Christmas in Rome

6 days / 5 overnights

Give your next Christmas an extra dose of magic...

Celebrate Christmas amidst some of the most historic and beautiful works of art in the world. Rome, with its religious influences and wonderful architecture offers a magical setting for a holiday season you'll never forget.

Itinerary

Day 1 - SWISS ALPS - PISA

Early morning departure - at noon we reach the Swiss Alps, enjoy the great scenery. Early evening we will arrive in Pisa, check into our comfortable hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant is included.

Day 2 - PISA - ROME

After breakfast we will visit the “Field of Miracles,” site of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Time to shop for souvenirs and for lunch, before we head south to Rome along the coastal highway. Upon arrival in Rome early evening, we check into our hotel. Also tonight's 'Christmas Eve dinner' is included

Day 3 - CHRISTMAS IN ROME

Merry Christmas! After breakfast, we are off to St Peter’s Basilica for the Christmas Mass, followed by the official Papal Blessing on St Peter’s Square. It is broadcast around the world - and will be a memory to cherish forever! In the afternoon, our walking tour of Rome will include the Coliseum, the Forum, the Pantheon and of course the Trevi Fountain (don’t forget to toss a coin). Tonight, join in for a delicious 'Christmas dinner' at a typical Roman Trattoria (€ 49)

Day 4 - POMPEII - SORRENTO

Today , our italian adventure will take us to the Gulf of Naples, where we first visit Pompeii, which was buried by erupting Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. The secrets of ancient Roman life are revealed by our local guide as we tour the excavations. Scenic drive to Sorrento, a famed resort located on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Time for lunch, to shop and to explore before we drive back to Rome.

Day 5 - VATICAN - TUSCANY

In the morning, join our optional tour (by local agency) of the Vatican (€ 69). Together with an art expert you will see the treasures of the Vatican Museum and Michelangelo's frescos in the Sistine Chapel. After lunch we say- “Arriverderci Roma” we drive north into the hills of Tuscany. Tonight, savor “la dolce vita” at our Tuscan gala dinner with live music entertainement and wine (€ 59).

Day 6 - FLORENCE

Our walking tour of Florence features the Cathedral of Florence, Piazza Signoria and the Santa Croce church (tomb of Michelangelo). Time for own explorations and to shop for leather, gold jewelery and tuscan specialties. Afternoon departure and midnight return to Ramstein.

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Date & Price 2021

23 - 28 December Sold Out
Adult: €999

IMPORTANT NOTE

Effective 15 Dec 2021 travelers entering Italy have to present a negative Anti Allergen Quick test no older than 24 hrs at time of immigration or a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hrs at time of immigration.

Please note that the listed dates may be subject to change due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, safety or limitations in being able to provide a quality of travel experience. For complete details regarding our response to COVID-19 and please see below.

COVID-19 Info Page

Pick Up Time

Departs at 05:30
Returns at 24:00

Included

Pick Up Location

Ramstein AFB, Main Chapel Parking Lot
Day Tours: Park toward center of the lot.
Overnight Tours: Park in the overnight parking area.
Tour guide will provide parking passes.

Modern tour bus with AC / WC / DVD
5 x overnights at 1st class hotels
5 x buffet breakfasts
2 x dinners, 3 courses
Attendance of Chr.Mass and Papal Blessing at St. Peter's
City sightseeing Pisa, Rome, Florence
Services of driver and guide

Not Included

Pompeii entrance fee & guided tour € 25
Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel € 69
Tuscan dinner € 59
Christmas dinner € 49
Cancellation Fees: Adult €56 Child €47 (details)

Cancellation Insurance

Please note: Insurance must be purchased at time of booking or within 24 hours of placing the booking / reservation.
Horizon Tours now offers a cancellation policy to our clients for a small additional fee. .This policy extends our current policy that allows military members to cancel their tour at no cost if the member is required to perform military duty on the date(s) of the tour. The new policy covers the client (you) in the event you are unable to participate in the tour after you have made payment for any of the following stated conditions:

1. Death of the client (or client’s spouse, child, or parent within 4 weeks of the date of the scheduled tour).

2. Illness of the client (or the client’s spouse, child, or parents) that prevents the client from participating in the tour and requires the client to care for their spouse, child, or parent. (Certification from a medical doctor is required). 3. Required military duty of the client’s spouse or parent if the client is traveling with the military member. This condition expands on our current policy that allows a refund if the client is a military member and is required to perform military duty during the date(s) of the scheduled tour. In this case, the military member’s spouse and /or children would be permitted to cancel the tour and be entitled to a full refund (less cancellation policy fee) if they did not wish to take the tour without their spouse/parent.

In the event you cancel a tour for any of the above stated conditions, Horizon Tours will refund the full amount of your tour price (less the cancellation policy fee). The cancellation fee listed in our pamphlet is per person.
Single room supplement €300

Additional Info

Prices listed are per person, double room occupancy.
Triple rooms may be available upon request.
Please review our Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions prior to booking your trip.

Important COVID-19 Information

Mandatory Travel Documents ALL TOURS
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates In QR Code Format

COVID-19 health documentation is mandatory to travel on all our tours (see next section for age-specific requirements).
All adults and youths are required to obtain COVID-19 vaccination certificates/proof of recovery in QR CODE format. This can be obtained from any German Apotheke (Pharmacy).
If you are unfamiliar with how to complete this procedure please see our blog article using this link for complete instructions, or contact us for assistance.

General

Tickets are sold on a First Come First Serve basis.
You are required to stay in your assigned seat (seat assignments are done by the office before departure).
Surgical grade or FFP2 face maks are required during all times while inside the bus and during boarding process. They are also required at venues, sites and destinations.
Consumption of food or snacks is not currently permitted on the bus.
Covid-19: Tour is operated in accordance with the latest ordinance of the State of Rhineland Pfalz.

Adults & Youths

Adults and passengers 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated or provide a letter of recovery in QR CODE format (see Mandatory Documents sections above for additional details).

Children

Children ages 6 - 11 years old must provide a negative COVID-19 test.
Test must be valid through the entire tour until the scheduled tour return time.
Children 0 - 5 years are not currently permitted on tours.

Bus Disinfecting Measures

Bus will be thoroughly disinfected after every journey.
Hand sanitizer will be available on the bus.
Bring your own hand sanitizer or personal cleansing products for use outside of the bus.

Bus Boarding Process

Masks must be in place and hands must be disinfected before boarding the bus.
Keep safe distance while entering and exiting the bus (1,5m).

Making Reservations

To place your reservation, please use the Book It button on each tour page, located at the top of the Trip Details section.
Reservations are processed in the order they are received, on a first come first serve basis Mon - Fri 0900 - 1600.
Before placing your reservation, please verify that your tour is still available on our Departure Status Page.