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DESTINATION
ROME
Rome, the "Eternal City", is eternally beautiful. In an area measuring just a few square kilometers, any number of
historic monuments can be found, monuments adopted as symbols of Italy, throughout the world. From the
Imperial Forum, the Coliseum and the Domus Aurea of ancient Rome, to the fashionable shopping district of today's
vibrant capital city. In via dei Condotti the shop windows are filled with enticing displays all the way to Piazza di
Spagna and the much photographed flight of steps (the Spanish Steps) which leads to the Trinità dei Monti church.
In the heart of the historic center of Rome lie the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori.
Coasting the banks of the Lungotevere, on the other side of the river Tiber, we find the colorful district of
Trastevere, Castel Sant'Angelo and the via della Conciliazione, this latter the road which links Rome with the
Vatican City. An autonomous state within the Italian capital, the Vatican embraces faithful and tourists alike in the
Piazza San Pietro, square bordered by an imposing colonnade. The immense St Peter's Basilica is an artistic
masterpiece of inestimable value, as is the splendid Sistine Chapel, principal attraction of the Vatican .
Hotel
KOLBE 4****
This magnificent 15th century luxury four star hotel which was once a convent is strategically located in the
heart of Rome just steps in front of the roman forum, a short walk to the coliseum and a few metro stops from
the Spanish Steps, Trevi fountain and Piazza Navona. The enchanting Hotel gardens are one of Rome’s best kept
secrets filled with orange, lemon and olive trees which allow guests to enjoy the fragrant garden while dining al
fresco in this serene outdoor restaurant. The rooms have all been recently renovated with Wi-Fi, Flat screen
televisions and all rooms have been updated with air-conditioning. Most of their 72 rooms have either garden or
Roman Forum views of which 17 are large Family Rooms which can accommodate families or groups of 4 very
comfortably. The Hotel is walking distance to Trastevere, The charming picturesque medieval area of Rome where
there are many restaurants, bars and café’s. Kolbe Hotel Rome offers its clients rooms equipped with every comfort
and elegantly furnished, joining the elegance and the charm of the antique ambient with the modernity of high
technology. The modern furniture of the rooms with custom-made elements, personalized moquette, various lighting
points, and the attractive historic structures, still present in this luxury hotel in the centre of Rome, create an
elegant and absolutely exclusive ambient. All the rooms, equipped with plasma display TV, fast internet connection,
bathrooms decorated with marbles and marvellous mosaics with Jacuzzi showers or baths, represent the ideal location
for everyone who looks for a place characterized by details and out of the common. And in addition, the view that is
possible to enjoy from the rooms towards the Roman Forum or the internal secular garden produces a real surreal
atmosphere, in the sign of class and exclusivity.
Hotel
DONNA CAMILLA SAVELLI 4****
If you want your stay in the Eternal City to be out of this world, them look no further than our luxury Rome
accommodation. You can really enjoy the best of both worlds during your stay in our comfortable lodgings
here in Rome.
Not only can you enjoy the splendour of our beautiful historical building, which has been perfectly restored
to suit the building’s period, but you can rest assured that your stay will be made relaxing and comfortable
thanks to both our luxurious guestrooms and our welcoming and friendly staff. Our 4 star hotel is situated in
the Trastevere area of the city and here you can really sample the authentic Roman hospitality – this chic spot
in Italy’s capital is an excellent place to visit local trattorias, bars and some out of the way, exclusive
boutiques. You may find a trip to the weekly Porta Portese market to your liking on a Sunday morning, where
you can browse the wares for sale from a huge amount of local vendors If you are seeking rooms in the Eternal
City and want to do it style but without breaking the bank, the Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli Rome is the place to
be! Find out more about what we can offer you by looking at the Rooms and Services pages.
• Fully Restored 16th Century Monastery
• 78 Luxury Rooms and Suites
• Wi-Fi internet
• Panoramic Roof Top Terrace
Hotel
DEI MELLINI 4****
Superbly located on the right bank of the Tiber, between the Spanish Steps and St. Peter's Cathedral, the Dei
Mellini hotel is an ideal destination to discover the beautiful sights of Rome and visit the best shopping and
business areas. The hotel welcomes guests in a prestigious 19th-century building situated in the city's historic
centre, very close to the Vatican and within a short walk from Trinità dei Monti, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon
and Piazza Navona. The nearby underground station, in addition to the many bus lines running through the area,
provides with quick and easy access to rest of the Eternal City and all its most celebrated monuments.
Warm hospitality and impeccable service will make your stay a pleasant and memorable one. Fined elegance the
hotel's spacious rooms and suites ensures guests a truly relaxing atmosphere. Furnished in a modern Englishstyle and decorated in warm tones inspired by Art Decò, the rooms are equipped with the latest facilities and
feature a cosy sitting area.
Superior Double: Approx. 21 sqm. Queen size bed or Twin bed - desk with internet access - electronic safe. Marble
bathroom with bath-tub or shower. Located on the front and/or a quiet side of the hotel.
De Luxe Double: Approx. 25/28 sqm. Large bed Italian style or Twin bed - sitting area - desk with internet access fitted carpet - electronic safe. Marble bathroom with bath-tub or shower.
Junior Suite: Approx. 32 sqm. Queen size bed or Twin bed - sitting area with sofa - desk with internet access electronic safe for pc - ipod docking station - marble bathroom with bath-tub.
Hotel
GRAN MELIA 5****
The Gran Meliá Rome Hotel, the masterpiece of the Gran Meliá brand, is enveloped by the legends of ancient Rome
and the spectacular scenery of the historical Villa Agrippina, which once belonged to the Roman empress, mother
of the Emperor Nero. Its rich history blends seamlessly with elegant interiors which masterfully balance
traditional luxury with a sophisticated avant garde flair. The hotel boasts a truly excelptional location, on the
banks of the River Tiber, at the heart of the cultural and entertainment attractions of bustling Rome. Unique for
its historical and cultural wealth, this luxury urban resort sets new standards for the most luxurious hotels in
the Italian capital.
Just a 5 minute walk from the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica and only 15 minutes from the Piazza Navona, this
spectacular luxury urban resort is located in the heart of one of the most famous cities in the world.
The exquisite taste and elegant design of the rooms at the Gran Meliá Rome Hotel make it a leader amongst luxury
hotels in Rome. They are equipped with a full range of facilities and exclusive services to ensure that guests enjoy
a unique and relaxing stay. The greatest care has been taken of even the tiniest details to guarantee that your
stay in Rome is a truly exceptional experience.
Tour 1 – Day 1, afternoon
Imperial Rome
This part of the journey is dedicated to the Roman Empire. We begin from
the Colosseum, symbol of the power and of the eternity of the Ancient Rome
(it is said that “if the Colosseum should fall, Rome and the world will
follow”). It was the largest amphitheater in the ancient world, where heroic
gladiators and fierce animals challenged each other unto death, all for the
pleasure of the Emperor and the public. We will see the Arch of
Constantine, commemorating the conversion of pagan Rome to Christianity.
Afterwards, we walk through what was the center and heart of ancient
Rome… the Forum. We walk by the Senate House, where the destiny of the
Western world was decided, and see the very spot from which Marc'Antonio
delivered his famous..."Friends, Romans, Countrymen.." oration on the
assassination of Julius Cesar. The visit will conclude with the visit of
Campidoglio. Michelangelo designed not only the pattern of the square, but
also the renovation of the facades of the three buildings located on the
square: Palazzo dei Conservatori, Palazzo Senatorio, Palazzo Nuovo.
Tour 2 – Day 2, morning
ANGELS & DEMONS
Inspired from the genius of the famous writer Dan Brown, this exciting
game will drag the group in a fantastic route through the religious
tracks of the Capital. The game will start at the hotel where guests
will be divided in 3 groups of 20 persons each. Each team will have
named like some italian artists of the Renaissance. ( Michelangelo;
Raffaello; Giotto; Tiziano etc )
A video will explain the game to the participants while an assistant
gives to each group a bag containing materials needed for the activity
including the road books . ( Map of the city – Digital Photo camera – a
mobile – clues for the 1° mission – other technical equipment). Each
team will have a minibus at disposal for the adventure and an english
speaking guide at disposal to answer all guests’ question about
monuments and attractions. The final task of the game is to find a
bomb ready to destroy St. Peter and Vatican, going through the most
cultural high lights of the city. The participants should find also some
important objects and extra missions to solve.
Teamwork will be
essential to win. Each team mate will be involved in the game. After
lunch the winner group will be rewarded with a fantastic gift to
remember this experience.
Tour 3 – Day 2, morning (alternative)
DISCOVER ROME WITH ELECTRIC CARS
Guests will be transferred to the carpark where they will collect their electric carts for an unusual
way to sightsee in Rome! Choose from the following visits (depending on distances, coach transport
may also be used):
• The Ancient Rome (Colosseum, the Arch of
Costantine, Fori Imperiali, Circo Massimo and
Campidoglio)
• The Secret Rome (Via della Conciliazione, San
Pietro, Gianicolo, Circo Massimo, l’Aventino,
Giardini degli Aranci, Terme di Caracalla,
Colosseum and the Cathedral of Santa Maria
Maggiore.
• The genius and the sacred (Church of San
Luigi dei Francesi, Pantheon, Piazza Venezia,
Fori Imperiali, Colosseum, San Pietro in Vincoli,
Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore and
Barberini Square)
An unique way to discover Rome….
Tour 4 – Day 2, evening
Private visit of Vatican Museums
After the closure time of the Museum it is possible to organize a private visit for your group. This visit will
include the Gallery of the Maps, where a magnificent ceiling decorated with stucco and paintings showing the
Miracles of the Church shelters a double line of frescoes representing all the Italian regions as they were in
1580. This is the first example ever of maps with a reference scale. We will also visit the courtyard of the pine
cone, which takes its name from a gigantic bronze pine cone from ancient Roman times. The court was built by
the great Renaissance artist Donato Bramante, and was used for tournaments all through the 16° century.
Our visit will also take in Raphael’s Rooms, the residence of several popes. The frescoes with stories of the
Church are the work of some of the greatest Renaissance artists led by Raphael.
The frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the world-famous Last Judgement are the highest work of
Michelangelo: the ones on the side walls, among which are works by Botticelli and Pinturicchio, are to be
considered the greatest concentration of Renaissance frescoes in the whole world.
Tour 5 – day 3, morning
Gambero Rosso / Città del Gusto
Today’s cooking class will be held in a unique and very upscale environment
… the kitchens of Gambero Rosso Academy, the Città del Gusto.
The cooking classes can be either monothematic with specific themes such as
pizza, desserts, finger food or it can be a 3 course menu preparation (in the
costs sheet you will find the different prices for these activities).
Dinner normally is not “served” afterwards as we promote and suggest a
sort of finger picking during the cooking as it creates a nicer and warmer
environment. In the Città del gusto, in three areas, there are almost 36
cooking stations that are normally used in couples for a maximum capacity
of 72 pax really cooking, not only assisting others or watching the chef….
It is possible to organize also a wine tasting at the Teatro del Vino
Tour 5 – day 3, morning (alternative)
Tour of the Roman Castles with vintage FIAT 500
Half day tour including lunch and wine tasting in the beautiful Roman
Countryside of Castelli Romani.
Tour through the charming countryside of the Castelli Romani south of
Rome, the hillside group of towns beginning along the Appian Way(Roman
Castles) . After breakfast, departure from the hotel to a meeting point
outside Rome where you will find the vintage FIAT500 cars nicely parked.
We always recommend to start the tour outside Rome due to the traffic jams
and the chaos of the city. Just past the periphery of the city are the Colli
Albani and the 13 towns of the Castelli Romani. A summer resort area for
wealthy Romans since the days of the Empire, its towns were mainly founded
by popes and patricians families. Castel Gandolfo and Frascati are perhaps
the best known: the former is the summer residence of the Pope and the
latter is famous for its crisp white wine. Perhaps you have tried already the
nice fresh white wine from Frascati? First visit of the characteristic country
towns like Castelgandolfo, Rocca di Papa….. then continue to a well known
restaurant Pagnanelli. To enjoy first a wine tasting followed by a
wonderful lunch with a magnificent view over the lake and mountains.
Ancient Romans boat which were recovered from the bottom of the lake when
it was partly drained in 1927-32.
Tour will end up at Santa Benedetta Vineyards, the oldest winery of
CASTLES ROMANI Between Frascati and Monte Porzio Catone lies on the
gentle slopes overlooking Rome Cantine Santa Benedetta which is an
agricultural company that is in the centre of the production of Frascati
DOC wine. The company has been in existence since 1650 and has always
cultivated vines and produced wine.. Lunch will be prepared in the "festive
reception hall" where typical dishes from the Roman kitchen will be served.
Here they will enjoy a fantastic lunch with typical Roman products and at
the end they can also have a wine or a grappa tasting.
Return to Rome city centre by private coach..
Tour 6 – day 4, morning
ROMAN HOLIDAYS
A different way to discover the beauties of the Eternal City!
The suggested tour is The Roman Terraces. There eill be organize 3 stops on
the most beautiful panoramic points of the city:
1. Pincio
2. Gianicolo
3. Giardino degli Aranci
Each Vespa will be driven by an expert driver.
Enjoy this experience as in the famous movie Romans holiday » !
According to the hotel location, a coach transfer might be required.
Restaurants – Dinner day 1
Casina Valadier
Casina Valadier rises up on the ancient Collis Hortulorum, the highest point
of Pincio, where in the past great Roman families owned the most sumptuous
and vast gardens in Rome. It was built between 1816 and 1837 by Giuseppe
Valadier, a well-known Roman architect and urban planner, involved in the
important restoration of Piazza Del Popolo and Pincio in Rome. Valadier
revised in neoclassical style the prior Casino Della Rota, a 16th century
building built on the remains of an ancient Roman cistern.
From the beginning, Casina was planned and built to be used as a meeting
place after the manner of French Bistro but not withstanding the incredible
beauty of the place and the view, a lot of time was needed to obtain the
satisfaction of the Romans, patrons of other famous meeting places such as
the Caffè Veneziano on the Corso or Nazzarri in Piazza di Spagna.
Only after the First World War did Casina become the most fashionable
place in Rome, a haunt for artists, intellectuals and political figures of the
world. In Casina Valadier album of honour there are autographs of
celebrated personalities such as Gandhi, King Farouk, Strauss, Pirandello
and many more.
Restaurants – Dinner day 1, alternative
Mirabelle Terrace (1* michelin @ hotel Savoy)
The Mirabelle is among the best restaurants in town thanks to the class and
undisputed professionalism of Bruno Borghesi. Awarded with a Michelin
star, the restaurant is a privileged meeting point among the Italian and
International “bel mondo”. The restaurant is located on the hotel's 7th
floor, where huge glass terrace doors open out onto a view of breathtaking
beauty: a panorama which sweeps across the city from the 19th century
palaces of Pinciano, Villa Medici, Trinità dei Monti all the way to Saint
Peter's and to the Gianicolo. Eyes but also taste buds are rewarded during
what is an undeniably unique dining experience, thanks to the culinary skills
of Giuseppe Sestito, Executive Chef, whose talents have been refined in
various occasions spent working in prestigious establishments abroad.
Black jacket required for men
Restaurants – Lunch day 2
Le Grotte
“Le Grotte” is a typical restaurant situated in the centre of Rome in Via
della Vite 37 close to the famous stairs of Piazza Di Spagna. The
restaurant is open seven days a week, where you can find international
dishes, every day arrivals of fresh fish and pizzeria with the old method of
firewood oven at lunch and dinner. Inside you will find two wide halls in
which three teather boxes show wall paintings representing the “old Rome”
and even two prenotables smaller rooms for parties and private dinners.
The restaurant has one long valuable wine list and a great buffet of
appetizers and special dishes as: tagliolini with black or white tartufo,
linguine with prawns and pecorino, grilled prawns mazzancolle and squids,
and smoked pork.
Restaurants – Dinner day 2
Enoteca Ferrara
This wine restaurant is close to Trilussa square in a XVII century building
and it is at the same time informal and elegant. You can try Italian
cuisine and a very good choice of wines.
Restaurants – Lunch day 3
Gambero rosso academy, teatro della cucina (KITCHEN THEATRE)
Live on stage, in front of an audience of eighty or so enthusiasts, famous
chefs, not just Italians, demonstrate how they prepare their favourite
dishes and then cook them right in front of the audience. Simultaneously
Gambero Rosso chefs prepare these dishes for you in the kitchens so that
everyone can enjoy them. The theatre is also televised and broadcast later
on Gambero Rosso TV Channel.
Restaurants – Lunch day 3, alternative for castelli tour
Santa Benedetta winery
The winery SANTA BENEDETTA is the oldest winery of CASTLES ROMANI.
Between Frascati and Monte Porzio Catone lies on the gentle slopes
overlooking Rome from.
From father to son for more than three hundred years are passed on the
techniques, the feelings, memories and secrets, so nothing is lost.
The ancient convent founded by BENEDETTA said the SAINT family, turned
into the cellar and in a magical rural hamlet: they meet us the polished
stones and objects of the family. old tools, furniture, food with wine.
Farewell dinner locations
Horti Sallustiani
Located in the centre of Rome, a few steps from Via Veneto, in one of the
capital’s most suggestive and beautiful areas, the Horti Sallustiani
represent an ideal occasion discover a place of historical, artistic and
archaeological importance.
The Horti Sallustiani, once owned by Julius Cesar (100-44 B.C.), who wrote
here his famous works “The Histories” and “The Conspiracy of Catiline”, and
later on became part of the imperial property. Under the reign of Hadrian
(117 – 138), the Horti Sallustiani were even more enriched and enlarged,
recalling the architecture of his splendid residence in Tivoli. The position of
the monumental structure, relatively far from the chaotic city life, but
anyhow sufficiently close to the centres of the political life, favoured it’s
choice as a temporary residence by the emperors, alternatively to the
Palatino official residence.
The ruins of the Horti Sallustiani originated from the sack by Alaric Goths
in 410, that started the plunder and destruction from these splendid
buildings, causing damages that no one would ever repair.
Testimony of the importance and splendours of the archaeological site are
the works of art that have been found, notwithstanding the spoliation that
has taken place in time. Here there are among the most extraordinary works
of the Roman sculpture, such as the Ludovisi Throne and the two groups of
the Dying Galatean and the Galatean suicide.
Today in modern Rome, cross-road of ministries and offices, the complex of
horti Sallustiani is without doubt one of the most important building of the
imperial city and represents what still remains of the ancient Rome. The
ruins are only the rests of a luxurious garden loved from Emperor Caesar
and Aurelian.
Farewell dinner locations
COLONNA GALLERY
The construction of Galleria Colonna was begun by its founder Cardina
Girolamo Colonna I in 1650. The gallery was concieved as a work on art
itself... The family’s valuable historic collection it is contained within this
magnificent Baroque setting. It includes some real masterpieces by great
masters from the 15th to the 18° century, including Lorenzo Monaco,
Bronzino, Ghirlandaio, Salviati, Veronese, Palma il Vecchio, Jacopo and
Domenico Tintoretto, Pietreo da Cortona, Annibale Carracci, Guercino,
Guido Reni, Gaspard Dughet and Francesco Albani.
The rincess Isabelle Apartment is the fifteenth-century wing of the Palazzo
Colonna, conserved intact in all its splendour. People can admire famours
masterpieces as the frescos of Pinturicchio, the extensive decoration of the
rooms by Gaspard Dughet, Cavalier Tempesta, and the excuisite picture
gallery of works by nothern European masters as Jan Brueghel the Elder
and Gaspar van Wittel.
Farewell dinner locations
BRANCACCIO PALACE
Brancaccio Palace is the last Roman Patrician Palace built in 1880 in the
heart of the eternal city, Rome. Located on Colle Oppio, near Emperor
Nero's,"Domus Aurea" and the seven hills, between Coliseum and the famous
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Princess Mary Elisabhet Field, American
wife of Salvatore Brancaccio, in 1879 relied on architect Gaetano Koch the
construction of the palace situated in a beautiful natural old park between
roman ruins, centuries old plants and fountains, mixed by vegetable
essence. In the Park you can also admire the small and charming Hunting
Lodge turned into a Coffee House, rich of decorations and painted by
Francesco Gay. Inside the Palace you can fild enchanting banquet rooms
where Mary Elisabeth Field gave magnificent sumptuous parties also in
honor of the King Umberto of Savoy. The same halls in 1969 have been
completely restored and reserved for unforgettable private and public
manifestations .Today this Palace is considered as one of the most beautiful
venue in Rome, where getting together is to find again the
Pleasure for living.
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