Program Information
Day 1: Rome
Morning arrival in Rome. Optional panoramic city tour by bus, including sights such as Termini, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, Piazza della Repubblica, and the Fortress of St. Angelo.
Hotel check-in and optional afternoon walking tour of iconic landmarks: Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Hadrian’s Temple, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.
Evening free for individual activities. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Rome / Optional Naples Tour
Breakfast.
Free time for individual activities or an optional excursion to Naples, the “City of Song.” The tour includes a panoramic visit to the medieval Nuovo Castle, the Royal Palace, Umberto I Gallery, Toledo shopping street, and the tourist port.
Return to Rome for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Rome / Festival Day / Optional Vatican Tour
Breakfast.
Festival activities are scheduled throughout the day. In the afternoon, participants may choose an optional excursion to the Vatican.
Overnight stay.
Day 4: Rome / Optional Tivoli Tour
Breakfast and hotel check-out.
Optional visit to Tivoli, a historic town near Rome renowned for Renaissance villas, especially the UNESCO-protected Villa D’Este. This complex, modeled after Versailles gardens, boasts over 100 fountains and lush gardens.
Additional option for a shopping center visit before departure.
Prizes
– Thank You Notes for all participants
– Plaques for Group Directors
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Rome and share your cultural heritage in a vibrant, international setting. We look forward to welcoming you to “ROME FOLKLORE NOW” in April 2025!