{"id":2409,"date":"2020-07-16T13:16:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T13:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2409"},"modified":"2020-07-16T13:37:46","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T13:37:46","slug":"a-5-day-trip-around-rome-for-the-elderly-couple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/a-5-day-trip-around-rome-for-the-elderly-couple","title":{"rendered":"A 5-Day Trip Around Rome for the Elderly Couple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rome offers a picturesque view of the past preserved delicately throughout history. With Tours of the Roman Forum<\/a><\/strong>, Vatican & Colosseum Tour<\/a> <\/strong>and Tours of the Trevi Fountain<\/a><\/strong>, you can witness history come alive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rome is an ideal\ndestination to take in while walking. Traversing the cobblestone streets,\ntravelling around Vatican City, ambling around the city\u2019s iconic piazzas and\nwalking right up to the Spanish steps or climbing the Palatine Hill might seem\nto be entertaining. But these activities are not fit for all age groups,\nespecially the elderly. However, there are activities equally amazing for the\nsenior tourists in the Eternal City.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johann Wolfgang von\nGoethe once remarked, \u201cYes, I have finally arrived to this Capital of the\nWorld! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life\u2026 Only in Rome is it\npossible to understand Rome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trip to Rome might sound a bit tiring for the aged, but it is no less welcoming to them, especially with Vatican Tour<\/a>.<\/strong> So, if you are tired of searching the internet for a great tour of the Eternal City for your aging parents, then here\u2019s a handy itinerary to soak in the best attractions of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: Around the\nEternal City at Sunset<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two major\nairports in Rome – Fiumicino(FCO) and the smaller Ciampino(CIA). Check out our\nblog on Airport Hotels of Rome: Check in to the Best of Hotels<\/strong><\/a> to reserve a perfect room where you can rest awhile,\nshaking off the jet lag before you start your journey around the city.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided by one of the\nexpert English-speaking guides, the Vatican Tour would offer you ample\nopportunities to explore the city in your own time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the bubbling\nTrevi fountain, reflect at the historicity of the Pantheon and take a stroll\naround the Piazza Navona while enjoying the Italian gelatos throughout the late\nafternoon, early evening, when the blistering heat has subdued.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2: Enjoy\nSkip-the-Line Colosseum & Roman Forum Tours<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Colosseum is one of\nthe most famous attractions of the Eternal City. Therefore, it is not unusual\nto find this place crowded all through the year. However, you can go for the All-in-One Tour Colosseum & Roman Forum<\/a> to avoid wasting your precious hours on the tiring\nqueues that snake around the venue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can reserve the\nsecond half of the day for touring the oldest food and flea markets of Rome and\nenjoying the best wines in the heart of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 3: Skip the Line on\nyour Vatican Tour<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With around 5 million people visiting the Sistine Chapel alone, Vatican City is one such destination that you must visit in your lifetime. However, if you are concerned about the endless queues in front of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, then book one of our premium packages to enjoy skip-the-line entrances facilitated by Vatican City Tours<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ought to be a long\nstroll, which might get you a bit worn out. Therefore, don\u2019t forget to space\nout your tours with adequate breaks and consume lots of fluids to avoid\ndehydration on the way. Twirling your forks into Cacio\ne Pepe<\/a>, a classic pasta soused in cheese\nand sprinkled with black pepper, and swishing a mouthful of local wine will\ndraw a perfect end to your day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 4: Discover the\nBorghese Gallery<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Much like the Vatican Museums, the Borghese Gallery is also home to exquisite and rare collections. Exhibiting a wide array of artistic and sculptural masterpieces by celebrated Italian artists like Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael and Canova, exploring Villa Borghese in Rome<\/a> <\/strong>promises you memories that are worth a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 5: Shop and Dine<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can keep the last\nday for shopping and indulging in a hearty Italian breakfast, complete with a\ncup of the authentic cappuccino before you leave for the airport. Don\u2019t forget\nto sip on your cappuccino before 11 am, traditionally, this favorite Italian drink\nis only consumed for breakfast. To find out more about Italian food habits\ncheck out our blog: www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/keeping-foods-italian-common-mistakes-to-avoid<\/a>. Felice viaggio!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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