Arrival in Rome The Eternal City
• Private van pick-up at the Roma Fiumicino Airport upon arrival.
• Check-in at charming Elle Boutique Hotel near the Vatican.
• Lunch on your own, rest & relax at the hotel, or walk along the Tiber river walk (Lungo Tevere).
• Doris & Doug will arrive for a Welcome Dinner at Ristorante Arlù.
Day 2
Vatican City
VIP Sistine Chapel Tour & Early Access Vatican Tour
• Private Early Morning Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Experience with a great young tour guide that explains it all
with an art historian and political point of view.
• Lunch Ristorante Borgo Pio 92.
• Afternoon Golf Cart Tour around Rome to see the highlights.
• Dinner at Osteria dei Pontefici.
Day 3
Ancient Rome
Enchanting Ancient Rome
• Private Tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
• Lunch - Grand Caffè Martini & Rossi.
• Visit the Pantheon, the oldest completely restored Roman Temple,
now a Catholic Church.
• Visit the Piazza Navona, famous for the scenes of all the Roman films.
• Extended Appetizer dinner at our favorite bistro called Gusto.
Day 4
Pope's Sunday Blessing
Enchanting Ancient Rome
• Visit the Vatican for the Pope’s blessing.
• Lunch Ristorante PAPÀ REX.
• Depart Rome in the afternoon with private van service to our countryside Villa Luciana.
• Benvenuti (Welcome) dinner at Villa Casa Luciana.
Day 5
Castello di Verrazzano
Day in Chianti Country
• Chianti vineyard estate tour with multi-course wine-pairing lunch at the 12th century Castello Verrazzano.
• Visit the town of Greve, with its charming piazza with specially shops.
• Dinner at “home” at the Villa.