A Short Break in Rome: Hotel de Russie & Mythical Museums

the Eternal City of painters and lovers and the marble capital of an empire with unlimited borders, has nevertheless remained a modest-sized city, dotted with parks and shaded gardens and little squares with joyful fountains and lively shops. There's also the Palatine Hill, the centre-most hill of the famous Seven Hills of Rome, which are home to many ancient remains and where it isn't hard to imagine the tumultuous life of the Caesar era. But it is also the city of popes, and its carved facades showcase churches and chapels that blossomed over the centuries in the shade of the Vatican City. An open-air memorial site, the city invites you to stroll around its beautiful Renaissance facades and shaded piazzas. The best way to experience Rome is by strolling through its neighbourhoods, sampling the culinary delights in the evening, with a glass of white wine.

Your itinerary in Rome

To make the most of your exploration, the trip includes a walk with a local guide,, who is passionate about art and archaeology. You'll get the chance to walk the hidden alleyways of a more intimate Rome and soak up the soul of the city, and visit its most beautiful sites, including the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Or maybe you'd prefer to discuss Roman life over a cappuccino in a literary cafe or a stop off at a traditional gelateria. Whatever takes your fancy!
Your itinerary also includes a historic tour of Villa Medici with a guide. It is undoubtedly one of the finest villas in Rome. The former secondary residence of the Medici family was handed over to France at the beginning of the 19th century so that it could set up the French Academy in Rome, aimed at welcoming young French artists to live and work in the community. The tour covers the historical, artistic and architectural aspects of Villa Medici, and you'll visit the gardens, the Cardinal's apartment and the Pavilion of Ferdinand de Medici. Then, to save you some time, we have included the priority passes to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with an audio guide, to explore Michelangelo's masterpieces. And don't forget you'll be able to contact our local Concierge for any last-minute requests.