Your Holiday Itinerary

8-Day Break

• Day 1 – Express overnight journey towards Italy.
• Day 2 – Afternoon arrival at our hotel in the Rome area, where we stay for five nights.
• Day 3 – Castel Gandolfo and Frascati (included). We pay a short visit to the small town of Castel Gandolfo (home of the Pope’s summer residence), overlooking Lake Albano, then travel to Frascati, where we have the chance to sample the region’s famous wine. B
• Day 4 – Rome (included). A full day discovering the delights of the ‘eternal city’. Our guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot (included) takes in St. Peter’s Square, the Trevi Fountain and the Romans’ greatest amphitheatre – the Colosseum! B
• Day 5 – Rome (included) & The Vatican (optional). A further chance to explore Rome, perhaps revisiting some of yesterday’s sights. Discover the treasures of the Vatican on our guided tour (optional). Escorted by a local guide, you will take in the awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. In 1508 Pope Julius della Rovere commissioned Michelangelo to repaint the Chapel’s ceiling. He was later commissioned to paint ‘The Last Judgement’ over the altar. We will also visit St. Peter’s Square where some of the most important Papal ceremonies take place. B
• Day 6 – Ostia Antica (optional). Surviving erosion and stone scavengers, this fantastic ancient Roman village contains some of the best-preserved and historically-significant Roman excavations in the world. Must-sees include the theatre and the public latrine, complete with revolving door, running water and seating for 20! B
• Day 7 – We begin our express overnight journey north. B
• Day 8 – We continue to Calais, then return home.

B=Breakfast