HONEYMOON IN ROME & SARDINIA

Kick off your tour in Italy with a half-day outing on a Vespa. Fully escorted, this tour is the perfect ticket to your very own Roman Holiday in Italy’s eternal capital. Take a nighttime tour of the almost 2000-year-old Colosseum, one of the best small group tours of Italy led by an archaeologist. Discover the ancient amphitheater’s underground areas and marvel at moonlight illuminating the travertine limestone exterior. Explore Vatican City thoroughly with a privately guided tour. Take in over a millennium of masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and gaze at works by Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. Don’t miss even more ancient collections which include Egyptian mummies and hieroglyph-covered stelae. While in Vatican City, see the 16^th-century St. Peter’s Basilica, home to the celebrated Bernini Dome and Michelangelo’s marvelous Pietà, and the 15^th-century Sistine Chapel, with an awe-inspiring ceiling by Michelangelo and frescoes by artists like Botticelli.

Embark on a full-day excursion to the lovely hilltop town of Tivoli, a 40-minute drive from Rome. Led by a private guide, tour two magnificent historic villas listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 16^th-century Villa d’Este, once a Benedictine convent, is a treasure trove of Renaissance wonders, showcasing lavish gardens lined with cypress trees and ornate fountains including nymph and gargoyle likenesses. A fantastic blend of ancient Roman, Egyptian and Greek influences await in the 2^nd-century Villa Adriana, built according to the wishes of Emperor Hadrian. The next day, delight your taste buds with the Italian cuisine of your foodie dreams. Take a unique food walking tour of Rome and discover truly Roman neighborhoods, off the beaten path and away from tourist crowds. Meet local families that have been serving up Italian delicacies and perfecting recipes for generations. Indulge in about ten different food and wine tastings, all locals-approved.