We have excursions to Tuscany visiting Florence, Siena and other charming towns.
This tour is taylored to discover the baroque in Rome: Church of Saint Andrew's at the Quirinal, Church of Saint Charles at the Four Fountains, Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius, Church of the Gesu, Sant'Andrea della Valle, Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, Santa Teresa's Estasy, Navona Square.
During the 17th & 18th centuries Rome was the throbbing heart of European art life, achieving such an importance as an artistic crossroad that it more than rivaled the level Paris reached at the end of the 19th century. The protagonists of the Baroque movement in Rome, Bernini & Borromini, will be discussed throughout the tour that incorporates some of their finest works. Visit a small church where you'll see a fine example of the pyrotechnic display Baroque artists could perform, to continue to get acquainted with two different genial interpretations of this style given in S. Carlino by Borromini and in S. Andrea by Bernini. Then, visit "Il Gesu", the first Baroque church erected in Rome which features the most representative frescoed vault of this period. After having enjoyed the aerial solution Borromini gave to his dome in S. Ivo, we'll end at S. Andrea della Valle which will present to us a more courtly version of the Baroque style.
| # | Destination | Minivan (max 4 Px) |
Minivan (max 6 Px) |
Minibus (max 8 Px) |
| 04 | Rome - Tour of barroque (4 hours) | Euro 160,00 | Euro 170,00 | Euro 180,00 |
This tour is taylored to visit the main basilicas: Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, Papal Basilica Saint Mary Major, Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, St. Peter's Basilica, Papal Basilica of Saint Lawrence outside the Walls.
Itinerary: Colusseum, Pantheon, Roma Forum, Spanish Steps, St. Peter and Trevi Fontain. The service begins picking you up in the lobby of your hotel where your driver-guide or I will be pleased to meet you. Ahead to Piazza Venezia, the main square of the City. Start by exploring Rome of the Emperors. Stops will be made at the Roman Forum, the Coliseum and the Mouth of Truth. Then take a panoramic drive past the Circus Maximus, the Palatine Hill and the Baths of Caracalla. Back in the heart of Rome, stop for a visit inside the Pantheon, the best conserved monument of Ancient Rome as well as the nearby Santa Maria Sopra Minerva housing Michelangelo's "Risen Christ" . Continue to see Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Your tour ends with transfer back to your Hotel.
Rome's early history is shrouded in legend. According to Roman tradition, the city was founded by Romulus on 21 April 753 BC. The legendary origin of the city's name is the traditional founder and first ruler. It is said that Romulus and Remus decided to build a city. After an argument, Romulus killed his brother Remus. Then he named it after himself, Rome.
The city lies on the River Arno and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the richest and wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; in fact, it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages.
The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions, with over 169,000 international arrivals in 2008. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the palio. Siena, like other Tuscan hill towns, was first settled in the time of the Etruscans (c. 900-400 BC) when it was inhabited by a tribe called the Saina.
Chianti is an area of Tuscany, Italy made famous by the red wine of the same name. It has much to offer for a visitor interested in wine, food and natural beauty. Many of the wineries are open for a tour and a tasting, and some offer accommodation services as well. Chianti is above all a wine region. The Chianti DOCG appellation is divided into seven subregions (Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rufina), of which Classico is most famous.