With this
Rome tour you’ll be able to see
the best of the city from the comfort of your own
private minivan.
You’ll begin your tour of the city by visiting another state. That’s right…the Vatican, heart of the Catholic world, an independent state without borders. The Basilica of Saint Peter will welcome you to its majestic piazza with a 284 column and 88 pillar embrace. No matter the viewing angle, the Basilica imparts a deep sense of tranquility. Michelangelo’s Dome is a masterpiece that seems to hold the sky up. You won’t believe your eyes observing the dome from porphyry discs located by the obelisk at the center of the piazza. In place for centuries, these discs offer unique perspectives of the dome. Give them a try!
Your next stop is
Trevi Fountain, a marbled triumph of tritons and sea deities that dominate this small piazza. Don’t forget to make a wish and toss your coin into the fountain, but do it properly: with your right hand, toss your coin over your left shoulder with your back to the fountain. The first coin represents returning to Rome. The second represents the beginning of new love. The third is marriage. Be forewarned! These rites have been known to come true! After a short stop in
Piazza di Spagna, you will reach the
Pantheon, one of the oldest standing monuments in Rome. At this time, we invite you enjoy a brief respite in the oldest
coffee shop in the city. Savor the aroma of perfect roasting of coffee varieties from all over the World. An
espresso or a
coffee granita will give you a taste of Made in Italy.
Piazza Navona is next. Its elongated oblong shape reminds one of the ancient roman stadium from which it surges. Among its
baroque masterpieces is the
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers). You will then enjoy a brief stop in one of the most beautiful panoramic spots in the city overlooking the
Roman Forum, one of the most important archeological sites in the world. A political, administrative, and religious center for the Urbe,
3000 years of history right in front of your very eyes!
Last, but certainly not least, the magnificent Coliseum. The amphitheater is a nod to the genius that was Roman architecture. It held up to 80,000 spectators. Standing among its ruins, one can almost hear the echoes of the chanting and cheering crowd as gladiators fought in the arena and attended other spectacles: real naval battles, triumphs, mythological plays, and bloody executions. Will you be able to capture all of this in a photo? The challenge is yours!
