# 3 days to discover Rome and its surroundings Explore the Eternal city and Lazio. - Type: Journey (multi-day) - Location: Rome, Lazio - Duration: Full-day or half-day tours according to requests - Code: RM031 - Categories: Day trip, Experiences, First time visitors, Food and wine, For kids, Idyllic moments, Into archaeology, Into art, Into religion, Like a local ## Description *“Rome is a city unlike any other. It’s an outstanding museum, a living room to wander through on tiptoe.”* — Alberto Sordi Rome cannot be captured fully in words or summed up in a few sentences. It is a city to be experienced, not simply described—a place whose charm and complexity unfold slowly, revealing themselves in countless layers. Its beauty is best appreciated in its nuances: the golden light spilling across ancient cobblestones at dawn, the quiet intimacy of a tucked-away piazza, or the grandeur of monumental fountains that have welcomed generations of visitors. Rome is both a masterpiece of architecture and engineering, and a living embodiment of human history, ambition, and creativity. Its streets whisper tales of emperors, artists, and ordinary citizens whose lives shaped the very foundation of Western civilization. Every corner, every column, every arch tells a story—some celebrated, others hidden—yet all contributing to the city’s undeniable aura. What makes Rome truly extraordinary, however, is its intangible essence: a captivating, enigmatic, and sometimes elusive beauty that resonates with the human spirit. It inspires awe, reflection, and wonder in equal measure. Millions of visitors have walked these streets for centuries, drawn not only to its iconic landmarks—the Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica—but also to the subtle, almost imperceptible moments that stir the soul: a quiet sunrise over the Roman Forum, the distant chime of a bell from a baroque church, the gentle reflection of light on the Tiber. Rome is a city that leaves you both speechless and deeply moved, a place where emotion and history intertwine seamlessly. It is an experience of bewilderment and delight unlike anywhere else in the world—a city whose essence cannot simply be explained, only lived, felt, and remembered forever. ## Day by day Bases: Rome (days 1–3) ### Day 1 — Rome’s piazzas & the Borghese Gallery *Rome* From the Pantheon to Piazza del Popolo, tasting as you go. - Pick-up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Rome - Private orientation tour of the city highlights (Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo) with food stops to taste the local specialties - Afternoon private tour of the Borghese Gallery - Drop-off at your accommodation at the end of the tour ### Day 2 — From the Sistine Chapel to the Colosseum *Vatican · Colosseum* Two icons of Rome in one day, and a cooking class to end it. - Pick-up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Rome - Private tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel - Stop for lunch in a typical restaurant - Afternoon private tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Gladiator Arena - Private cooking class in the evening - Drop-off at your accommodation at the end of the tour ### Day 3 — The villas of Tivoli *Tivoli* An emperor’s villa and a garden of fountains, an hour from Rome. - Pick-up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Rome - Trip to Tivoli (1h drive) - Private tour of Villa Adriana - Stop for lunch in a typical local restaurant - Private tour of Villa d’Este - Drop-off at your accommodation at the end of the tour - Alternatively, on request: a private tour of Castel Gandolfo and a winery in the Castelli Romani ## Details DAY 1 - pick up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Rome - private orientation tour of the city highlights (Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de Fiori, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo) with food stops to taste the local specialties - afternoon private tour of Borghese Gallery - drop off at your accommodation at the end of the tour DAY 2 - pick up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Rome - private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - stop for lunch in a typical restaurant - afternoon private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Gladiator Arena - private cooking class in the evening - drop off at your accommodation at the end of the tour DAY 3 - pick up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Rome - trip to Tivoli (1h drive) - private tour of Villa Adriana - stop for lunch in a local typical restaurant - private tour of Villa D'Este - drop off at your accommodation at the end of the tour *According to requests this tour can be substituted with another option, for example with a private tour of Castel Gandolfo and a winery in Castelli Romani ## Notes These tours and experiences can be tailored according to specific requests and preferences. Tours can be customized also for one, two or more days and include other highlights of the Lazio region (Isola del Liri, Bomarzo, Ninfea Gardens, Viterbo, Tuscia, Ostia etc). ## Included - PRIVATE ENGLISH-SPEAKING CAR DRIVER - PRIVATE LICENSED TOUR GUIDE - SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS - FOOD TOUR - LUXURY ACCOMMODATION - COOKING CLASS ## Not included - EXTRA FOOD AND DRINKS - PERSONAL EXPENSES, SOUVENIRS - LUNCH ## Services - Kids friendly - Private licensed tour guide - Private tour - Tour for everybody ## Links - Web page: https://www.zestitalytours.com/tours/3-days-to-discover-rome-and-its-surroundings - Image: https://www.zestitalytours.com/img/tours/67c974515421a-1741255761.jpg