Luxury hotel holidays to Rome

Luxury holidays to Rome: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Rome is a trip to the capital city of Italy and, as the capital city of the Roman Empire, a place which was widely regarded as the birth place of western civilisation. The city has a unique atmosphere of any in Italy, due to its huge wealth of sites to see, dating back not just from the Roman era, but from mediaeval and Renaissance periods as well and you could spend a lifetime visiting all the historical and architectural sites the city has to offer. Most visitors come to Rome to see the foundations of the Roman Empire in the form of the Colosseum, The Forum Romanum and the Circus Maximus, to name but a few. However, visitors nearly always allow time for a visit to the Vatican Museum and the Basilica of St Peter, even if they choose not to visit any other non-Roman historical sites! The variety of places to visit in Rome can be over whelming and it is best to plan in advance what you wish to see within the time you have and stick to it, rather than planning whilst you are there. The historic centre is perfectly manageable on foot as it is in fact quite compact. However, there is a comprehensive metro system that runs around the historic centre, rather than through it (for obvious reasons), with its intersection at the main Rome Termini station. The two lines of the metro are easy to navigate and can be a swift and inexpensive way of reaching monuments or museums which are further away from each other.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Italy and within Italy, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Rome

● Cultural tours for individuals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Art, history and heritage holidays
● City breaks
● Food and wine holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Highlights of Rome

If the monuments, museums and historical sites become too overwhelming then Rome is also the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy, particularly shoes and clothes. The Apian way just outside the city is where a large proportion of the Roman catacombs are, as well as the baths of Caracalla. There are also numerous famous gardens in and around Rome namely the Borghese Gardens, The Gardens of Villa Doria Pamphili, Villa Torlonia, Villa Ada and the Park of Aqueducts.

Cultural highlights of Rome

The Colosseum, The Forum, The Pantheon, Circus Maximus, Domus Aurea, Trajan’s Market, The Vatican Museum, The Basilica of St Peter, The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, The Capitoline Museum, The Borghese Gallery.

Festivals in Rome

The Estate Romana is a festival which lasts throughout the summer months and encompasses many cultural activities including concerts and street performances. The Noantri Festival is at the beginning of July and has its roots in early Christianity. The statue of the Vergine del Carmine is carried through the streets of the Trastevere district of Rome and there is much feasting and merriment. There are numerous arts and antiques fairs which take place in the autumn in Rome and the city attracts a wide range of musicians and art collections throughout the year.

Gastronomy in Rome

The gastronomy of Rome is hearty but simple, based on numerous ways of cooking fresh vegetables, particularly artichokes and courgettes (zucchini), salt cod, hearty soups and meat sauces and various pasta shapes and tomato sauces, particularly using garlic and chilli. The most famous wines of the area are the Frascati wines, however the area to the south also produces excellent Cesanese wines.

Rome travel information

Rome is reached very easily from the UK by air and rail. We can arrange for you to travel by train with overnight stops.

By air

British Airways flies daily to Rome Fiumicino airport, from London. There are also low-cost options to Rome Ciampino airport. We include private transfers in our holidays to Rome.

Rail travel

It is possible to arrive in Rome by train and the main station is Rome Termini. We suggest taking the Eurostar from London to Paris and then the sleeper train to Milan. From Milan, board another train to Rome. We can arrange for a transfer from Rome Termini station to your hotel, or you can take a local taxi from outside the station.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Italy and within Italy, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Rome

● Cultural tours for individuals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Art, history and heritage holidays
● City breaks
● Food and wine holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Here you will find a map of Rome showing the locations of the hotels that we offer

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Italy and within Italy, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Rome

● Cultural tours for individuals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Art, history and heritage holidays
● City breaks
● Food and wine holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

White flowers in terracotta pot on balcony overlooking houses below in Positano

AMALFI COAST BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

11-night holiday by train to the Amalfi coast. Eurostar and TGV with overnight stop, 2 nights Rome and 7 nights Positano. Return with overnight stop in Switzerland. From £5,365-£6,640 per person.
Baroque fountain of Neptune with water around and ochre houses at the Piazza Navona in Rome

VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME BY TRAIN TOUR

11-night holiday by train to Venice, Florence and Rome with rail travel on Eurostar and overnight stops each way. From about £3,260 per person.
Iron lamp outside St Mark's Basilica and pink Doge's Palace in Venice

VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME FLY-RAIL TOUR

9-night fly-rail touring holiday from Venice to Rome, also stopping in Florence. Choice of hotels and add extra nights if desired. From £3,090 per person.
Villa Lante fountain and sculpture

GARDENS OF THE ROME AREA TOUR

6-night garden tour of the area near Rome for small groups of up to 14 people staying in Orvieto and Frascati. Visits to Ninfa and Landriana. From £3,460 per person.
Ruined medieval building with footbridge over river in foreground

ROME AREA GARDEN HOLIDAY FOR INDIVIDUALS

6-night holiday for individuals to the Rome area to visit the iconic and influential gardens of the area, Renaissance to 20th Century. Stay in 2 different locations and we include a hire-car. Local garden notes provided. From £1,370 per person.
Statue of David with the terracotta cupola of the cathedral in Florence

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MICHELANGELO HOLIDAY

6-night holiday following in the work of Michelangelo in Florence and Rome, and visit places associated with the great artist and his works of art in both cities. From £1,680 per person.
Aldrovandi Villa Borghese Rome patio outdoor dining

ALDROVRANDI VILLA BORGHESE Rome

Close to the centre, yet nestling amidst the greenery of the Borghese gardens, this 5-star hotel with 103 guest rooms offers old world glamour and is also a peaceful hideaway.
Regina Baglioni Rome hotel

BAGLIONI HOTEL REGINA Rome

An elegant, 5-star deluxe hotel in Italian Art Deco style on the elegant Via Veneto and within easy walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese.
Bernini Bristol Rome hotel exterior at night hotel lit up fountain in foreground

HOTEL BERNINI BRISTOL Rome

This is a 5-star hotel on the Piazza Barberini near the Via Veneto with over 140 years of history and where Baroque art is celebrated in a contemporary light. Views of St Peter's from the Flair restaurant terrace.
Hotel d'Inghilterra Rome street terrace outdoor dining area umbrellas

HOTEL D'INGHILTERRA Rome

This 5-star hotel with 88 rooms is just moments from the Spanish Steps and the Via Condotti and resplendent in its cosy style, warm colours and rich fabrics. A highlight is the Cafe Romano, a chic restaurant with terrace seating.
Hotel de la Villa Rome orange building with green shutter and umbrellas

HOTEL DE LA VILLE ROME Rome

Rocco Forte’s Hotel de la Ville in the centre of Rome is a dynamic and vibrant new property housed in an 18th century Palazzo. It features 104 spacious and elegant rooms and suites, a sophisticated bar and restaurant, panoramic terrace and extensive spa.
Hotel de Russie Rome terrace pink building and shades

HOTEL DE RUSSIE Rome

A 5-star, grand and elegant hotel near the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps. Luxurious and elegant accommodation. Beautiful garden, terraces and courtyard.
Exterior of hotel with flags outside and shutters on the windows

HOTEL MASCAGNI Rome

A delicious breakfast buffet with artisan breads and cakes awaits you at this 4-star boutique hotel with 40 rooms about 10 minutes' walk from the Piazza di Spagna. Homely and charming.