Rome Escorted Tour 2027 with Douglas Skeggs and Joanna Worsley | The Ultimate Travel Company

Rome with Douglas Skeggs & Joanna Worsley

Discover Rome through its extraordinary layers of history and art, from ancient landmarks and baroque splendours to Bernini, Caravaggio and the elegant villas of Tivoli

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ABOUT THE TOUR

Rome is one of the most celebrated cities in the world, since its days of being the centre of the powerful Roman Empire, and later as the home of the Roman Catholic Church, it has played a central role in European History. The capital today preserves magnificent Roman buildings such as the Pantheon next to elegant baroque masterpieces such as the churches, basilicas and fountains designed by Bernini and Borromini.

This delightful tour explores in depth, some of the finest examples of the city’s art housed within the magnificent St. Peter’s and the fine Borghese and Pamphilj Galleries. There will be visits to the remarkable churches of Santa Maria della Vittoria and Sant’Andrea delle Fratte with sculptures by Bernini as well as San Luigi dei Francesi and Santa Maria del Popolo with paintings by Caravaggio.

There will also be excursions to discover the charming district of Trastevere and historic hill town of Tivoli, site of the ancient Hadrian’s Villa and the beautiful Italian Renaissance gardens of Villa d’Este.

A unique and very special view of this beautiful city at an ideal time of year, complimented by the expertise of Douglas Skeggs.

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TOUR LEADER

Douglas Skeggs

Douglas Skeggs read fine art at Magdalene College, Cambridge and since 1980 has been a lecturer on the history and techniques of painting. He has made several art documentaries and written and advised on many more. An accomplished painter in his own right, he has held three one-man exhibitions of his work. His biography of Monet, River of Light: Monet’s Impressions of the Seine, sold 65,000 copies, and he has also written several novels.

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Joanna Worsley

After leaving school, Joanna travelled extensively through Asia working in Hong Kong and Delhi and developing a passion for India. She then spent several years in Los Angeles producing film and music videos. Being half-Greek she has a particular love for Greece too and has a house on the island of Skyros. She has previously led several tours to India for The Ultimate Travel Company.

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THE PRICE BREAKDOWN

5 days from £3,995 per person

TOUR DATE: 19 – 23 APRIL 2027

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £915

Price Includes

Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
Breakfast daily; 3 lunches; 2 dinners
Group transfers and transportation as per the itinerary
All entrance fees, visits, excursions and transportation as per the itinerary
Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guides/s; gratuities to driver/s; porterage
Local English-speaking guide/s
The services of your tour leader and guest lecturer throughout

Price Excludes

International flights
Travel insurance
Visas
Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 25/03/2026

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“EXCELLENT HISTORICAL TRIP”

A smooth and personalised booking process as always. The itinerary included clear documentation and a series of fascinating, off-the-beaten-track tours, all delivered with a thoughtful and personal touch.

“HOLIDAY GUIDANCE THAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE”

The destinations were fabulous, but what really stood out was the care and patience Tania showed as she guided me and my sister through every question and hesitation. Nothing felt rushed or too much trouble. The result? A truly wonderful holiday. Thank you.