and where St Scolastica found her vocation. We suggest a 9 AM start for this tour, allowing for lunch after the visit to Hadrian's Villa and a return to Rome by 4 PM. 1 person - Euro 280, 2 people - Euro 160 each, 3 people
- Euro 120 each, 4 people - Euro 100 each, 5 people - Euro 90 each, 6-7
people - Euro 80 each, 8-12 people - Euro 70 each, 13-15 people - Euro 60
each. Extension to Subiacco: 1-5 people - Euro 40 each, 6-11 people - Euro 30 each, 12-14 people - Euro 20 each
Nothing compares to the magic and mystery of Pompeii. You view the seemingly tranquil Mt. Vesuvius and then walk among the remains of a city buried underneath 30 feet of ash during its violent eruption. A bakery, theatre, gymnasium and public bath all stand sentinels to a time and lifestyle literally sucked breathless in a split second then entombed for a thousand years. With the help of your guide, you fully understand how the working class Pompeii Romans lived (and died) at the height of the Empire. 1 person - Euro 480, 2 people - Euro 270 each, 3 people
- Euro 190 each, 4 people - Euro 140 each, 5 people - Euro 130 each, 6
people - Euro 120 each, 7 people - Euro 110 each, 8-11 people - Euro 100
each, 12-14 people - Euro 90 each. Extension to Sorrento and Positano and Amalfi cost drive ; tour lasts total of 11 hours, please add Euro 40 per person. Entrance tickets not included. Extension to Herculaneum and Oplontis ; tour lasts total
of 11 hours, please add Euro 35 per person. Entrance tickets not
included. Extension to Naples and Archeological Museum: tour lasts
total of 10 hours, please add Euro 45 per person. Entrance tickets
not included. Extension to Vesuvius, the climb to the rim of the
volcano: tour lasts 11 hours, please add Euro 35 per person.
Entrance tickets not included. Extension to Naples, Island of Capri, Positano, Amalfi
coast , tour lasts 14 hours, please add Euro 80 per person. Entrance tickets not
included. 3. Etruscans and Ostia Antica Tours You drive north along the Roman coast to the sleepy medieval town of Cerveteri where your Lecture-Guide shows ruins and shares stories of Rome's founders, 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, you travel south along the Mediterranean to Ostia Antica. Here you see the Port of the Empire. This marvelously preserved site presents Roman life at the time of the Caesars. From bars and bathrooms to boarding houses and brothels, Ostia illustrates how the noble and the normal lived, functioned and interacted in this Roman port city. Your return to Rome includes a stop in EUR, Mussolini's planned community that maintains its overblown style and hosts some tantalizing treasures. From founding to Fascism, your Lecture-Guide outlines Roman history and explains it's many rises and falls. We suggest a 9 AM start for this tour, allowing for lunch and a return to Rome by 4 PM. 1 person - Euro 280, 2 people - Euro 160 each, 3 people
- Euro 120 each, 4 people - Euro 100 each, 5 people - Euro 90 each, 6-7
people - Euro 80 each, 8-12 people - Euro 70 each, 13-15 people - Euro 60
each. 4. Florence, Chianti, Siena, Renaissance
Marvels and a Rural Repast A fast journey by de lux Euro Star train through Umbria and Tuscany brings you to Florence in less than 90 minutes. Here you see Michelangelo's Tomb (Santa Croce) then head to the Acadamy Museum to view his most famous sculpture, "David". Your pre-booked tickets permit you to avoid lines. Then you head to the Duomo and Baptistry, just ten minutes away. Lunch in a special Florentine setting is followed by a stroll through the piazzas and a walk over the Ponte Vecchio before entering the Uffizi Gallery (with pre-booked tickets) to see the famous masterpieces of da Vinci, Giotto, Botticelli, Raphael and Michelangelo. A 2-hour shopping break follows so you can indulge yourself back at the Ponte Vecchio. Then your Lecture-Tour-Driver motors you out of Florence with a stop at Piazza Michelangelo for a final view of the city below. The afternoon continues with a drive through spectacular Chiant countryside and a stop in Siena. The evening ends with a country feast in a vineyard near Sinalunga (optional) and a ride back to Rome. Tuscan splendor and Renaissance Art are laid before you as an overview through the words of your lecture-guide. 1 person - Euro 650, 2 people - Euro 350 each, 3 people
- Euro 250 each, 4 people - Euro 200 each, 5 people - Euro 180 each, 6
people - Euro 160 each, 7 people - Euro 150 each, 8-11 people - Euro 130
each, 12-14 people - Euro 120 each. 5. TuscanyTours, Villages and
CountrysideTours The day begins with a drive to Orvieto where you visit what many believe is Italy's most beautiful church. This Citadel City is also famous for its wine and pottery. You have ample time to experience both. The lunch break is a Tuscan masterpiece. Locanda dell' Amorosa is a stone Villa nestled in a vineyard near the small town of Sinalunga. It's setting and cuisine is unrivaled in Tuscany. Then on you go to Pienza, a a Renaissance model town founded by Pope Pius II. The narrow streets, charming churches and captivating shops make this visit a mind-tattoo of memories. Continue to Montepulciano and stop in a wine shop for a taste of famous Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano wines. The Lecture-Guide spends this day driving you through luscious scenery to quaint settings and breath-taking vistas. It is all part of what makes Tuscany one of Europe's premier destination. You return to Rome with a new understanding of Tuscan agricultural richness and cultural wealth. We suggest starting no later than 8 AM for full enjoyment of the scenery, the sites and the luncheon event. 1 person - Euro 480, 2 people - Euro 280 each, 3 people
- Euro 200 each, 4 people - Euro 180 each, 5 people - Euro 160 each, 6
people - Euro 150 each, 7 people - Euro 140 each, 8-11 people - Euro 130
each, 12-14 people - Euro 120 each. 6. Orvieto, Todi and Assisi Tours The day begins with a drive to Orvieto where you visit what many believe is Italy's most beautiful church. This Citadel City is also famous for its wine and pottery. You have ample time to experience both. An authentic Umbrian lunch in a beautiful country villa awaits you near the charming city of Todi. This elegant cuisine pleases and prepares you for your forthcoming pilgrimage to Assisi. This immaculate medieval hill town has always been a vortex of beauty and spirituality. Assisi is home to Italy's patron saint, St. Francis. It also maintains frescoes of Giotto and Cimabue. You meander through the Basilica and quaint chapels, along narrow streets filled with artisan shops and among olive groves dotted by fields of sunflowers. Your Lecture-Guide spends the day painting an Umbrian picture, with Assisi as the spiritual highlight. We suggest starting no later than 8 AM for full enjoyment of the scenery by daylight. 1 person - Euro 480, 2 people - Euro 280 each, 3 people
- Euro 200 each, 4 people - Euro 180 each, 5 people - Euro 160 each, 6
people - Euro 150 each, 7 people - Euro 140 each, 8-11 people - Euro 130
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