Rome, Antiquity After Dark

Rome · 5 nights

Five nights in Rome, with a different focus every day.

The Journey

Five nights based in Rome, so you unpack once and spend each day on something different.

The days are built around Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Forum, Vatican Museums and St Peter's, Baroque Rome and Trastevere and Appian Way and Catacombs. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private Vatican Museums entry before opening. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private Vatican Museums entry before opening
Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Forum
Vatican Museums and St Peter's, Rome
Baroque Rome and Trastevere
Appian Way and Catacombs, Rome

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · Rome
Arrival in Rome
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino, about 45 minutes by road to the historic centre and transfer privately to your base. Time today to orient yourself around the Pantheon and Piazza Navona in the evening cool.
- Private transfer via Rome Fiumicino
- Orient yourself around the Pantheon and Piazza Navona in the evening cool
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Rome
Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Forum
A guided morning through the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a single timed ticket, following the route the city actually grew along rather than jumping between monuments.
- Timed-entry Colosseum
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Capitoline Hill viewpoint at the end
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Rome
Vatican Museums and St Peter's
An early reserved entry to the Vatican Museums, through to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Dress code is enforced: shoulders and knees covered. The Museums are closed most Sundays.
- Reserved-entry Vatican Museums
- Sistine Chapel
- St Peter's Basilica and the dome climb (optional)
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Rome
Baroque Rome and Trastevere
A walking day through the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, crossing the river in the late afternoon for Trastevere's lanes and an early Roman dinner.
- Pantheon and Piazza Navona
- Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
- Trastevere in the evening
Meals:
BD
05
Day 5 · Rome
Appian Way and Catacombs
Out to the Via Appia Antica for the old basalt road, the aqueduct park and one set of catacombs, a quieter half-day that explains how Rome fed and buried itself.
- Via Appia Antica
- Catacombs visit
- Parco degli Acquedotti
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Rome
Departure from Rome
An espresso in your local piazza and a final walk before check-out. Private transfer to Rome Fiumicino in good time for your onward flight.
- An espresso in your local piazza and a final walk before check-out
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do we need to book the Vatican Museums in advance?+

Yes. Timed entries sell out in season. Your early-entry visit is booked as soon as you confirm.

What should we wear in St Peter's Basilica?+

Clothing that covers shoulders and knees, for both men and women.

When is the best time to visit Rome?+

April to June and September to October. July and August are hot and crowded.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.