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Day 1 🛫 Tue. 08/26/25 CVG

Cincinnati, OH (CVG) 🛫New York (JFK)
DL5044 7:55 am – 10:04 am
Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 M/Main Cabin

New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO)
Delta DL0182 5:10 pm – 7:55 am + 1-day

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Day 2🛬 Wed. 08/27/25 Arrive FCO
Rome 1/3

Wed. 27 August – Sat. 30 August 2025

🏨Hotel Best Western – Night 1

3 Nights at the Best Western President

Hotel President: a 4-star hotel in the historic center of Rome: 3 Nights

Class, luxury and functionality are what represents Best Western Hotel President 4-star hotel, the ideal place for your stay in Rome near the Termini railway station and in the heart of its enchanting historic centre.

Situated in the core of the Eternal City, placed near the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Colosseum, the spectacular Domus Aurea, and few steps away from the shopping area, the hotel is housed in a stately and elegant modern building.

A few metres from the hotel, here is the Metro A subway line and several public transportations stops to ensure you a fast and functional link with the rest of the City, for a comfortable permanence in complete freedom and independence.

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ROME TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to Hotel

If the weather is bad and you don’t wish to walk, there is a taxi stand just outside the Roma Termini station. Make sure to go to the stand at the end of the station and enter the queue for an official taxi. Make sure that they use the meter and confirm before getting in that they will accept a credit card. If someone approaches you and asks if you need a taxi, it is likely a scam! Wait at the actual stands.

Rome Metro (Subway) Map

Line A (Orange)

Line A runs from the northwest to southeast, from Battistini to Anagnina. The most important stops are the following:

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Day 3 🌅 Thu. 08/28/25 Rome (2/3)


🏨Hotel Best Western – Night 2

🎟️ Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

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Day 4 🌅 Fri. 08/29/25 Rome (3/3)

Activities in Rome

Please review this collection of activities and contact me to book any that you wish to do. If you have other places you would like to visit, let me know.

I have a 10% off code valid through 05/17 so text or call me by then. Many of the activities are refundable, so don’t miss out if you think you want a particular activity, many of which are already selling out

Other Rome Attractions

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Day 5 🌅 Sat. 08/30/25
Rome ➡️Catania, Sicily (Night 1 of ?)

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Apply my Promotion Code of AGENTDAYS10 for a discount!

Day 6 🌅 Sun. 08/31/25 Catania (Night 2 of ?)

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Day 7 🌅 Mon. 09/01/25 Catania (Night 3 of ?)

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Day 8 🌅 Tue. 09/02/25 Catania (Night 4 of ?)

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Day 9 🌅 Wed. 09/03/25 Catania (Night 5 of ?)

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Day 10🌅 Thu. 09/04/25 Catania (Night 6 of ?)

Option: Catania ➡️ Rome

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Day 11 🛫 Fri. 09/05/25 FCO➡️ CVG
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Depart Rome hotel


Rome, Italy (FCO) to Philadelphia (PHL)
AA 719 1:10 pm – 4:50 pm

Philadelphia (PHL) to Cincinnati, OH (CVG)
AA 2103 9:10 pm – 10:50 pm

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Rome

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Other Rome Attractions

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour

Meeting Point: Brastours Office
Via Santamaura, 28 (map)

Meet 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.

Directions: Hotel to Vatican Museums.

Discover the priceless treasures in the Vatican’s art collection—and visit Vatican City’s most important landmarks—on this introductory tour. Upon arrival, skip the long lines and head right inside the Vatican Museums. See Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel, venture to the Tapestries Gallery and other museum highlights, and then transfer to neighboring St. Peter’s Basilica. Headsets are included so you can hear your guide’s commentary clearly as you explore.

  • Enjoy an introduction to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Save time when you skip the long lines and head right inside
  • Discover Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel
  • Small group ensures personalized attention from your guide

Read more about – Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour

Option: Papal Audience – Free Tickets Required

Tickets must be collected the day before the audience from 3 pm until 7 pm. Tickets can also be collected on the day of the audience from 7am until 8:30 am. Seating is always first-come, first-served so it is best to arrive early if you wish to sit. Tickets must be collected the day before the audience from 3 pm until 7 pm. Tickets can also be collected on the day of the audience from 7am until 8:30 am. Seating is always first-come first-serves so it is best to arrive early if you wish to sit.

General Audiences begin at 9:00am, however the Holy Father will tour through St. Peter’s Square at 8:45am so it is recommended to arrive by 8:30 am latest. When entering St. Peter’s Square, everyone will be required to pass through security which include metal detectors and x-ray machines.

In the summer months when there are more visitors, guests will arrive up to 3 hours in advance to ensure seating. Even if you have a ticket, you are not guaranteed a seat.

General Audiences begin at 9:00am, however the Holy Father will tour through St. Peter’s Square at 8:45am so it is recommended to arrive by 8:30 am latest. When entering St. Peter’s Square, everyone will be required to pass through security which include metal detectors and x-ray machines.

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Rome Attractions

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, The National Opera House and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli – 5 mins on foot
  • Trendy district of Monti full of galleries, restaurants, bars and chic boutiques – 10 mins on foot
  • The Trevi Fountain – 10/15 mins on foot or 1 stops on Metro Line A to “Barberini” from “Repubblica”
  • The Spanish Steps and the designer shopping district – 2 stops on Metro Line A to “Spagna”
  • The Coliseum & Imperial Roman Forum – 15 mins on foot or 2 stops on Metro Line B to “Colosseo” from Termini
  • Basilica of St John Lateran & the Holy Stairs – 15 mins on foot or 3 stops on Metro Line A to “San Giovanni” from Termini
  • Circus Maximus and the Bocca della Verita – 3 stops on Metro Line B to “Circo Massimo” from Termini
  • The nightclubs of Testaccio – 4 stops on Metro Line B to “Piramide” from Termini
  • Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, the Borghese Gallery and shopping – 3 stops on Metro Line A to “Flaminio” from Repubblica
  • The Basilica of St Peter, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – 5 stops on Metro Line A to “Ottaviano” from Repubblica
  • The Basilica of St Paul – 6 stops on Metro Line B to “San Paulo” from Termini

Saint Peter’s Necropoli

The visit to the necropolis beneath the basilica, where the Tomb of Saint Peter is located, is a special privilege granted by the Fabbrica di San Pietro on a case-by-case basis, according to a designated schedule.

As the preservation of this historical and archaeological site is a priority, only approximately 250 visitors are allowed per day.

A request was made for tickets which are extremely limited. 🤞

Click here for directions. Church History.
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Currency



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Currency Exchange

Foreign currency exchange is the act of exchanging one type of currency for another. For example, if you’re planning an international trip to Europe, you may want to plan ahead and exchange U.S. dollars for Euros so that you are prepared to cover cash expenses as soon as you arrive without having to stop at an exchange office at your destination. Two hundred euros should get you through until you get to an ATM.

Making ATM Withdrawals – USE A BANK ATM!

The best way to get cash in Italy is to make an ATM withdrawal when you arrive. The Visa or Mastercard exchange rate applies and is better than any rate you’re likely to get exchanging currency at an exchange office or a bank.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to select the option for conversion by your bank. It’s a good idea to check with your bank for specific details about their foreign ATM conversion fees and any other charges that might apply.

Italian bank ATMs are called bancomats and some don’t charge a local ATM operator fee — but avoid using independent ATMs. These third-party ATMs charge like a wounded bull, and it’ll be obvious which ATMs are affiliated with a bank and which aren’t.

Cash and Currency Tips for Europe by Rick Steves

Foreign Currency Exchange Services (pnc.com)

How long does it take to receive foreign currency bank notes that are ordered at a PNC branch?

Standard foreign currency orders entered before 4:30 p.m. ET will be delivered to the branch by the end of the next business day. (during business travel season please allow 1 – 2 additional business days)

Customers may request overnight delivery for a $15 charge. Overnight delivery foreign currency orders entered before 4:30 p.m. ET will be delivered to the branch by noon the next business day. Overnight delivery is only available Monday through Friday and isn’t available on bank holidays.

Foreign Currency Exchange | Fifth Third Bank (53.com)

Fifth Third customers can buy and sell foreign currency at their local branch with competitive exchange rates. And when you return from your trip, Fifth Third can buy back any unused foreign currency, exchanging it back into U.S. dollars.  Contact your local branch if you have questions about a particular currency carried.

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