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.

Before You Go

Trip Details

Prices

€TBA Adults & Youths
ЄTBA Children up to and including 11 years
Tour is not recommended for children under 3.

Departure Dates

Upcoming Dates To Be Announced

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.

Special Note About Travel Documents

Travelers must be in possession of a Blue US Tourist Passport. Nationalities traveling with a non US Tourist Passport must check with the respective consulates and ensure they have the appropriate travel documents required to enter all countries the tour visits and travels through.

Important COVID-19 Information

Vaccination Status

Most European countries consider a person fully vaccinated 14 days after the second dose of vaccine has been administered. A single dose of Johnson & Johnson is not considered fully vaccinated, a second dose of a European recognized COVID-19 vaccine needs to be administered to maintain a fully vaccinated status. This fully vaccinated status is valid for 270 days (Italy 180 day). To maintain a fully vaccinated status, and meet current entry requirements for most EU countries the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine needs to be administered before the deadline elapses. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the change of vaccination status from fully vaccinated to unvaccinated. COVID-19 health documentation is required on all tours, please see the Travel Documents section below for details on the current COVID-19 documentation that is required for adults and children traveling on tours.

Adults and passengers 12 years and older Even though COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed, adults and passengers 12 years and older must still be able to provide vaccination status or letter of recovery in QR CODE format on request by the authorities of the respective country's RTT travels to. These 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.
Children: Vaccination Certificates or Negative COVID Test
- Overnight Tours: Children ages 6 -11 with vaccination status or letter of recovery in QR CODE format can participate on both day and overnight tours.
- Day & Overnight Tours: Children ages 0 -11 no longer require a negative test to travel (exception Italy, please contacts for specific requirements if you are traveling to Italy).

Protective Nose & Mouth Coverage Requirements

Protective nose & mouth covers may be compulsory in indoor public spaces, public transportation as well as healthcare settings. Please plan accordingly.