Travel Day has finally arrived
6 novembre 2023, AustralieStarted our trip with a few champagne in the Qantas Business Lounge, Brisbane International Airport.
Started our trip with a few champagne in the Qantas Business Lounge, Brisbane International Airport.
3 hour transfer in Dubai. Champagne breakfast in the Emirates Business Lounge.
Second flight. 6hrs 45mins Dubai to Rome. Landed then caught the subway to a station near our hotel. Light showers with a short walk to our hotel around the corner right in the tourist district ofEn savoir plus
After checking into our gorgeous accommodation, Hotel Demetra, we went out exploring with a short walk to the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon.
A quick train ride over to St Peter's Bascilica. Missed the Pope by 2 hours! Then, onto a tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.
Walked home from the Vatican City. Stopped for a tour of the Pantheon as we went past. Absolutely beautiful! Then finished the night with another visit to the Trevi Fountain on our way home. This timeEn savoir plus
Visited the Colosseum that started with a tour of the ruins of Rome's foundations, 753 BC.
A tour of the Colosseum. Built in 72AD. Walked through the actual Gladiator Gates into the arena. An amazing experience.
Caught the train back over to Vatican City. Enjoyed a tour of St Peter's Bascilica with the addition of the a tour of the dome. 551 steps to the Capola but felt like a thousand with the curving wallsEn savoir plus
After our tour of St Peter's Bascilica, we ate lunch in the square before walking to the Spanish steps for another breathtaking view of the city.