RECOMMENDATIONS
2004
We found this agency to operate with integrity and dependability. It was an
easy and very forthright procedure and follow through was faultless. Isla
and Stefano were always available and are just kind and nice people. We
truly recommend doing business with them.
The one area in need of change is to allow the initial deposit and the
payment upon arrival to be made via credit cards. The current process is
difficult because: 1.) It is costly and inconvenient to transfer money from
banks here to banks in Italy 2.) With limits on ATM withdrawals, it is
exceedingly difficult to have enough euro to pay the balance upon arrival
and it is far to costly to exchange for a large amount of euro in the states
prior to leaving. If you are anyplace in the EU for a time prior to arrival in
Rome, it is possible to accumulate euro along the way but this is not an
option for many people.
This is the tour of excavations under the Basilica San
Pietro. This site VATICAN MUSEUMS AND SCAVI TOUR
has the information you will need to obtain tickets. You
can do this via e-mail--this is the what we did. It is very
important, however, to give the exact information
requested; don't leave any of it out. Additionally, this site
will provide you with good information regarding other
Vatican Museums and tours.
Flaminia 80 06-3600-5488 This is a
wonderful hands on museum for children.
This church has 3 distinct religious layers and remnants-the current basilica,
the remains of a 4th century Christian church and vestiges of Mithraism,
including an altar. Additionally, the choir screen and frescoes in the basilica
are wonderful.
ENJOYED
Domus Aurea
The Colosseum
The Forums
Ostia Antica
Via Appia Antica
San Giovanni in Laterano
San Pietro in Vincoli (See Moses!)
Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
Colle Oppio
Galleria e Museo Borghese
Jewish Ghetto
Museo Capitolini
Various Museo Nazionale Romano Venues
Palazzo Barberini
Trastevere Area
Any and all Piazzas
More, More, More
These are not covered in the narrative part
of this section.
A museum located across the main bus and train stations. Features murals and
mosaics from the Palentine and other archaeological locations in Rome. There is
also a fantastic numismatic collection with coins found at ancient sites in and
around Rome.
Recommendations
Tuscany-Venice-Ravenna
