This group tour begins in the morning with pick-up by our professional English-speaking driver of a minivan. The first stop is the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, for a guided visit including the Upper Areas, Dome, and Archaeological site. Guests will then enjoy an exclusive concert inside the Basilica, featuring a pianist and pop-lyric singer performing Italian classics and Andrea Bocelli’s most iconic songs. For lunch, savor a “Food & Bocelli Wine Experience”, with Roman specialties paired with fine wines from the Bocelli family estate. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic 2-hour city tour, then return to your hotel to prepare for the celebrations. In the evening, your driver will take you to...
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This group tour begins in the morning with pick-up by our professional English-speaking driver of a minivan. The first stop is the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, for a guided visit including the Upper Areas, Dome, and Archaeological site. Guests will then enjoy an exclusive concert inside the Basilica, featuring a pianist and pop-lyric singer performing Italian classics and Andrea Bocelli’s most iconic songs. For lunch, savor a “Food & Bocelli Wine Experience”, with Roman specialties paired with fine wines from the Bocelli family estate. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic 2-hour city tour, then return to your hotel to prepare for the celebrations. In the evening, your driver will take you to...
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Itinerary
1
Rome
8:30–9:30 AM – Pick-up from your accommodation by a professional English-speaking driver aboard a luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan (max 7 guests per vehicle, up to 3 pick-up stops).
1 hour
2
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Once all guests are on board, you’ll head to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pope Francis’s most cherished basilica. At 10:00 AM, meet the rest of the group and your licensed private guide for an exclusive visit. Explore the Upper Areas, Dome, and Archaeological Site, admiring masterpieces, frescoed halls, and mosaics — a complete discovery of this magnificent Marian sanctuary.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
At 11:30 AM, enjoy an exclusive concert inside the hall of the Basilica, featuring a pianist and pop-lyric singer performing Italian classics and Andrea Bocelli’s most beloved songs. Sip a glass of Bocelli Prosecco as you take in this unforgettable musical experience.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Rome
Around 1:00 PM, continue to a panoramic restaurant for a “Food & Bocelli Wine Experience” — a four-course Roman lunch paired with three exceptional wines from the Bocelli family estate in Lajatico.
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Colosseum
At 2:30 PM, your driver will take you on a 1.5-hour sightseeing tour of Rome’s most iconic landmarks.
First of all, you'll see the Rome’s most iconic monument, the ancient amphitheater where gladiators once battled for glory before roaring crowds.
15 minutes
6
Circo Massimo
The vast valley that hosted thrilling chariot races and could seat up to 250,000 spectators in imperial times.
10 minutes
7
Palatine Hill
One of Rome’s legendary seven hills, believed to be the birthplace of the city and later home to emperors’ opulent palaces.
10 minutes
8
Aventino
A peaceful, residential hill offering beautiful views of the city and the famous “Keyhole View” of St. Peter’s Dome through the gates of the Knights of Malta.
10 minutes
9
Pantheon
A marvel of Roman engineering, this perfectly preserved temple to all gods boasts a massive concrete dome and a striking oculus that opens to the sky
10 minutes
10
Fontana di Trevi
Rome’s most famous Baroque fountain — toss a coin over your shoulder to ensure your return to the Eternal City!
10 minutes
11
Piazza di Spagna
A grand staircase connecting Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church, a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
10 minutes
12
St. Peter's Basilica
Your 1.5 hr sightseeing concludes at around 4:00 PM with the last stop at the magnificent square designed by Bernini, framed by grand colonnades and facing the iconic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.
At the end of the sightseeing, you will head back to your accommodation to prepare for the great New Year’s Eve party at La Terrazza dei Papi!
15 minutes
13
Mecenate Palace Hotel
6:30–7:30 PM – Your driver will pick you up and escort you to the Terrazza dei Papi, an exclusive venue offering a breathtaking view of Saint Mary Major Basilica.
Celebrate the New Year in true Roman style, surrounded by Italian elegance, music, fine cuisine, and sparkling wine — a magical evening filled with charm and festivity.
After this unforgettable night, your driver will accompany you back to your accommodation.
