Europe Trip 2018

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Negara Greece
Kota Athena
Acropolis Athens 105 58, Greece
Parthenon Athens 105 58, Greece
Plaka
Adrianou, Athina 105 55,
Ancient Agora Greece
Akropolis, Athina 105 58,

Erechtheum Greece
Temple of Olympian Zeus Athens 105 57, Greece

Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63,
Greece
Syntagma Square
National Archaeological 28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106

Museum 82, Greece
Mount Lycabettus
New Acropolis Museum
Areopagitou Dionisiou, Athina

Odeon of Herodes Atticus 105 55, Greece
Monastiraki
Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou,
Panathenaic Stadium Athina 116 35, Greece
Amalias 1, Αμαλίας 1, Athina

National Garden 105 57, Greece
Koumpari 1, Athina 106 74,

Benaki Museum Greece
Anafiotika
Acropolis, Dionysiou
Areopagitou, Athina 105 58,
Temple of Athena Nike Greece
Philopappos Hill
Museum of Cycladic Art

Roman Agora
Byzantine and Christian Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias 22,

Museum Athina 106 75, Greece
Mitseon 25, Athina 117 42,

Theatre of Dionysus Greece
Athens 105 55, Greece
Temple of Hephaestus
Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, Athina

The Zappeion 105 57, Greece
The Nicholas P. Goulandris Neofitou Douka 4, Athina 106

Foundation 74, Greece
Old Parliament House Stadiou 13, Athina 105 61, G

National Art Gallery
Green folk Museum of Diogenous 3, Athina 105 56,

Music Instruments Greece
Marina Flisvos
Greek cruise Georgios Trokadero,Athens,17510,
Averof Greece
Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias,

The arch of Hadrian
Athina 105 57, Greece
Thisseio
Sample Itinary
Day 1: Athens
Athens is one of the most popular places to start a trip through Greece simply because it is home to the country
Overnight: Superior room at 4-star Athens Gate (Breakfast included)
Day 2 : Athens. In the morning, you’ll start the day with a sightseeing tour of Athens’ most famous sights. Undo
you can also see the 2,500 year old Parthenon, the Propylea and the Temple of Athena Nike. You can also see th
as well as the city of Athens.
Day 3 : Athens. Since you’ve already experienced the must-see attractions of Athens, head to Syntagma Square,
behind the parliament are the National Gardens, a great place to sip a cool drink and relax after sightseeing. Rou

No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to the

Acropolis, the most famous hill in the Greek capital. It’s
impossible not to visit this landmark since so many
important Greek ruins are located here, including an old
citadel for which it is named. Though only 156 meters (511
feet) high, the Acropolis is considered the highest point in
the spirit of ancient Greek culture. From the Parthenon at
the summit, travelers can look down on monuments built
on its sides as well as over a more modem Athens. The
buildings on this hill are considered a great blending of
8 am - 8 pm architecture with natural surroundings.
The Parthenon is the most famous building in Athens and all

of Greece. It stands majestically at the top of the Acropolis
and is considered the epitome of Doric architecture, the
simplest of Greek architectural styles. The temple was built
to honor the goddess Athena Parthenos, the patron of
Athens, to thank her for protecting the city during the
Persian Wars. Situated on the site of a former temple to
Athena, the Parthenon was considered completed in 438
BC, when Athens was at its peak. The symbol of ancient
Greece, the Parthenon is decorated with sculptures that are
24 hours considered outstanding examples of Greek art.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens is the

Plaka District, which resides under the Acropolis and
spreads out to Syntagma. This village is almost like an island
within the city, and it’s the perfect way to experience
authentic Greek culture. The area is quite private and
boasts truly unique scenery with several cafes, ancient
trees, green leaf canopies and stone walkways. The area is
well-known for its food, boutique shops and cafes. Along
Kydathineon Street, visitors find the Jewish Museum, Folk-
Art Museum and Saita Taverna, which serves delicious
bakalairo and other grilled meats.
Located to the northwest of the Acropolis, the ancient
Agora of Athens was once a marketplace and civic center.
The people gathered here to browse all kinds of
commodities. It was also a place to meet others and talk
about politics, business, current events and the nature of
the universe and divine. The ancient Greek democracy can
actually be traced to this ancient spot. It’s a wonderful area
to look at the cultural beginnings of Athens. Overlooking the
Ancient Agora from its elevated position on the hill of
Agoraios Kolonos, the Temple of Hephaistos was built in the
5th century BC. Similar in style but smaller than the
Parthenon, the temple consists of 34 Doric columns that
support a still partially intact roof. It is the best preserved
temple in all of Greece thanks to its conversion into a
8 am - 3 pm church in the 7th century.
The Erechtheus or Erechtheion is a temple made from

Pentelic marble. It’s located on the Acropolis, and it’s one of
the legendary pieces of Greek architecture. Its construction
dates back to c. 421 and 405 when the earlier temple to
Athena was destroyed by the Persian invasion. The
Erechtheum was once a sanctuary dedicated to Athena
Polias, Erechtheus and Poseidon. Visitors can access the
shrine to Athena by going through the eastern portico. The
northern portico leads to the western cella. The Porch of
the Caryatids can be found through the southern portico.
The six draped female figures can be found here that
support the entablature, which is the Erechtheum’s most
defining feature.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is known as the largest

temple in Greece. The massive ancient complex took nearly
seven centuries to complete. Building originally began in
515 BC by order of Peisistratos, but work stopped on the
temple as it was seen as oppressive as Peisistratos and his
son were seen as tyrants by the Athenians. Work resumed
in 175 BC but was halted 10 years later when the Roman
architect Cossutius died. Under emperor Hardian in 132 BC,
the temple was finally completed and dedicated to Zeus
Olympios. The temple stands today mostly as a reminder of
Greek history, but only 15 of 104 huge columns remain. The
columns each rise 17 meters (57 feet) into the air and once
surrounded a cella where two large statues were once
placed.
A major point of interest for any traveler to Athens is the
Syntagma Square. The most famous aspect of Syntagma is
the changing of the guards by the Evzones in front of the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Hellenic Parliament
Building is located here as well as various buses, trolleys
and tram stops. A fountain, ancient statues and two large
grassy areas offer the picture perfect place for photos and
picnics. Most major events that occur in Greece have been
celebrated at the Syntagma Square. It’s also the site of
various political functions, and it was also at this square that
the Military Junta government was overthrown in 1974.
Besides the Hellenic Parliament building, other interests
24 hours include the historic hotels Grande Bretagne and George II.
For visitors who love art exhibitions, there is no better

place to visit in Greece than the National Archaeological
Museum. Multiple collections can be found here from
contemporary artists all the way back to antiquity. The
museum also has a large collection of artwork dating back
to the Neolithic Age. The collections include small vases,
working tools, clay vases and other small artifacts that are
some of the oldest archaeological finds dating back to the
7th millennium. Over thirty rooms, sculptures from every
century can be viewed including ancient Kouroi Egyptian
sculptures.
For romantic evenings, gorgeous sunsets and an amazing

panoramic view of Athens, Mount Lycabettus is an
incredible adventure. As the highest point in Athens, it
allows visitors to see all across the Attica basin and the
Aegean Sea. Climbers can also see as the chapel of St.
George from its peak. A little cafe here will serve up a
fantastic dinner for two. To start the hike, visitors go up the
path that begins at the end of Aristippou Street in Kolonaki.
The path continues to wind upwards around the mountain.
Visitors can also take the funicular, which departs from
Ploutarchou and Aristippou Street.
A main stop on any Athens tour is the New Acropolis
Museum, which resides near the base of the hill
overlooking the city. It has the largest collection of Greek
architecture and ancient sculptures including statues of the
goddess Athena and “Kritios Boy.” The museum was
originally scheduled to be built in time for the 2004
Olympics, but its completion was delayed due to legal
battles. The museum has five floors that showcase 4,000
artifacts. Permanent exhibitions here include the Parthenon
Frieze, Athena statue, Color the Peplos Kore, Parthenon
Gallery and Athena Nike.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus was – and is – a top music

venue in Athens. Built in 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory
of his wife, the amphitheatre could seat more than 6,000 in
steeply sloped tiers at the base of the Acropolis. Alas, it was
destroyed by invaders a hundred years later, only to be
resurrected in the 1950s. It hosts the annual Athens
Festival, an annual celebration featuring performances by
international entertainers. The odeon also is a good place to
take in classical Greek performances. Although a roof
covered the theatre in ancient times, everything takes place
8 am - 8 pm under the stars today.
Travelers who like to shop ‘til they drop may enjoy a visit to
Monastiraki, a huge market and neighborhood in the
historic district in Athens. On weekdays, there is a normal
marketplace with shops selling souvenirs. On the weekends,
it transforms into a huge flea market, with vendors carting
in tables and carpets from which they sell junk, antiques
and everything in-between. One of Athens’ top shopping
areas, Monastiraki is a good place to buy clothing, icons and
souvenirs, and people watch from a sidewalk café. Haggling
over prices is expected here, but be wary about paying
antique prices for a fake made in another country.
Though built by the ancients, Panathenaic Stadium holds a
special place in sports history. This original stadium, which
dates to around 300 BC and was rebuilt in 144, has hosted
several Olympics. More importantly, the stadium is where
the Olympic flame starts on its journey to the nation hosting
that year’s athletic contests. In ancient times, the stadium
hosted a religious festival dedicated to the goddess Athena
every four years. The current structure was restored in the
19th century for the first modern version of the Olympics
Games after centuries of disuse. Panathenaic Stadium seats
50,000 spectators and is the largest stadium in the world
made entirely of marble. The stadium is a major attraction
in Athens.
In the heart of Athens, the National Garden provides a

green oasis for sunny afternoon trips. The Royal Garden has
a private garden for the Royal Palace, which is now the
Parliament Building. The Public Garden was established in
1923. This is a quiet and peaceful place away from the
bustling city with a gorgeous green canopy of trees and
vibrant plant life. Statues decorate the gardens as well as
flowerbeds and small ruins of antiquity. The gardens of
Zappeion can also be found here, which surround the
6 am - 7.30 pm ancient congress hall that was built in the 19th century.
The Benaki Museum, housed in the Benaki family’s former

mansion, is home to an outstanding collection of art
representing various stages of Greek culture. Its holdings
include 120,000 works of art starting in prehistoric times
and ending today. With 181,000 books, it is Greece’s largest
Muslim library, though they are housed in one of the
museum’s four satellite facilities. The museum also has an
Wed, Fri, Sat 9 am - 5 pm. extensive collection of Asian art. The museum started in
Sun 9 am - 3 am. Thur 9 am 1934 when the Benakis donated 37,000 Islamic and
- 11.30 pm. Closed on Mon Byzantine objects. Other donations over the years have
and Tue made the Benaki Museum one of Greece’s top museums.
Ruins aren’t the only things worth visiting in Athens. In-
between the ancient and the sparkling new lies Anafiotika,
an old neighborhood that is worth a wander. This
picturesque slice of Athens can be found below the
Acropolis and just north of the historic neighborhood of
Plaka. Anafiotika was built by workers from the Cyclade
island of Anafi in the 1860s on the order of King Otto I.
Many of the houses were destroyed in the 1950s for
archeological digs, but 45 of the original houses remain. The
houses feature Cycladic style architecture, reminiscent of
that found on the Greek Islands. The modest houses are still
inhabited and many are decorated with colorful
bougainvillea.
There’s something indescribably graceful about the Temple

of Athena Nike that has been standing in a prominent spot
on the Acropolis since 420 BC. Athena was the goddess of
war and wisdom. Nike is the Greek word for victory. It was
at this temple the ancient Greeks prayed for victory in a war
against Sparta. The temple was destroyed in the 17th
century during a war between the Venetians and the Turks,
8 am - 4 pm on mon, 8 am - but was rebuilt. It’s famous for a “wet drapery” (a type of
1 pm on wed and fri, 8 am - sculpture in which “fabric” drapes over a nude body) of Nike
8 pm on the rest day adjusting her sandal.
The Acropolis may be the most famous hill in Athens, but

Philopappos Hill isn’t far behind. It also has an ancient
history. Ancient Greeks believed the nine muses lived there
and eventually named the hill after a monument to
Philopappos, a Roman senator who is considered a
benefactor of Athens. At 147 meters (482 feet) high, it offers
great views of the Acropolis and the rest of Athens. To the
south, the Aegean Sea can be seen on a clear day.
Philopappos is buried in a marble tomb in 115 AD at the
highest point on the hill.
What started out in the 1960s as two people acquiring

artifacts associated with Greece’s Cyclades Islands resulted
in a world-class collection of Cycladic art. The Museum of
Cycladic Art opened in 1986 featuring more than 3,000
artifacts and figures created between 3300 and 1100 BC on
the Aegean Sea archipelago. Some of the marble figurines
are lifelike in size. The statues feature nude people in an
abstract or simple style and are said to have influenced 20th
century artists such as Modigliani and Brancusi. Some
artifacts are in groups such a heroes and gods to better give
a picture of ancient Greek civilization.
Centuries ago, shoppers may have rubbed shoulders with
the likes of Julius Caesar and Augustus since they helped
fund the Roman Agora. In contrary to the Ancient Agora
which it replaced, it had a purely commercial character. The
Roman Agora was built during the waning years of the first
century BC when Greece was part of the Roman Empire.
The new agora featured a large open space surrounded by
colonnades and columns; shops were inside these borders.
The 12-meter (40-foot) Tower of Wind, just east of the
Roman market, features reliefs of the eight winds with a
sundial underneath each.
The glories of Greek Orthodox Christianity await visitors to

the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens. The
museum is chock full of more than 25,000 artifacts relating
to Grecian artifacts from approximately the third to the
20th centuries. The exhibits include artifacts from regions
where Hellenism took root, and covers the Byzantium, post-
Byzantium, medieval and early Christian periods. Some of
its holdings are rare, including collections of pottery,
manuscripts, fabrics and frescoes. It has one of the largest
collections of Byzantine art in the world. The museum has a
9 am - 4 pm collection of marble and limestone slabs and icons
Travelers who are mad about theatre won’t want to miss

the Theatre of Dionysus, the oldest theatre in Greece. Many
of the most famous ancient Greek comedies and tragedies
debuted on the stage here. The theatre, originally a temple
built in the sixth century BC, is dedicated to Dionysus, the
god of merriment and wine. Cut into a cliff on the Acropolis,
the theatre could seat 17,000 people. It has been
continuously remodeled over the centuries. The best views
of the Theatre of Dionysus, usually credited as the
birthplace of European theatre, can be seen from higher up
on the Acropolis.
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the
Theseion, is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains
standing largely as built.
The Zappeion; is a building in the National Gardens of

Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used
for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private.
The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of

10 am - 5 pm Cycladic Art is a museum of Athens. It houses a notable
collection of artifacts of Cycladic art.
The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens,

9 am - 2.30 pm housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It
now houses the country's National Historical Museum
The National Art Gallery–Alexandros Soutzos Museum is an
art museum in Athens devoted to Greek and European art
from the 14th century to the 20th century. It is directed by
Marina Lambraki-Plaka. Closed and renovating now.
15.08.2016
The Museum of Popular Music Instruments, is a museum

and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology in the Lassanis
8 am - 3 pm Mansion, Plaka, Athens, Greece. It displays about 600 Greek
musical instruments from the last 300 years and has as
many more in store.
Georgios Averof is a modified Pisa-class armored cruiser

9 am - 2 pm on Monday to built in Italy for the Royal Hellenic Navy in the first decade
Friday. 10 am - 5 pm on sat of the 20th century. The ship served as the Greek flagship
n sun during most of the first half of the century.
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as

24 hours Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling – in
some respects – a Roman triumphal arch. Wikipedia
Hip Thisseio is popular for evening strolls with views of the
illuminated Acropolis. Stalls at the neighborhood market
sell local artisan wares like leather bags, paper lanterns and
handmade soaps, and shady streets are packed with cafes,
tavernas and bars. The National Observatory has vintage
telescopes on display and offers tours, while the
Herakleidon museum hosts art and science exhibitions.
it is home to the country’s largest airport, the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. On arrival you will be met b
most famous sights. Undoubtedly, the most famous attraction in Athens is the Acropolis, the ancient high city that was built t
Nike. You can also see the Ancient Agora, and its remarkably preserved temples, that offer views of the Acropolis itself. At th
ead to Syntagma Square, the modern heart of the city. In Syntagma Square, take some pictures of the Hellenic Parliament Bu
lax after sightseeing. Round out your stay at the National Historical Museum, where you can view the very first Greek Consti
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rport. On arrival you will be met by an assistant and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
e ancient high city that was built to honor the goddess Athena. At the Acropolis, you’ll have amazing views over Athens, and
views of the Acropolis itself. At the New Acropolis Museum, exhibits reveal the amazing history and heritage of the Acropol
ures of the Hellenic Parliament Building, which are guarded by evzones, or Greek soldiers wearing kilts and red hats. Just
an view the very first Greek Constitution, among countless other artifacts and historic documents.
Rest of the day at leisure.
lis, you’ll have amazing views over Athens, and

he amazing history and heritage of the Acropolis
eek soldiers wearing kilts and red hats. Just

historic documents.
Negara Greece
Kota Santorini
Kamari Beach
Amoudi Bay
Ancient Thera Kamari 847 00, Greece

Therasia (Thirassia)
Pyrgos
Museum of Prehistoric
Thera 847 00, Greece
Thera
Akrotiri Excavations Thera 847 00, Greece
Unnamed Rd Santorini 847 00,

Akrotiri Lighthouse Greece
Perissa Beach
Nea Kameni
Fira
Oia
Imerovigli
Epar. Od. Messarias - Archeas

Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Thiras, Vothonas 847 00,
Museum Greece
Agiou Mina, Thira 847 00,
Santozeum Greece
Three bells of fira Oia 847 00, Greece
Byzantine Castle Ruins Oia 847 02, Greece
Ekklisia Panagia Platsani Santorini 847 00, Greece

Church of Panagia Oia 847 02, Greece
Santorini Eruption
Unnamed Rd Santorini Greece,

Anastasi Church Greece
Sample Itinerary for a 4.5-hour tour:
9:30am: Meet your friendly, private driver-guide either at your Santorini hotel or at the top of the cable car at Sa
make your way to the archaeological site at Akrotiri. Dating back to the 2nd millennium BC, the site at Akrotiri pr
excavated passageways and marvel at the beautiful pottery and frescoes, hear how the city was devastated by a
Situated at the highest point of Santorini, the village offers an idyllic snapshot of old-world Greece. Follow your g
domed churches — and make your way to the hilltop ruins of a medieval Venetian castle. From here, gaze out ov
Oia. 12pm: Cool off inside your air-conditioned vehicle as you travel across the island to the black sands of Kama
the sun before diving into the clear waters for a refreshing swim. After, return to your sun lounger and enjoy a tr
2pm: End your tour in Oia, the quintessential Greek village that’s known for its incredible sunsets. Stroll along th
pop in and out of the many shops that offer a varied collection of handmade ceramic art, jewelry and paintings.
9:30am: Meet your friendly, private driver-guide either at your Santorini hotel or at the top of the cable car at Sa
make your way to the archaeological site at Akrotiri. Dating back to the 2nd millennium BC, the site at Akrotiri pr
excavated passageways and marvel at the beautiful pottery and frescoes, hear how the city was devastated by a
Situated at the highest point of Santorini, the village offers an idyllic snapshot of old-world Greece. Follow your g
domed churches — and make your way to the hilltop ruins of a medieval Venetian castle. From here, gaze out ov
Oia. 12pm: Cool off inside your air-conditioned vehicle as you travel across the island to the black sands of Kama
the sun before diving into the clear waters for a refreshing swim. After, return to your sun lounger and enjoy a tr
2pm: End your tour in Oia, the quintessential Greek village that’s known for its incredible sunsets. Stroll along th
pop in and out of the many shops that offer a varied collection of handmade ceramic art, jewelry and paintings.
tour with a drop-off at the original start point. Please note: the above itinerary is provided as an example only. T
and can be adjusted on the day to suit your personal interests. On Greek Ancient Sites such as Akrotiri, your loca
Archaeologists are able to do so. During your tour, you may ask your local driver to drop you off at the Akrotiri si
Sample Itinery of Santorini
On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a 3 nights stay. One activity you can’t miss is watching the sun
that overlooks the ocean. For an unforgettable evening, find a restaurant where you can dine al fresco and watch
from the old port to the main town.
Overnight: Superior Room at 5-star Volcano View (Breakfast included)
Santorini’s beaches are certainly unique, and there are plenty to choose from. Kamari, for example, is a black pe
drinks. In between admiring the white buildings and the churches capped with blue domes, be sure to dig into s
specialty, and whole fried tomatoes are often featured on Mykonos menus. Local wine is also delicious, thanks i
Day 3: Santorini
Enjoy another free free day on Santorini. Parts of the draw to Santorini include its changing landscape, cliffs ove
and several wineries. You can also dine at a taverna and enjoy local specialties like fried tomato balls or stuffed v

Expert guide to Santoríni
Until about 1620 BC, Santoríni-then called Kallisti- was just another volcanic island, with a Minoan tow
The island was eventually resettled as ancient Thera, but inhabitants had to contend with fresh eruptio
Santoríni is really best approached by sea; as your arriving craft manoeuvres over the impossibly midn
It’s one of the spectacles of the Med, as is the reverse practice of staring out over the caldera waters from
Where to go
The one ‘must’ in Firá is the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, with its Minoan murals rescued from pre-ca
and enjoyable are Perivólas and Vlyháda in the far south of the island. Two classic hiking routes among
sense of the ancient volcano’s lingering power, take a day-trip to the caldera islets with their shoreline h
Santorini's volcanic activity plays a role in many of island's popular

Know before you go
Essential information
British Embassy: Athens (0030 210 7272 600; gov.uk)
The Greek National Tourist Office: 4 Great Portland Street, London W1W 8QJ (020 7495 9300; visitgreece.gr)
Ambulance:166
Fire brigade: 199
Forest fires: 191
Police: 100
Getting around
From Santoríni airport (7km from town near the east coast), KTEL (ktel-santorini.gr) buses provide just five daily
Buses are adequate (and cheap, no one-way fare exceeds €2.50) for main routes like Firá-Oía, Firá-Períssa or or F
Votsalo/Santorini Holiday Cars (santoriniholidaycars.com) is a recommended car hire company which appears o
all hours Santorini's volcanic history has led to the formation of some of the more unique be
all hours For beautiful views of the caldera, descend the 300 steps
from the northern city of Oia to the charming port of
Amoudi Bay. Surrounded by striking red cliffs and dotted
with white-washed buildings typical to Santorini, this little
village features several quaint tavernas serving up the catch
of the day. Aside from digging in the bounty of the sea,
visitors can enjoy some swimming here, though the beach is
rocky so you should bring appropriate footwear, especially if
you plan on cliff diving (a popular activity in Amoudi Bay).
On the small island of Saint Nicholas, seen from Amoudi
Bay's beach, visitors can climb up stairs from the water onto
the small, rocky island and jump from a designated
point.Travelers admit there isn't a whole lot to do in Amoudi
Bay, but the quality of the bay more than makes up for the
quantity of activities it offers. Visitors were dazzled by the
beauty of Amoudi Bay and said merely dining alfresco was
all they needed to soak up the site. Most strongly suggested
to plan a trip in the late afternoon, as a sunset from Amoudi
is a site to behold.You can reach Amoudi Bay on foot or by
car. Travelers say the walk down to Amoudi Bay from Oia is
pretty scenic (just watch out for donkeys) but going back up
the steep hill is a serious hike. Access to the area is free and
travelers can come and go all day and night. Individual
business however have their own hours.
Situated on high cliffs jutting out into the sea between the
beaches of Kamari and Perissa, Ancient Thera features ruins
that were excavated in the early 1900s. The ancient tombs,
monuments and remnants of homes, churches and
fortifications represent a broad range of post-Minoan
8 am - 3 pm periods. Standout features include Roman baths, 4th-
century Hellenistic structures and a shrine to Apollo marked
with 8th-century graffiti. Visitors can climb to the site from
the beaches below or can reach the ruins by tour bus, taxi
or private car.
The island of Therasia makes an ideal destination for visitors
who want to enjoy the sunny ambiance of Santorini, minus
the crowds. The largest of the five small villages, also called
Therasia, has only around 150 inhabitants. It’s reachable on
the caldera side by a long flight of steps up the cliff. The
smaller isle boasts the same picturesque architecture as
Santorini, and the population shares the same traditions
and customs. Whether enjoyed as a day trip or a weekend
getaway, Therasia offers visitors an authentic Greek island
experience.
Once the capital of Santorini, the inland city of Pyrgos sits

atop a hill that offers stunning views of the island from
every direction. The remains of a Venetian castle perches on
the hill’s summit. Within the castle walls is a church
believed to have been constructed in the 10th century.
Relatively unspoiled by tourism, Pyrgos features some of
the finest examples of medieval architecture on the island.
The village is surrounded by wineries, many of which offer
tours and tastings. The dessert wine known as vinsanto
produced here is considered one of Greece’s best.
Located in the capital city of Fira, the Museum of Prehistoric

Thera is one of Santorini’s most important cultural
attractions. Opened in 2000, the museum features
treasures unearthed at the Akrotiri dig, including an
extensive collection of colorful frescoes. A depiction of
8.30 am - 3 pm women gathering saffron from crocus flowers offers insight
into the daily lives of the island’s early inhabitants. While
frescoes of swallows are easy to understand, as swallows
still roost on the cliffs of the caldera, a depiction of blue
monkeys has scholars baffled. Historians have found no
evidence that monkeys ever lived on Santorini.
Known as the “Minoan Pompeii”, the flourishing town of
Akrotiri was at once destroyed and preserved around 1500
BC by a volcanic eruption. The town wasn’t discovered until
the 1860s when workers collecting dirt for the construction
of the Suez Canal stumbled upon the site. An outpost of
Crete, Akrotiri was settled by Minoans as early as 3000 BC
and reached its peak after 2000 BC, when it developed
trade and agriculture and settled the present town. Some of
the structures are three stories high with stone staircases
and stores of large ceramic jars and pottery. Recently
reopened to the public, Akrotiri offers visitors a unique
glimpse of what life in Santorini was like during the Bronze
Age.
Built in 1892, this lighthouse is one of the country's oldest &

a popular place to watch the sunset.
Perissa Beach is almost a mirror image of Kamari Beach,

which is located on the northern side of the rocky headland
separating the two stretches of black sand. With fewer
restaurants, bars and clubs, Perissa is slightly less developed
than Kamari and a bit less crowded. The sand is of a finer
grain too, which makes it preferable for long strolls on the
beach. Water taxis are available that make it easy for
travelers to visit both beaches. A dive center located in
Perissa village offers snorkeling and scuba diving trips.
The Santorini volcano’s grand eruption occurred nearly

3,700 years ago, blowing the top off the original island. Sea
water rushed into the caldera, forming a massive lagoon
that’s so deep that all but the largest cruise ships can
anchor in the harbor. There are two small volcanic islands at
the center of the caldera, Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni
(New & Old Kameni). Nea Kameni is a barren island, visited
daily by dozens of tourist boats throughout the summer.
Visitors climb a gravel path to reach the top of the 130-
meter (430-foot) high volcanic crater, where it is possible to
complete a full circuit of the rim.
The capital of Santorini, Fira boasts one of the most
spectacular locations of all the island’s towns and villages.
Perched along the edge of the sky-high caldera, the city’s
white sugar-cube-shaped buildings offer incredible views of
the shoreline and the Aegean Sea, especially at sunset
when the entire town is bathed in golden light. The central
streets of Fira are filled with all kind of shops, jewelries,
restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs and get very crowded
in the high season. Visitors who arrive by sea can reach Fira
by climbing the zigzagging staircase up the face of cliff. Less
adventurous travelers can whiz to the top in a cable car.
Famed for its stunning sunsets, Oia is a little bit less hectic
than Fira and a top tourist attraction in Santorini. The village
is also situated on top of an impressive cliff and features
charming houses in narrow streets, blue domed churches,
and sun-bathed verandas. One of the most beautiful villages
on the island, Oia was once home to a prosperous merchant
fleet that traded with countries on Mediterranean Sea
during the 1800s and early 1900s. Although part of the city
was destroyed by earthquake in 1956, remnants of its
seafaring past endure. Elegant sea captain’s houses occupy
the best part of town and offer the most impressive views
of the caldera.
Imerovigli is a village on the island of Santorini, Greece,

adjacent to the north of the island capital Fira. Imerovigli is
mostly famous for its beautiful sunset, that it is called
"balcony to the Aegean"
Museum below ground in a cave focusing on regional

8 am - 7 pm winemaking history, with tours & tastings.
Eclectic museum on a hill with views & a popular collection
10 am - 6 pm of unique Akrotiri frescoes.
Much-photographed church known for its blue dome,

all hours whitewashed walls & views of the Aegean below.
Photography is popular at the remains of this hilltop

all hours settlement featuring both ocean & city views.
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top of the cable car at Santorini cruise port. Then, hop inside your luxury, air-conditioned vehicle and
BC, the site at Akrotiri preserves the ruins of an ancient Minoan city. As you walk through the
city was devastated by a volcanic eruption some 3,600 years ago. 11am: Next, head to Pyrgos.
rld Greece. Follow your guide along the winding paths — past the sugar cube houses and blue-
e. From here, gaze out over the entire island, soaking up panoramic views all the way to the village of
the black sands of Kamari, Perissa or Perivolos. On arrival, choose a spot on the beach, then laze in
un lounger and enjoy a traditional lunch, such as fresh seafood with a Greek salad, on the beach.
e sunsets. Stroll along the pretty streets with your guide, learning about the village’s history as you
t, jewelry and paintings. After approximately 4.5 hours, hop back inside your vehicle and end your
t miss is watching the sunset from a cliffside village. Fira is the hub of the island, located on a caldera
n dine al fresco and watch the sunset from your seat. In Fira, you can also ride cable cars taking you
for example, is a black pebble beach, and bars and tavernas line the coast for midday snacks or
mes, be sure to dig into some of the famous cuisine of Santorini. White eggplant is an unusual local
s also delicious, thanks in part to the volcanic soil of the island.
ging landscape, cliffs overlooking the sea and stunning white architecture. There are endless hikes
tomato balls or stuffed vine leaves.
and, with a Minoan town on the south shore and volatile magma chambers under the middle. Then came one of th
end with fresh eruptions, which created two islets in the caldera beginning in 46 AD, and repeated tremors- a 1956
r the impossibly midnight blue waters of the caldera, the sheer lava cliffs of the caldera lip, layered in varicoloured
the caldera waters from up top – something not lost on the strangely assorted clientele of honeymooners, cruise-s
als rescued from pre-cataclysm Akrotíri. Santoríni’s dark, volcanic-sand or pebble beaches are as much curiosities
ic hiking routes among many go from Períssa to Kamári, past post-eruption ancient Thera, and along the caldera e
s with their shoreline hot springs and clinker surfaces.
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D, and repeated tremors- a 1956 one levelled most of the two main villages, Firá and Oía.
dera lip, layered in varicoloured rock, loom overhead, with white houses on top like a dusting of snow.
ntele of honeymooners, cruise-ship patrons and backpackers.
eaches are as much curiosities as bathing venues; the most practical

t Thera, and along the caldera edge from Imerovígli to Oía. For a
ng at the molten-dyed beaches (such as Kamari Beach) to exploring ancien

dock at Athiniós port, 11km from town (beware that many schedules cite the island as “Thíra”); most cruise ships heave to
g July or August. Renting a car makes more sense, though beware narrow roads, worse-than-usual local driving standards an
poff from Athiniós without hassles or massive extra charges- much better than waiting for a rare, possibly non-existent bus. T
pe, causing the centre of the island to collapse into the now-empty caldera. The sea rushed in to fill it, leaving only
ges, Firá and Oía.
on top like a dusting of snow.
ri Beach) to exploring ancient ruins once buried in ash (Ancient Akrotiri). Ev

island as “Thíra”); most cruise ships heave to at Skála Firás and transfer passengers by launch to the 580 steps climbing to F
s, worse-than-usual local driving standards and eye-watering rates on spec- recourse to a booking site in advance could yield
waiting for a rare, possibly non-existent bus. The best touring/hiking map, usually available locally, is Terrain no. 313 ‘Santor
a rushed in to fill it, leaving only the present, crescent-shaped island above water. The accompanying earthquake
h (Ancient Akrotiri). Even the flavor of wine here is affected by the island's v
aunch to the 580 steps climbing to Firá town (walk, or hire a donkey). Failing that, a frequent (every 20-30 min) cable-car (€6
a booking site in advance could yield savings.
ble locally, is Terrain no. 313 ‘Santorini’.
ccompanying earthquake triggered a tsunami which accelerated the demise of Minoan Crete.
d by the island's volcanic terrain, making a trip to one of Santorini's many

ery 20-30 min) cable-car (€6, luggage or kids half price) whisks you up the cliffside.
Santorini's many wineries a must-do activity for foodies. Outdoorsy types w
Outdoorsy types will enjoy hiking along the caldera from Fira, where the city
ra, where the city of Atlantis was said to have once stood. Whatever you ch
Whatever you choose to do in Santorini, you can't miss a sunset from Oia,
sunset from Oia, or while dining alfresco inAmoudi Bay.
Sample Itinery of Italy
1 Milan (1 Night)
Begin your Italian adventure in the city of Milan, a destination synonymous with finances and fashion.
rebuilt to be a grand city with plenty of history. You won’t want to miss the amazing museums, includi
Museum of Science and Technology. Then, climb to the roof of the Duomo, a 14th century cathedral, a
without seeing a live performance at La Scale Theater, strolling through the Piazza del Duomo or shop
Train to Venice via Verona, sleep in Venice

2 Verona (stopover)
On your way from Milan to Venice, spend some time in the city of Verona. This city of love was the se
actually tour Casa di Giulietta, which is now a symbol of romance and eternal love. Verona also boasts
of the world’s largest and was built nearly 2,000 years ago. Round out your stay with some window sh
upscale Italian boutiques.
3 Venice (2 nights)
As arguably one of the most scenic cities on the planet, Venice definitely deserves a spot on your Italy
which means that scenic bridges, water taxis and gondolas are all around you. The hub of the city is th
Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Ducale. Be sure to soak in the sights from the Rialto Bridge, whic
boasts everything from antiques to cheap souvenirs.
Train to Vernazza
4 Vernazza (2 nights)
Cinque Terra, or five lands, is one of the most scenic destinations in all of Italy. Made up of five differe
head straight into the sea, some of the best coastal hiking in all of Europe, sand and pebble beaches id
removed from mainland Italy. One of the villages, Vernazza, makes a fantastic home base for your two
minutes to Monterosso, try a slice of the local pesto pizza and sip the ubiquitous wine of the area, call
Train to Florence via Pisa
5 Florence (3 nights)
Next up is Florence, the Renaissance city that is known the world over for its incredible architecture. F
Uffizi Gallery, which boasts an amazing collection of paintings by European masters like Titian and Botti
Palace, the Gucci Museum and the Bargello. Stroll through the old town center to see the Duomo di F
Tower, the Palazzo Vecchio and the bustling Mercato del Porcellino, a market filled with vendors from
here of your 2 weeks in Italy.
6 Tuscany (day trip from Florence)

While you’re staying in Florence, sneak away for a day trip to see more of what Tuscany has to offer. T
selection of wines and delicious food, so come hungry to make the most of it all. You might head to Pi
tasting in the vineyards of Chianti or you could tour through ancient Roman ruins in the city of Lucca.
7 Naples (3 nights)
Naples boasts the designation of being one of the oldest cities in the Western World as well as the bir
Castel dell’Ovo at Porto Santa Lucia, an unusually shaped castle that houses the Museum of Prehistory
in Naples and the site of some Roman ruins. After some sightseeing in Naples, make your way to a piz
topped with tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
8 Pompeii (day trip from Naples)

A great day trip from Naples is Pompeii, the ruined city that was engulfed after an explosion from nea
walk through the ruins and see a number of incredible structures that are amazingly well preserved gi
amphitheater, which could seat more than 20,000 people, the House of the Vetti, the Basilica, the For
along the same streets as the residents of Pompeii did two millennia ago, and you can also visit the Na
impressive remains and artifacts.
9 Amalfi Coast (day trip from Naples)

To see some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Italy, and to live the high life for a day, head to the
Naples, letting you see some of the most famous beaches without paying a fortune for coastal accomm
landmarks in the area, but the real draw to the Amalfi Coast is the coast, the beach and the opportuni
stay active in the sunshine. There are a number of beautiful villages along the Amalfi Coast, just some
Train to Rome
10 Rome (3 nights)
Of course, absolutely no getaway to Italy would be complete without spending time in Rome. The Ete
and it boasts world-class museums like the Galleria Borghese and the Capitoline Museums. You can al
the ruins of the Colosseum and spot landmarks like the incredible Trevi Fountain. Rome also offers am
Condotti, and the nightlife in areas like Testaccio is not to be missed.
mous with finances and fashion. Milan was damaged heavily during World War II, but was
s the amazing museums, including the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Leonardo da Vinci
omo, a 14th century cathedral, and soak in views of the entire city. Don’t leave Milan
h the Piazza del Duomo or shopping at the ritzy Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
ona. This city of love was the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and you can
eternal love. Verona also boasts a number of Roman ruins, like the amphitheater that is one
your stay with some window shopping along the Via Mazzini, a pedestrian-friendly stretch of
ely deserves a spot on your Italy itinerary. Built on a lagoon, Venice is surrounded by water,
nd you. The hub of the city is the Piazza San Marco, where you will also find the incredible
hts from the Rialto Bridge, which is more than 800 years old, or the Rialto Market, which
of Italy. Made up of five different villages along the coast, Cinque Terra boasts cliffs that
ope, sand and pebble beaches ideal for swimming and a vibrant culture that almost feels
antastic home base for your two nights in the area. In Vernazza, be sure to hike the 90
ubiquitous wine of the area, called Vino de la Cinque Terre.
r for its incredible architecture. For art lovers, the number one stop in Florence should be the
pean masters like Titian and Botticelli. Other great museums in the city include the Pitti
wn center to see the Duomo di Firenze, complete with a dome by Brunelleschi, the Giotto
market filled with vendors from throughout the region. We recommend spending 3 nights
e of what Tuscany has to offer. The province of Tuscany is well known for its incredible
ost of it all. You might head to Pisa to spot the famed leaning tower, you could do some wine
oman ruins in the city of Lucca.
Western World as well as the birthplace of pizza. While you’re there, start with a tour of the
ouses the Museum of Prehistory. Then, make your way to the Duomo, the largest cathedral
Naples, make your way to a pizzeria and order the classic pizza margherita, which comes
lfed after an explosion from nearby Mt. Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. In Pompeii, you can
are amazingly well preserved given their age. Among the landmarks include the
of the Vetti, the Basilica, the Forum Granary and several public bathhouses. You can walk
go, and you can also visit the National Archaeological Museum to see the site’s most
e high life for a day, head to the Amalfi Coast. The area is the perfect spot for a day trip from
ing a fortune for coastal accommodation. You can tour a number of historic churches and
st, the beach and the opportunities to rent yachts, sip cocktails overlooking the water and
ong the Amalfi Coast, just some of which include Positano, Cetara and Amalfi itself.
spending time in Rome. The Eternal City, as it is known, is the heart of Western civilization,
Capitoline Museums. You can also admire the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, stroll through
vi Fountain. Rome also offers amazing shopping along streets like via del Corso and via
Negara Italy
Kota Rome
Daerah Nama Tempat Location
Borghese Gallery Piazzale del Museo Borghese 5,

00197
Colosseum Piazza del Colosseo, 00184
Domus Romane Via IV Novembre 119a,

00187
Doria Pamphilj Gallery Via del Corso 305, 00186
MAXXI Via Guido Reni 4a, 00196

Vatican Museums Viale del Vaticano, 00165
Appian Way & Catacombs Via Appia Antica 110/126,

00179
Ara Pacis Lungotevere in Augusta,
00186
Baths of Caracalla Viale delle Terme di
Caracalla 52, 00153
Capitoline Museums Piazza del Campidoglio 1,

00186
Centrale Montemartini Via Ostiense 106, 00154
Crypta Balbi ia delle Botteghe Oscure

31, 00186
Museum and Crypt of Via Veneto 27, 00187
the Capuchins
Ostia Antica Viale dei Romagnoli 717,

00121
Palazzo Altemps Piazza di Sant'Apollinare
46, 00186
Palazzo Massimo alle Largo di Villa Peretti, 00185

Terme
Roman Forum and Palatine Via della Salaria Vecchia 5/6;
via di San Gregorio; piazza del
Colosseo/via Sacra
Villa Farnesina Via della Lungara 230,

00165
Villa Giulia Piazzale di Villa Giulia 9,
00196
Aventine Hill Via di Santa Sabina, 00153

Gianicolo Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi,
00165
Pantheon Piazza della Rotonda, 00186

Piazza Navona Piazza Navona, 00186
Protestant cemetery Via Caio Cestio 6, 00153

San Carlo alle Quattro Via del Quirinale 23, 00187
Fontane
San Clemente Via Labicana 95, 00184
San Giovanni in Laterano Piazza San Giovanni in

Laterano, 00184
Santa Maria Maggiore Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore,
00185
Santa Maria del Popolo Piazza del Popolo 12, 00187
Santa Maria della Vittoria Via XX Settembre 17, 00187

Santa Prassede Via Santa Prassede 9a, 00184
Santi Quattro Coronati Via dei Santi Quattro 20,

00184
Spanish Steps Piazza di Spagna, 00187
Stadio dei Marmi Piazza Lauro de Bosis, 00194

St Peter's Piazza San Pietro, 00193
Trevi Fountain Piazza di Trevi, 00187
Trastevere Piazza Santa Maria in

Trastevere, 00152
Villa Borghes Piazzale Napoleone 1, 00187
Vittoriano monument Via della Scrofa, 104/108,

00186
Monti Piazza della Madonna dei

Monti, 00184
Church of San Luigi dei Via Santa Giovanna d'Arco 5
Francesi
NB
Ostia Antica
To get a real sense of the life and layout of an ancient Roman town, head for Rome’s former port, which ha
Contact: Via dei Romangnoli 717, Ostia (00 39 06 5635 8099; archeoroma.beniculturali.it)
Opening times: Tues-Sun, 8.30am-6pm
Prices: €6.50 (£5.70)
Ninfa
One of Italy’s most beautiful gardens, Ninfa was laid out between the Twenties and the Sixties by the Anglo
Contact: Giardino di Ninfa (0773 354242; fondazionecaetani.org)
Opening times: April-Oct on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month; also on the third Sunday in Ju
Prices: €10 (£8.80) with guided tour
Shopping
Rome still has enough one-off privately owned stores to make shopping here refreshingly different, so step
Fashion
Via del Governo Vecchio is great for local fashion designers, such as Luciana Iannace, at Maga Morgana (N
Food
For excellent food shops, venture out of the centro storico – to Via Cola di Rienzo near the Vatican, where
Markets
For something more genuine try Testaccio market, which is now in bright new premises in via Galvani/via
Culture & Customs
Trying to look like a resident isn't difficult, especially if your own wardr
Rome's official currency is the euro. Since the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuates, be sure to check what the
What to Eat
Rome is overflowing with restaurants, from trattorias that cook up fam
Getting Around Rome
The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the
Operational Times Keterangan
Tue-Sun, 9am-7pm One of the world’s great art collections, the haul that
Cardinal Scipione Borghese assembled in the early 17th
century in his Roman garden villa includes Titian’s Sacred
and Profane Love, a gaggle of Caravaggios and Bernini’s
sublime sculpture Apollo and Daphne - perhaps my single
favourite work of art in the whole of Rome. Later
generations made some bad mistakes (allowing Napoleon,
for example, to make off with 154 statues and countless
other artefacts) but also some worthwhile additions, such
as Canova’s risqué statue of Pauline Bonaparte. The
extensive collection continues in storerooms which can be
visited on guided tours (be sure to book) at 3pm and 4 pm.
Flanking the villa are a magnificent 17th-century aviary
(uccelliera) and a series of 'giardini segreti' - secret
gardens which are rarely open but can be appreciated
through the fence. Note that visits to the gallery have to be
booked, and run on designated timeslots - though if you
turn up at a quiet time of year, there may be still be spaces
that same day. You should be at the gallery to pick up your
ticket 30 minutes before your entry time.
Daily, 8.30am-sunset Half circus, half sports arena, Rome’s most famous classical
ruin is unmissable – especially now that they have extended
the visitor route to the underfloor passageways through
which gladiators and wild beasts made their entrances. The
massive arena – officially called the Amphiteatrum Flavium
– was inaugurated in 80 AD, and seated well over 50,000
people in its neatly arranged stands: emperor, aristos and
Vestal Virgins down the front; plebs, slaves and all the other
women up the top. Some 5,000 wild beasts were killed for
the gory opening event. By the time the last man vs beast
fights took place in 523, the wild animal population of north
Africa had been decimated. Occasionally though, the felines
were fed too: any malefactor handed down a sentence of
damnatio ad bestias was simply ushered unarmed into the
arena and left there to make a lion's lunch. The ticket office
queues can be daunting: those in the know purchase tickets
at the quieter Palatine entrance (Via San Gregorio 30). In
high season, I also recommend purchasing tickets in
advance, through coopculture.it.
Mon, Wed-Sun, 9.30am- Beneath the offices of the Rome provincial council
6.30pm lies a treat for anyone frustrated by the
uncommunicative nature of many of the city's ruins.
This recently excavated swanky home of a well-
heeled late Roman is impressive in itself for sheer
dimensions, but the computer graphics which
transform the gloomy spaces into bright
reproductions of a frescoed, peopled Roman
dwelling, complete with indoor water features, put
the ancient masonry into fantastically lively context.
The 75-minute visits, with a thorough but
entertaining narration, set off once an hour on the
half hour (every 30 minutes on Saturdays and
Sundays). Booking is recommended, especially at
weekends. There are three or four visits in English
each day:check the booking area of the Domus'
website for details. The excavations are not the only
attraction in the provincial council office. Nip around
the back to the Enoteca Provincia Romana to sample
the excellent wines, cheeses and other products of
the area around Rome.
Daily, 9am-7pm The art collection of the aristocratic Doria Pamphilj
(or Pamphili) family – now headed by two half-British
siblings – is truly magnificent, as is the palazzo
where the works are still displayed according to a
1760 inventory. Artistic highlights of the place
include a striking portrait by Velázquez of the
Pamphili pontiff Innocent X: this was the inspiration
for Francis Bacon's 1953 'screaming pope'. There are
also masterpieces by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael,
Bernini, Breughel the Elder and Hans Memling. The
ticket price includes an excellent audioguide
narrated by Prince Jonathan Pamphili himself - I love
the bit about how he and his sister used to roller-
skate through these august halls. For a multi-
sensoral experience, join the Saturday
(11am) 'Sounds and visions of Caravaggio' tour
accompanied by an art historian and a live early
music ensemble; full price €35, booking essential.
ue-Fri, Sun, 11am-7pm; Back off, naysayers - I love this daring piece of
Sat, 11am-10pm contemporary architecture in the newly hip northern
Flaminio district, designed by Pritzker prize-winning
architect Zaha Hadid. Sure, the contents of the
Museum of 21st Century Arts (MAXXI) don't always
live up to its eye-catching exterior, but although the
permanent art collection (now visitable for free
Tuesday-Friday) is not the world's most exciting,
MAXXI stages very good exhibitions and
retrospectives, especially on architectural themes.
Locals have taken to the place too – perhaps more
for the space than for the contents, as testified by
the crowds of cappuccino-sipping loungers at café
tables and their scootering or tag-playing offspring
in the piazza outside on any sunny weekend. Right
around the back of the museum, you'll find Neve di
Latte, one of Rome's truly great new-generation ice-
cream shops.
Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm (last It's tempting to think of this vast repository as “the rooms
entry 4pm); last Sun of full of papally collected or commissioned art that you have
month, 9am-2pm (last entry to schlep through to get to the Sistine Chapel”. But in fact
12.30pm) there’s plenty to enjoy along the way, from stunning
classical statues such as the Laocoon, to Pinturicchio’s
delightful Borgia Room frescoes, from magnificent
decorations by Raphael to an Egyptian museum complete
with mummies. However, there's no denying that
Michelangelo's masterpiece, vibrant after its end-of-
millennium restoration, is the big draw here - it's just a
shame it's so crowded (if you're first in at 9am and rush
straight through to the Chapel, you might buy yourself a few
minutes' peace). I won't mention here that I once had the
privilege of going up on the scaffolding while they were
restoring it, as it wouldn't be fair. The dress code for St
Peter's (no bare shoulders or midriff, no very short shorts or
skirts) applies to the museums too: cover up, or you risk
being turned away at the door. This is one Roman sight that
benefits from a little forward planning: you should book a
timed slot via the website, or be prepared for a long queue.
Note also that last entry is a good two hours before closing
time, and be aware that the Vatican Museums close on
Vatican holidays, which don't always coincide with Italian
public holidays - check the list on the website.
Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun, 9am- Constructed from 312 BC to move troops and goods swiftly
noon, 2-5pm between the metropolis and the south, the Appian Way was
also the well-off ancient Roman's burial venue of choice.
Few of the impressive mausoleums remain above ground
(the tall round tomb of Cecilia Metella, and the Mausoleum
of Romulus – reopened in 2014 after a 20-year restoration –
being the exceptions): their decorations and masonry were
too tempting for future generations seeking building
materials. But beneath what is now a pleasant, semi-rural
lane – some of it with the original basalt paving slabs still in
place – lie many miles of catacombs where early Christians
were laid to rest under the watchful eye of the pagan
authorities. Largest and most rewarding of all the
catacombs are those of San Callisto, where nine popes and
dozens of martyrs were among those stacked in 18 miles of
tunnel.
daily, 9.30am-7.30pm In 13BC the Emperor Augustus marched home from
(last entry 6.30pm) three years of imposing peace on his formerly
fractious empire, and the Senate promptly
commissioned a monument to mark his
achievements. Four years later, the Ara Pacis
Augustae – the Augustan altar of peace – was
inaugurated: a simple altar at the centre of four
marble walls gloriously carved with friezes hailing
the emperor, his family, piety, peace and the
prosperity of the pacified Empire. The altar didn't
originally stand here: it was pieced together in the
early 20th century from scattered fragments. Now
housed in a hyper-modern (and widely unloved)
outer shell designed by US architect Richard Meier,
the Ara Pacis museum also doubles as an exhibition
venue. Next door, the church of San Rocco has a fine
Baroque interior. In October 2016, 'L'Ara com'era' an
evening-only augmented-reality experience was
launched. Thanks to special AR visors, small groups
of visitors are led through a 45-minute historical
diorama that culminates in a view of the altar with
its (surprisingly garish) original coloration. From mid
April to the end of October this happens daily from
8pm to midnight, the rest of the year only on Fridays
and Saturdays from 7.30pm to midnight; check the
website for details and booking information.
Mon, 9am-2pm; Tue-Sun, It took rampaging Goths to close down this massive
9am-sunset thermal bath complex (they severed the water
supply in AD 537). Founded in AD 217, the baths
could host up to 1,500 people at any one time. As
well as two huge gyms, an open-air pool, and steam-
bath rooms of varying temperatures – including a
vast, domed extra-hot calidarium – ancient clients
could enjoy a library, shops and landscaped
gardens. Still today, the towering ruins are
impressive, though the sculptures that littered the
place are now in the Vatican Museums and Naples'
archaeological museum. Part of the six-odd miles of
tunnels beneath the baths through which slaves
scurried to keep the fires fanned were re-opened to
the public in 2013; these are not visitable on
Mondays. In summer, the Baths become an
atmospheric open-air opera venue (operaroma.it).
daily, 9.30am-7.30pm By the time the public was given access to the

Capitoline Museums in 1734, popes had been
amassing this peerless collection of artworks for
some 250 years.The gems are now spread through
two palazzi on opposite sides of the Michelangelo-
designed Piazza del Campidoglio. In Palazzo dei
Conservatori, the courtyard is home to pieces of
colossal statues. Inside are works ancient and
modern, including Rome's emblem, a bronze
Etruscan (or perhaps medieval) she-wolf suckling
twins Remus and Romulus, Bernini's remarkable
statue of Pope Urban VIII, a picture gallery with
paintings by Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Titian and
others, and the second century AD equestrian
statue of Marcus Aurelius (the one in the piazza
outside is a copy). Accessed via the Tabularium, with
its view along the Forum, the Palazzo Nuovo is home
to a superb collection of ancient statuary. On entry
you have the option of paying €1 more for a ticket
that includes access to the wonderful Centrale
Montemartini, which I highly recommend visiting if
you have time.
Tue-Sun, 9am-7pm One of the more unlikely – and arguably most
satisfying – venues in Rome's panoply of ancient
offerings, this decommissioned power station has
had its huge turbines, boilers and cogs polished up
to provide a dramatic backdrop for choice pieces
from the Capitoline Museums' storerooms. What
counts as a 'minor' ancient artwork or architectural
decoration in Rome, of course, would be a major
centrepiece elsewhere: the dreamy muse Polymnia
and a towering statue of the goddess Fortuna are
cases in point. The Centrale is visitable on a joint
ticket (€12.50/€10.50) with the Capitoline Museums.
Visit the museum's website for updates on kids'
activities and the occasional jazz concert.
ue-Sun, 9am-7.45pm In the 1980s, archeologists got to work in this centro

storico site, digging down through Renaissance and
medieval layers to the crypta itself – not a crypt in
the modern sense but the courtyard and lobby of a
theatre built by the wealthy Spaniard Cornelius
Balbus in 13 BC. The result is a fascinating small
museum that I always recommend to friends, as it's
the only one to show a slice through a vertical
timeline of Roman life. Tours of the crypta ruins in
the basement depart at intervals from the ticket
office. Upstairs, intelligently presented displays
(with interactive graphics to keep children absorbed)
show how street levels rose though centuries of
building, scavenging and restoring. They also make
clear how little the basic equipment of an average
household has changed: there are pots, cutlery,
ceramics and tools here, plus a wonderful view
across Rome's rooftops from the top floor. The crypta
ticket also covers Palazzo Altemps, Palazzo Massimo
and the Baths of Diocletian.
daily, 9am-7pm A recent makeover has turned what was once just a
creepy crypt beneath the Capuchin church into a
Franciscan monk 'experience', complete with
displays of the knotted whips with which the friars
liked to flagellate themselves, cases of odd artefacts
confiscated by missionaries from 'natives', and
rooms dedicated to the order's saints and heroes.
Don't let the wishful-thinking label fool you into
thinking that the painting of St Francis in the
museum attributed to Caravaggio is by the 17th-
century genius – it isn't. The crypt is the main draw.
In ghoulish glory, the bones of generations of
monks, buried here in soil brought from Jerusalem
then dug up to make room for newcomers, are
arranged artfully in patterns on walls and ceilings,
and fashioned into macabre chandeliers. Just in case
you don't get the message, a jolly sign at the
entrance reads 'You will be what we now are'.
Tue-Sun, 8.30am-one Why do the long haul down to Pompeii and

hour before sunset Herculaneum when you have this wonderful
alternative just outside the city? A half-hour hop on
the commuter train to Ostia brings you to Ostia
Antica, the impressively preserved port of the
ancient city. The Med is now two miles away but for
well over 600 years, until its decline in the fourth
century AD, Ostia buzzed with maritime trade from
the whole immense Empire. The decumanus
maximus (main street) leads through the site to a
theatre, a cosy communal toilet block, a forum
where trade guilds' emblems appear on floor
mosaics, and houses with first floors still partially
intact. My favourite bit is the ancient bar-restaurant,
with the day's menu still frescoed on the walls. The
Roman theatre is still used for plays and concerts
during the summer months: see ostianticateatro.it
for programme details.
Tue-Sun, 9am-7.45pm Powerful Roman families in the 16th and 17th
centuries prided themselves on their collections of
classical statuary, and they had no qualms about
bringing in a sculptor of their own to replace missing
hands, arms, heads and noses. Hence many of the
remarkable ancient statues displayed in this gallery
of collections from four local dynasties look
surprisingly intact. There's an Ares patched up by
Bernini, and an Athena returned to her full glory by
Alessandro Algardi. You can also have your say on
the great Ludovisi throne controversy: is this marble
chair with its exquisite Aphrodite relief a 5th-century
BC masterpiece or a more modern hoax? (The jury
of experts is still out). The ticket includes entrance
to Crypta Balbi, Palazzo Massimo and the Baths of
Diocletian.
Tue-Sun, 9am-7.45pm This 19th-century palazzo – formerly a Jesuit school

– houses another of Rome's truly superlative
collections of classical art. Roman and Greek
sculptural masterpieces on the ground and first
floors include a fine Discus Thrower and Augustus as
High Priest. There's also a rare Roman (rather than
Egyptian) mummy from Grottarossa, in Rome's
northern periphery. The ancient Romans were
fascinated by all things Egyptian, but though they
imported obelisks and pyramids (there's one still
standing in the Testaccio district) they didn't go in
for embalming. The one exception – known as the
Mummy of Grottarossa – is here. But it is the second-
floor reconstructions of rooms from luxurious ancient
houses, complete with brightly-coloured wall
decoration, that is this museum's real high point.
The leafy, plant-and-bird-filled triclinium (dining
room) from Livia's villa north of Rome is spectacular.
The ticket includes entrance to Crypta Balbi, Palazzo
Altemps and the Baths of Diocletian.
daily, 8.30am-4.30 pm to It's a good idea to come armed with a plan of how it all
7.15pm depending on used to look (you can buy one at the visitor centre in Via dei
season Fori Imperiali) in order to make sense of the majestic ruins
of Rome’s power centre and, on the Palatine hill, its
residential district of choice for emperors and political
movers and shakers. Evidence of human activity from as
early as the tenth century BC has been found where the
Forum stands. By the sixth century BC the first temples and
public buildings rose up here, and it continued to be the
centre of Rome's public life for well over a millennium.
Legend has it that Rome's founders Romulus and Remus
occupied huts on the Palatine hill; later leaders generally
opted for more palatial residences, as towering remains
testify. If it's open (staffing can be a problem), don't miss
the Casa di Augusto, the early emperor’s surprisingly
intimate private house with vibrant frescoes.
Mon-Sat, 9am-2pm Agostino Chigi, banker to big-spending Pope Julius II,

threw the wildest parties of the early 16th century in
this pleasure villa he had built on the banks of the
Tiber. When not partying, he filled the rooms with
exquisite art and commissioned Raphael to fresco
the place with classical scenes. The artist was too
busy consorting with his lover Margherita, daughter
of a Trastevere baker, to do much work himself, but
his students carried out his designs to the letter,
most impressively in the Loggia of Psyche, where
the garlands of fruit and flowers include species that
had only recently arrived from the New World. By
1577 the Chigi family was bankrupt and the villa
was sold to the Farnese clan, hence the name
change. It's now home to a prestigious scientific and
cultural academy.Agostino Chigi threw the wildest
parties of the early 16th century in this pleasure
villa he had built on the banks of the Tiber.
Tue-Sun, 8.30am- When the Romans vanquished the highly cultivated
7.30pm Etruscan people who ruled central Italy before them,
they worked hard to expunge their memory. But this
still mysterious culture finds an eloquent voice via
the glorious artefacts housed in this delightful mid-
16th-century villa. The life-size husband and wife
from Cerveteri reclining on the lid of their
sarcophagus look like they'd be fun to hang out
with; the statues of gods from the temple at
Portonaccio are remarkable for how lifelike they
look. In the garden of this beautiful 16th-century
villa, built for Pope Julius III, is a nympheum and a
very pleasant bar – useful in a venue so far from
other sources of sustenance.
To be plebeian in Roman times simply meant you were not

born into the ruling class. Many plebs were very rich - and
the leafy Aventine was their district of choice, a Classical-
era Beverly Hills dotted with posh villas, at a safe and
salubrious distance from the rough-and-tumble river port
down below. It was through the latter that cults from all
over the known world made their entrance to the city, with
temples to their exotic gods built up here on the heights.
Today's Aventine preserves the upmarket cachet; it's a quiet
residential area whose pricey houses are given added value
because many have gardens - a rarity in central Rome. The
view over the city from pretty Parco Savelli is one of my
favourites; it's a great place for a sunset picnic with a good
bottle of wine. Nearby, join the queue of people waiting to
peek through the famous keyhole of the Knights of Malta in
Piazza Cavalieri di Malta: three sovereign territories (the
Knights' garden, Italy and the Vatican) line up in glorious
perspective, with the dome of St Peter's in the background.
The Gianicolo (Janiculum) is not one of Rome's famous
seven hills but it dominates them all. With the height comes
a view – a breathtaking panorama of the whole of Rome's
centro storico: fantastic in the day (if you're here at noon
you'll hear a cannon being fired on the stroke of twelve) and
even better at night. The most popular viewpoint is the
terrace in front of Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, where a
statue of the Italian unification hero marks his disastrous
battle against the French here in 1849. On tortuous Via
Garibaldi, which leads down to Trastevere, stand the
grandiose Fontana Paola (another fine viewpoint) and the
church of San Pietro in Montorio. In the courtyard next to
this church, Renaissance architect Donato Bramante's tiny
Tempietto (1508) is a miniature masterpiece.
It’s difficult to believe that this temple to all the gods has
been standing here for almost 2,000 years; even the bronze
doors are still intact. Still more impressive is the fact that it
retained the title of world's largest free-standing dome until
the beginning of the 20th century. Emperor Augustus'
nephew Agrippa built the first temple here in 27 AD. When
Hadrian constructed what we see today in 118, he used
masonry from the original building and didn't bother to
remove inscriptions referring to that earlier foundation,
causing archaeologists headaches for decades. The
Pantheon's salvation was its early conversion to Catholic
church; kings of united Italy were buried here, as was the
artist Raphael. Church though it was, Pope Urban VIII didn't
hesitate to strip the bronze from its portico to make the
baldachin in St Peter's. The open oculus at the centre of the
dome adds drama to the interior, and is the key to the
building's continued stability - if it were filled in, the roof
would collapse. If you want to avoid the crowds, visit in the
hour after the Pantheon opens.
Rome often feels like one magnificent theatre and nowhere
is this truer than in Piazza Navona. The piazza takes its
unusual long, thin shape from the ancient stadium it grew
up around. Amid the caricature-sketchers and purveyors of
cheap tourist tat are three fountains, the most impressive of
which (in the centre) is Bernini's Four Rivers, with dramatic
representations of the Ganges, Nile (its head covered,
because the source was unknown), Danube and Plate. St
Agnes is said to have been martyred here; her tiny skull
resides in the Borromini-designed church of Sant'Agnese on
the piazza's western edge. The piazza changes character
through the day, as local dog walkers and snap-happy
tourists give way to canoodling lovers and late-night
clubbers on their way home. It's fun for kids all year round,
especially in the festive season when it hosts a Christmas
market of craft, toy and sweet stalls (from the last week of
November until 6 January) centring on a huge antique
merry-go-round. The cafés in the square are very
picturesque, but beware - table-service prices are
punishing.
Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, That Keats and Shelley should be buried in this lovely place beneath the shadow of Rome's on
9am-1pm
Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm, 3pm- What an architectural marvel San Carlo is! Enter this
6pm; Sat, Sun, 10am-1pm ingenious little church, by Baroque maverick Francesco
Borromini, and you'd hardly guess that the whole footprint
was the size of one of the pilasters of St Peter's (this is why
locals refer to it affectionately as San Carlino - 'Little Saint
Charles'). The tortured, bipolar architect twisted lines and
space to such an extent that volumes seem to appear out of
nowhere in this oval creation, lit beautifully by high
windows. There's a tiny courtyard with perfectly
proportioned Corinthian columns. And when the monks are
in the mood, they'll show you their extraordinary library
too. For another miniature Borromini masterpiece, visit the
vertiginous church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, at Corso
Rinascimento 40.
One of Rome’s most worthwhile but least publicised

sightseeing treats, this historically-layered cake descends
from a street-level medieval and early-Renaissance church,
with frescoes by Masolino, via a fourth-century early
Christian church to the basement remains of a second-
century insula (apartment block), complete with shrine to
Mithras. When down here, listen for the sound of running
water: an ancient sewer passes close by before dumping its
contents in the Tiber. The Church is free. Excavations: €10;
young people under 26 with student ID, €5; young people
under 16 with parents free
daily The massive Christ, saints and doctors partying atop the
18th-century façade of St John Lateran are visible from afar,
and the bulk of the basilica – the city seat of the bishop of
Rome, otherwise known as the pope – makes it a salient
landmark. Yet when this piece of land hard against a far-
flung bit of city wall was given to the newly legalised
Christian cult by Emperor Constantine's wife in 313 AD, the
idea was to avoid trouble by keeping these religious upstarts
as far from the city's power hub as possible. Much restored
and rebuilt, the church is rather cold, but the 13th-century
apse mosaic is charming, and there's a fragment of fresco by
Giotto behind the first column on the right. There's also a
pretty 13th-century cloister off the left aisle. Facing the
basilica across Piazza San Giovanni is the Scala Santa (Holy
Stairs), ostensibly the very ones that Jesus climbed to reach
Pontius Pilate's house, which today's pilgrims traditionally
climb on their knees (free, open daily).
daily, 7am-6.45pm According to legend, in 356 AD snow fell in this spot in the
middle of summer on August 5 – so Pope Liberius built a
church to the Madonna to commemmorate the
meteorological miracle. Rebuildings and extensions
followed through the centuries, but vestiges of earlier
versions linger: the glorious 13th-century mosaics of a
former facade in the loggia, fifth-century mosaics above the
nave columns, and a marvellously Byzantine 13th-century
mosaic of Mary being crowned queen of heaven in the apse.
The flamboyant Sistine and Paoline chapels were added in
the 16th and 17th centuries respectively. The roof of this
basilica is said to be gilded with gold donated by the Borgia
Pope Alexander VI, from the first shipment from the New
World. Whether or not that's true, the symbol of the much-
derided Borgia family – a bull – is very much in evidence.
Mon-Sat, 7am-noon, 4pm- Demons were said to haunt this spot where evil Emperor
7pm; Sun, 7.30am-1.30pm, Nero was buried, so a chapel was built in 1099 to oust them.
4.30pm-7.30pm There are many reasons to visit today's largely 15th-century
church: for me, the most compelling ones are two lovely
chapels decorated for the Borgias by Pinturicchio, a mosaic
depicting a horoscope designed by Raphael in the Chigi
chapel, some macabre carved skeletons by the main
door...and – to the left of the main altar – Caravaggio's awe-
inspiring canvasses, shot through with dazzling light,
showing the conversion of St Paul and the martyrdom of St
Peter. Note that other Caravaggio masterpieces are to be
found in Rome's churches, most notably San Luigi dei
Francesi near Piazza Navona, with three dramatic scenes
from the life of Saint Matthew.
daily, 8.30am-noon, Swiss-born architect Carlo Maderno may have been one of
3.30pm-6pm the fathers of the Baroque, but it's not his design for this
early 17th-century church that attracts most visitors. If
you're here, it's probably to see Gian Lorenzo Bernini's
masterpiece, a side-chapel portraying The Ecstasy of St
Teresa. Executed in the mid-17th century, the whole
sculptural scene is pure theatre. In high-relief boxes to each
side of the chapel, members of the Cornaro family, which
commissioned the work, chat idly, barely watching the
action. Meanwhile above the altar, the saint swoons, her
drapery piled elegantly about her, as a mischievous angel
prepares to prick her with his arrow. There's more of
Bernini's decidely risqué ecstasy in the church of San
Francesco a Ripa, Trastevere, where the Blessed Ludovica
Albertoni is similarly carried away.
Mon-Sat 7am-noon, 3pm- Not a well documented saint, Praxedes is said to have
6.30pm; Sun, 7.30am- sponged up the blood of second-century martyrs who got
12.30pm, 3pm-6.30pm the chop before she did, and squeezed it into a well, marked
by a porphyry disc in the nave. Pope Pascal I built the first
church here in the ninth century: a scaled-down replica of
the original St Peter's to honour his mamma, St Theodora.
As the locals didn't meet his standards, he brought
craftsmen from Byzantium, hence the exotic exuberance of
the spectacular mosaic decoration, especially in his mother's
mausoleum, the St Zeno chapel (note Theodora portrayed
with a square halo, denoting that she was still alive when
the image was made). Off the chapel, a small room contains
a column which, we're told, Christ was tied to for
flagellation. In the apse of the church, Praxedes and her
sister Pudentiana are presented to Christ by Saints Paul and
Peter respectively.
Mon-Sat 10am-11.45am, I love bringing visiting friends to this hidden gem - as discreet as the closed order of nuns that
4pm-5.45pm
daily Why Spanish? Certainly the Spanish embassy was located
below in Piazza di Spagna in the early 18th century, but
funds to 'improve' the steep wooded slope rising up from
there to the French Trinità dei Monti church at the summit
were bequeathed by French diplomat Etienne Gueffier, and
the architect who designed this elegant, butterfly-shaped
ramp of 135 steps was little-known Italian Francesco de
Sanctis. The official name – Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti –
must have proved too much for the Grand-Touring Brits who
made this most central of areas their own in the 18th and
19th centuries. Once the hang-out of country girls hoping to
serve as artists' models, the staircase is now the haunt of
tourists seeking the romantically picturesque, and of local
lotharios checking out foreign talent. The charming boat
fountain at the bottom is by Pietro Bernini, father of the
more famous Gian Lorenzo. Nearby is the house where poet
John Keats died in 1821, aged only 25. It's now a quaint,
atmospheric museum
If, like me, you enjoy the absurdity of over-the-top

propaganda art, you'll love the Mussolini-era Foro Italico
sports complex in the northern Flaminio suburb, which
displays Fascist-era sculpture at its most grandiloquent.
Around an athletics stadium, 64 massive statues, each
donated by different Italian provinces, represent sportsmen
transformed into gods and heroes, preening on their marble
plinths like they're auditioning for an Armani ad. Access to
the Stadio dei Marmi is free; not so the nearby Stadio
Olimpico, where both AS Roma and SS Lazio play home
games.
Basilica: daily, Apr-Sep 7am- The largest church in Christendom, hub of Catholicism, was
7pm, Oct-Mar 7am-6.30pm. consecrated in 1626. It's a choral work by Bramante,
Dome: daily, Apr-Sep 8am- Raphael, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini, replacing a
6pm, Oct-Mar 8am-5pm. classical basilica which by tradition stood on the burial place
Museo Storico-Artistico of Peter the apostle. Bernini's eliptical colonnaded piazza
(Tesoro): daily, Apr- outside, and his superb bronze baldachin over the main
Sep 8am-6.30pm, Oct- altar inside, are scaled to fool your eye. But stand at the
Mar 8am-5.30pm back of the basilica and gaze to the other end: the people
there look tiny. In the first chapel on the right is
Michelangelo's moving Pietà. Closer to the altar, the toes of
Arnolfo da Cambio's bronze St Peter are worn shiny by pious
kisses. Off the left-hand nave is the Museo-Storico Artistico
(also known as the Tesoro), with precious ornaments
accumulated by the papacy over the centuries, including
the ninth-century Throne of St Peter in wood and ivory. St
Peter's dome (or cupola) is Rome's highest and the view
from the top is breathtaking; bear in mind that even if you
opt to take the lift, there are still 320 steps to the very top.
Note that if you have bare shoulders or too much leg
showing, you will not be allowed in the basilica. Daunting
queues form at the entrance both to the basilica and the
dome at peak times, but they generally move
swiftly. Basilica, free. Dome: €6, or €8 with lift. Treasury
museum: €6
When Frank Sinatra crooned "Three Coins in the Fountain"
for the eponymous 1954 film, he probably didn't suspect
how big a favour he was doing for the charity which now
rakes the haul out of the bowl at the foot of this Rococo
sculptural extravaganza: until then, one coin had sufficed to
ensure a return for the traveller to the Eternal City.
Designed by Niccolò Salvi and completed in 1732, this
gloriously exuberant fountain marks the end of the ancient
Aqua Vergine aqueduct that carries water from the spring of
the same name in the hills outside Rome. Tradition has it
that a young girl showed the thirsty soldiers of Roman
general Agrippa where the spring was hidden, hence the
name. There's always a crowd here, day and night, usually
under the wary eye of a vigile (traffic policeman) who's
there to make sure nobody tries to imitate Anita Ekberg and
Marcello Mastroianni's fully-clad wade through the waters
in Fellini's La Dolce Vita. If you want to see the fountain at
its least crowded, you should take at least a time cue from
that cinematic dip, and swing by in the small hours of the
morning.
You have to hand it to the Trastevere (pronounced

TrastEveray) district. Despite the contradiction of (a)
containing some of the city's priciest real estate, and (b)
being overrun by tourists during the day and rowdy, hard-
drinking Anglo-American college students at night, it still
manages to exude a very special rough-edged charm. Being
unthinkably picturesque helps, of course; as does having
more tempting cafés and bars than attention-demanding
major sights. To do Trastevere justice, though, it's worth
popping into a handful of wonderful churches: Santa Maria
in Trastevere for its 12th-century apse mosaic; Santa Cecilia
for the glorious Last Judgment fresco by 13th-century
genius Pietro Cavallini; and San Francesco a Ripa for
Bernini's ambiguous statue of the Blessed Ludovica
Albertoni.
daily, dawn to sunset Central Rome's largest gardens began life as the pleasure
park of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, lover of art and the
good life. What remains of his art collection is in the
Borghese Gallery at the heart of the gardens. The cardinal's
water-squirting automata and wild animals placed here for
hunting forays are a distant memory, but there are bikes
and scooters for hire, and dinghies for rowing across the
ornamental lake. That this green lung survived at all is a
miracle. While other Roman dynasties cashed in, selling
their suburban estates to property in the building boom
following Italian unification in the 1870s, the state saved
this last patch of vegetation and opened it to the masses.
The gardens' most incongruous offering is a replica of
London's Globe Theatre, with productions (in Italian) of
Shakespeare's classic plays: see globetheatreroma.com for
programme and tickets
Mon, 3.30pm-7.30pm; Tue- The bombastic Vittoriano is nationalist pomp at its most
Sat, 9am-1pm, 3.30pm- grandiloquent – an outsize monument to pint-sized
7.30pm monarch Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of united Italy.
A picturesque quarter of medieval houses on Roman
foundations was razed to make room for what is variously
nicknamed 'the typewriter' or 'the wedding cake'. Work
began in 1885 but proceeded at a snail's pace – not helped
by a decision to eschew local travertine in favour of
gleaming white marble from Brescia – and didn't end until
1935. An unknown soldier was buried here in 1921, and still
has a regularly rotated guard of honour. Skirt to the right of
the monument and climb the steps to the Ara Coeli church,
beside which an elevator shoots up to the roof. Go on a clear
day: the view will take your breath away.
On tourist maps of Rome, Monti is a sort of Bermuda

Triangle, the blank space between the major draws of the
Colosseum, Santa Maria Maggiore and the Quirinal. But in
fact this lively, historic residential quartiere is anything but
blank – it makes up for its lack of obvious 'sights' with
lashings of shabby-chic Roman atmosphere. Back in the
days of Empire, this was the Suburra – a densely populated
working-class district of artisans, chancers and prostitutes.
Though gentrified today, its cobbled lanes still make for a
refreshing, human-scale contrast with the civic bombast of
the Forum and Colosseum. Full of funky bars, creative
trattorias and alternative fashion and accessory shops (the
latter especially in pretty Via del Boschetto), it's a great
place to unwind and refuel after a long day's sightseeing.
daily If you're a fan of Caravaggio, you'll want to visit the San Luigi
dei Francesi. Inside this Navona church are three of the
baroque artist's works, including the "Calling of St.
Matthew" (one of his most famous works), "Matthew and
the Angel," and "Matthew's Martyrdom." There's no cost of
admission, but the church does close for lunch each day
from 12:30 to 3 p.m. On Thursday, the church closes after
lunch for the rest of the day. You'll find this church in the
Navona neighborhood and less than a mile west of the
Barberini metro stop.
me’s former port, which has been excavated, complete with theatre, apartment blocks, baths and communal loo. It’s ju
nd the Sixties by the Anglo-Italian Caetani family on the site of an abandoned medieval village, 37 miles south of Rom
on the third Sunday in June
reshingly different, so step off high street-label thoroughfares into the winding alleyways beyond.
nace, at Maga Morgana (No 27). Italy’s fashion aristocracy lurks in the streets at the foot of the Spanish Steps.
o near the Vatican, where Franchi (No 204) and Castroni (No 196; castroni.com) are gastronomic treasure troves, or
remises in via Galvani/via Volta. It has the added advantage of several stalls selling good-quality shoes and bags at kn
if your own wardrobe is filled with high-end designer labels. Italian women st
es, be sure to check what the current exchange rate is before you go. Major credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and sh
that cook up family recipes spanning generations to fusion restaurants that
cause many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones
Price How to get there
€15; EU citizens aged 18-25, Bus to Villa Borghese (160), Via

€7.50; children under 18, EU Pinciana (53, 910) or Via Po
citizens over 65, free. Price (multiple services)
varies during special
exhibitions
€12; EU citizens aged 18-25, Metro Colosseo; bus to Via dei
€7.50; children under 18, Fori Imperiali or Via Labicana
free; ticket also covers the (multiple services); tram 3
Roman Forum and Palatine.
Price varies during special
exhibitions
€12; children 6-17, €8; Bus to Piazza Venezia or Via

children under 6, IV Novembre (multiple
free. Extra €1.50 fee for services)
advance online booking
€12; young people aged Bus to Piazza Venezia or Via
6-26, €8; children under del Corso (multiple services)
6, free
€12; anyone under 30, Bus to Piazza Mancini

€8; children under 14 or (multiple services) or Via
anyone on their birthday, Flaminia (M, 910); tram 2
free
€16; children 6-18, students Metro Ottaviano; bus to Via
with ID under 26, €8; children Leone IV or Via Candia (multiple
under 6, free; online booking services)
fee €4. Museums are open
and free for all visitors on last
Sunday of every month
€8; children 6-15, €5; 6 and Bus to Appia Antica (118, 218)
under, free
Bus to Lungotevere Marzio
or Via Tomacelli (multiple
services)
€6; EU citizens aged 18- Metro Circo Massimo; bus to
25, €3; children under 18, Via delle Terme di Caracalla
free (118, 160, 628)
€11.50; non- Bus to Via del Teatro di

residents aged 6-25, Marcello or Piazza Venezia
€9.50; children under 6, (multiple services)
free. Price varies during
special exhibitions
€7.50; non-residents Metro Garbatella; bus to Via
aged 6-25 or over 65, Ostiense (23, 769)
€6.50; children 6 and
under, free
€7; EU citizens aged 18- Bus to Via delle Botteghe

24, €3.50; children under Oscure or Largo Argentina
18, free. Price varies (multiple services); tram 8
during special exhibitions
€8.50; children under 18, Metro Barberini; bus to Via
over 65s, €5 Veneto or Via Barberini
(multiple services)
€8; EU citizens aged 18- Train from Piramide to Ostia

25, €4; under-18s, free; Antica
first Sun of month, free
€7; EU citizens aged 18- Bus to Via Zanardelli
25, €3.50; under-18s, (multiple services)
free. Ticket valid for 3
days, includes entry to
Palazzo Massimo, Baths of
Diocletian and Crypta
Balbi. Price varies during
special exhibitions
Metro Termini or Repubblica;

bus to Stazione Termini
(multiple services)
€12; EU citizens aged 18-25, Metro Colosseo; bus to Via dei
€7.50; children under 18, Fori Imperiali or Via di San
free; ticket also covers the Gregorio (multiple services)
Colosseum. Price varies
during special exhibitions
€6; children 14-18, over Bus to Lungotevere della

65s, €5; children 10-14, Farnesina (23, 125, 280)
€3; under 10, free.
Gardens, €2
€8; EU citizens aged 18- Bus to Viale Bruno Bozzi (52,
25, €4; under 18, free 982); tram 2, 3, 19
free Metro Circo Massimo; bus to Via

delle Terme Deciane (715)
free Bus to Passeggiata del Gianicolo
(115, 870)
free Bus to Largo Argentina or Corso

del Rinascimento (multiple
services); tram 8
free Bus to Corso del Rinascimento
or Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
(multiple services)
free Metro Piramide; bus to Via

Marmorata (23, 30, 75, 130,
280, 716); tram 3
free Metro Barberini; bus to Via del
Tritone or Via Nazionale
(multiple services)
free Metro Colosseo; bus to Via

Labicana (multiple services);
tram 3
free Metro San Giovanni; bus to Via

di San Giovanni in Laterano
(multiple services); tram 3
Basilica: free. Guided tour of Metro Cavour or Termini; bus to
loggia: €3. Guided tour of Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
excavations: €5 (multiple services)
free Metro Flaminio; bus to Piazza

del Popolo (117) or Viale
Washington (multiple services)
free Metro Repubblica; bus to Via V.

E. Orlando (multiple services)
free Metro Cavour; bus to Piazza
Santa Maria Maggiore (multiple
services)
free Metro Colosseo; bus to Via San

Giovanni in Laterano (85, 117);
tram 3
free Metro Spagna; bus to Piazza di
Spagna (117, 119) or Via della
Mercede (116)
Stadio dei Marmi: free. Bus to Lungotevere Maresciallo

Stadio Olimpico: ticket prices Diaz or Piazza Mancini (multiple
for matches and events vary services); tram 2
free Metro Ottaviano; bus to Via
della Conciliazione (62) and Via
di Porta Castello (23, 34, 40);
tram 19
free Bus to Via del Corso or Via del
Tritone (multiple services)
free Bus to Lungotevere Ripa (23, 44,

280) or Via Anica (125); tram 8
Metro Spagna or Flaminio; bus
to Viale San Paolo del Brasile
(multiple services)
Bus to Corso del Rinascimento

or Lungotevere Marzio (multiple
services)
Bus to Via Nazionale or Via

Cavour (multiple services)
free
ks, baths and communal loo. It’s just as atmospheric as Pompeii – but far less touristy. Head for Piramide (south of th
ieval village, 37 miles south of Rome. If you don’t have a car, take the train to Latina (on the main Naples line) and th
yways beyond.
e foot of the Spanish Steps.
re gastronomic treasure troves, or to the Testaccio district, where Volpetti (via Marmorata 47) will have you slavering
good-quality shoes and bags at knock-down prices, and some great places to grab breakfast or snacks.
abels. Italian women strive for a sultry look, wearing tight-fitting dresses, tops
e accepted at most restaurants and shops.
usion restaurants that plate up the latest culinary trend. Don't miss out on Ita
her in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some place
Contact
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00 39 06 3996 7700; coopculture.it
00 39 06 32810; palazzovalentini.it
00 39 06 679 7323; dopart.it
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00 39 06 6988 3145; museivaticani.va
00 39 06 513 0151; catacombe.roma.it

00 39 06 0608; arapacis.it
00 39 06 3996 7700; archeoroma.beniculturali.it
00 39 06 0608; en.museicapitolini.org
00 39 06 0609; en.centralemontemartini.org
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00 39 06 3996 7700; coopculture.it
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00 39 06 6830 0230
00 39 06 574 1900; cemeteryrome.it
00 39 06 488 3261; sancarlino.eu
00 39 06 774 0021; basilicasanclemente.com
00 39 06 6988 6433; vatican.va

00 39 06 6988 6800; vatican.va
00 39 06 361 0836; santamariadelpopolo.it
00 39 06 4274 0571; chiesasantamariavittoriaroma.it

00 39 06 488 2456
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00 39 06 6988 1662; vatican.va
0039 06 683 3728; arconroma.it
mpeii – but far less touristy. Head for Piramide (south of the Colosseum) and take the Roma-Lido train line (20 minu
r, take the train to Latina (on the main Naples line) and then a taxi.
where Volpetti (via Marmorata 47) will have you slavering. The morning (Mon-Sat) food market in Campo de’ Fiori is
me great places to grab breakfast or snacks.

look, wearing tight-fitting dresses, tops and pants, accompanied by a pair of
est culinary trend. Don't miss out on Italian specialties — scampi alla griglia (
the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from
Photos
e (south of the Colosseum) and take the Roma-Lido train line (20 minutes) to Ostia Antica; from here the entrance is
line) and then a taxi.
ou slavering. The morning (Mon-Sat) food market in Campo de’ Fiori is picturesque – though prices are high.
ses, tops and pants, accompanied by a pair of steep heels. Men wear immacu
ut on Italian specialties — scampi alla griglia (grilled shrimp), carciofi alla rom
me places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, ne
m here the entrance is a 10-minute walk.
rices are high.

n wear immaculately cut suits. On the streets, snug jeans and fitted shirts are
carciofi alla romana(artichokes with white wine, mint and garlic) and Saltimbo
oric district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi. An express train can
and fitted shirts are the norm for both men and women.
garlic) and Saltimbocca alla romana (veal with ham, cheese and sage), amon
An express train can take you from the Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (F
se and sage), among other regional and country-wide specialties. Restaurant
Fiumicino Airport (FCO) into the city center. Buses are also available, but thes
cialties. Restaurants' wine lists are also not to be ignored and neither are the
o available, but these aren't recommended because of crowded conditions ab

and neither are the gelato shops.
wded conditions aboard and heavy traffic outside. If you must bring a car to R
must bring a car to Rome, you should park it as soon as possible once you en
ossible once you enter the city limits. Otherwise, you'll find heavy traffic, imp
d heavy traffic, impatient drivers and pedestrian-only areas make driving aro
as make driving around virtually impossible.
Hari / Tanggal No Jam Kegiatan
Rabu, 23 Mei 2018

Kamis, 24 Mei 2018
Jumat, 25 Mei 2018
Sabtu, 26 Mei 2018
Minggu, 27 Mei 2018
Senin, 28 Mei 2018
Selasa, 29 Mei 2018
Rabu, 30 Mei 2018
Kamis, 31 Mei 2018
Jumat, 1 Juni 2018
Sabtu, 2 Juni 2018
Minggu, 3 Juni 2018
Senin, 4 Juni 2018
Selasa, 5 Juni 2018
Rabu, 6 Juni 2018
Kamis, 7 Juni 2018
Jumat, 8 Juni 2018
Sabtu, 9 Juni 2018
Minggu, 10 Juni 2018
Senin, 11 Juni 2018
Selasa, 12 Juni 2018
Rabu, 13 Juni 2018
Kamis, 14 Juni 2018
Jumat, 15 Juni 2018
Sabtu, 16 Juni 2018
Minggu, 17 Juni 2018
Senin, 18 Juni 2018
Selasa, 19 Juni 2018
Rabu, 20 Juni 2018
Keterangan
Pengeluaran Fix Keterangan
Manado 14.00 - Singapore 17.30 Silk Air -

Singapore 22.55 - Munich 05.25 Lufthansa -
Tiket Manado - Amsterdam Munich 13.45 - Amsterdam 15.20 Lufhansa
Amsterdam 16.05 - Munich 17.25 Lufhansa -
Munich 22.05 - Singapore 16.05 Lufthansa -
Tiket Amsterdam - Manado Singapore 09.45 - Manado 13.15 Silk Air
Visa Evalia Tour
Planning
Mannheimer Str. 7-9, Gutleutviertel,

Hotel Exelsior Frankfurt/Main, 60329, Germany. Include
Breakfast
Plane Amsterdam - Paris (AMS - CDG) AMS 18.45 - CDG 20.00 Air France
Plane Paris - Amsterdam (CDG - AMS) CDG 14.30 - AMS 15.50 KLM
Amsterdam Central 19.17 - Paris Gare Du Nord
Train Amsterdam - Paris 22.35
Paris Gare Du Nord 08.25 - Amsterdam Central
Train Paris - Amsterdam 12.12
Plane Amsterdam - Paris (AMS - ORY) AMS 19.45 - ORY 21.05 transavia.com
Train Paris - Amsterdam Paris Gare Du Nord 08.25 - Amsterdam Central
12.12
Amsterdam Central 19.17 - Paris Gare Du Nord
Train Amsterdam - Paris 22.35
CDG 09.20 - CFE 10.20 Air France - CFE 14.15 -
Plane Paris - Amsterdam (ORY - AMS) AMS 15.45 Air France
Station Duivendrecht 15.00 - Gare Routière
Bus Amsterdam - Paris Galliéni 23.15
Quai de Bercy 03.30 - Gare du Nord 08.35
Flixbus - Gare du Nord 10.00 - Sloterdijk
Bus Paris - Amsterdam 12.45 Flixbus
Amersfoort 20.28 - Utrecht Central 20.42

Deutsche Bahn - Utrecht Central 20.54 -
Arnhem 21.29 Deutsche Bahn Arnhem 21.44 -
Train Amersfoort - Frankfurt Duisberg Hbf 23.15 ABELLIO Rail
Mitteldeutschland GmbH | ABR20041 -
Duisberg Hbf 00.13 - Cologne Hbf 00.49
Deutsche Bahn - Cologne Hbf 02.36 -
Frankfurt Main Hbf 04.54 Deutsche Bahn
Frankfurt Main Hbf 23.22 - Düsseldorf Hbf 02.

31 Deutsche Bahn - Düsseldorf Hbf 04.32-
Mönchengladbach Hbf 05.06 Deutsche Bahn -
Mönchengladbach Hbf 05. 25 - venlo 05.56
eurobahn | ERB20060 - Venlo 06.03 - Utrecht
Central 07.35 Deutsche Bahn - Utrecht Central
Train Frankfurt - Amersfoort 07.48 - Amersfoort 08.02 Deutsche Bahn
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Negara Belgia

Acropolis Athens 105 58, Greece

Parthenon Athens 105 58, Greece

Akropolis, Athina 105 58,

Temple of Olympian Zeus Athens 105 57, Greece

National Archaeological 28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106

Areopagitou Dionisiou, Athina

Amalias 1, Αμαλίας 1, Athina

Koumpari 1, Athina 106 74,

Museum of Cycladic Art

Byzantine and Christian Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias 22,

Mitseon 25, Athina 117 42,

Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, Athina

The Nicholas P. Goulandris Neofitou Douka 4, Athina 106

Old Parliament House Stadiou 13, Athina 105 61, G

Green folk Museum of Diogenous 3, Athina 105 56,

Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias,

Overnight: Superior room at 4-star Athens Gate (Breakfast included)

Overnight: Superior room at 4-star Athens Gate (Breakfast included)

Overnight: Superior room at 4-star Athens Gate (Breakfast included)

No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to the

The Parthenon is the most famous building in Athens and all

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens is the

The Erechtheus or Erechtheion is a temple made from

The Temple of Olympian Zeus is known as the largest

For visitors who love art exhibitions, there is no better

For romantic evenings, gorgeous sunsets and an amazing

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus was – and is – a top music

In the heart of Athens, the National Garden provides a

The Benaki Museum, housed in the Benaki family’s former

There’s something indescribably graceful about the Temple

The Acropolis may be the most famous hill in Athens, but

What started out in the 1960s as two people acquiring

The glories of Greek Orthodox Christianity await visitors to

Travelers who are mad about theatre won’t want to miss

The Zappeion; is a building in the National Gardens of

The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of

The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens,

The Museum of Popular Music Instruments, is a museum

Georgios Averof is a modified Pisa-class armored cruiser

The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as

lis, you’ll have amazing views over Athens, and

eek soldiers wearing kilts and red hats. Just

Ancient Thera Kamari 847 00, Greece

Unnamed Rd Santorini 847 00,

Epar. Od. Messarias - Archeas

Three bells of fira Oia 847 00, Greece

Byzantine Castle Ruins Oia 847 02, Greece

Ekklisia Panagia Platsani Santorini 847 00, Greece

Unnamed Rd Santorini Greece,

Sample Itinerary for a 4.5-hour tour:

Sample Itinery of Santorini

Overnight: Superior Room at 5-star Volcano View (Breakfast included)

Overnight: Superior Room at 5-star Volcano View (Breakfast included)

Overnight: Superior Room at 5-star Volcano View (Breakfast included)

Santorini's volcanic activity plays a role in many of island's popular

Once the capital of Santorini, the inland city of Pyrgos sits

Located in the capital city of Fira, the Museum of Prehistoric

Built in 1892, this lighthouse is one of the country's oldest &

Perissa Beach is almost a mirror image of Kamari Beach,

The Santorini volcano’s grand eruption occurred nearly

Imerovigli is a village on the island of Santorini, Greece,

Museum below ground in a cave focusing on regional