Discover the Ancient City of Rome with a Complimentary Tour from citalia

LONDON, May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

citalia, the leading Italian specialist, is offering its customers a complimentary tour of Rome, taking in its famous sights, on all holidays to the Eternal City.

citalia, the leading Italian specialist for over 85 years, is offering its customers a complimentary tour on all of its Rome holidays booked between 29 May and 11 June 2013. citalia's Rome tour gives its customers the opportunity to explore and experience some of Rome's most iconic monuments, all by open-top bus.

The 'Eternal City' is Italy's capital and one of the most well known and desirable cities in the world. Oozing history and culture, Rome is home to the iconic Vatican City and famous sites such as the Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica. Rome has something for everyone from discovering its fascinating ancient history, enjoying shopping in the piazzas and high fashion boutiques to sampling a variety Italian cuisine delights.

With citalia's renowned specialism, expertise and long-standing relationships with hoteliers in Italy, it is able to offer its customers great value holidays to Rome starting from just £345 per person. Since the new Pope Francis was elected in March this year, putting Rome in the spotlight, interest in the city heightened and with citalia's complimentary excursion offer, there is no better time to visit the Eternal City.

The complimentary excursion, called 'Ciao Roma', is an open-bus tour offering citalia customers 15 stops around Rome with the option to hop on and off to visit some of its famous sites at leisure. Tickets are valid for a whole day and include individual audio guides on board offering informative commentary en route. Take in all the information and spectacular sites of the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum and the Vatican City. Stop en route at various piazzas and the famous Via Veneto, home to those fashion boutiques, to experience more of Rome's famous lifestyle.

To take advantage of this great offer and fantastic way of exploring some of Rome's highlights, book a holiday to Rome with citalia between the 29 May and 11 June 2013 and get your complimentary tour offer. Enjoy a romantic, summer three-night Rome city break from £345 per person. Stay three nights at the three-star Hotel Augustea on a bed and breakfast basis and save up to £147 per couple. This Rome holiday includes one free night and return flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet. This holiday is based on a 26 August 2013 departure date.

For the ultimate Italy holiday why not combine a city break to Rome with a trip to Sorrento, creating the perfect twin centre holiday. Take advantage of the complimentary excursion on your Rome city break then transfer to enchanting Sorrento for some relaxation. citalia's 10-night, twin-centre holiday to Italy starts from just £1,149 per person. Stay three nights at the four-star Hotel Nazionale in Rome on a bed and breakfast basis and seven nights at the Grand Hotel in Sorrento on a half-board basis and saving up to £275 per couple. This Italy holiday includes a free night in Rome, internal rail transfers and return flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet. Based on 19 July departures.

For those looking for a bit of luxury, take advantage of 25% off a five-star break to Rome from £589 per person. Save a huge £390 per couple on citalia's luxurious escape to the five-star Hotel Regina Baglioni. Part of citalia's Exclusive Collection, stay three nights on a bed and breakfast basis at the five-star Hotel Regina Baglioni in one of their magnificent art deco style rooms. This holiday includes one free night, return flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet and the complimentary excursions. Based on 22 July departures.  

For more information on citalia and holiday offers to Rome visit http://www.citalia.com or call an Italian expert on +44(0)844-415-1956.