Rome, Italy

from £299pp +1.8% BF

4 days

Rome

Duration: 4 days

History enthusiast or not, it’s impossible not to be blown away by the sheer number of unique sights Rome has. 2500 years of stunning architecture, culture and religion are compacted into this city, from the marvels of the Colosseum, the Roman forum and Pantheon to the spectacular St. Peter’s Square, Vatican and the Trevi Fountain. You’ll get to view some of the most iconic structures in the world, in the birthplace of Western Civilization. 

Don’t overdo it though! Immerse yourself in the italian lifestyle by doing things at your leisure, stopping for freshly made pasta and straight-out-the-oven pizza on every corner, accompanied by a glass of great-value wine or beer. And, like a local, spend your evenings in one of the lively clubs and bars dotted around the city. When in Rome!

Itinerary

  • You’ll meet with your UniLife trip leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
  • Once landed in Italy, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
  • Our trip leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Rome. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!
  • Visit the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum. Consider booking a guided tour to gain deeper insights into the history of these ancient sites.
  • Enjoy some Italian lunch at a charming Roman trattoria.
  • Explore the Palatine Hill and the Capitoline Hill, offering panoramic views of the city.
  • Let our trip leaders lead you through an exciting bar crawl through Rome’s nightlife hotspots, finishing in one of the best nightclubs Rome has to offer!
  • Visit the Vatican City, including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. It’s advisable to book tickets in advance to avoid long queues.
  • Explore Castel Sant’Angelo and its impressive views of the Tiber River.
  • Take a leisurely walk around the historic centre, possibly heading towards the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
  • Consider an evening stroll by the Tiber River or an optional visit to the Trevi Fountain.
  • We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
  • You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed!
  • After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll hop on your transfers back to the airport and board your flight back the UK.
  • Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!

What's included?

Return Flights from London Airport

Return Flights from London Airport

EU Airport Transfers Only

EU Airport Transfers Only

Highly-rated hostel accommodation

Highly-rated hostel accommodation

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Bar Crawl

Bar Crawl

Advice of what to do while you're here

Advice of what to do while you're here

Optional Add-ons

Optional Add-ons

  • Day Trip to Pompeii
  • Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill tickets
Not Included

Not Included

Breakfast or Other Meals
UK Airport Transfers
Large Cabin Bag
City Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

The Currency used in Rome is the Euro.

Having some cash is always useful on your trip, but not essential (unless there is city tax required – see ‘Other Costs’ in FAQs). The majority of establishments will accept card payments. Digital Bank cards such as Monzo, Revolut or Starling are particularly useful as they have low currency exchange charges.

The standard ticket will include a small, under-seat bag with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. You can purchase an additional cabin bag with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm as an add-on to your ticket.


Please note, you will only be able to purchase a cabin bag until the deposit deadline date. After this date, you will only be able to purchase additional baggage at the airport.


We reserve the right to issue you a refund for the cost of the cabin bag in the instance the airline has sold out of cabin bag spaces.

Travel insurance is not included as standard in our ticket costs unless specified in the trip inclusions of your trip page. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your trip to avoid additional costs in the instance of an accident.


You can purchase travel insurance as an add on during the check out process. We use Endsleigh Insurance to provide insurance. More information can be found here – https://unilifeuk.com/advice/travel-insurance/

The city tax in Rome is €4 per night.

City tax is not included in your trip ticket, and is payable in cash once you arrive. In most cases, this will be collected by your Trip Leaders. We ask that you do your best to pay in the exact amount, as there is only a limited amount of change available.


If you have purchased add-ons, You will be provided the necessary information and your ticket prior to arrival at your destination. If for any reason the activity gets cancelled, or is unable to run, you will receive a full refund of the add-on within 14 days of being notified.

If you are an international student, you may require a visa to travel with us. This is the participants’ responsibility and UniLife will not be held responsible or liable in any way in the instance that participants cannot travel because they do have the relevant visa required.


We will not provide refunds if participants fail to obtain a visa. Please visit this page to find out more information about visas – https://unilifeuk.com/advice/1060/


We are happy to provide you with a personalised visa letter to support your application. Please e-mail contact@unilifeuk.com to request a visa letter.

We require full passport details at least 4 weeks before the date of departure. You can add your passport details by logging in and following this link: https://unilifeuk.com/passport-details/


We require all passports to have a minimum of 6 months validity from the date of travel. Please check your passport validity before you purchase a ticket. If you do require a new passport, this generally takes 6-8 weeks. However, fast-track services are available. Please ensure that you apply for a new passport in a timely manner to prevent any delays or disruption to your travel.

Your rooming preferences are recorded via the passport information section of your account. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible. We try our best to accommodate all requests, however are unable to in some cases.


We will always prioritise single-gender rooming requests over other preferences, and will release these to the group shortly prior to departure.

Unfortunately, we can’t provide refunds of the trip deposit. However, If you can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to sell your ticket to another participant, subject to the Airline or Ferry name change fees. Generally, this is £50 each way (£100 total for a return flight).


You can do this by contacting support@unilifeuk.com with your name, the trip you are travelling on, and full name, e-mail and phone number of the person taking your ticket. If you are struggling to find someone, we suggest asking your committee first.

Trip highlights

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The Colosseum

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The Vatican City

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The Pantheon

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