Rome 2 days package
Experience the defining wonders of the Eternal City through a curated two-day private journey, pairing a comprehensive six-hour chauffeured exploration of Rome’s ancient and Baroque icons with an intimate three-hour guided walking tour of the Vatican Muse
The Tour
Day 1: Imperial Monuments & Historic Piazzas (6-Hour Private Chauffeured Tour)
Your Roman immersion begins as your private English-speaking driver greets you directly at your hotel lobby in a premium luxury vehicle. Setting out into the historic center, you will sweep past the gleaming marble facade of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (Il Vittoriano) in Piazza Venezia before ascending the Capitoline Hill. Here, pause for an unforgettable panoramic vantage point overlooking the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum—the ultimate backdrop for a keepsake photograph. Continue to the monumental Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the ancient world. Your driver provides engaging historical context before you step inside to explore the dramatic arches and storied arena at your own pace.
Rejoining your driver, your route traces the legendary Palatine Hill and the sprawling chariot grounds of the Circus Maximus before transitioning into the vibrant heart of the Centro Storico. Stand beneath the soaring, coffered dome of the ancient Pantheon, an architectural marvel that has inspired creators from Renaissance masters to modern architects. Your afternoon concludes with leisurely strolls through the city’s most celebrated open-air salons: the theatrical expanse of Piazza Navona with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, the graceful sweep of the Spanish Steps, and the roaring Trevi Fountain, where you can toss your coin over your shoulder to ensure your return to Rome.
Day 2: Vatican Treasures & St. Peter's Basilica (3-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour)
Dedicate your second morning to the spiritual and artistic heart of the Catholic world on an exclusive three-hour walking tour led by your private licensed Vatican guide. Bypassing the public lines, step directly into the vast halls of the Vatican Museums. Your guide navigates through world-renowned collections of classical Greek and Roman antiquities that once sparked the Renaissance, escorting you through the intricate Gallery of the Tapestries and the luminous, vaulted corridor of the Gallery of Maps.
The cultural climax of your visit awaits inside the sacred silence of the Sistine Chapel. Surrounded by Michelangelo’s sublime ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment, your guide reveals the personal struggle, anatomical mastery, and theological brilliance behind these towering triumphs of human expression. Your tour continues into the staggering expanse of St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will marvel at Michelangelo’s heartbreakingly beautiful Pietà and the gilded bronze canopy of Bernini’s Baldacchino. The experience concludes beneath the colonnaded embrace of St. Peter’s Square, leaving you with memories of art and history that will last a lifetime.
The guide will meet you opposite the entrance to the Vatican museums, in front of Cafe Vaticano (Address: Viale Vaticano), holding a sign with your name on.
Important notice: The Basilica of St Peter’s might close for last minute ceremonies or mass. We will try to inform you as soon as we can but not always possible.
If you have more days in Rome we can highly recommend one of our day trips to the countryside of Rome.
http://www.romeinlimo.com/rome-surroundings/
St. Peter Basilica now requires all visitors to pay 1.5 Euro cash.
Your Roman immersion begins as your private English-speaking driver greets you directly at your hotel lobby in a premium luxury vehicle. Setting out into the historic center, you will sweep past the gleaming marble facade of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (Il Vittoriano) in Piazza Venezia before ascending the Capitoline Hill. Here, pause for an unforgettable panoramic vantage point overlooking the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum—the ultimate backdrop for a keepsake photograph. Continue to the monumental Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the ancient world. Your driver provides engaging historical context before you step inside to explore the dramatic arches and storied arena at your own pace.
Rejoining your driver, your route traces the legendary Palatine Hill and the sprawling chariot grounds of the Circus Maximus before transitioning into the vibrant heart of the Centro Storico. Stand beneath the soaring, coffered dome of the ancient Pantheon, an architectural marvel that has inspired creators from Renaissance masters to modern architects. Your afternoon concludes with leisurely strolls through the city’s most celebrated open-air salons: the theatrical expanse of Piazza Navona with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, the graceful sweep of the Spanish Steps, and the roaring Trevi Fountain, where you can toss your coin over your shoulder to ensure your return to Rome.
Day 2: Vatican Treasures & St. Peter's Basilica (3-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour)
Dedicate your second morning to the spiritual and artistic heart of the Catholic world on an exclusive three-hour walking tour led by your private licensed Vatican guide. Bypassing the public lines, step directly into the vast halls of the Vatican Museums. Your guide navigates through world-renowned collections of classical Greek and Roman antiquities that once sparked the Renaissance, escorting you through the intricate Gallery of the Tapestries and the luminous, vaulted corridor of the Gallery of Maps.
The cultural climax of your visit awaits inside the sacred silence of the Sistine Chapel. Surrounded by Michelangelo’s sublime ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment, your guide reveals the personal struggle, anatomical mastery, and theological brilliance behind these towering triumphs of human expression. Your tour continues into the staggering expanse of St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will marvel at Michelangelo’s heartbreakingly beautiful Pietà and the gilded bronze canopy of Bernini’s Baldacchino. The experience concludes beneath the colonnaded embrace of St. Peter’s Square, leaving you with memories of art and history that will last a lifetime.
The guide will meet you opposite the entrance to the Vatican museums, in front of Cafe Vaticano (Address: Viale Vaticano), holding a sign with your name on.
Important notice: The Basilica of St Peter’s might close for last minute ceremonies or mass. We will try to inform you as soon as we can but not always possible.
If you have more days in Rome we can highly recommend one of our day trips to the countryside of Rome.
http://www.romeinlimo.com/rome-surroundings/
St. Peter Basilica now requires all visitors to pay 1.5 Euro cash.
Flexibility
Itinerary and pace managed directly with your private driver
Services include pickup from and drop-off back at either your hotel or at your cruise ship in one of our luxury vehicles by an English-speaking driver.
Lunch, gratuities, and any entrance fees to attractions are not included. Also please note that we may change the order of the itinerary at our discretion.
Multiple booking discounts are available when you book more than one tour or excursion with us. Please note that these discounts do not apply to airport or port transfers.
This tour is suitable for families with children, with a comfortable pace and private service that makes the day easier to enjoy together.
