Rome, having been the centre of one of the globe's greatest civilizations ever, has exerted a huge influence over the world in its c. 2,500 years of existence. The history of Rome provides the beauty you see today. The eternal city, as it is known is the famous home of the Roman Empire, the Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita (sweet life), Vatican City, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and St. Peter's Basilica.
With this package you will discover the eternal city of Rome with our 4 night package deal. You will also see the best of the ancient city of Ostia Anitca and the excavations with a guided tour. Situated amongst cypress and Mediterranean pine trees, the ruins of the port of ancient Rome reveal more than any other monument in the capital, what everyday life must have been like in ancient times. Leaving Rome and following the road leading to the sea, Via del Mare, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Ostia, the Roman city of the Imperial age whose Latin name ‘Ostium' means ‘mouth of the river', reflecting its position along the Tiber river. Ostia was founded around the 4th century BC by King Anco Marzio and became the harbour of Rome around which, throughout the following centuries, a flourishing trade and business centre developed. Following the Barbarian invasions, the decline of Ostia began when the port was abandoned and became silted up. The archaeological excavations undertaken at the beginning of the 19th century have brought the ancient city back to light, a rare witness to 900 years of Roman civilization.
During your walk through the ruins, your guide will tell you something about the cultural and social life of this interesting commercial settlement. Your visit to Ostia Antica itself starts at ‘Via delle Tombe' which leads to the ‘Porta Romana', one of the city's three gates. This is the beginning of the ‘Decumanus Maximus', the main thoroughfare that crosses the city from north east to south west. Then you will arrive at the ‘Terme di Nettuno' where you can admire the beautiful black and white mosaics representing Neptune and Amphitrite, the theatre built by Agrippa and the Forum which formed the centre of the city. Here you will discover the principle public buildings, ‘Il Capitolium' and the temple of Rome and Augustus, the Basilica and the large thermal baths. Near the forum square you will also find the House of Diana and the ‘Thermopolium' an ancient Roman bar with a marble counter and a fresco depicting the fruit and foodstuffs that were sold there. At the end of Via dei Dipinti, the Museo Ostiense displays some of the ancient sculptures and mosaics found among the ruins. You will see all this and more, with all the stories of history described to you along the way by your tour guide. After 4 hours (or longer at request) at the breath-taking site you will return to your accommodation.
Included in this package:
- Return Flights
- Transfers to and from Rome from Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport
- Quality accommodation with breakfast (city centre location)
- CitySightseeing open top bus tour of the whole of Rome, more information (optional)
- 3 course meal at a traditional Roman restaurant, more information (optional)
- Guided tour of Ostia Antica
Also, we can offer you 100% customised deals, so if you want to amend the number of nights or any other details in this package just let us know - with Bellarome anything is possible and you choose the exact trip you want.
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