Christmas in Rome & Florence
Celebrate Christmas in the Eternal City, where timeless streets glow under winter lights and the Pope’s blessing carries through St. Peter’s Square. With three nights in Rome, guided city walks, and time to explore on your terms, the pace is yours to set. Optional add-ons include Florence, Pompeii, Sorrento, or Capri — all within reach if you want more.

 Featuring:

Capri
 
Florence
 
Gatwick
 
Pompeii
 
Rome
 
Sorrento
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Departure
Day 1 From: Gatwick
To: Rome Fiumicino Airport
Day 6 From: Amerigo Vespucci Airport
To: Rome Fiumicino Airport
(*)Subject to change
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 Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
Rome
Day: 2
Overnights(3)
 Mulino di Firenze
Florence
Day: 5
Overnights(1)
Note: Hotel subject to change (similar), pending group confirmation.

Cruise Overnights are based on 4 bed inside cabins, see Upgrades for more options.

(4)
 Incl.Day
Buffet Breakfast
2
Buffet Breakfast
3
Buffet Breakfast
4
Buffet Breakfast
5

See Highlights to view associated Local guide Services. (*) Services may be substituted by our experienced Tour guide without notice.
Listed inclusions are subject to optional excursion listing. Please refer to itinerary and highlight listing for details and pricing where applicable.

(*) Fees such as City access, parking, Hotel City taxes, etc.
Please refer to itinerary and highlight listing for details and pricing where applicable.

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Day1
Evening Departure
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Leave in the evening and settle in for the overnight journey to Rome, with rest stops along the way.

Day2
Arrival & Christmas Eve in Rome
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Arrive in Rome and check into your hotel for a three-night stay.
In the evening, those interested can join the gathering in St. Peter’s Square, where the Christmas Eve Mass is broadcast live for all to see. Entry inside the Basilica is limited, but the square offers the full experience shared together.

Day3
Christmas Day & Guided Tour
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On Christmas morning, take part in the Papal Blessing (Urbi et Orbi) in St. Peter’s Square. Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour that brings Rome’s landmarks to life.

Day4
Free Day or Optional Excursions
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The day is yours to enjoy in Rome, or you may take part in a full-day excursion to the Bay of Naples to the Ruins of Pompeii, the Island of Capri, and the Sorrento Coastline Beauty.

Day5
Florence Day & Overnight
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Morning free for individual sightseeing, such as a visit to the Vatican Museums. In the afternoon, travel to Florence for a guided city tour and overnight stay.

Day6
Return Flight
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Departure for return flight home.

  • Listed priced activities are offered as optional excursion package that can be paid for locally and may be subject to availability.
  • Excursions and respective prices are subject to minimum participation.
  • Prices are an approximate conversion from local currency are honored when pre-paid and made available prior to departure, otherwise can be paid for onsite in local currency .
Full Day Excursion Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento
A guided tour to the most popular places in Italy is a trip you wouldn't want to miss out on. Starting with an archaeological excavation in Pompeii, then to the coastal village of Sorrento, from which we embark for Capri. There you will have your own time to savor a leisurely walk through the Gardens of Augustus and enjoy an exclusive day in Capri.
€110 €80
Florence Orientation Tour
A walking tour aiming to give you an understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, the adjacent Baptisterys' most stunning piazzas, and inspiring churches. The stroll leads us to the Piazza della Signoria, the city's political center, both ancient and modern, and a place from where we spread out for museum visits, shopping, and your own leisure time.

Rome
Rome, also known as the Eternal City, is home to some of the world's most historical monuments, art, and architecture. Here you will encounter ancient monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. It is the capital of modern Italy and features many fine restaurants and cafes, nightlife, lively streets, and squares. Rome offers attractions for any taste and allows one to enjoy its life by just strolling through the streets.

Bay of Naples
The Bay of Naples has an excellent climate, a spectacular sea, and magnificent cities constructed centuries ago by the ancient civilizations who passed through the gulf, leaving traces of their art and architecture behind them. From the vibrant and densely populated city of Naples to the elegant Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii, the bay offers a series of unique and unforgettable towns and seascapes.

  • Some activities are offered as optional excursions. Such activities are listed as
    Priced
    highlights can be paid for locally to your guide or else pre-booked online using your established account (accessibe under your login name). You will be billed for by email and can be paid for via credit card/ PayPal.
  • Excursions and respective prices are subject to minimum participation.
  • Prices are an approximate conversion from local currency (when applicable).