We gathered at Sofia Airport for a direct Wizz air flight to Rome. Departure time is 14:30 and 15:30 landing local time. As soon as we arrive our exploration of the city begins with a panoramic tour and guided tour included in our itinerary. In this presentation, besides information, you will be able to get an idea of the location of all the important sites in Rome. We will start with the Castel Sant'Angelo - built by Emperor Hadrian, for his tomb, and used in the Middle Ages as a defensive facility by the Popes. Next, we will visit the Basilica of St. Peter, the largest Renaissance-Gothic cathedral in Christendom, whose construction involved architects such as Bramante, Michelangelo, and Raphael; the Temple of Hercules the Invincible; and the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, famous for its marble relief of the "Mouth of Truth". The tour continues past the Aventine Hill; the "Circus Maximus"; the Palatine Hill with the imperial palaces; the building of the organization for food and the fight against hunger; the Chelio Hill; the Aqueduct of Claudius; the majestic arch of Emperor Constantine; the Esculino Hill with the Domus Aurea, the golden house built by Emperor Nero after the great fire of Rome in 64. ; The ruins of the former gladiatorial school behind the Colosseum. Photo stops at the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the ancient Roman era, then the panoramic tour continues to Piazza Venezia, where many more significant sites and history await you. In the evening we check into our hotel, which is close to the old quarter of Monti and a metro station. Indulge in rest, because the next days promise many many emotions!

After breakfast, we can indulge in an independent exploration of the city, which we received detailed information about from the panoramic tour, or we can join the additional offers: in the morning - an excursion to the Vatican and in the afternoon - the squares of Rome! It is recommended to book the excursion in advance from Bulgaria because there is no guarantee of availability on the spot. The Vatican is the smallest sovereign state in the world and is located across the river in the historic center of Rome. The domed grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica boasts some of the most revered artwork in Italy! Take a tour of the unique country where spirit and matter have coexisted for centuries. The strict and zealous order observed to this day proves that man is capable of achieving the perfection God has willed. We will explore the Vatican Museums, where the extraordinary papal collections of works of art from all over the world are kept: rich collections of priceless works of sculpture and fine art, religious books and documents revealing the development of Catholicism and the whole world, one of the most complete representations of Egyptian and Etruscan civilization! The tour also includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel where some of the greatest representatives of the Renaissance such as Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Perugino painted, and Michelangelo painted the ceiling and one of the walls. We will finish with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica. Our afternoon guided walk will take us to the Piazza di Espanya- where many famous people lived in the past such as Byron, Goethe, Stendhal, and Balzac. This is one of the most popular spots for visitors to Rome, with magnificent views spanning the entire city! Of course, we will also visit the Trevi Fountain, the most famous and most beautiful in all of Italy, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, in the center of which rises the god Neptune with his chariot in the shape of a shell! The Pantheon and Piazza Navona round off our day, after which we head back to the hotel. You can choose to relax in the hotel area or soak up the evening lights of the city and the huge variety of restaurants and bars!

After breakfast, we can indulge in an independent exploration of the city, about which we received detailed information from the panoramic tour, or join the additional offers: a guided visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. A must-see for anyone coming to Rome is the Colosseum, especially when accompanied by tales of armored gladiators and hungry lions! More than any other monument, this iconic amphitheater symbolizes the power and drama of Ancient Rome and is an electrifying sight even today. Opened in 80 AD, seating 50,000, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum has survived and is in remarkably good shape! And it doesn't take a great leap of the imagination to picture it in its splendor, with its steeply stacked stands filled with frenzied spectators as gladiators battle it out in the arena below. After 2,000 years it is still Italy's biggest tourist attraction! We'll walk through the Roman Forum, the place where the heart of the whole ancient world beat for several centuries. The Arch of Septimius Severus - the navel of the world, the "militarism aureum" - the zero point, the beginning of all the roads that lead to Rome, the "mundus" - the door to the afterlife, the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Dioscuri, the Temple of Vesta, where the sacred fire and sacred objects of great importance were kept, the temple of Julius Caesar, where Caesar was cremated, and the Palatine Hill, where the ruins of the palaces of the Roman emperors are located! All this to reveal to you impressive history and facts! Back at the hotel at dusk, you can choose to relax after a long day or soak up the evening lights of the city and the huge variety of restaurants and bars!

After breakfast, we can indulge in a self-guided exploration of the city, about which we received detailed information from the panoramic tour, or join the additional offer: an excursion to Tivoli! A summer retreat for ancient Romans and the wealthy since the Renaissance, the hilltop town of Tivoli is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Villa Adriana, the sprawling mansion of Emperor Hadrian, and the 16th-century Villa d'Este, a Renaissance retreat known for its landscaped gardens and lavish fountains. The villa has a beautifully manicured park with gargoyles gushing water and shaded walkways surrounded by tall cypress trees and extravagant fountains powered only by gravity. A concentration of fountains, nymphs, and caves will leave you speechless! Back at the hotel at dusk, you can relax after a long day or soak up the city's evening lights and the huge variety of restaurants and bars!

And here we are at the end of our adventure, time passes imperceptibly when filled with beauty, and Rome definitely has a lot to show! After breakfast, we get our luggage ready for hotel check-out and transfer to the airport. Our flight takes off at 14:20 and lands at 17:10 at Sofia airport. We say goodbye to the group and wish each other new meetings and new destinations!