Springtime in Rome dances to its own tune, and trust us, it’s a remarkable show! Picture this: April and May roll around, and suddenly you find yourself in the midst of Mediterranean magic. The weather? Perfectly pleasant. The scenery? Bursting with vibrant colors courtesy of blooming flowers and lush plants. But wait, there’s more! Spring festivals sprinkle extra fun like confetti, and guess what? The tourist crowds are not as full, giving you the privilege you deserve to explore without the hustle and bustle. So, buckle up and get ready to savor Rome’s springtime splendor like never before!
The dark gray shades of winter are long gone, with the arrival vibrant colors of a new spring in Rome. The streets are filled with opportunities. Romans welcome the new season by filling balconies and streets with plants and flowers, creating a joyful, inhebriating atmosphere. The public parks , like Villa Borghese all the way to Villa Ada, and the botanical gardens are ready to welcome visitors. A walk around these green areas of Rome are like a breath of fresh air.
Picnics and bike rides on weekends are the perfect activities, shopping the Shop Districts is more pleasant. The vibe from Via Del Corso, dei Condotti and up to the Spanish steps is amazing. With windows displaying new seasonal couture, to match perfectly with the “flower-y” vibe out in the streets.
The Rose grove: On the edge of Aventine Hill, near the Circus Maximus, you cannot miss the beautiful Roseto di Roma. The most beautiful botanical garden of the Eternal city, hosts more than a thousand varieties of Rome. A wonderful scent fills the air. Spring is the perfect occasion for a nice, stress free walk to discover the different kinds of flowers. In one of the most romantic parks in the City. The Rose grove is open from April 21st to June 19 from 8:30am to 7:30pm, every year, during the blooming season.
Wisteria in bloom wrapped around the beautiful facades of Via Margutta, near the Spanish steps, the famous street of the Artisan laboratories. A poetic reality to discover.
The Spanish steps trimmed with Azaleas in pink and red tones to symbolize Spring’s awakening, but also prevention against breast cancer and slm. You could infact find volunteers selling these plants around the stands in the Squares, to raise money for prevention and research. A very important cause, heartfelt by Rome’s community.
Spring in Rome calls for a mandatory visit to the famous Giardino degli Aranci, the Orange grove park. Famous for the breathtaking vistas on the entire Eternal city. While you’re there, stop by the famous “keyhole” next door. The door that hides the private Estate of the order of Malta’s Knights, from which you can see, by peeking into the key hole Saint Peter’s Dome, framed in a terrace trimmed with seasonal plants.
In the EUR district of Rome, created by Mussolini following the Universal Exposition of Rome, you can find an artificial lake, called “Il Laghetto dell’Eur”. Where Romans like to unwind, go for a walk or exercise, away from the buzzing city center. This is the perfect location for a picnic and water sports. But not many know that this lake is trimmed by beautiful cherry trees. That bloom in Spring, putting on an amazing show for visitors. Travelers from all over the world take advantage of this particular season to come to Rome and witness this romantic event.
Why not take advantage of the many amazing trattorias in the old City center? Like in Campus Martius or Trastevere. Hidden in narrow streets, colorful old buildings, with balconies and terraces already full of plants and flowers and centenary ivy climbing up the sides all the way to the top. An exciting occasion to dine in a nice, typical atmosphere of a Roman spring.
In fact, like the different sceneries, the weather in Rome can change when you least expect it. One minute you find yourself surrounded by Renaissance buildings and the next you’re catapulted in the ruins of ancient Rome. One minute you are enjoying the sunshine and warmth, the next you’ll get the chills from a cool breeze and rain clowds hovering over, without a warning. Not to worry, it is just temporary. But you may want to dress in layers, just in case. The saying “always take the weather with you” does not apply when in Rome. The Eternal city abides to its own rules.
Should you be surprised by a sudden downburst, which isn’t uncommon during Spring in Rome, you could opt for a stop to enjoy a gelato or an aperitivo. And you can always take cover in the many public sites like churches and monuments that are always open. There is always something to see, even in the most unexpected places: Churches are not just religious sites in Rome, they unveil a vast amount of treasures from artworks to frescoes. And the architectures in general are absolutely noteworthy. You never know what you may find, by just taking cover from the rain. Rome is full of suprises. And if you happen to stumble upon the Pantheon, during your walk in the rain, we guarantee the ultimate unexpect photogenic moment. With the rain coming down from the ceiling inside, trust us, you are in for a nice surprise.
Not just because of the weather or the many activities, but also because of the costs in general. For example plain tickets are less lengthy during these particular months in Spring. We all know how high the rates can be, during summer or winter holidays. Mid-season deals are always around the corner. As mentioned, the city seems to be less crowded and you can find there to be less visitors, and less crowds in line in certain attractions. Hotels are cheaper and you have the chance to find better available accommodations than the ones you could encounter if booking during full high season.
This year, on April 21st, Rome celebrates its 2777th Birthday! The perfect occasion to visit Rome. Celebrate with us: On the weekend closest to April 21st, hundreds of historical re-enactors (arriving from all over Europe), gather in a parade that covers the most important sites of Rome, like the Colosseum, all dressed in typical Roman garments, to celebrate the birth Eternal city. The event starts around 10:00am and carries out until 4:00 in the afternoon. Every year the city of Rome creates special events in honor of Rome’s Birthday. There are several Museums to visit, special expositions and activities specifically created for the occasion. The Associaton of the Gruppo Storico Romano, a community of Romans and gladiator enthusiasts, organizes different events from Gladiator fights to parades and exhibitions. Festivities take over an entire weekend.
Every April 21st, something magical happens at noon in Rome’s Pantheon. The sun’s rays shine through the oculus, spotlighting the bronze door. It’s the same entrance once used by emperors, now welcoming visitors. This captivating moment adds an extra touch of grandeur to Rome’s birthday, delighting both locals and tourists alike.
After all the Natural events, planned activities and fun facts, you can’t forget to mention food when talking about Rome in Spring!
Prepare to fall in love with seasonal Italian cuisine! Italians cherish the flavors of each season, celebrating fresh fruits and vegetables that grace their tables. As spring blooms, here are a top 3 selection of dishes you absolutely have to try in Rome:
1) “Carciofi alla Romana o alla Giudia” Roman style baked artichokes take center stage, tempting taste buds with their crispy fried goodness in the trattorias of the Jewish Ghetto. Alternatively, savor them soft baked and cooked with mint.
2) “Supplì al telefono” Romans’ cherished street food, perfect to enjoy during a spring stroll. A deepfried rice ball of goodness, with gooey Mozzarella Cheese filling and Bolognese sauce. Called “al telefono”, literally translated to “over the phone”, because if you break open a Supplì while it’s still piping hot, the melted mozzarella heart forms a stretchy string resembling a telephone cord.
3) “Fiori di Zucca” a fried stuffed zucchini flower, filled with Mozzarella and an anchovies. There are other versions where the stuffing is made of herbs and ricotta cheese. But we would say that the traditional Roman style “Fiori di zucca”, are stuffed with Mozzarella, the queen of cheese.
4) “Puntarelle”, chicory sprouts. Romans don’t waste anything when it comes to food. Chicory sprouts are a perfect example. These are usually a part of the chicory you wouldn’t consider serving as a vegetable. However, Romans have made it a traditional seasonal delicacy. Served with a bold savoury condiment, made with garlic, vinegar and anchovy paste it becomes a nice fresh, crisp dish, perfect to enjoy in Spring.
5) “Fave e Pecorino” Enjoy a quintessential Roman snack with ‘Fave e Pecorino’: tender broad beans straight from the pod, paired perfectly with a slice of flavorful Pecorino cheese. This classic combination is a staple appetizer in numerous Roman trattorias.
While gelaterias abound year-round, spring marks the perfect time to kick off gelato season. Treat yourself to artisanal creations crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients like luscious strawberries. With a myriad of flavors to choose from, indulge in a scoop that suits your palate. Personally, I recommend a delightful trio reminiscent of Italy’s flag: strawberry, pistachio, and stracciatella, a blend I adore for its exquisite taste. If you’re joining us on a day tour from Rome or a Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia, make sure to include a visit to a gelato parlor in your itinerary and relish in this special and refreshing delight!
Spring in Rome unveils a medley of delights, from festivals to culinary adventures. Embrace the city’s blossoming parks, seasonal delicacies, and cultural celebrations. Let the spirit of the season captivate your senses and create unforgettable memories.
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Our tour driver will welcome you at your hotel or any other place of your convenience in Rome for a memorable tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi coast. Your first stop will be Pompeii. One of the most famous locations in the World. It is intriguing and interesting and so fascinating. You will enjoy strolling along in the ruins of the ancient city, where everything has been preserved so incredibly. Here, *upon request we can provide a local, archaeological expertise English-speaking guide for a private 2 hour walking tour into the ruins of this ancient city. This will give you the best opportunity to discover the way of life during the times of the Roman Empire. You’ll then head for the famous Amalfi Coast next! You will drive through the city of Amalfi, capital of the divine coast, then stop to visit Sorrento or Positano. Your tour driver will be happy to take you in one of these locations, and recommend some local restaurants for a traditional Mediterranean meal! The great thing about this tour is that you can decide which venue to explore. Positano or Sorrento, the choice is yours! Just let us know your preference, we’ll take care of the rest. Positano, one of the most beautiful seaside villages of the Amalfi coast. Narrow streets that slowly descend from the hilltop to the beautiful beach with picturesque boutiques that will warmly welcome you for a stroll. Sorrento, known for its famous coast line and charming little boutiques. You will then head back to Rome.
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Pompeii is a buried and ruined Roman city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the commune of Pompeii. It, along with Herculaneum (its sister city), was destroyed, and consequently buried during a catastrophic eruption of the volcano, Mount Vesuvius spanning two days on August 24, 79 AD. The volcano collapsed higher roof-lines, and buried Pompeii under many meters of ash and pumice. It was lost for nearly 1,700 years before its accidental rediscovery in 1748. Since then, its excavation has provided an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another location you’ll visit is Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town, located in the territory of the current commune of Ercolano. It is most famous for having been lost, along with Pompeii, in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Since the discovery of bones in 1981, some 150 skeletons have been found. Herculaneum was a smaller town, with a wealthier population than Pompeii at the time of its destruction. Our tour driver will be happy to suggest some local, typical restaurants in that area. After lunch, your English-speaking tour driver will drive you back to Rome.
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When in Rome, you don't want to miss out on the opportunity of visiting as much as possible of the surroundings. There is so much to do and see! Also, Rome is in the perfect strategic point to travel to other regions in a day! Take Tuscany, for example. A neighboring region with a ton of things to offer. For this activity we are happy to arrange a private tour on a day trip from your Rome location, to visit Pisa and Florence. If you'd love to see these cities in Tuscany but you don't know how to reach them, you can cross them off your bucket list! One of our professional tour drivers will welcome you in any requested locations of yours, in Rome. You will then head to the country, on one of our luxury vehicles, a spacious Mercedes V Class Limovan or a Sedan, for a more intimate experience. Driving on the Highway of the Sun, l'Autostrada del Sole, as it's called here in Italy (a highway that travels across Italy from North to South) you will get to learn more about the locations you'll visit, thanks to the knowledge and funny anecdotes of your personal tour driver. Drive along different sceneries, cypress hills, sunflower fields, vineyards, olive tree groves, quarries and windmills. Pisa, one of the 4 Italian Maritime Republics Being it nestled on the coasts of the Tyrrenian seas, it was once a prominent Maritime Republic, along side Amalfi, Genova, and Venice. Now it is a quaint little city really, easy going living is a priority here. It hosts one of the most important universities in Italy, one of which was founded by Napoleon in the 1800s, La Normale di Pisa. This city is marvelous. An emblem of Italian art and literature all over the world. And architecture obviously. The high points of Pisa in fact, are not only the artistic and literary aspects. But its buildings too. Everything from Middle Ages, Renaissance with a hint of Gothic, Pisa boasts with beautiful architectures. Take the Leaning Tower, for example. A bell tower that is an architectural digest finished in 1372. Which is part of a 3 building complex dislocated and overlooking Piazza dei Miracoli, adorned with immaculate green fields, along side the Cathedral of Pisa and the Baptistry. Florence, the Noble Town (Città Nobile as Dante depicted it) Once in Florence your tour driver will make all the suggestions on what to do first, what to see, where to go. You will reach Porta Romana, a street where your tour driver will stay while you enjoy touring the city. Then off for a great time in Firenze! You can visit the famous Saint Mark's Square, where the Academy of the Fine arts are located. Galleria dell'Accademia, or Accademia Gallery is definitely a MUST SEE. It hosts several paintings, sculptures and artworks from so many artists in Renaissance times, like Allori, Pontormo and Michelangelo. Speaking of which, among other impressive masterpieces, make sure to see the David, one of Michelangelo's finest works. Walking through Via Ricasoli you can "stumble upon" Saint Mary of the Flower, the Florentine Cathedral. You can't really miss it. Literally! This church is Europe's third Largest Cathedral. With a dome created by Brunelleschi in the 15th Century and the naves on the inside beautifully decorated with Giorgio Vasari's paintings of the last judgement scene of Heaven and Hell. Another Mandatory stop is Piazza della Signoria Beautifully decorated with magnificent statues from Giambologna, Benevenuto Cellini, Bartolomeo Ammanti and Pio Fede. While you are here in the square, make sure to admire the Loggia dei Lanci, another selection by a multitude of artists are hosted here, from Statues to artwork. 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Pici all'Aglione are strongly recommended, a pasta dish with a tomato sauce spiced with a particular variety of garlic that doesn't grow anywhere else in the world. Or The Fiorentina, the famous steak. A ton of meat for just one person, so come with an appetite or you'll end up splitting your steak with three other people (just joking, of course. But it is big) After Florence, you'll enjoy a nice gentle ride in the countryside, all the way back to your location in Rome.
price from €162.50
Discover Umbria, one of the smallest Italian Regions, but still breathtakingly beautiful, called the Green heart of Italy. As you travel through the typical landscapes you will reach Perugia, World famous for its chocolate productions. Once in Perugia you will see the Maggiore Fountain, the gothic Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Town Hall within Palazzo dei Priori. Perugia is also known for an intense chocolate production. The traditions behind this delicious product are quite ancient and very interesting. All sorts of Chocolate-related events take place here. Like the “Euro-chocolate". Where contenders from all over Europe reunite in Perugia to share their local productions and cultural traditions in the art of making chocolate and sweets! This happens every year in October, attracting thousands of chocolate lovers and enthusiasts from all over the World. Normally it lasts a few weeks, until October 22nd, approximately. But aside from these particular events, there are chocolate related things you can do all year round here. For example, why not take advantage of your time in Perugia, by browsing the many Chocolatier boutiques? Aside from the Architectures and landmarks, make sure to do a little "shop and taste" in the artisanal chocolate shoppes. A special box of delicious craft chocolates of every kind, would be a perfect souvenir to take back home from Perugia, the Switzerland of Italy (when it comes to chocolate of course)! After visiting the splendid town, your tour driver will take you to visit one of the numerous wineries in the area. Explore the estate, tour the cellars and take in the beautiful scenery from the vineyards. Let the owners guide you through an exciting experience, taste a selection of their finest wines, EVO Olive oil and other local products like cured meats and cheeses to pair or not to the tasting. A private wine tasting to sample some local wines is the perfect cap to the perfect day. After such a delightful experience, your personal tour driver will take you back to Rome on a pleasant, leisurely drive through the green heart of Italy.
price from €120.00
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