Bed and Breakfast Hotel Julia

Tours touristiques

Vatican Museum (Tour N° 03)

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL, GALLERY OF THE TAPESTRIES
Every morning – except on Sundays and Religious holidays – Approx. 3 hours

The tour begins by coach passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. En route you will see the famous Villa Borghese park and the northern gate of the ancient city leading into Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II.

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Florence (Tour N° 17)

Every day except Mondays and Wednesdays from 1st Mar. to 31st Oct. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1st Nov. to 28th Feb., (Except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day – Approximately 13 hours

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance period, where you breathe art in its Medieval streets, the craftsmens’ workshops and the Renaissance Palaces. Here, the memories of the Medici family are linked with the splendour of the works of the renowned artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. Leaving Rome in a northerly direction and crossing the green valley of the Tiber, you pass the slopes of the Apennines covered with olive groves and vineyards to reach the famous valley of Chianti, before finally arriving in Florence built on the banks of the river Arno. The city tour will start with a visit to the Academy Museum where you will see the magnificent David by Michelangelo before continuing on foot with your local guide to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its beautiful dome by Brunelleschi.

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Naples and Pompeii (Tour N° 15)

Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day – Approx. 13 hours

A journey to discover art, history, folklore and archaeology in one of the most typical regions of southern Italy. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction, we take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside through the area known as the ‘Castelli Romani’. Approximately halfway along the highway, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples we will proceed towards the hill of Posillipo from where we can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the volcano Vesuvius.

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Capri (Tour N° 14)

Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day – Approx. 13 hours

Capri, situated in the Gulf of Naples, surrounded by an emerald and turquoise sea, is often called the pearl of the Mediterranean. This Island of Dreams has enchanted many people with the incomparable beauty of its rugged landscape, the mildness of its climate, the richness of its vegetation and its characteristic small white houses. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction you take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as “Castelli Romani”.

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Classical Rome (Tour N° 01)

TREVI FOUNTAIN, PANTHEON, ST. PETER’S BASILICA (WITH PAPAL BLESSING ON SUNDAYS) AND PIAZZA NAVONA
Every morning (except March 26th) – Approx. 3 hours

An itinerary by coach and on foot to visit the classic monuments of Rome. Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads, our local guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through the historical centre, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed by Bernini, the Pantheon (visit inside), Palazzo Madama seat of the senate, and Piazza Navona.

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Imperial Rome (Tour N° 02)

PIAZZA VENEZIA, ROMAN FORUM, COLOSSEUM, CIRCUS MAXIMUS, BASILICA OF ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS
Every Afternoon (except March 26th) – Approx. 3 hours

Arriving by coach at Piazza Venezia with its impressive monument dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II and the Unknown Soldier you then continue on foot to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum.

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Christian Rome (Tour N° 04)

THE BASILICAS OF SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE AND SAINT JOHN IN LATERAN, THE ANCIENT APPIAN WAY AND THE CATACOMBS
Every afternoon except March 26th, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Approx. 3 hours

The first stop will be on the Esquiline Hill where our guide will show you some of the treasures inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, before continuing by coach to stop and see the Holy Staircase and the Lateran Palace before visiting inside the Basilica of San Giovanni, the cathedral of Rome (visit inside).

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Papal Audience (Tour N° 05)

Every Wednesday morning – Approx. 3 – 4 hours

In order to arrive at the Vatican City we pass by some of the most famous sights of the city, starting with the Piazza della Repubblica with its Nayad Fountain then the beautiful Piazza Barberini with Bernini’s lovely Baroque Tritone Fountain. Continuing along the famous Via Veneto, we reach and then follow the ancient Aurelian Walls passing by the impressive Villa Borghese park until we get to the Piazza del Popolo, the northern entrance into ancient Rome with its Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II.

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Rome by night with dinner (Tour N° 12)

Every evening (except Dec. 24th and 31st) – Approx. 3 hours
Panoramic Tour of Rome + Dinner (drinks included).

After an interesting panoramic tour of the city, which will also include a stop at the Trevi Fountain, you will be left in a local restaurant for a dinner (drinks included). After dinner, return to the vicinity of your hotel.

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Illuminated Rome (Tour N° 10)

COLOSSEUM, ST. PETER’S, TREVI FOUNTAIN, VIA VENETO, PIAZZA NAVONA
Every evening (except Dec. 24th and 31st) – Approx. 2 hours

Discover some of the main monuments of the Eternal City in the romantic atmosphere of times past. Some of the sights you pass by include The Fountain of the Nayads, The Exhibition Palace, Piazza Venezia with its Tomb to the Unknown Soldier and the Capitoline Hill. Glimpse the Imperial Roman Age as you drive by and admire the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the Circus Maximus.

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