EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

Admira un exuberante paisaje salpicado de pueblos históricos, granjas y grandes villas. Viajarás al lago Albano, que está situado en el cráter de un volcán extinto y el pueblo de Castel Gandolfo que se encuentra en la cima de una colina, una bonita aldea que bordea el palacio papal, en donde los papas han tenido su residencia de verano por siglos. Disfruta de una caminata por la aldea medieval y observa el exterior del palacio.

Conduce por las ondulantes colinas de la región vitivinícola de Roma y detente en una granja local. Te recibirá un miembro de la familia que te mostrará la propiedad. La misma señora de la casa demostrará cómo hacer pasta fresca y, si así lo deseas, podrás probarla antes de prepararte para un almuerzo italiano casero, acompañado por supuesto por un vino artesanal.

After lunch, drive to the heart of Rome, stop to view the exteriors of the Colosseum and a panoramic sightseeing of other highlights of the city. Mira el exterior del Coliseo, el Foro Romano y otros lugares de interés de la ciudad.

DESTACADOS

See icons that define Rome during several transformative time periods and come away with a deeper understanding of Italy's capital. The Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain beautifully represent the Baroque era. If you toss a coin in the fountain - ensuring a return to Rome according to legend - it will be collected later that day and donated to charity. Standing on the terrace overlooking the Roman Forum will offer a perspective of ancient times as this public space was used for events ranging from religious ceremonies to secular spectacles. Similarly, an outside look at the massive Colosseum will add insight, especially through the guide's enlightening commentary. The amphitheater held as many as 50,000 spectators that come to watch everything from gladiatorial games to public executions. After you behold the Renaissance treasure St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City from the square out front, you will enjoy free time for shopping and independent exploration.

LO MÁS DESTACADO

• Climb the iconic Spanish Steps and drop a coin in the Trevi Fountain if you wish.
• Behold the famed Roman Forum from the terrace overlooking it.
• Enjoy outside visits of the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica as the guide describes them.
• Spend free time shopping or further exploring landmarks that you find most interesting.

CONSEJOS ÚTILES

• Ponte ropa adecuada para el clima.
• Usa zapatos planos y cómodos para caminar.

OVERVIEW

Maximize your sightseeing in Rome with an Attraction Pass that includes iconic landmarks such as the Roman Colosseum and the Pantheon. Walking allows you to truly experience Rome as you will be among the locals, see the attractions up close and linger longer at them. You will enjoy a sweeping view of the city from the Spanish Steps, pause at the famed 18th-century Trevi Fountain and visit the ruins of the Roman Forum, a multi-purpose ancient site used for everything from public speeches to religious ceremonies. Gladiatorial matches were held there before the Colosseum was built at the height of the Roman Empire. Few experiences are as enlightening as browsing the interior of this famed Roman amphitheater. Rome is just as renowned for its squares and you will see the most beautiful – St. Peter Square and Piazza Navona–, whose elongated shape reflects its original function as a stadium for athletic events.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Use the Attraction Pass for a guided walking tour that will connect the included attractions for Rome.
• Enjoy admission into the Colosseum which was built in the 1st century AD.
• See iconic landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Roman Forum.
• Experience Rome on a more personal level by walking from attraction to attraction.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Wear conservative, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Dress appropriately for a religious venue; shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

OVERVIEW

Explore the architectural ruins on Palatine Hill, where Rome’s emperors lived for centuries until the fall of the empire. The elliptical Colosseum may well be the most recognizable Roman building from ancient times, and while pausing to snap photos of its exterior you will hear about the amphitheater’s notorious past as a venue for everything from gladiatorial games to public executions. A few steps away, you will find Palatine Hill, home to numerous imperial palaces, the first being the 1st-century Domus Tiberiana. This palace complex includes residential quarters, places of worship and rooms for the guards that protected the emperor. You will also visit the nearby Roman Forum, the center of ancient life in Rome. There, emperors were crowned, elections were held and speeches were given that changed the course of the empire. Following this deep dive into antiquity, you will enjoy free time to shop and dine in Venice Square.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Behold the exterior of the Colosseum, Rome’s iconic and notorious amphitheater.
• Walk among the ruins of the imperial palaces built on the slopes of Palatine Hill.
• Visit the Roman Forum, the center of ancient life in Rome.
• Spend free time shopping and dining on your own in Venice Square.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy a private piano concert and lunch at a restaurant in Rome and see the Eternal City’s signature attractions on a panoramic tour. Your immersion into all things Roman will begin with an enlightening drive through the capital, during which you will see icons such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Circus Maximus, the massive stadium where the Romans once held chariot races. You will then reach a panoramic restaurant in the Centre of the Eternal City, which will be the venue also for a piano concert of Italian classics with an accomplished singer as accompaniment. After the pop-lyric show, head over to the restaurant for an inspired lunch. Each course will be paired with a wine produced in the Tuscan estate of Andrea Bocelli’s family so you'll discover the fine Bocelli Wines of the Bocelli Farmhouse. You will then view even more iconic locations such as St. Peter’s Square and Piazza Navona.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a private piano concert and singing performance at a restaurant overlooking Rome.
• Savor a four-course lunch accompanied by wines that Andrea Bocelli’s family estate produces.
• Spend hours driving around Rome, admiring the most iconic landmarks.

Disfruta de un recorrido guiado por Roma con tiempo libre para conocer los lugares que tú elijas o para hacer compras. Pasarás por monumentos como la columna Trajana, el Arco de Constantino, el Circo Máximo, el Coliseo y el Foro Romano.

Después de ver estos lugares importantes te dejarán en una ubicación central donde tendrás unas dos horas de tiempo libre. Tu guía te avisará a qué hora te recogerán para trasladarte al hotel de tu programa de Norwegian Cruise Line o al aeropuerto.

Comienza tu recorrido por la "Ciudad Eterna" con una visita al exterior del Arco de Constantino y el Coliseo, el símbolo de poder de la Roma imperial. Pasarás por el Foro Romano, la Piazza Venezia, el teatro Marcello, el Circo Massimo y la fuente de Trevi.

Tendrás algo de tiempo libre para almorzar antes de volver a subir al autobús para dirigirte a la Plaza de San Pedro. Allí visitarás la Basílica, que tiene capacidad para albergar a un máximo de 300,000 personas. Luego de esta visita, se te trasladará al hotel correspondiente a tu programa de Norwegian Cruise Line o al aeropuerto para tu partida.