Welcome to Italy
Join us on this unforgettable short break in Rome, a city where ancient history and effortless style meet at every turn. In just a few days, you’ll stand beside the towering arches of the Colosseum, wander through sunlit piazzas alive with local life, and admire timeless masterpieces inside the Vatican’s grand halls. Between discoveries, linger over steaming plates of handmade pasta, sip rich espresso at pavement cafés, and enjoy the simple pleasure of an evening stroll along the Tiber River. This exciting city escape captures the very essence of Rome, steeped in culture, brimming with flavour, and impossible to forget.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the heart of Rome on a guided city walk including the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and the Spanish Steps
- Roll up your sleeves for an evening of authentic Italian cooking which ends with homemade gelato!
- Step back in time to Ancient Rome, as you uncover the stories that shaped the world’s most iconic city including a visit to The Colosseum
- Marvel at St. Peter’s Basilica and enjoy exclusive access to the Vatican Museums on a specially curated tour
- Relax on a gentle cruise along the Tiber River, soaking up the city’s atmosphere and the magic of Rome from the water
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Dates & Prices
The prices shown below include return transport from a specified UK departure point. If you are travelling from outside of the UK, please .
September 16 - September 20, 2026 (5 days)
Standard Blind Price: £2695 Contact us for availability
Discounted Sighted Price: £1745 Book Now
Single room supplement from £295
The prices shown below are for non-UK travellers and do not include return transport and transfers. If you are travelling from within the UK, please .
Standard Blind Price: 2495 GBP Contact us for availability
Discounted Sighted Price: 1545 GBP Contact us for availability
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What's Included
- UK package price includes return flights from a London airport, hold luggage and transfers in country
- 3 star central accommodation
- All breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Specified excursions
- Service of local leader throughout
- Services of an expert local guide
- Services of a Traveleyes tour manager
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Excursions
- Guided city walk including the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and the Spanish Steps
- Italian cooking class
- Walking tour of Ancient Rome including entrance to the Colosseum
- Visit to St Peter’s Basilica with an exclusive tactile tour at the Vatican Museums
- Boat ride on the Tiber River
Below is the itinerary for the holiday. Please click each day for more information.
Wednesday 16th September
Arriving in Rome, we’ll check in to our centrally located hotel ready for our Roman adventure. As evening falls, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner that sets the tone for the days ahead – good company, delicious food, and that unmistakable Italian energy and charm.
Dinner included. Overnight in Rome.
Thursday 17th September
We’ll have an early breakfast this morning to make the most of the quieter time at our first stop on our journey of discovery, the iconic Trevi Fountain. A hugely popular site, we arrive before the crowds to make our wish in these magical waters. From here we’ll wander the bustling streets of Rome on a guided walk, visiting the symbolic Palazzo Montecitorio, the Pantheon, the graceful fountains of Piazza Navona and the famous Spanish Steps. We’ll conclude our walk at the Palazzo Braschi Museum where storytelling and sensory elements enhance the experience for visually impaired guests. Braille captions highlight the most significant pieces in the collection, and selected works can be explored through touch – a perfect introduction to the city.
After some free time for lunch and a relaxed afternoon, we’ll reconvene in the evening for a hands-on cooking class – a fun and flavourful experience rounded off with delicious homemade gelato.
Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in Rome.
Friday 18th September
This morning, we step back in time to explore the wonders of Ancient Rome. Beginning at the Piazza del Campidoglio, we’ll take in the city’s most iconic archaeological sites, brought to life by expert storytelling and hands on experiences. We’ll visit the Capitoline Museums composed of Palazzo Senatorio, Conservatori and Nuovo and which house tactile models of some of Rome’s most famed sculptures including the Equestrian Statues of Marcus Aurelius and the Capitoline She-Wolf, amongst others . We’ll then head towards the Roman Forum, and the centrepiece of the city – The Colosseum. We’ll have timed tickets to avoid the crowds, along with an audio guide so you may explore the Colosseum at your own pace.
The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please, maybe a late lunch, some time to relax with a glass of wine or a coffee in one of the piazzas, browse local boutiques, or discover more of the city at your own pace.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Rome.
Saturday 19th September
Today we cross the Tiber River to discover the Vatican’s treasures, from the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica to the exquisite collections within the world-famous Vatican Museums. Here we will have an exclusive tour which offers a deeper experience – a rare opportunity that allows tactile engagement with selected works. Afterwards, enjoy time for coffee and lunch in the charming neighbourhood of Trastevere, during which time you might stroll past Castel Sant’Angelo, or simply enjoy the area’s lively buzz. In the afternoon, we take to the water for a gentle boat ride along the Tiber, soaking up the city’s atmosphere from a new perspective. We’ll close the day with a memorable farewell dinner, celebrating the flavours and friendships made on this fabulous city escape.
Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in Rome.
Sunday 20th September
After breakfast, as our Roman adventure comes to an end, you might want to take one last morning stroll through the cobbled lanes, or enjoy a final espresso before saying arrivederci to the Eternal City.
Breakfast included.
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Flight/Transport Details
Outbound Information
Departure Point: London Heathrow, UK
Departure Date: 16/09/2026 Departure Time: 11.25
Arrival Point: Fiumicino, Rome, Italy
Arrival Date: 16/09/2026 Arrival Time: 15.00
Inbound Information
Departure Point: Fiumicino, Rome, Italy
Departure Date: 20/09/2026 Departure Time: 15.25
Arrival Point: London Heathrow, UK
Arrival Date: 20/09/2026 Arrival Time: 17.05
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