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

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 and stay the night.

Day 2

After breakfast we will visit the “Field of Miracles,” site of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Time to shop for souvenirs before we head south to Rome along the coastal highway. Upon arrival we check into our hotel, time to relax until we depart for St Peter's Square. View the life size Christmas crib and soak in the indescribable atmosphere. Then, enjoy our festive Christmas Eve Dinner (€ 42) at a family style Roman trattoria.

Day 3

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 city sightseeing tour will include the Coliseum, the Forum, the Pantheon and of course the Trevi Fountain (don’t forget to toss a coin).

Day 4

Today join our full day excursion (€ 99) 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. We then drive to Sorrento (great shopping), a famed resort located on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Return to Rome in the evening.

Day 5

In the morning, join our tour of the Vatican (€ 69). Together with a local art expert you will see the treasures of the Vatican Museum. Admire Michelangelo's frescos in the Sistine Chapel and marvel at his “Pieta” during our tour of St Peter’s Basilica. After lunch - “Arriverderci Roma” we drive north into the hills of Tuscany to Florence. Tonight, savor “la dolce vita” at our festive Tuscan dinner with live music entertainement and wine (€ 49).

Day 6

Our walking tour of Florence features the Cathedral of Florence, Piazza Signoria and the Santa Croce church (tomb of Michelangelo). Explore and shop for leather and gold. Afternoon, departure back to Germany.

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

Not Included

Pompeii, Sorrento € 99
Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel € 69
Tuscan dinner € 49
Christmas dinner € 42
Cancellation Fees: Adult €TBA Child €TBA (details)

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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 €TBA

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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.

Dates & Prices

2020 Dates TBA Adult: € TBA Child 0-12: € TBA

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Departs at 05:30
Returns at 24:00

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.

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