Short Break Rome – Baglioni
Self-Drive Tour
A 4-day tour focused on the city that could rightly be considered “the living room of Italy”. The beauties of Rome, the “Eternal City”, are overwhelming and enveloped in an aura of elegance that only the capital can give. Its streets, streets and historic buildings overflow with history and culture and it is not unusual to come across testimonies dating back to the Roman era, such as the Teatro Marcello, and in more recent sites, such as the Jewish ghetto of the sixteenth century, in the range of a few tens of meters. The Roman tasting experience will be the high point of four unmissable days.
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Selected for you: HOTEL REGINA BAGLIONI 5 * L
A meeting place loved by the international jet set, the he hotel offers a magnificent selection of exclusive and luxurious suites and original Art Déco style rooms.
It is the 5-star hotel in via Veneto in Rome, located in a central and strategic position, one step away from Villa Borghese, Piazza di Spagna and via Condotti, the famous fashion street of the capital.
Occupying a magnificent Liberty-style building, it was once the home of Queen Margherita of Savoy. The charm and simplicity of the period facade and the refinement of the interior furnishings in classic and art déco style guarantee an unique atmosphere. The stunning Roman Penthouse Suite and the wide collection of exclusive suites are the perfect choice for discerning travelers, as they offer exclusive perks such as butler service, a dedicated concierge and private transfers. Brunello Lounge & Restaurant combines contemporary design with traditional Italian elegance. The hotel’s spa is a metropolitan oasis offering guests a wide range of beauty treatments. It has 118 rooms / suites of different types, from one to three bedrooms. Characterized by an elegant and refined contemporary design, they are equipped with the most modern comforts with magnificent views. With an exclusive independent entrance on Via Veneto, the Brunello Bar and Restaurant, a unique place for its elegance and versatility, is able to offer unprecedented experiences in a research that involves the sensory faculties through the environments, the perfume, the service and the food and wine proposals of the highest level. Hotel Regina Baglioni is part of the Relais & Chateaux and Luxury Hotels of the World brands.
ROME
The Eternal City is one of the obligatory stops for everyone, it is unique in the world for its ancient history and for its amazing monuments dating back to the Roman empire. Exploring the old town by foot, between the alleys and the streets with strange and unimaginable names, surrounded by timeless monuments, it is already an exciting experience to live in a completely personal way. Its ancient glory perfectly combines with the more modern and rustic aspects of its neighbourhoods, that represent several old towns, in a way. What to say about the traditional trattorias offering typical and delicious menus, prepared with ancient recipes. Roma is a city to discover and to experience in all its aspects.
ITALY –CITIES OF ART
The Italian cities of arts proposed with accurate and selected private services, enhancing the artistic, cultural and panoramic beauties of our beautiful country. The best way to discover the Italian excellences, authenticity and traditions thanks to the assistance of expert guides. All programs are proposed with the “self-drive” formula, using your own means. The same programs can be scheduled with ad-hoc quotations, customized services and the rental car service with driver (NCC) that allows you to live a relaxing journey in complete comfort among the incomparable Italian beauties.
The Jewish Ghetto
The Jewish Ghetto is a small neighbourhood, its borders were delimited in 1555 by Pope Paul IV and all Roman Jews were obliged to live inside of it. After the liberation at the end of the 19th Century, most of this area was demolished, but there are still today some remains that you can visit through an evocative walk between the small streets and squares.
The Portico of Octavia
The ghetto main entrance was constituted by the Portico of Octavia, which was built in II century B.C. above a previous portico erected by Quintus Caecilius Metellus in 146 B.C. and rebuilt by Septimius Severus and Caracalla. It was restored in the period of Augustus and it was dedicated to his sister Octavia. With a double colonnade decorated with sculptures, the portico contained the temples of Juno Queen and Jupiter, as well as the library of Octavia.
The Theatre of Marcellus
The theatre was built by Julius Caesar by demolishing the existing buildings such as the temple of Piety, and he was extensively criticized for this. Augustus reclaimed the project, proceeding on new expropriations In order to extend the surface and to erect a biggest building. It was probably completed in 17 B.C. when it was used on the occasion of the Saecular Games, it was dedicated in 13 or 11 B.C. and gave it the name of Marcellus.
The theatre was restored by Vespasian in the scene and by Alexander Severus. In the IV century it was still in operation, later it experienced some structural changes.
Because of the high position nearby the river, in a point where it was easy to see it, it was transformed into a fortress owned by Pierleoni and Fabi.
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are the museum complex of the Vatican City. They were founded by Pope Julius II in the XVI century and they occupy a large portion of the Belvedere’s vast courtyard and they are one of the biggest art collections in the world, since they expose a large artworks collection gathered over the centuries by the Popes. The Sistine Chapel and the papal apartments frescoed by Michelangelo and Raphael are some of the works that the visitors can admire on their journey. The Vatican Museums are actually a complex of museums and collections.
The Lazio recipes, represent one of the most popular and typical regional culinary traditions of Italy. These are simple preparations handed down from generation to generation, of peasant origin. Bacon and egg: today pasta alla carbonara is famous throughout Italy and abroad . Thanks above all to its goodness, the result of simple but quality ingredients. […]