The Italy - Rome Untour

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The Eternal City awaits, with its layers of history. Discover its myriad fountains and palaces, its massive monuments and intimate neighborhood piazzas. Find your passion in its grandiose museums and cathedrals. See some of humankind’s biggest triumphs of creation, or explore Rome’s cobbled backstreets, art galleries, and quirky food markets. Rent an apartm...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore The Ancient Sites The Palatine Hill, The Imperial Forum, The Pantheon, Nero’s Palace
    • Visit Vatican City To Tour St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Explore The Ancient Roman Port Town Of Ostia Antica Or Visit Old Ancient Roman
    • Relax On The Beach In Lido Di Ostia.

What's this trip about?

    The Eternal City awaits, with its layers of history. Discover its myriad fountains and palaces, its massive monuments and intimate neighborhood piazzas. Find your passion in its grandiose museums and cathedrals. See some of humankind’s biggest triumphs of creation, or explore Rome’s cobbled backstreets, art galleries, and quirky food markets. Rent an apartment in the city’s vibrant center. Sights to see: St. Peter’s & the Vatican Museum, the Colosseum and Forum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and countless others!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRome
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Colosseum
  • Forum
  • Naples
  • Pantheon
  • Rome
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Vatican City

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • The Italy - Rome Untour Includes: One or two weeks in a personally selected, centrally located apartment.
    • Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Rome, or we can purchase tickets on your behalf. (Click for more information on Untours' air policies.)
    • Transfer by private driver from the Rome airport (or rail station) to your new Untours home, and transport back to the airport or rail station on your departure.
    • A transit pass good for unlimited rides on Rome’s extensive system of buses, trams, and metro.
    • An orientation with our on-site staff. This will cover using the public transit system and practical advice for sightseeing, tours, and reservations.
    • Local maps and literature, plus our own Untouring Rome guidebook, researched and written by Untours staff, full of the best restaurants, sights, and other suggestions.
    • A local cultural activity, such as a tour of a historical site like the Castel Sant'Angelo.
    • Use of an Untours cell phone while on location.
    • A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to dash off to shop right away.
    • Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
    • Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.

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What To Do On Your Rome Vacation

Sightseeing: Ancient Roman sites include the Coloseum, Trajan’s Market, the Palatine Hill, the Imperial Forum, the Pantheon, Nero’s Palace and the Appian Way. Visit Vatican City to tour St. Peter’s Basilica, schedule an audience with the Pope, tour the incredible hold...

Off-the beaten track treasures that can’t be beat:
Linger over a cappuccino or window shop in the charming old Trastevere. Explore the historic Jewish ghetto. Stroll along the Tiber River or among the Umbrella pines of the ancient Aventino Park grounds. Picnic in the Borghese Gardens. Smaller museums showcase Etruscan and Roman artifacts, modern art, Roman history and the art of specific eras. Shop for produce at the morning market in Campo dei Fiori.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,319
Price per day$188
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Nice to be on my own, but with backup if needed.

It was nice to be own my own in Rome, but with a back-up contact at the ready if I needed it. I didn't need it, but it was a comforting feeling to know it was there....

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Margaret

May 2017

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Mary is fantastic

Mary is a fantastic host who really knows the history and sights, how to get around safely and she' fun and extra thoughtful. She met us when we arrived as did owner...

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Accommodation

,Babuino: Rome Centro One bedroom penthouse apartment with rooftop terrace near the Spanish Steps   Carpenter: Rome Centro Comfortable apartment in the heart of Ancient Rome!   Cedro: Rome Centro Cozy one bedroom apartment in Trastevere, the Romans' Rome!   Corona: Rome Centro A bright 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment near Piazza Navona, with large furnished terraces overlooking Rome   Crispi: Rome Centro Newly furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment near the Spanish Steps   Flavia: Rome Centro Cute one bedroom apartment with gorgeous garden terrace   Flavia 3: Rome Centro Charming, recently remodeled, 2-bedroom, 2 bath apartment with gorgeous garden terrace   Germanico: Rome Centro Lovely, large two bedroom, two bath apartment near the Vatican   Giulia 2: Rome Centro Prime location! An elegant, spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in the heart of Rome's historic core   Leto: Vatican City & Prati Lovely one bedroom apartment near the Vatican   Orso 2: Rome Centro Recently renovated two-bedroom, one-bath apartment near the Piazza Navona   Pace: Rome Centro A lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment on a beautiful street just off of Piazza Navona   Pari: Rome Centro An attractive, comfortable and quiet apartment located in the heart of historic Rome, just blocks from Piazza Navona   S. Quattro: Rome Centro A nice and quiet two bedroom apartment very centrally located, a few steps from the Colosseum   Trastevere 2: Trastevere A lovely two-bedroom apartment in one of Rome's most charming old neighborhoods.
Cancellation policy
  • If Untours is notified more than 70 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits. If Untours has issued tickets on flights approved by you, your entire deposit will be forfeited.
  • If Untours is notified 70 days or less and 35 days or more prior to arrival in the first apartment, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits; cancellation fees for any flight tickets, transportation passes or rail tickets purchased for you by Untours; and 25 percent of the Untour fee. If you cancel 70-35 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, but have not paid in full, Untours will keep your deposit until payment is made as described above.
  • If Untours is notified 34 days or less and 3 days or more before arrival, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits; cancellation fees for any flight tickets, transportation passes or rail tickets purchased for you by Untours; and 50 percent of the Untour fee. If you cancel 34-3 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, but have not paid in full, Untours will keep your deposit until payment is made as described above.
  • If Untours is notified of a cancellation 2 days or less before arrival, all trip costs are non-refundable.
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