The Eternal City Rome The Eternal City reflects the grandeur of Ancient
Rome and the majesty of Christian Rome. Visit such sites as the Catacombs,
Vatican City, four major Basilicas of the Catholic Church and the Colisseum.
Day 1 New York, NY
We depart on our international flight to Rome. Dinner and breakfast are
served on board.
Day 2 Rome
Upon arrival in Rome, we are met by our local representative and transfer to
our hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight we enjoy dinner and
overnight in Rome. (D)
Day 3 Rome
After breakfast we depart for Vatican City to attend a Papal Audience (if
available). In the afternoon, we visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine
Chapel, with Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes. We conclude our visit with a
tour of St. Peter's Basilica. We have the remainder of the day to explore the
wonders of Rome on our own. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B, D)
Day 4 Rome
After breakfast we depart for a half-day of guided sightseeing in the
"Eternal City." The highlights include the Appian Way, the Catacombs, and St.
Peter in Chains. We also visit three major basilicas in Rome including St. Mary
Major, dedicated to Our Lady, St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome, and St.
Paul Outside the Walls, built over the burial place of St. Paul. Dinner and
overnight in Rome. (B, D)
Day 5 Rome
Today we enjoy a free day to discover the beauty and inspiration that is
Rome. An optional tour to Assisi, the town of beloved St. Francis, is offered as
well (at additional cost). In Assisi we visit the Basilica of St. Francis, with
its wonderful artwork by Giotto, the church of St. Clare, which houses her
incorrupt body, the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Portiuncula
Chapel, birthplace of the Franciscan Order. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B, D)
Day 6 Rome
This morning we explore the wonders of ancient Rome. We begin with a view of
Capitoline Hill and then visit the Colosseum, an architectural wonder completed
in 80 AD. We view the Arch of Constantine and the Circus Maximus and visit the
archeological area of the Roman Forum. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure for
last-minute sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B, D)
Day 7 New York, NY
Following breakfast we transfer to Rome's Fiumicino Airport for our return
flight, arriving the same day. (B)