Rome - June 1 - 4

Accommodations

Hotel del Russie

MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hotel+de+Russie/@41.9099435,12.4774581,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x132f60f8c7bc38d9:0xea85eeae7a8e295e!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d41.9099435!4d12.4774581!16s%2Fg%2F1w6wr_z9?entry=ttu

WEBSITE :https://www.roccofortehotels.com/it/hotels-and-resorts/hotel-de-russie/

1 2-bedroom family room, a double and a twin and 2 Classic double rooms
3 nights

Including breakfast

June 1, Saturday

MM, Joe, Alec, Susan arrive Rome - car service to meet in Montepulciano

Your driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals areas after luggage reclaim. Your driver will be holding a signboard with your name on it.

George, Lara, Lauren - Transfer to Rome with stop in Montepulciano

start: 9:30 am

Dress - day casual

notes: In Montepulciano will be met by family coming from Rome.

MAP:https://www.google.com/maps/place/53045+Montepulciano+Stazione,+Province+of+Siena,+Italy/@43.1344268,11.8575027,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x132959b2b3c75d99:0x9445dd3c6e4151ac!8m2!3d43.1368829!4d11.8563841!16s%2Fg%2F1215ckj5?entry=ttu

Three course meal with six wine tastings.

Montepulciano is the highest of the hill towns in the region at 665m. Discover its beautiful squares and amazing vistas in whichever direction you look. The city walls were built by the leading Florentine architect, Antonio da Sangallo in 1511. It is also home to the delicious ‘Vino Nobile’ wines.

Private transfer to dinner

Start : 7:30 pm

Car & driver service for return transfers to Felice.

Dinner -Felice a Testaccio

8:00pm

dress - dinner casual

MAP- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Felice+a+Testaccio+%7C+ROMA/@41.8785544,12.4774541,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x132f602e1030f0d7:0x6d469348f8fc572c!8m2!3d41.8785544!4d12.4774541!16s%2Fg%2F11bydl3sq8?entry=ttu

RESTAURANT INFO:https://www.feliceatestaccio.com/felice/

MENU https://www.feliceatestaccio.com/menu/

June 2, Sunday

Pizza Making Workshop

Start 10:30 am

Dress - day casual

No visit to Italy would be complete without tasting an authentic Italian pizza, but what better way to experience this iconic Italian dish than through making your own? You’ll be welcomed by a professional pizza maker and be taken through the process of pizza making. You'll get to knead the dough, create the topping, pop it into the oven and best of all, you'll get to eat your creation too.

Free afternoon - shopping or your choice

2:00 - 6:00

MAP :https://www.google.com/maps/place/Via+dei+Condotti,+00187+Roma+RM,+Italy/@41.9051584,12.4805097,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x132f6054507d9da7:0xf7a4ecac27548b0b!8m2!3d41.9051584!4d12.4805097!16s%2Fm%2F03qnmrq?entry=ttu

Dinner - Cielo Terrace

8:00 pm

Dress - dinner semi-formal/cocktail light

MAP. :https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cielo+Terrace/@41.9058098,12.4844462,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x132f61cee869828b:0xd526e931e9fb2340!8m2!3d41.9058098!4d12.4844462!16s%2Fg%2F11h4pl2y9j?entry=ttu

WEBSITE/MENU: https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/hotel-de-la-ville/dining/cielo/

June 3, Monday

Rome Highlights Tour

Start time: 9:00 am

Meet guide and driver in hotel lobby

Approx finish time: 3:00 pm

Dress - day casual with possible church visits

Six hour tour

Two minivans included
Fees to Colosseum included.

You'll learn all about Rome as Italy's political capital, capital of Catholicism and centre of the ancient world. Begin your tour at Piazza Navona, which covers the site of Domitian's stadium and one of the most beautiful squares in Rome, home to the Fountain of the Four Rivers. You'll continue on to the Pantheon, built by Agrippa in 27 BC, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

Drinks with view - Il Giardino Bar

6:45 - 20 minute walk from hotel, 10 minute taxi

Dress - dinner casual

MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Via+Ludovisi,+49,+00187+Roma+RM,+Italy/@41.906653,12.4863865,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x132f61aa8c0f955b:0x19aa7a59031438bb!8m2!3d41.906653!4d12.4863865!16s%2Fg%2F11b8v7l08x?entry=ttu

website:https://www.dorchestercollection.com/rome/hotel-eden/dining/il-giardino-bar

Menuhttps://www.dorchestercollection.com/media/haskbx5v/rome-hotel-eden-il-giardino-bar-may23.pdf

Dinner - Il Piccolo Mondo

8:00 - 10 minute walk from Il Giardino Bar

MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ristorante+Il+Piccolo+Mondo/@41.9075,12.4877778,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x132f61aa77d486d1:0xd94ea6a659d892ab!8m2!3d41.9075!4d12.4877778!16s%2Fg%2F113dkc052?entry=ttu

WEBSITE - https://www.ristorantepiccolomondo.it/en/about-us/

MENU -https://www.ristorantepiccolomondo.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/APR-2-ult-menu-piccolo-mondo-MOD.pdf

June 4, Tuesday

Private access to Sistine Chapel

START - 6:20 AM

Dress - day casual with church visit

MAP

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sistine+Chapel/@41.9029468,12.4544835,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x132f6065c523afdb:0xab16c8877fb53e22!8m2!3d41.9029468!4d12.4544835!16zL20vMGtibHM?entry=ttu

Private access to the Vatican ***tickets included***

06.20am: pick-up at the hotel
06.45am: exclusive opening of the Museums with visit of Museo Pio Clementino, Gallerie Superiori (Candelabri, Arazzi, Carte Geografiche), Stanze di Raffaello, Sistine Chapel, Gallerie della Biblioteca.
08.45am: American breakfast at Bistrot at Pigna courtyard

After breakfast, head to St Peter Basilica (not exclusive, there will be other people in the Basilica). Car and driver, plus guide service included

A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you today inside the historic walls of the Vatican on your completely exclusive, privately guided tour of the Sistine Chapel.

Everyday up to 30,000 tourists line up to view Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes and iconic ‘The Last Judgement’, hurrying along the busy corridors, searching for the best views. Today, for you, the experience will contrast dramatically as you meet your expert art-historian guide at dawn and enter deserted, silent corridors and sit in peace to view the epic masterpieces. Be transported to an era of high Renaissance as you imagine the great artist at work.

Drive - Rome to Ravello/Amalfi Coast

Dress - day casual

Private transfer

Start: 12:30 PM
Private transfer from Rome to your hotel in the Amalfi Coast

Inclusions/Notes

Transfer by two minivans, an 8-seat van for you and a second minivan for the luggage which will go directly to the Amalfi Coast.