The Classic Ancient Rome Day Tour

Tour Features: An English-speaking driver and an air-conditioned vehicle will be at your disposal for a total of seven hours.One of local expert guides will provide an in-depth tour of the major sites dating back to Roman Times. Included on this itinerary will be the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Catacombs & the delighful Appian Way.

First, enter the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum and while walking around the remains of the imposing ancient buildings you will listen to its history peppered with anecdotes about the structure of Roman society, their beliefs, their social and political life. Learn how the Romans managed to create and control such a vast territory and how that empire declined.

Then, avoiding the lines to get in to the Colosseum, you'll visit the imposing arena and relive the days of Ancient Rome! Enjoy a thorough tour of the building through which you'll learn about the inner workings of the Colosseum and the special effects and showmanship of the ferocious games played there, the role the Colosseum had in Roman society and what it meant to a Roman to attend these games. We'll discuss about all the different kind of games held in the amphitheatre.

Afterwards, take a short drive through the centre of Rome to admire the Pantheon, and to learn about the rich history of one of Rome's most important and beautiful buildings. Then, we'll leave the hustle'n bustle of downtown Rome to visit the nearby countryside to discover the famous Catacombs and the evocative Appian Way.

Enjoy a fascinating tour of the Catacombs. Ancient underground cemetries used by the Christian and Jewish communities, later the Catacombs were used for celebrating funeral rites, anniversaries of martyrs and places of refuge from religious persecution.

To finish your day, take a short stroll along the Appian Way in the lush green countryside walking along the Ancient road that was one of the major arteries leading into Rome in Ancient Times.

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Vatican City & Sistine Chapel Tour

***PRIVATE TOUR***
PRIVILEDGED ENTRANCES - DURATION 4 HOURS
FROM MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS AND LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH.

Car pick up and transfer to Vatican Museum.
Nothing in the world compares to being lead into the Catholic state for a walking tour to the discovery of art, history and religion in the smallest state in the world.
The whole buildings include the papal apartments of the medieval apostolic palace embellished by frescoes during the Renaissance, the Sistine Chapel, the Apostolic Library and the museums.
The Vatican collections assembled through the centuries thanks to the artistic, dynastic and religious ambitious of the Popes, today represents a museum without any rival and with historical significance.
Your Lecture Guide will you explain the Candelabras Gallery created in 1780 as a continuation of the Pio Clementine Museum
The Dutch tapestries, a long series of tapestries woven in Brussels where you can admire cartoon’s by master Raphael’s school.
You can easily understand that the Vatican art collection were and still are the most important and famous museum in the world.
After a visit of the Geographical maps and Raphael rooms we arrive finally at the glorious moment: The Sistine Chapel recently restored, where you can admire the beautiful Michelangelo’s last judgement frescoes.
With few minutes walking you can arrive to St Peter’s Basilica, with his marvellous Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s wonderful and rich Baldacchino and the charismatic tombs of the Popes.
On the way back to the hotel, sightseeing around the city.
* No shorts. Shoulders and knees must be covered for St. Peter's Basilica

1-3 pax = 270 EUR
4-7 pax = 280 EUR
7-9 pax = 300 EUR
9-15 pax = 350 EUR

Transfers from/to Rome Airports

Special Rates for March 2006
Transfers from - to Rome FCO Airport Fiumicino £ Rome Ciampino CIA Airport

Allow our experienced uniformed chauffeurs to transfer you safely from the airport (Fiumicino FCO or Ciampino CIA) to your intended destination, ensuring that you arrive prepared relaxed and ready for the event of the day ahead.

Just provide the flight details and leave the rest to us. A fully uniformed chauffeur will meet you in the arrivals lounge at the correct time and assist you with baggage and wait while you change money or use airport facilities.

Your flight arrival time is checked before dispach, so if your flight arrives early or late there will be a driver waiting to meet you.

Our perfect english drivers will meet you inside the airport terminal at the arrivals lounge. The driver will hold a sign with your name written on it.

From 1 to 3 persons 55 €
From 4 to 7 persons 70 €
From 7 to 9 persons 90 €
From 9 to 15 persons 150 €


ROME AIRPORT & PORT TRANSFERS

Rome by night tour

This is only a suggestion, you can choose your own custom made tour of Rome

We pick you up at the hotel or restaurant if it is necessary, then our guide will take you all around the Eternal city.
Rome, during the night is an eclectic and shining place where fountains glitter, squares glow and people themselves sparkle.
You can fell the charming atmosphere of this romantic city among the monuments, over the Capitol hill, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo and the Vatican city for the breathtaking view of St peter basilica illuminated.
Then you will continue until the Gianicolo hill for un unforgettable view over the monumental ancient Rome on the other bank of the river Tiber.
From here you can admire Piazza Navona, a fashionable and crowded meeting point for Romains or decided to stroll around and explore Testaccio district, the best place in the city where you can eat a very good pizza and a traditional glass of Italian wine.
Contact Us if you want more information about this tour

Rome Guided Tours

Rome Full Day

this is just an example. You can choose your custom made tour.

Pick up with a car at 9 a.m. at your hotel and let’s start with the visit of Piazza Venezia that today aspect dates back to the late 19th century, dominated by the huge monument in honour of Vittorio Emanuele II, named also and disrespectfully “the wedding cake”.
Just 10 minutes from here there are Capitol hill and Roman Forum panoramas, right in time to lead you up and take your breath away through the enchanting view of the Forum Romanum, the religious, political and commercial hub of the ancient Rome.
With few minutes of walking from here you will feel completely plunged into the magnificent Piazza del Campidoglio commissioned by Pope Paul III. It was designed and partly laid out by Michelangelo from 1536 onwards for the visit of the emperor Charles V.
Not very far away from here there is the Jewish ghetto where you can explore the interesting history of the Jewish community in Rome, where people were obliged to live in it by the church during Pope Paul II’s pontificate and confined inside a high wall enclosure, forced also to wear a distinctive symbol on their clothes to be identified as Jews.
After many stops you finally arrive at Piazza Navona, the most baroque of Rome’s square, adorned with the fountain of The Four River by Bernini and the church of his rival Borromini.
Then the guide/driver will take you to Piazza della Rotonda where you can see the Pantheon, the best preserved and enchanting monument of Antiquity.
This architectural masterpiece was an excellent test of the abilities of architects in the ancient Rome.
From the top of the Aventine hill Rome’s view is lead for you!
The Circus Maximus, where there were the chariot races at the time of the imperial Rome, really bloody as we can see in one of the classic American movie :Ben Hur.
At this moment it’s the right time to visit the glory of the Eternal city! The Coliseum known also as the “Flavian Amphitheatre”, it could contain 50.000 spectators to watch fights between beast and men, gladiatorial contest, races and naval battles.
Then you will have lunch time in a typical Italian restaurant on Appian way, the principal road of the Romans soldiers.
You can enjoy specialities the roman cuisine’s specialities far away from the tourist beaten location, the next stop that your guide/driver will let to know is the early Christianity and the Catacombs.
Catacombs were expanded enormously in canicula carved out for kilometres during the development of Christianity in Rome, so the result today is an inextricable spider web in which it is easy to loose your way.

ROME AIRPORT TRANSFERS SPECIAL RATES

Discovery Tours announces special prices from February to March 2006 .

Rome, Italy January 31, 2006  -- Rome Airport Transfers for less with Discovery Tours - Limousine Service Rome..

Gilbert Stanzioni, the general manager of Discovery Tours Limousine Service Rome has announced special rates for airport transfers in Rome. The new rates are a present that Mr Stanzioni has decided to offer to his clients. With rates from 55 € Discovery Tours defeats competition and put itself forward as the best Limousine Service in Rome Italy.

The brand new Mercedes Benz Fleet is available for all Rome Airports: Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci airport (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA) airport providing transfers from/to Rome, from/to Civitavecchia port, from/to wherever clients want.

We have tried their service and we can say that.. yes is the best! Punctual Reliable & Cheap!

There are of course many operators in Rome offering airport transfers but we believe that Discovery Tours Limousine Service Rome have found their clients the most cost effective deal.
Discovery Tours airport transfers has a fully licensed and insured operators able to drop off in all areas of Rome, even where traffic is limited to permit vehicles
All fares quoted are fully inclusive of tax for the vehicle, not per person
There are no luggage supplements
There are no late night pick up supplements
All transfers are private.

For More informations on rates click here

Since it's inception in 1992, Discovery Tours “Limousine Service Rome”, has enjoyed 14 consecutive years of incredible growth thanks to the help and support of it's clients. Through working with a broad based clientele, Discovery Tours “Limousine Service Rome” guarantee high quality services, providing a variety of tour’s packages..

From the simplest business meeting or a honeymoon Discovery Tours Limousine Service Rome can accommodate your entire tour in Rome Italy. Providing great deals on daily, weekly or monthly limousine tours with drivers and multi cities packages, Discovery Tours Limousine Service Rome have increased its cars fleet and good customer care, giving you a full selection of brand new Mercedes Benz vehicles.

"Private limousine service is an excellent way to tour Rome" says a passenger. "There is a variety of services to choose from, and we ’re sure to find more than one we ’re interested in."

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release contact www.discoveryguidedtours.com.

About Discovery Tours Company:

Discovery Tours Limousine Service Rome is a group of licensed professional guide/drivers operating in Italy since 1992.

Contact:

Gilberto Stanzioni , general manager

Discovery Tours





+39 339.1592540

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Shore Excursions Rome

Italy PORT OF CALL Service

Shore excursions Rome is an excellent way to tour the port city to Rome Florence or Naples. There is a variety to choose from, and you’re sure to find more than one you’re interested in. Some tours hit all the local highlights, while others focus on one activity or on one or two places.

Our Tour guides can take you to out-of-the-way sites, and our Mercedes Benz vehicles are comfortable and always reliable. In addition, many excursions include lunch as well as a shopping stop.

private shore excursions, sightseeing tours, port transfers, airport to port transfers, and hotel transfers for all of central Italy ports.



Our private limousines, luxury minivans or full size luxury coaches can meet you at the ship's gangway and provide personalized trips to the most important sights in your area.
Service for 1- 50 people.

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