Independent Rome & Florence City Stay

Welcome to Rome! • A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 5pm and 7pm. Free time this afternoon. INSIDER PICKS Join us for an optional dinner at an elegant restaurant just steps away from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Your exquisite four-course meal features fresh ingredients and a delightful atmosphere. There’s so much to love in Roma. After all, spelled backwards, it’s amor – the word for love. Find the perfect pasta and seafood, bakeries, wine bars, and aperitivo afternoons with a touch of your GlobusGO mobile app.

• Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour around the Eternal City. Toss a coin in the Trevi fountain to guarantee you’ll return to Rome, see the Pantheon, and take pictures of the world-renowned Piazza Navona. (B) INSIDER PICKS Discover the magnificent St. Mary Major Basilica, one of the papal Basilicas with an optional guided tour. Become an Italian pizzaiolo with an interactive optional cooking class and master two Italian specialties: pizza and gelato. Enjoy your own creations included with a delicious meal. Delizioso! Step into another country and visit glorious St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, framed by St. Peter’s Basilica and Bernini’s colonnade. More Insider Picks are available on your GlobusGO mobile app.

• The day is yours to explore as you please. (B) INSIDER PICKS Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can build a lasting memory of this captivating city with an optional eBike tour to explore the treasures of Rome on this half-day guided adventure. Pedal past ancient sites including the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and much more! Stroll to the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo or choose the direction you wish with Insider Picks on your GlobusGO mobile app.

• Travel by high-speed train to Florence. Walk with your Local Guide through Piazza del Duomo; sculpture-studded Piazza della Signoria, the heart of the city’s political life since the 14th century; and Santa Croce Square. Also admire medieval Ponte Vecchio, the arched, stone merchant bridge spanning the Arno River. (B) INSIDER PICKS Savor traditional fayre with an optional Steak Florentine dinner at a local restaurant in vibrant Piazza Santa Croce. A scrumptious dessert and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks are included, so be sure to bring your appetite! During your free time, explore the pedestrian-friendly center and browse the artisan leather stores. Stroll across Ponte Vecchio to admire the views and browse the gold shops. More shining Insider Picks are yours for the choosing on your GlobusGO mobile app for more ideas.

• The day is yours to explore as you please. (B) INSIDER PICKS Discover the highlights of Florence’s artistic portfolio with an exclusive, guided optional visit to the Academy of Fine Arts and the Uffizi Gallery. See a different side of Tuscany with an optional excursion to the charming medieval town of San Gimignano, complete with a visit to a vineyard for a local wine and specialties tasting. Spend free time strolling through the picturesque Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the Piazza della Signoria or enjoy an aperitif in elegant Piazza della Repubblica. These and more magical moments can be found on your GlobusGO mobile app!

• Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)