ROME, ITALY

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It is hard to describe Rome in a few words. Rome is a city so vast and rich in art, historic ruins, monuments and exquisite views, that words can hardly do it justice. Rome’s deep history mixes with its cosmopolitan surface on every corner. This former capital of the Roman Empire has preserved its charm and independence throughout the centuries.

Rome's history can be read in every monument and palazzo; in fact, each and every stone bears witness to the periods of splendor, decay, wars, and numerous architectural styles. The city could be described as a gigantic open-air museum, visited each year by millions of tourists, scholars and pilgrims from all over the world. Just as Rome was not built in a day, the many fascinating destinations within the city walls mean that all of Rome cannot be seen in a day either.

It is hard to believe that Roman civilization began with a small settlement of shepherds and farmers near the Tiber River on Palatino, (one of the seven hills on which Rome was built and where many of the Roman... more

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69 reviews of Rome, Italy
Italy Hotline Tour
Submitted by:tammy l 143
September 9, 2009
My husband and I along with our 3 kids...ages 20, 24 and 25 had recently visited Rome for the 2nd time. The first time was on a cruise (stopped there for the day) and we did the fast tour of everything we could in 1 day. This time we were going to be there for 3 days and wanted to see certain things without repeating too much of what we already did. We wanted to do something private and not with a big group, so I started to research. I came across this GREAT tour group called Italy HotLine P... More
My husband and I along with our 3 kids...ages 20, 24 and 25 had recently visited Rome for the 2nd time. The first time was on a cruise (stopped there for the day) and we did the fast tour of everything we could in 1 day. This time we were going to be there for 3 days and wanted to see certain things without repeating too much of what we already did. We wanted to do something private and not with a big group, so I started to research. I came across this GREAT tour group called Italy HotLine Private Tours. Sienna Reid was an absolute pleasure to deal with. We communicated through e-mail and I ended up booking a few different tours with her. One of the best things, besides being very professional, sweet and courteous, was that she was not pushy. Although they did have a few set tours to choose from, she totally customized everything we wanted to do. The tour guide Annie was a sweetheart. She was so friendly and very knowledgable and really felt us all out and immediatly picked up on the things that were important to us and the things that were not so important!! She was extremely flexible and even changed some things for us as we went along. We saw so much more with Annie than we ever would have on our own...and at our own pace. She even gave us suggestions of places to go after our tours were over. After our stay in Rome, we were heading up to Tuscany to meet some more family members. Sienna arranged for us to have a tour guide drive us there. Amir was just wonderful (and hilarious!) and stopped at a few beautiful sites on the way. He even knew a great little local hide away place where we stopped for lunch. I would highly highly highly! recommend and would definitly use Italy Hotline tours again in the future if we are lucky enough to return to Italy. We were there for 11 days, and our tours in Rome were without a doubt the highlight of our trip...thanks to Sienna, Annie and Amir!
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Eternal Rome
Submitted by:ppd1029
April 14, 2009
I've been to Rome every year for the past four years and it never gets old. There's so much to see and do that one vacation trip is not enough to thoroughly absorb the Eternal City's magnificence. Of course some people will complain about the crowds or the grafitti but so what - you're in one of the greatest cities that ever existed! I've done the monuments the Vatican Museum and major churches and the "Roman Holiday" tour (actually walking in the courtyard of Via Margutta 51). I'v... More
I've been to Rome every year for the past four years and it never gets old. There's so much to see and do that one vacation trip is not enough to thoroughly absorb the Eternal City's magnificence. Of course some people will complain about the crowds or the grafitti but so what - you're in one of the greatest cities that ever existed! I've done the monuments the Vatican Museum and major churches and the "Roman Holiday" tour (actually walking in the courtyard of Via Margutta 51). I've visited the shopping district thrown 3 coins into the Trevi Fountain and sat on the Spanish Steps. Rome is a perfect base for exploring all of Italy as I've also been to Ostia Antica Tivoli Florence Naples Capri Pompeii and Venice. You will never be bored in Rome. And the food is FANTASTIC!
Date of Trip to : March2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
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