The Way Anchor Way - Your Way - His Way - Week A'Way
Rome A'Way
They say 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do', but in a city filled with more than two millennia of history, there's much to do and even more to see. Among Rome's more renowned historic attractions are the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon. The Vatican, seat of the Roman Catholic Church, lies within Rome's borders and alongside is the Sistine Chapel with its famously painted ceiling. Once the seat of the mightiest empire in existence, the culture of Rome has shaped the face of art, architecture, law, warfare, literature and language in the Western world today; in fact, some refer to Rome as the 'cradle of Western civilization'.
The Eternal City of Rome, in whose name the Caesars sought to claim the world, opens for the visitor like a living museum, liberally dotted with fascinating ruins, surviving relics and archaeological sites. The centuries peel back with each new vista in this great city of gladiators, lunatic drivers and sumptuous pasta dishes. Vespas, nippy little Fiats and red sports cars speed past trendy sidewalk bistros and nightclubs, revealing the Rome of Fellini's La Dolce Vita; while the chillingly stark facades of the Stadio Olimpico complex remind visitors of Mussolini's attempts to reinvent the architecture of the Caesars .For a taste of the Baroque, visitors need only climb the famous Spanish Steps, walk through the Piazza Navona or toss a coin into the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Renaissance splendour is perhaps best revealed in the Pope's residence, the Vatican Palace, or in Michelangelo's efforts on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. From early Christian Basilicas to the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, the sequence of history trails back to the height of the Roman Empire.
The Eternal City of Rome, in whose name the Caesars sought to claim the world, opens for the visitor like a living museum, liberally dotted with fascinating ruins, surviving relics and archaeological sites. The centuries peel back with each new vista in this great city of gladiators, lunatic drivers and sumptuous pasta dishes. Vespas, nippy little Fiats and red sports cars speed past trendy sidewalk bistros and nightclubs, revealing the Rome of Fellini's La Dolce Vita; while the chillingly stark facades of the Stadio Olimpico complex remind visitors of Mussolini's attempts to reinvent the architecture of the Caesars .For a taste of the Baroque, visitors need only climb the famous Spanish Steps, walk through the Piazza Navona or toss a coin into the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Renaissance splendour is perhaps best revealed in the Pope's residence, the Vatican Palace, or in Michelangelo's efforts on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. From early Christian Basilicas to the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, the sequence of history trails back to the height of the Roman Empire.
Itinerary: Day 1
Monday - Arrival in Rome
You ArriveBy air, land, or sea: wherever you are are in the world, we can arrange for your transport to Rome. You can also choose to arrive early or stay extra nights - no need to coordinate with others in the group.
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Hotel Check-inYou choose the class of hotel to fit your comfort and budget. No need to coordinate with others in the group. Only you will know if your accommodations are 1* or 5*
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Ponder the PossibilitiesYou will receive a 3-day Rome site-seeing pass that includes skip-the-line entry to the most popular sites. You will also have unlimited use of city trains, buses, and trams. Follow the Way Anchor schedule of group activities when you want to, and go your own way when you choose.
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Itinerary: Day 2, 3, & 4
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3 days to "Dive-in" to Rome
Good MorningMorning "Walk & Talk" begins at a coffee shop and ends at the site-seeing starting point
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A day in Rome - Your wayUse your pass to see sites you want to see, when you want to see them. Don't forget that you get to skip-the-line at the major sites.
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Evening StrollYour chance to share stories with the group as you share the streets with Romans. Gelatto is definitely an option.
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Itinerary: Days 5, 6, & 7
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday "Dive" Deeper
Friday Side-TripMake a day-trip to Florence. Or choose Assisi, Pompeii, Sienna, Orvieto, Venice, or somewhere else - It's your-way!
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Satur"day in the Park"We'll extend our morning "walk and talk" to shop for souvenirs and picnic fixins, then spend the afternoon breaking bread and sharing wine in Borghese Park.
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Sunday church serviceChoose any of Rome's 900+ churches. Services are available in English, or you can try Italian or even Latin.
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