Discovering Rome with Sovereign

Points of interest for the 'cultural city break' in Rome

A cultural city break in Rome isn't complete without a visit to a number of its world-renowned monuments such as the Vatican, the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. During your short or weekend break in Rome, wander amongst the flower-filled piazzas such as Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori, and stroll up the Spanish Steps towards the Villa Borghese Gardens. Just don't forget to throw a penny into the Trevi Fountain to ensure you'll return again someday for another Roman city break!

Eating out for the 'gastronomic city break'

When in Rome, eat as the Romans do – welcome to the capital of pasta and many other delicious dishes! A city break in Rome will introduce you to a number of local specialities such as stracciatella (egg-drop soup), abbacchio alla romana (Roman-style lamb) and coda all romana (Roman calf tails stew). If you're a fan of artichokes, the carciofi alla romana are also a must, as is the pecorino cheese that's made from sheep's milk. Buon appetito!

Shopping for the 'retail therapy city break'

Being Italy's capital, a city break in Rome is also ideal for a shopping spree. The diversity in its shops and boutiques will no doubt cater for all tastes. When you find yourself near the Spanish Steps during your luxury city break in Rome, feast your eyes on the gorgeous designer boutiques that grace Via dei Condotti, home to Italy's top fashion houses. Popular with locals and tourists a like, walk down Via del Corso and you'll come across a retail haven that seems to sell everything! Foodies will fall for the fresh produce sold at Piazza Vittorio and art-lovers will adore Piazza Navona and its surrounding streets that boast some delightful galleries.

Something Exclusive for that 'once in a lifetime city break'

During your luxury Rome city break, head up into the hills and stay at the first European Waldorf Astoria, the Cavalieri Hilton, complete with its 3* Michelin Restaurant La Pergola. Or if you wish to be closer to the centre of Rome there is the Hotel de Russie, an urban oasis located right by one of Rome’s finest retail streets!