Luxury Roman Holiday: Get Inspired for La Dolce Vita

With a history as rich as Rome’s, there’s little wonder it bears the nickname The Eternal City. The reasoning itself is age-old: Ancient Romans felt that regardless of how many empires triumphed or collapsed, Rome would go on forever no matter what.

And here it is, still thriving and thrilling, laughing and loving three millennia later, its founding date has been agreed upon as 753 BC. Rome is truly a city that has been around the block a few times, to say the least – with the iconic landmarks to prove it. When it comes to ticking off the attractions, Rome has a long, long list.

Embrace the incredible history.

A walking tour of Rome sets you deep within world-famous sites – the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, nearby Capitoline Museums, the Pantheon temple, and Galleria Borghese – all absolute must-dos. Reminders of ancient times blend into the daily hum of modern life, street culture, and stone ruins existing in concert. Carry on to the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Vatican Museums. Art is absolutely everywhere you look – façades, sculptures, paintings, and frescoes, with museum docents name-dropping all the greats – Michelangelo, da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raphael, and more.

Enjoy yourself to the fullest.

The Romans truly know how to live – and will be eager to pass this trademark aptitude on to you. Romantic, charismatic, proud, and passionate, the denizens immediately make you feel at home – on the street corners, in the piazzas, in the cafés and Michelin-star restaurants – an effortless good time is had by all.

And what would Rome be without the Roman feast? The scope of gastronomy here is mind-blowing, from the richest Osso Bucco to the simplest Cacio e Pepe, from the hip trattorias to the five-star hotspots. A food tour of Rome can set you up for the culinary goodness of locally produced everything: market vegetables, incredible cheese, and magnificent ham.

Head off into the sunset.

Wine-tasting and wine tours are also on the agenda of those with time to retreat to the outskirts of Rome. Parks, ruins, and thermal baths bring visitors to Tivoli, while the town of Genzano is set on the edge of a volcanic lake. If you have your mind set on the beach, Ostia is very popular, but those in the know go a little farther south to Anzio for their time on the sand.

The hill towns of Tuscany are not too far away either, their luxury villas are all part of the mix. Sorano, Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Arezzo offer a view of a different time, one of medieval architecture, hot springs, towering views, and ornate cathedrals.

Tully Luxury Travel is always eager to introduce people to the luxury of Rome. Getting acquainted is merely a matter of surrendering with, “Si, per favore.”