Rome VIP Vatican Exploration Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Tour, Hotel Ponte Sisto 5-Night Stay with Airfare for 2 Suggested Retail Value: Up to $10,870 This Experience Includes: 5-night stay in a superior double room at Hotel Ponte Sisto, Rome ;Daily breakfast for 2 ;Vatican Museum tour of your choice ;Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from the 48 contiguous U.S. to Rome, Italy ;Winspire booking & concierge service Hotel Ponte Sisto, Rome Enjoy a 5-night stay in a superior double room (one queen bed or two twin beds) including daily buffet breakfast for two, subject to availability. Guest rooms overlook either the charming courtyard or the garden of the historic Palazzo Spada. The 4-star Hotel Ponte Sisto is a gorgeously renovated palazzo and just steps from Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori. Located in the heart of Rome on a quiet downtown street, you are within walking distance to the Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Via Giulia and the Trastevere district. A wonderful choice of trattorias awaits just across the Ponte Sisto in Trastevere. The hotel's ideal location provides endless opportunities to explore, from the Coliseum to the Fori Imperiali where you can visit the remains of the city's ancient and glorious past, to romantic strolls along the Tevere or in the squares, surrounded by magnificent palazzos and adorned by splendid fountains. Vatican Museum Tour Enjoy the very best of the Vatican Museums, with a 3-hour tour that allows you to skip the lines and provides special access to give you a once-in-a-lifetime look at the most important art and architecture of Vatican City. Admire Michelangelo's beautiful frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and marvel at his Pieta and the colossal Basilica dome, as your expert English-speaking tour guide provides fascinating commentary and answers your questions about the incredible masterpieces contained within this 9-mile collection. This private tour provider recently formed an official partnership with the Vatican Museum, providing a separate partner's entrance and more access to the world's finest art collection. Tour options include: Semi-private Intimate Group Tour of the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel - small group, early access before opening to the general public. or Extended Vatican Tour with Pinacoteca Art Gallery, Bramante Staircase and St. Peter's Basilica - covers sights not usually open to the public. Tour options based on availability. Airfare This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major destination in the 48 contiguous United States to Rome, Italy, subject to availability. Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's weeks. Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Winspire Booking & Concierge Service Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified