Rome, The Eternal City, is bursting with culture and history and provides for a truly unique city holiday. Over 2,700 years old, it remains one of the most popular cities in the world and is arguably Italy’s most fascinating city. Enjoy great sightseeing and incredible art, delicious local cuisine and fine wines, not to mention the chic shopping and sophisticated city atmosphere.
Rome has, unarguably, the richest and fullest history of any town on earth. Its unique position in the world’s greatest historical Empire, its significance as a religious and cultural centre, its turbulent centuries of aristocratic and papal rivalries and upheaval, and all the time incorporating some of the finest surviving architecture.
Take your time to leisurely discover the highlights of Rome, from the majesty of the Vatican City and St Peter’s Basilica, to the incomparable beauty of Michelangelo’s Pieta Statue and painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Historical wonders such as the Coliseum, the ruins of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum - from where Julius Caesar once governed ancient Rome, to the atmospheric splendor of the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Beyond the iconic sights and historical monuments, you will find a rich Italian culture with true passion and warmth. Shopping is a real pleasure in Rome, enjoy the fashionable designer boutiques and up-market shopping centres or browse the open-air markets in the myriad of streets and piazzas. Relax and enjoy a cappuccino at a gingham bedecked café on a quaint cobbled street, or sip a cool glass of the “vino locale.” Indulge in a leisurely lunch in the Camp dei Fiore or Piazza Navona and watch the stylish Romans go about their business in flamboyant Italian style.
Why not combine a 7-night holidays in Rome with a relaxing holiday by the sea in Sorrento? This is an ideal way to discover the true range of diverse highlights that Italy is so renowned for.
Joe Walsh Tours have a direct flight every Friday from Dublin to Rome.
Local information :
Currency: Euro (EUR) Glass of Coca Cola: € 4 Bottle of Beer: € 4 - € 6 Bottle of Wine: € 6 3 Course meal: € 20 - €40 Time Difference is GMT: + 1 hours
These prices are given as a guide only.
Top tips/Recommended Tours:
Orientation Tour: To familiarise yourself with Rome at the start of the week book an Orientation Tour ofthe Eternal City. The tour will offer panoramic views of the Coliseum, Roman Forum, Victor EmanuelMonument, Circus Maximus and St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican: Make sure you see The Vatican at its best, don’t miss a thing by booking a tour with aprofessional guide. You will visit St. Peter’s Basilica,The Sistine Chapel and The Vatican Museums.
Joe Walsh Tours has been using the Hotel Milani for 18 years. It is a great hotel which offers everything the tourist needs in this wonderful city of Rome. Only five minutes from the Basilica of St. Mary Majors, the Piazza de Repubblica and the Via Nazionale. You can also enjoy great value shopping in the area and there is a choice of some very good reasonably priced restaurants near the hotel. Our clients enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this well run hotel. It is a charming, comfortable base offering good value for money. Facilities: Breakfast room serves an excellent hot and cold buffet. There is also a small bar and lounge area. Guestrooms: 64 bedrooms equipped with bath or shower, air-conditioning, telephone, TV, and hairdryer. Distance from airport: 16km (approx.)
PRICES: Prices are per person sharing in a standard room. Departures every Friday
HOTEL + DEPARTURE DATES
23 - 30 May
6 - 13 - 20 - 27 June
4 - 11 - 18 - 25 July
1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 Aug
5 - 12 - 19 - 26 Sep
3 - 10 Oct
HOTEL MILANI – 7 nights – B+B
729
749
749
689
749
749
HOTEL MILANI – 14 nights – B+B
1139
1159
1159
1029
1159
1159
+ Tax € 65, Insurance € 25 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT € 280 PER WEEK
Hotel Jolly Vittorio Veneto | Rome – 4 Star
Tel - 01 241 0817
The Vittorio Veneto is located right in the centre of the capital, in between Via Veneto and the Villa Borghese. It is a few minutes walk from some of the city’s most exciting cultural sights, including the Spanish Steps and the Piazza di Spagna, which provides a dazzling display of hundreds of flowers during spring and summer. The Piazza di Spagna was also home to English poet Keats until his death, and there is a museum commemorating Shelley and Keats here, housed in their former residence. The city’s designer shopping district is also near to the hotel, and you can enjoy a day of shopping in Rome’s most exclusive boutiques. Facilities: Restaurant, piano bar Guestrooms: The 201 soundproofed rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, TV, minibar, telephone. Distance from airport: 16km (approx.)
PRICES: Prices are per person sharing in a standard room. Departures every Friday
HOTEL + DEPARTURE DATES
23 - 30 May
6 - 13 - 20 - 27 June
4 - 11 - 18 - 25 July
1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 Aug
5 - 12 - 19 - 26 Sep
3 - 10 Oct
HOTEL JOLLY VITTORIO VENETO – 7 nights – B+B
1039
1059
1059
849
1059
1059
HOTEL JOLLY VITTORIO VENETO – 14 nights – B+B
1759
1779
1779
1359
1779
1779
+ Tax € 65, Insurance € 25 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT € 420 PER WEEK
Hotel Albani | Rome – 4 Star
Tel - 01 241 0817
Albani Hotel Roma is an elegant and modern hotel situated not far from Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and the Borghese Gallery in a residential area with some of the rooms overlooking the ancient Albani Park. Within walking distance the guests can enjoy excellent restaurants, shopping areas and department Stores. The major tourist attractions of the eternal City are easily accessible by public transport. The modern lobby in the Albani Hotel is spacious and has an attractive lounge area and bar featuring an impressive stained glass ceiling. Facilities: Breakfast room, bar Guestrooms: The brightly decorated bedrooms are well equipped with air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Some of the rooms have a balcony. Distance from airport: 16km (approx)
PRICES: Prices are per person sharing in a standard room. Departures every Friday
HOTEL + DEPARTURE DATES
23 - 30 May
6 - 13 - 20 - 27 June
4 - 11 - 18 - 25 July
1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 Aug
5 - 12 - 19 - 26 Sep
3 - 10 Oct
HOTEL ALBANI – 7 nights – B+B
979
1009
809
809
1009
1009
HOTEL ALBANI – 14 nights – B+B
1649
1669
1279
1279
1669
1669
+ Tax € 65, Insurance € 25 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT € 315 PER WEEK
Hotel Abitart | Rome – 4 Star
Tel - 01 241 0817
The Hotel Abitart is a new modern hotel located in an excellent position close to many of Rome’s archeological and historical sites including the Coliseum, Circus Maximus and the Basilica of St. Paul. Its original style and furnishings are perfect for relaxing in after your long days wandering through the city. Facilities: Roof garden, restaurant, bar and reading room. Guestrooms: Bedrooms are tastefully furnished and creatively decorated with each floor themed to a different colour. Rooms are equipped to the highest standards with air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, radio, safety deposit box, mini-bar, hairdryer and high-speed internet access. Distance from airport: 16km (approx.)
PRICES: Prices are per person sharing in a standard room. Departures every Friday
HOTEL + DEPARTURE DATES
23 - 30 May
6 - 13 - 20 - 27 June
4 - 11 - 18 - 25 July
1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 Aug
5 - 12 - 19 - 26 Sep
3 - 10 Oct
HOTEL ABITART – 7 nights – B+B
1039
1059
1059
1059
1059
1059
HOTEL ABITART – 14 nights – B+B
1749
1779
1779
1779
1779
1779
+ Tax € 65, Insurance € 25 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT € 455 PER WEEK
