Roma, non basta una vita Rome, a lifetime is not enough

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1 ROME PANORAMIC BUS TOUR Per Person Wednesday, July 9, :00 PM 5:00 PM Rome Tour Options Roma, non basta una vita Rome, a lifetime is not enough Get a taste of what the Eternal City has to offer. A tour guide will take you on a private, air-conditioned motorcoach around the city showing you the most important and popular sights that Rome has to offer. There will be one stop along the route for a quick photo op, gelato fix, bathroom trip, or a stretch. You will see: Via della Conciliazione St. Peter s Basilica Porta dei Cavalleggeri Lungotevere Tiberin Island Porta Portese Via mormorata Cestia Piramid Porta San Paolo Circus Maximus The Mouth of Truth Marcello Teathre Campidoglio Piazza Venezia Imperial Forums Coliseum San Giovanni in Laterano Santa Croce in Gerusalemme Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Santa Maria Maggiore Piazza della Repubblica Via Nazionale Palazzo delle Esposizioni Piazza Venezia Via del Plebiscito Piazza di Torre Argentina Corso Vittorio Emanuele Castel Sant Angelo, Lungotevere Zanardelli Justice Palace 01:45 PM Meet promptly in Hilton Cavalieri Hotel lobby 02:00 PM Depart for City Tour 03:30 PM Hop off the bus at Colle Oppio for photos and leg stretch 05:00 PM Return transfer to Hotel This tour takes place prior TTI/Vanguard s Welcome reception and dinner which begins at 7:15 PM. The tour is open to all TTI/Vanguard attendees and their guests for a fee of Tour includes air conditioned motorcoach, English speaking guide, municipal bus ticket to enter the city center, and bottled water Casual attire Page 1 of 6

2 IMPERIAL ROME - 84 Per Person Thursday, July 10, :30 AM 12:15 PM It is said that when the Colosseum falls, Rome will fall...and the world will follow. This symbol of the eternity of Rome, the grandest and most celebrated of all its monuments, was completed in 80 A.D. and is a logical starting off point for a step back in time to Ancient Rome. The Colosseum still remains a symbol of the grandeur of Rome. The Palatine, adjacent to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, is where Rome began. Its Latin name is the source of the word "palace. In fact, great men lived on this regal hill and the emperors of Rome built their palaces here, turning the hill into an imperial preserve. It also had the first botanical gardens in the world. See the impressive stadium, the view from the terrace of the Palace of Septimius Severus, and the remains of the Farnese Gardens at the top of another superb panorama of the nearby Forum. In 1536, Michelangelo designed the Piazza Del Campidoglio to crown the Capitoline, the smallest of Ancient Rome s seven hills, but the most important since it was the seat of power. From the busy Piazza Aracoeli, you will mount graciously sloping stairs and step off into the sudden hush of his geometrically delineated piazza, with its three low and harmonious buildings. This was Rome s first planned piazza. The impressive Teatro Marcello was started by Julius Caesar and finished by Augustus. In this auditorium, Greek-style dramas were presented during the religious holidays. It could hold 14,000 spectators in a 150 yard semi-circular seating area. In the 12 th century, it was incorporated into a fortress, a palace in the 16 th century, and today - opulent apartments in this ancient construction. 08:15 AM Meet promptly in Hilton Cavalieri Hotel lobby 08:30 AM Depart for Imperial Rome Tour 09:00 AM Arrival at Colle Oppio 09:15 AM Guided visit of the Coliseum (you will get to skip the line) 10:15 AM Short walk to Imperial Forums Guided visit of the Forums 11:00 AM Tour of Piazza Del Campidoglio including historical descriptions and view of breathtaking square 11:30 AM Walk to Marcello Theatre 12:15 PM Return transfer to Hotel (If you would like to remain in the area, you might want to take a short walk to TAVERNA DEGLI AMICI restaurant in Piazza Margara for lunch on own. You will be responsible for your own transportation back to hotel, if you stay in the city following the tour.) This tour takes place in the morning of the first day of the meeting and is open to TTI/Vanguard spouses/partners/guests for a fee of 84. Fee includes deluxe private air-conditioned coach transportation, city guide, entrance fees, and small bottle of mineral water. Casual attire, walking shoes recommended (some steps). Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen recommended. Newtours reserves the right to modify timing in the event of any changes to entrance times to the Colosseum made by authorities. Page 2 of 6

3 VATICAN MUSEUM AND THE SISTINE CHAPEL - 66 Per Person Friday, July 11, :30 AM 12:15 PM When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do With its own head of state (the Pope), postal service, currency, media, train station, army and tourist office, the Vatican City is pretty selfsufficient. Its components include St Peter s Basilica & Piazza and a multitude of museums and apartments. The most famous church in Christendom, St Peter s, is a triumph of High Renaissance and Baroque genius. The first church was built here in 326 AD to commemorate the site of St. Peter s martyrdom and burial - Nero s Circo Vaticano. This church, begun by Constantine, was demolished in the first years of the 16 th century, and many great works of art were lost as a result. The magnificent structure we see today took a total of 150 years to build. Michelangelo is the name most closely associated with the building, who took over the project in 1547 at the age of 72 to partially design the dome. Bramante was responsible for the ingeniously embracing arms of the piazza which, along with the dome, dominate the exterior view. The Vatican Museums contain an incredible collection of treasures Egyptian pieces, Greek and Roman antiquities, tapestries, maps, apartments painted by Raphael, the Borgia Apartments and, of course, Michelangelo s Sistine Chapel, famous the world over for its magnificent frescoed ceiling. 07:15 AM Meet promptly in Hilton Cavalieri Hotel lobby 07:30 AM Depart for Vatican Tour 08:15 AM Fifteen minute walk from parking area to Vatican 09:00 AM Guided visit of Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel (you will enter through the group line, there may be a short wait) 10:45 AM Tour of St. Peter s Basilica 11:45 AM Historical description of the square and time for photos 12:00 PM Fifteen minute walk from Vatican to the Motorcoach 12:15 PM Return transfer to Hotel (If you would like to remain in the area, you might want to walk to Ristro restaurant, a short walk from the Vatican, for lunch on own. You will be responsible for your own transportation back to hotel if you stay in the city following the tour.) This tour takes place in the morning of the second day of the meeting and is open to TTI/Vanguard spouses/partners/guests for a fee of 66. Majority of tour is walking. Fee includes deluxe private air-conditioned coach transportation, city guide, entrance fees with tickets reservation, hostess assistance, and a small bottle of mineral water. Casual attire, walking shoes highly recommended NO UNCOVERED SHOULDERS (you will be denied entrance). Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen recommended. Page 3 of 6

4 SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS - 36 Per Person Friday, July 11, :30 PM 7:30 PM Three coins in a fountain Each one seeking happiness Thrown by three hopeful lovers Which one will the fountain bless Rome s marvelous collection of piazzas beautifully present the city s Baroque face, while also making a great resting place as you roam around Rome. Vast and beautiful, Piazza Navona was laid out on the ruins of Domitian s stadium. It is lined with Baroque palaces, and holds three fountains, including Bernini s Fountain of the Rivers. Perhaps Rome s most popular spot is the Piazza di Spagna, at the foot of the Spanish Steps. The piazza is graced by Bernini s boat-shaped Barcaccia fountain. The elegant Via Condotti (shoppers haven) runs into the piazza and Rome s oldest café, Caffè Greco. Piazza Venezia is overshadowed by the Typewriter, duly named because of its shape, but otherwise known as the Victor Emmanuel Monument. Piazza Barberini features the fantastic Triton Fountain. 04:20 PM Meet promptly in Hilton Cavalieri Hotel lobby 04:30 PM Depart for Squares and Fountains Tour 05:00 PM Drop at Traforo and walk to the Trevi Fountain historical description & time for photos 05:30 PM Proceed to the Pantheon walking along Piazza di Pietra and Piazza del Parlamaneto (short historical descriptions on the way) 06:00 PM Guided visit of the Pantheon 06:50 PM Piazza Navona visit 07:30 PM Return transfer to Hotel This tour is takes place after TTI/Vanguard s meeting concludes and is open to all TTI/Vanguard attendees and their guests for a fee of 36. Fee includes deluxe private air-conditioned coach transportation, city guide, entrance fees with tickets reservation, hostess assistance, and a small bottle of mineral water. Casual attire, walking shoes recommended. Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen recommended. Page 4 of 6

5 NEWTOURS EVENTS FOR TTI/VANGUARD TOUR REGISTRATION AND GUARANTEE BY CREDIT CARD Tour Registrations Must Be Received By June 20 th! Fax the completed form to ATTN: Robin Lockett, Program Manager, TTI/Vanguard. ROME CITY TOUR Wednesday, July 9 th / 2:00 PM 5:00 PM = IMPERIAL ROME TOUR Thursday, July 10 th / 8:30 AM 12:15 PM 84 = VATICAN & SISTINE CHAPEL Friday, July 11 th / 7:30 AM 12:15 PM 66 = SQUARES & FOUNTAINS Friday, July 11 th / 4:30 PM 7:30 PM 36 = TOTAL TOUR FEE DUE I,, authorize Newtours Events to charge my credit card in the amount of Print first and last name for the above selected tours. Cancellation Policy: I understand that after June 20 th, the tour fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and my credit card will be charged for the tours, even if I am unable to attend. Credit card company: (please mark one) Eurocard / Mastercard American Express Diners Visa Credit Card Number: Expiration date: Security Code: / (Visa, Mastercard: Three-digit code after the card number (or after the last four digits) on the back of your credit card number on the back of the card within the signature field.) (American Express: Four-digit number on the front of the card in the right hand corner above the card number) Name on the credit card: By signing this form I authorize Newtours Events to charge this credit card for the amount listed above. Signature: Date: / / Page 5 of 6

6 DISCLAIMER TTI/Vanguard selects reputable tour companies to offer tours for our TTI/Vanguard members and guests, to help make the most of your time on this trip. TTI/Vanguard does not mark up the price of the tours; they are offered to you at the price provided from the tour company. If a tour is cancelled due to lack of registration, you will be refunded in full for the cancelled tour you reserved. However, almost all of the tours sold out last year at our meeting in Barcelona, so we HIGHLY RECOMMEND, that if you are interested in any of these tours, please do not wait to sign up! There are a limited amount of spots and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Registrations will not be accepted on-site. PLEASE NOTE: 1. Prices are quoted in Euros on a per person basis. 2. All rates are valid for TTI/Vanguard as a group, and the stated period only. 3. Newtours reserves the right to cancel tours should the minimum number not be reached and Newtours will refund all payments in full. 4. Tours are accompanied by English speaking guides. The noted itineraries may be subject to change due to closures, delays or irregularities caused by third parties. 5. All tours start and end at the Hilton Cavalieri Hotel. 6. Tour reservations are accepted only with full payment by credit card, completing ALL sections of the booking form. 7. Upon receipt of your fully completed registration form and payment, you will be sent a confirmation of your booking from Robin Lockett, TTI/Vanguard. 8. No refunds will be made for cancellations of tours made after June 20 th. Please fax the completed form to ATTN: Robin Lockett, Program Manager, TTI/Vanguard Page 6 of 6