January 5-12, 2008

January 5: Depart USA for Rome
We depart this afternoon to begin our exciting journey to Rome.

January 6: Arrival in Rome
Upon our arrival in Rome, a Pilgrim Tours representative will meet our group and assist in our transfer to the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Beverly Hills hotel is a superior first class hotel located in an ideal setting in Rome. We will have the remainder of the day free for our leisure until we meet for a special welcome dinner this evening.

January 7: Rome Touring
After breakfast we will enjoy a full day tour of Rome. Our tour will include a guided visit to the Vatican Museum including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica which includes the grave of the late Pope John Paul II. This afternoon we will enjoy a guided tour of the Coliseum and visit to the archeological area of the Roman Forum.

January 8: Free Day or Excursion to Pompeiii
After breakfast you will be free to explore Rome on your own or take an excursion to Pompeii. Our Pompeii excursion will include a private transfer. Upon our arrival we will enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii as we explore the famous excavations. We will return to Rome this evening.

January 9: Free Day or Optional Rome Tour
+ Optional Evening Dinner Opera
After breakfast you will be free to explore Rome or you may choose a full day tour of this famous city. For those who choose the full day tour, your day will include a guided tour of the San Callisto Catacombs along with a visit to both Trevi Fountain and the Piazza Di Spagna. Our day tour of Rome will conclude with a visit to the Pantheon. We will return to our hotel for the remainder of the day at leisure. Take advantage of a special dinner opera this evening at the Tanagra Restaurant. The Tanagra Restaurant is located in the center of Rome, in an elegant and delightful setting on the banks of the river Tiber (only a few minutes from Vatican City). We will have the opportunity to taste Italian traditional cooking, while listening to some of the most famous opera arias interpreted by Tanagra’s professional singers from the Rome Opera House.

January 10: Free Day or Excursion to Florence
After breakfast you will be free to again explore Rome on your own or take an excursion to Florence. Our Florence excursion will include a private transfer. Upon our arrival in Florence, we will enjoy a four hour guided tour of the city as well as a visit to the Academy Museum. We will return to Rome for our overnight.

January 11: Free Day or Excursion to Ostia Antica
After breakfast you will be free to again explore Rome on your own or to take an excursion to Ostia Antica. Our excursion will include a private transfer and guided tour of the Ostia Antica excavations. We will return to Rome early in the afternoon, with time for some last minute shopping before we meet for our final farewell dinner.

January 12: Depart Rome for USA
After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA.

Price: Per Person
$1,599.00  double occupancy
$1,579.00  triple occupancy
$1,724.00  single occupancy

Price Includes:

• Roundtrip air

• Air taxes

• 6 night's accommodations (4 star property)

• American breakfast daily, welcome and farewell dinners

• Roundtrip private airport transfers in Rome

• Full day tour of Rome

• Baggage handling at airports and hotel (one piece)
   

Price Does Not Include:

• Optional excursions

• Tips to driver, guides, and hotel staff

• Lunches and 4 dinners

• Optional travel insurance