Social program

Additional Social Programs available to delegates and partners:

Monday 10^th September 2007

Afternoon – City Tour (min. 15 Pax)

Departure by luxury coach with a guide who will explain the history and the story of the Classical monuments of the city. During the first part of our excursion, we'll visit the ruins of the Terme di Caracalla and the ruins of the Mura Aureliane (III sec. d.C), before we continue to see the Colosseum, the most representative monument of ancient Rome, ordered in the year 72 A.D. by the Emperor Vespasiano and completed by Tito in the year 81 A.D. Here fights between gladiators, naumachie and spectacular exhibitions used to take place. This will be an outdoor visit. Close by you will see the amphitheater Flavio and the Arc of Costantino. Crossing Via dei Fori Imperiali, we'll then visit the Campidoglio. From above, there is a spectacular view of the Fori Romani. Finally we'll visit Piazza Venezia, with stops at the Teatro Marcello, Bocca della Verità, Circus Maximus, Piramide Cestia.

Evening – Dinner on the Tiber II

Cruise at night with dinner, live music and dancing along the Tiber on our wonderful motorboat Tiber II. The sacred river of Ancient Rome will reveal the splendours of 2000 years of history, offering you a view of the city’s famous monuments that seem even more impressive and majestic from the river along which they lie. You will sail past the brightly coloured pontoons belonging to the clubs. The members, Rome’s true river lovers, will wave to you in a casual way when you glide past them. You are able to share part of their jealousy guarded world. A lovely trip leaving from Ponte Umberto I, cruising Ponte Duca D’Aosta and back. Dinner and music on board.

Tuesday 11th of September 2007

Morning – Rome of the Popes (min. 15 Pax)

Visit the Vatican Museums and its precious masterspieces and the incomparable magnificence of the Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. On the way, visit St. Peter’s Church, known worldwide as the defining monument of Christianity.
The greatness of the structures, the beauty of the art pieces, lovingly carefully preserved during the Jubilee, will add an unforgettable experience to your visit to Rome.

Light lunch in the famous restaurant “Alfredo Alla Scrofa”
where you can eat the famous “Fettuccine Alfredo” and buy the famous cookery book

Afternoon – Ancient Ostia (min. 15 Pax)

The site including the ruins of the ancient harbour of Rome is situated near the mouth of the Tiber. The visitor will be able to enjoy an embracing view on the archeological ruins, proof of the daily life and culture of an ancient city.
The town was inhabited by a rich social class and business tradesmen and which grew in importance as a military colony where ships stopped to collect their cargos. At the beginning of the 20th century a group of expert archaeologists began the excavation of the area giving valuable insight into a precious proof of the historic building and town, planning of an important Roman town.

Evening

Gala Dinner and No Dig Awards 2007

A special evening with a romantic atmosphere in a tipical roman style site, the Casale di Tor di Quinto, a beautiful restaurant  called "Baba", where will be celebrated also the No Dig Awards 2007.

Wednesday 12th of September 2007

Morning – Papal Audience (min. 15 Pax)

The panoramic tour, in a comfortable de luxe coach, will start from the Gianicolum Hill, to admire one of the most beautiful panoramas of Rome, and will then drive to the Basilica Of St. Peter crossing the Tiber and passing by the important fortress of Castel S. Angelo. When we will then arrive at the Basilica of St. Peter and proceed into the Nervi Hall to attend to the papal audience.

Light lunch by Bebo in a famous Place in Lucina’s Square

Afternoon – Downtown Shopping

Walking around the most elegant shopping streets of the historical center, you can reach the famous Spanish Steps of Trinità dei Monti, where you can have free time for your shopping.

Post event

Golfing in Rome (min. 15 pax)

After breakfast transfer to one of the oldest golf clubs in Rome Circolo del Golf Acqua Santa (18 holes s.s.s. 70). Its greens are framed by ancient Roman ruins. Free time for lunch in the club restaurant or transfer to Rome to have lunch in a typical restaurant to taste the traditional recipes. Afternoon in the club. Return to the hotel.

Around Rome

Florence and Venice

1st day:     Rome, Florence

Arrival Florence in the morning. Visit of the city: the Duomo, the third “Pietà” by Michelangelo, the Baptistry with the Golden Bronze Doors by Ghiberti, Giotto’s Belfry, the Museum of the Accademia with the David by Michelangelo, Piazza della Signoria. Lunch in a Typical restaurant. Afternoon at disposal. Overnight stay.


2nd day:    Florence, Venice

Breakfast in hotel. Morning at disposal. Transfer to the railway station to take the train till Venice. Overnight stay.


3rd day:    Venice

Breakfast in Hotel. Visitors have to reach Piazza San Marco at 9.00 am, for a visit to Piazza S. Marco and the Dome, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon at disposal. Departure from Marco Polo Airport.

Capri (min. 15 pax)

After leaving Rome and driving along the “Sun Route” motorway, we will cross the regions of Lazio and Campania. From the coach you will enjoy the view of the famous Abbey of Montecassino. Once in Naples embarking for Capri. On arrival. Weather permitting, we will enjoy a visit the Blue Grotto, by rowing boats (should the visit of the Blue Grotto be impossible, it will be replaced by a visit to the Faraglioni). On the way back, from the harbour of Marina Grande, we will go to Anacapri by minibus, a tiny and picturesque Mediterranean-style village with a wonderful view in the whole Gulf of Naples. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Free time after lunch to reach the celebrated “Piazzetta” and to wander through the characteristical streets. Return to Rome.

Assisi - Orvieto (min. 30 Pax)

After a short panoramic tour of its northern part, we will leave Rome, by the “Sun Route” motorway. Our first stop will be in Orvieto, gorgeous medieval small town, famous for its Cathedral. We will spend the day visiting Umbria, rich in vineyards, olive groves and picturesque hill top villages. The itinerary is full of charming medieval cities: Spoleto (world-famous for the “Festival dei Due Mondi”), Trevi, Foligno, Spello, and the most celebrated: Assisi, the mystic city of St. Francis. The city, still surrounded by ancient walls, dominates the green slopes of Mount Subasio. Its rose-stone builings, the balconies full of flowers: everything in Assisi will hold you spellbound. Visit the church of St. Mary of the Angels and the Basilica of St. Francis, with the masperpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. It will be a pleasure to wander in the old city. Break for a genuine lunch in a typical restaurant.

Naples - Pompei and Amalfi

1st day:     Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi

Leaving the city of Rome and driving along the “sun route” motorway, we will cross the regions of Lazio and Campania. Upon arrival in Naples, there will be a short brief panoramic tour. We will then reach Pompeii where, after a lunch in a restaurant, we’ll visit the famous axcavations of this roman city destroyed by the eruption of mount Vesuvius in the 79 A.D. We then drive to Amalfi. Overnight in hotel.

2nd day:    Amalfi

Full day to enjoy the panorama, the famous promenade and the perfumes of this beautiful summer resort. Visit on your own the Cathedral of 900 B.C. with its splendid Bell Tower of 1180, that overlooks this small town. Lunch on the beachside. In the centre of the Piazza del Duomo the beautiful Fontana del Popolo, a work of art of 1700. Walk through the old quarter with its picturesque shops. Overnight in hotel.

3rd day:    Amalfi, Pompeii, Rome

Breakfast in hotel. Free morning. Lunch in Sorrento. In the Early afternoon transfer to Pompeii and from there departure for Rome.