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1. Vatican City

   Capital: Vatican City Currency: Euro Language: No Official Language – Italian widely spoken Visas: Travel Visa Information Officially recognized as the smallest country in the world, the Vatican City, (also known as the Holy See) is in the heart of Rome, Italy, and is most well known for being home to St Peter’s Basilica, the famous roof of the Sistine Chapel, the Pope and his Sw... more »

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2. Guided Imperial Tour, Rome

   by – loulou, Tour Manager, Europe The first time I came to Rome, I was astounded by the ancient ruins of the birthplace of civilisation itself. However, to me, walking through the ancient Roman Forum, the heart of life itself for an astounding 1,000years, all I saw was a pile of rocks – The stories, the intrigues, the assassination attempts and the gossip ... more »

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3. Piazza Venezia

   by – Paul Wormsbacher, Tour Manager, Europe The Piazza Venezia is one of the largest and most important squares in Rome. The Piazza is flanked by the Victor Emanuel II Monument as well as the old Venetian embassy, once home to the offices of Benito Mussolini.

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4. Rome

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Rome (Italian: Roma) is the capital of Italy and by far the country’s biggest, busiest and most happening city. The ‘Eternal City’ is a treasure trove of ancient art, history, culture, buildings, architecture, sites, food, and people that you would need almost an eternity to see and do everything the city has to offer. The most famous of Romes see... more »

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5. Roman Forum

   by – Sam, Tour Manager, Europe and New Zealand Contiki Tours visiting the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome allow a lot of free time to explore the heart of what was one of the great and most advanced civilizations ever to exist on the face of the earth. The Ancient Roman Forum, although now an archaeological site and ruin, still contains the remnants of the temples, palaces and meeting... more »

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6. Rome Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Contiki uses a number of different hotels in Rome and you should check your Contiki tour documents when you receive them for the name and address of the hotel you are staying in. Shuttle Service A shuttle service operates between Rome Fiumicino airport and our Roman hotels and should be booked at the same time you book your trip. If you choose this optio... more »

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7. Colosseum

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Colosseum in Rome is one of the most famous symbols of not only Italy, but the world. Recently voted as one of the 7 wonders of the world the official name for the Colosseum is the ‘Flavian Amphitheatre’ and it was finished in 72 AD. Awesome to walk around the outside it’s even cooler to stand in the middle of and imagine what ... more »

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