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Vatican City Private Tours

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The most enjoyable and educational way to explore Vatican City is with an official Vatican City tour guide. An official tour guide is one that has studied and passed rigorous tests in order to be licensed by the Vatican to provide tours to guests of Vatican City. With an official tour guide, you will be able to experience Vatican City by being drawn into a world of history, culture, and wonderment with your own private tour guide. With a private tour guide, there will be no one else along on your tour, only your family. This will allow you to feel the passion and view all the sights at your leisure. Behind the Medieval and Renaissance walls of Vatican City, an official guide will tell you all the dark secrets that only a few may know. Behind the walls of Vatican City is a wealth of information and art. A matter of fact, some of the worldâ€™s most famous pieces of art call the Vatican Museums home. With a private tour, you will be able to absorb all the atmosphere of each section of the Museums while learning all about the history or artists of each masterpiece. **End Summary** Topics: Rome City Tours]]> Vatican Museums]]> Medieval and Renaissance]]> Saint Peters Basilica]]> Sistine chapel]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Rome sightseeing .

Six Amazing Guided Tours in Rome

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rome is an amazing and exciting place for a family vacation. Rome is the city that can claim to be an open-air museum that will allow all guests to step back through different eras by just traveling a block or two. Rome has a history dating back 2500 years and some of the buildings holding the secrets of history still stand today even if only in ruins. With a guided personal tour of Rome, you will have at your disposal a personal tour guide that will travel with you to all the sites you wish to see while avoiding all the tourist traps. With Rome Tour, you can enjoy six of the most popular tours of Rome with a personal guide that is licensed by the Italian Government. The most popular tours include Ancient Rome, Christian Rome, Jewish Rome, Medieval Rome, Underground Rome, and Renaissance & Baroque Rome. The highlights of the various tours include in Ancient Rome you can explore the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, and Capitoline Hill. **End Summary** Topics: Rome City Tours]]> Christian Rome]]> Jewish Rome]]> Medieval Rome]]> Underground Rome]]> and Renaissance Baroque Rome]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Vatican tours .

Rome Walking Tours

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rome is actually on open-air museum and everywhere you turn you see fascinating and beautiful buildings, parks, and historical sights. Most of Rome can be explored on your own, however, just because you seeing all the wonders does not mean you will know what these items are, what the history is with the item, and even the person or persons responsible for the creation. These are the reasons you should consider private walking tours of Rome with an official tour guide. An official and licensed tour guide will be able to provide you with all this information as well as ensure you are safe at all times and avoid the tourist traps. With your own personal tour guide by your side you can see ancient Roman ruins, structures from the Renaissance period, Baroque fountains, along with learn the history as well as a few secrets about the various items. As you stroll through the various areas of Rome, the official tour guide will give you an in-depth history of Rome, the legends and myths and of course show you secret ways to get around to avoid the tourist traps. **End Summary** Topics: Rome City Tours]]> visit Rome]]> touring Rome]]> Vatican Gardens]]> Vatican Museums]]> Sistine Chapel]]> St. Peters Basilica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Vatican tours .

Visiting Vatican City

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Vatican City is more than just the center of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope, it is a city-state within the city of Rome holding centuries of history. Vatican City was built and furnished over 600 years ago and is home to over 2,000 rooms of amazing artifacts, masterpieces, and much more. As you walk into the Vatican Museums you will at first be a bit dazed and wonder where to start. The Vatican Museums are divided into sections, a few of the sections are the Ancient Papal Apartments painted by Raphael, Gregorian Etruscan Museum, the Sistine Chapel, the Missionary-Ethnological Museum, the Pinacoteca, and the Gregorian Etruscan Museum. If that is not enough to confuse you many of the paintings, artifacts, and sculptures you will see are not labeled. You may be able to see all the wonderful items that have been preserved throughout history, but you will not be able to learn the history as well as the creator of these awesome items. With a private tour guide that is licensed by The Vatican, you will be able to learn so much more than just glance at the magnificent items and wonder. **End Summary** Topics: Rome City Tours]]> visit Rome]]> touring Rome]]> Rome travel]]> Ancient Rome tour]]> Vatican Gardens]]> Vatican Museums]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Civitavecchia Rome tours , and Ancient Rome tour . At Rome Tour, you will be able to visit Rome , enjoy all the sights, and embrace the culture that has made Rome a popular destination.

Vatican Private Tours

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

What is a trip to Rome without a visit to the grandiose Vatican City? If you plan a trip to Rome, you should not forget a visit to the marvelous Vatican City where you can see some of the worldâ€™s most renowned artwork, palaces, museums, and a private and serene garden that the popes use as a private mediation place. The major problem with visiting Vatican City are the long lines filled with other tourist that want a glimpse of what is hidden behind the ancient Medieval and Renaissance walls. All of the things to see behind the walls including the Vatican Museums, the Vatican Gardens, The Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peterâ€™s Basilica often have very long lines with individuals wanting to embrace the culture and beauty that is behind the walls. You may believe you can find tickets online so your family can enjoy all the sights, however, for your information; these tickets are legitimate and will not be accepted at the entrance. However, you can enjoy a private tour of the Vatican without worrying about tickets or even the long lines waiting to purchase tickets to enter. **End Summary** Topics: Rome City Tours]]> visit Rome]]> touring Rome]]> Rome travel]]> Ancient Rome tour]]> Vatican Gardens]]> Vatican Museums]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with tours in Rome , private tours of Rome , and Vatican private tours.

Central Rome

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Central Rome may be one of the most popular areas of Rome with the ancient center of Rome surrounded by the Aurelian Wall dating back to around 270 AD. This area is the smallest administrative zone and does include small wards. Around this area, you will find larger urban districts. The center of Rome is the Piazza Venezia where you will find a large white marble monument built in honor and bearing the name of King Victor Emmanuel II responsible for uniting Italy. Along with the magnificent statue is the Palazzo Venezia the palace where Benito Mussolini addressed his followers. All over central Rome, you will find fascinating pieces of history such as the gate found at Piazza del Popolo created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini leading to the Via Flaminia. Nearby is the Santa Maria del Popolo home to the paintings of Caravaggio depicting the conversions of Saint Paul and Saint Peter. Also in central Rome, you will find the Piazza Colonna with the statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, among residences of political leaders of Italy. If you head south from the Piazza Venezia you will find ancient Rome by following Via dei Fori Imperiale. **End Summary** Topics: Rome City Tours]]> visit Rome]]> Civitavecchia Rome tours]]> touring Rome]]> Rome travel]]> Ancient Rome tour]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Civitavecchia Rome tours, and Ancient Rome tour . At Rome Tour you will be able to visit Rome , enjoy all the sights, and embrace the culture that has made Rome a popular destination.

Exploring Underground Rome

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rome is a fascinating adventure waiting for individuals and families to experience all the wonderments that are all around, however, many people do not realize that there are many treasures to be found in underground Rome as well. For an unusual and exciting tour, underground Rome has many attractions that many do not ever get the chance to embrace. With Rome Tour you will be able to experience underground Rome with your own personal tour guide so you can enjoy all there is to see while hearing all the tales and history of the various treasures lying underneath the ancient city of Rome. The Roman Coliseum is a major attraction for visitors to Rome, but did you know under the Coliseum are various rooms where the animals and even slaves were kept before they were sent above for their daring battles. Skulls of various animals have been discovered that has allowed visitors to visualize the death defying battles once you learn the skulls included tigers, bears, and even giraffes. **End Summary** Topics: Rome City Tours]]> tours of rome]]> Rome Empire]]> touring Rome]]> Rome travel]]> St. Peter"'""s Basilica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with tours in Rome , private tours of Rome, and Vatican private tours .

Shopping Rome Tours

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Many visitors to Rome plan to visit all the sights and never think about shopping much except for things they need to purchase or souvenir shops. Well, Rome is a popular hubbub of fashion with shops that you will not find in the touristy areas. A matter of fact you may not even find the shops at all. The best way to find all those quaint and unique shops around Rome is with a custom shopping tour. An expert shopper will be at your side taking you to all the shops that you wish to browse and purchase unique items you can only find in Italy or at least where you can find the original designer of those items you buy elsewhere. A great company offering tailor made shopping tours is Rome Tour. They have trained professional drivers, tour guides, and yes, even an expert shopper among their awesome team. They will help create a custom shopping experience including all the type of shops you wish to visit such as wine merchants, antique shops, fashion boutiques, silk shops, artisan shops, leather shops, jewelry stores, and Catholic stores. **End Summary** Topics: Private tours of Rome]]> Rome City Tours]]> tours of rome]]> Rome Empire]]> touring Rome]]> Rome travel]]> Rome home]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Rome travel and Civitavecchia Rome tours. At Rome Tour, you will also be able to enjoy a Vatican private tour .

Rome, the City of the Seven Hills

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rome is a famous city that spans over 2500 years home on the western coast of Italy. The eternal city has a reputation of lasting through various conquerors, eras, and practically devastation. However, Rome has stood through it all with all kinds of unique historical ruins standing as a remembrance to all that lived and died for their country and their culture. In the very beginning, Rome was home on the Tiber River. Through time, the seven small hills of the area, Palatine, Aventine, Capitoline, Quirinal, Viminal, Caelian, and Esquiline all became what we call Rome today. These hills were all villages or towns divided by marshes that over the centuries were drained and people began to call the area home. Finally, even the hills to the north Monte Mario and Monte Sacro were also included into the boundaries of Rome. Today, Rome is a vast metropolitan city with historical ruins and artifacts dotting the countryside. As one begins to explore the wonders in and around Rome, they can embrace the beauty and culture of all those that one time or another called Rome home. **End Summary** Topics: Private tours of Rome]]> Rome City Tours]]> tours of rome]]> Rome Empire]]> touring Rome]]> Rome sightseeing]]> Rome home]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Rome city tours , and private tours of Rome . At Rome Tour you will be touring Rome , enjoying all the sights, and embracing the culture that has made Rome a popular destination.

The Marvel of Rome

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

People from all around the world visit Rome every year. Tourists, art lovers, historians, and pilgrims flock to this magnificent city to see all they can see while touring the capital of Italy that has a history that spans 2500 years. Throughout Rome, visitors embrace the ruins and remains of the powerful Roman Empire that now lies among the heart of a metropolitan city. Renaissance churches, ancient ruins, palaces, and pagan temples dot the entire area of the eternal city. Rome is also home to Vatican City, the residence of the Pope and Saint Peterâ€™s Basilica that draws Roman Catholics from around the world. Rome is home on the Tiber River in the west central portion of Italy about 15 miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea where the ancient port of Ostia once stood. Rome is found on the coastal lowland that was formed from volcanic rocks and clays. On the eastern side of Rome are the Apennine Mountains, towards the southeast is the Alban Hills, to the east is the Prenestine Hills, to the northeast are the Sabine Hills, and to the northwest are the Sabatini Hills. **End Summary** Topics: Private tours of Rome]]> Rome City Tours]]> tours of rome]]> Rome Empire]]> touring Rome]]> Rome sightseeing]]> Vatican City]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Rome sightseeing .

The Spanish Steps of Rome

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Spanish Steps is one of the major attractions in Rome with many wonders to see and explore all around. The steps begin at the Piazza di Spagna and slope upward to the Piazza TrinitÃ dei Monti and the TrinitÃ dei Monti church. The Spanish Steps are a series of 138 steps with several rectilinear, curvilinear, concave ramps, convex ramps, and terraces. Sanctis and Specchi, being today the tallest structure built in the 18th century in Rome, built the steps in 1723 to 1725. From the magnificent Piazza di Spagna with all its wonderful sights to see all the way to the top of the Spanish Steps is an adventure in itself that many enjoy during their trips to Rome. In the Piazza di Spagna a few of the attractions include the barcaccia fountain by Bernini which was built as a memorial of a flood, the facades by Bernini and Borromini, and the 17th century column dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Other things you must see include the Palazetto Zuccari built by Federico Zuccari in the 18th century commonly referred to as the house of monsters. **End Summary** Topics: Private tours of Rome]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome City Tours]]> tours of rome]]> rome travel]]> touring Rome]]> Civitavecchia Rome tours]]> Spanish Steps]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Rome city tours and Civitavecchia Rome tours . At Rome Tour, you will be touring Rome , enjoying all the sights, and embracing the culture that has made Rome a popular destination.

A Visit to Ancient Rome

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ancient Rome is one of the highlights that every guest wishes to see while on vacation in Rome. One of the best ways to embrace Rome is with a guided tour. With a professional guide, you will be able to not only see the attractions but also learn all about the site such as dates, history and a few secrets that are not known. Along with providing you with a detailed tour your tour guide will also aid you in avoiding all the tourist traps that seem to be close by all the attractions. The highlights of an ancient Rome tour include the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, The Capitoline Hill, Piazza Navona, The Palatine Hill, Baths of Diocletian, Baths of Caracalla, and the Catacombs. The Colosseum was built in 80 AD by Emperor Vespasian and had the capacity to hold 55,000 spectators along with various rooms below ground to hold the animals and slaves that were the major entertainment features. Among gladiator and animal fights, this huge amphitheater was also home to sea battles. **End Summary** Topics: Private tours of Rome]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome City Tours]]> tours of rome]]> rome travel]]> Capitoline Hill]]> Baths of Caracalla]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Vatican tours .

Rome An Open-Air Museum for all Ages

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When you think of Rome what comes to mind? Gladiators, the Vatican, Emperors, kings, the Renaissance, and castles, are just the beginning. Rome is a city full of modern attractions as well as a fascinating history dating back 2500 years. Rome is one of the oldest cities in the world with reminisces of the various centuries scattered throughout the vast city. Throughout time, the city through various leaders conquered neighboring villages on the seven hills surrounding what is now the center of Rome to become the immense city you see today. Today, travelers come from around the world to embrace Rome and see all the remnants of days gone by that may be in ruins, but provide a glimpse into the past of those that once called Rome home. From the beauty of the countryside to the marvelous architectural designs Rome is home to many splendid attractions that will give each member of your family something to see and talk about during their vacation. As you travel through the streets, alleys, and passageways you will find many wonderful historical sights to see without even entering a museum including basilicas, churches, squares, monuments, buildings from various eras, parks, and more. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About the Author: Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Rome travel and Civitavecchia Rome tours . At Rome Tour, you will also be able to enjoy a Vatican private tour .

Guide to Rome

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Rome is one of the top destinations in the world. Why you may ask? The answer is that Rome has a rich culture and a vast history spanning over centuries. From prior to Christianity Rome has stood as a beacon of a city that has fallen and came back stronger than ever, thus the name associated with Rome, the Eternal City. Rome is home to some of the most famous pieces of artwork in the world, stunning monuments, pagan temples, grandeur basilicas, and ancient ruins. A matter of fact, no other city in the world is an open air museum such as Rome. Not only can you enjoy all that Rome has to offer but the beach is also close by for those that would love to relax and enjoy the sea breeze. Rome has mild winters and hot summers, but any time you plan to visit you will be greeted by a culture that embraces years in the making. Rome is a city full of excitement whether you enjoy modern water parks, nightclubs, museums, or historical sights. Rome is home to a large variety of accommodations from hostels to luxury hotels. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About the Author: Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Rome travel and Civitavecchia Rome tours . At Rome Tour, you will also be able to enjoy a Vatican private tour .

First Visit to Rome?

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

If you are planning your first visit to Rome, you will be in for a wonderful treat. One thing to remember is that Rome is an open-air museum with many historical places to explore as well as several modern facilities as well. The main problem when visitors first arrive in Rome they feel a bit overwhelmed with all there is to see and do while in Rome. You may wonder where to begin and start off on your own or you may decide to use a bus tour. The sad news is, you more than likely will realize this is not your idea of visiting Rome. From the bus, you cannot get up close and personal to the sights and you are traveling with strangers that do not know any more than you do about the various sights. If you are on your own, you may see the sights, but still not know what they are such as a fountain in a park. How old is the fountain? Does it have any significance to history or culture? Who created the fountain? **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About the Author: Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Rome sightseeing .

Discovering Rome with a Licensed Official Driver and Tour Guide

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Many believe they can venture off and see all of Rome on foot, however, this is not necessarily true. Rome is scattered throughout a large area that encompasses seven hills that surround the center of the city of Rome. The city is vast and has many attractions scattered throughout the entire area. Of course, once you arrive at a specific location, you should walk through the ancient ruins, however, you need to get there first. With an official tour guide and licensed driver you will be enjoy the pleasure of being met at the airport by your own personal driver holding a sign bearing your name. The official driver will then help you with all your luggage and transport you to your hotel. When it is time to meet your official guide, your driver will take you to a central location or have the guide along when you are picked up for your various tours. If you choose Rome Tour for your official guide, you can rest assured you will have the same driver and guide during your entire tour. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About the Author: Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Rome sightseeing .

Cruise Ship Rome Tours

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When your cruise ship arrives in Civitavecchia if you plan to visit Rome, you will soon learn that the trip is one hour away and you may not have much time to visit all the sights you desire before your ship departs. If you want to ensure that you can visit all the highlights of Rome, the best way is to plan your tour of Rome, with a guided tour guide that can provide you with a personal tour of the attractions. One thing to remember, in Italy a driver is a driver and a guide is a guide! By Italian law, a taxi driver cannot perform the duties of a tour guide. If they tell you they are also a guide, ask for a license. All tour guides must pass rigorous tests in order to receive their professional licenses to provide tours for visitors. This way all guests to Italy will know they are in professional hands with the most knowledgeable as well as honest individuals. At Rome Tour, a professional driver holding a sign bearing your name will greet you in Civitavecchia. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About the Author: Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Civitavecchia Rome tours , and Ancient Rome tour . At Rome Tour, you will be able to visit Rome , enjoy all the sights, and embrace the culture that has made Rome a popular destination.

Advantages of Private Rome Tours

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A visit to Rome is often a once in a lifetime experience. Rome is a wonderful and exciting city dating back 2500 years and in order to explore all the sights and feel the passion of Rome, you must know how to get around avoiding tourist traps. Of course, you cannot accomplish this feat on your own since you have never visited Rome before. The best way in which to tour Rome instead of on a tour bus with strangers is with a private Rome tour. When searching for a tour guide there are a few things you should know. It Italy a driver is a driver and a tour guide is a tour guide. Being in the tourism business is a profession just like being a doctor or attorney. All individuals wishing to become tour guides must study hard and pass rigorous tests on Roman history, Art history, and Foreign Languages. Once the tests are passed, the Italian Government issues an official license for the individual to perform the duties of a tour guide. If your taxi driver tells you he is a tour guide, this is an incorrect statement. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About the Author: Rome Tour is a professional guided tour service providing visitors with Private tours of Rome , Rome City Tours , and Rome sightseeing .

The Benefits of Rome Private Tours

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

If you plan to visit Rome, you will more than likely be wondering how you will be able to see all the sights while experiencing the culture and atmosphere of Rome. Of course, you will find many different tour companies in Rome; however, if you are in with a group of strangers or on a tour bus, you are not going to see the true atmosphere of Rome. Many of the tour guides in these types of companies are not true Roman citizens or are only residents for the tourist season. To truly see Rome, you need a professional private tour guide that knows all about Rome, which will allow you to see many off the beaten path areas as well as provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the history and culture. Along with knowing Rome like the back of their hand, they can also give you information on the best local restaurants so you can partake of some of the best local cuisine. With a Rome private tour, you will be able to miss the crowds, the tourist traps, and have your personal tour guide. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paolo Pedica writes articles for Rome tours. The author gives valuable information about Private tours of Rome and Civitavecchia Rome tours, Ancient Rome tour and Rome City tours which are available at www.rome-tour.com

Rome with Kids

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Rome can be a very enjoyable experience even for family with kids. Your first stop should be Rome Tour. Here you will find a personal tour guide that will help you plan an itinerary that will include all the major attractions and many places the kids will enjoy as well. You can always plan to use their services and take all kinds of tours while in between the tours let your children run around and enjoy the Villa Borghese. Here you will love the peace and quiet with several prestigious sculptures, 35 fountains, and plenty of room to romp. Along with the space, your kids make like to ride a pony or the entire family can rent a bike and enjoy the park. However, did you know there are many places you would enjoy visiting that the children will love just as much, according to their ages. The Cappuccin Crypt, Church of Santa Maria della Immacolata Concezione offers your kids the chance to see human bones of Monks in this kind of creepy crypt. Of course, for the younger kids this might not be as enjoyable, but for boys and teenagers this is intriguing. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paolo Pedica writes articles for Rome tours. The author gives valuable information about Private tours of Rome and Civitavecchia Rome tours, Ancient Rome tour and Rome City tours which are available at www.rome-tour.com

Rome Walking Tours with a Licensed Tour Guide

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Rome is a city full of exciting things to see and do, however, like many other cities around the world there are tourist traps. If you plan to see Rome on your own, you may soon learn that you are not visiting all the places that are important to you for a large variety of reasons including language barriers, not knowing your way, and of course, you are traveling in the tourist areas. The only way to truly see Rome is with a licensed tour guide. I am not talking about getting on a bus and taking a tour, how are you going to experience Rome with all these other strangers on the bus? In addition, are you sure, you are not only seeing the tourist attractions? To see Rome in its best light, you need to take a private tour with a licensed tour guide. The tour guides at Rome Tour are not just employees that were hired to provide guided tours, but are individuals that live in Rome, they pass official examination, know all the major attractions as well as the off the beaten path attractions that really show Rome in its true light. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paolo Pedica writes articles for Rome tours. The author gives valuable information about Private tours of Rome and Civitavecchia Rome tours , Ancient Rome tour and Rome City tours which are available at www.rome-tour.com

First Time Visit to Rome

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A visit to Rome can be a very exciting adventure; however, if this is your visit, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with all there is you want to cram into your vacation time. There are many wonderful attractions and sights to see all over Rome and if you try to go it alone, you will miss many of the attractions just because you do not know the city. If you travel with a tour company, you may find that sitting on a bus viewing the sights is not what you envisioned. The best way to take in as much of Rome as you possibly can is with a private tour guide. An official private tour guide will be able to help you create your own itinerary so you will be able to visit many of the sights of Rome as well as embrace the culture and atmosphere. With an official guide, you will be able to visit all the major highlights while embracing all the history and ambience through a guide that is passionate of their home, Rome. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paolo Pedica writes articles for Rome tours. The author gives valuable information about Private tours of Rome and Vatican private tour , Ancient Rome tour and Rome City tours which are available at www.rome-tour.com

Civitavecchia Tour to Rome

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Consider being greeted by your own professional driver in as your cruise ships docks at Civitavecchia, holding a sign with your name, providing you with the VIP treatment you deserve. This is just the beginning of your fabulous Civitavecchia tour to Rome. With a professional private tour driver and guide, you will be treated more than just like a VIP but with your own desires in mind of the things you wish to experience while visiting Rome. As the driver assists you with your luggage and prepares you for the trip from Civitavecchia to Rome, you will know you are good hands. The professional experienced driver will than take you to meet your own personal tour guide. Once you meet your tour guide, you will be glad that you choose such a great company as Tour Rome as your professional private guide as they will take you under their wing and allow you to experience Rome without all the crowds and touristy stops that you wish to avoid. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Rome Italy tours]]> Rome travel]]> To]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paolo Pedica writes articles for Rome tours. The author gives valuable information about Private tours of Rome and Civitavecchia Rome tours , Ancient Rome tour and Rome City tours which are available at www.rome-tour.com

Touring the Shorelines from Civitavecchia to Rome!

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

There are many ways on how you can enjoy and even get to Rome. The shore excursions from Civitavecchia to Rome prove to be one of them. In fact, it has become one of the most important ports, as it invites more and more passengers every year. The shore excursions from Civitavecchia to Rome will usually start at the northern and farther portion of Rome. It is basically at least 1.5 hourâ€'s drive from the capital. However, because of the comprehensive transport system, with wide highways and fast trains, itâ€'s not going to be a very long wait for you. It also intersects the road leading to the Fiumincino, a Roman airport. If youâ€'re going for the shore excursions from Civitavecchia to Rome, then you better start packing all your essentials the night before. This is because cruise ships will usually dock so early in the morning, and buses that will take you to shore excursions will not wait for you for too long. Going through by Train Besides shore excursions from Civitavecchia to Rome, you can also travel to Rome by train. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Shore excursions from Civitavecchia]]> Vatican museums]]> Sistine Chapel]]> Ancient Rome]]> Colosseum tour]]> Rome excursions]]> Vatica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paolo Pedica writes articles for Rome tours. The author gives valuable information about Vatican tours and Colosseum tour, Shore excursions from Civitavecchia to Rome and Vatican gardens which are available at http://www.rome-tour.com/

The Grand Wealth of the Vatican Museums!

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

It all started with the Apollo and then came the Laocoon, which was discovered on Esquiline Hill. Since then, the Vatican has never been the same again. Along with these famous artifacts and other works of art, the Muesi Vaticani or Vatican Museums have invited long queues of people who wanted to get a glimpse of the glorious Roman Catholic past. Division of Vatican Museums The Vatican Museums is divided into different chambers, showcasing different eras, artworks, with different stories to tell to the visitors. For example, the Egyptian Museum, which is usually found at the earlier portion of the tour, showcases the various inscriptions mummies, and Roman statuaries that even date back as far as first century AD. You can also find old ceramics, seals from Mesopotamia, bas-reliefs from Assyria, and cuneiform tablets. It was Pope Pius VII who started the Chiaramonti of the Vatican Museums, and it is divided into three sections: the Corridor, or the Corridoio; New Side, or the Braccio Nuovo (New Side), and Galleria Lapidaria. You can find in the Corridor various statues, sarcophagies, busts, and reliefs. **End Summary** Topics: Rome tours]]> Vatican tours]]> Shore excursions from Civitavecchia]]> Vatican museums]]> Sistine Chapel]]> Ancient Rome]]> Colosseum tour]]> Rome excursions]]> Vatica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paolo Pedica writes articles for Rome tours. The author gives valuable information about Vatican tours and Colosseum tour, Sistine Chapel and Vatican gardens which are available at http://www.rome-tour.com/