The Grand Vittoriano Suite

Start on the Aventine Hill, the beauties of which have been sung by poets like Carducci and D’Annunzio, and discover the scents and charm of the Parco Savello, the Garden of Oranges where Saint Dominic planted the first bitter orange tree, which to this day you can still find there. Peek through the famous “keyhole” of the Priory of the Knights of Malta, through which the Vatican Cupola will appear in a new, breathtaking perspective. Move to the Gianicolo terrace and its unique view of Rome. A true Renaissance treasure, which also holds the Tempietto del Bramante. Finally, on the opposite side of the city, inside the magnificent Villa Borghese, you will find the terrace of the Pincian Hill.

Rome, art and the Papacy. An indissoluble relationship that is perfectly exemplified by the art collection amassed by Scipione Borghese, nephew of the newly elected Pope Paolo V Borghese in the early 17th century. Thus began the construction of the Villa Borghese, which would become the treasure chest to one of the world’s most important private art collections. Let yourself be overwhelmed by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio and Canova in the Galleria Borghese, symbol of the Roman aristocracy.

San Giovanni in Laterano, Colle Oppio and the whole area around the Colosseum. These are the coordinates for the LGBT+ community in Rome. Places to meet, places where debate and the exchange of opinion moves away from stereotypes and clichés. We will invite our travelers for coffee amongst the tables of the historic Coming Out bar. Vladimir Luxuria, the first transgender person elected to the European Parliament, will tell the story of this community.

Fabio Lovino is the most important Italian portrait photographer, having immortalized the faces of international stars such as Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Benicio del Toro, Terry Gilliam, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Isabelle Huppert, David Cronenberg, David Lynch, and many others. Many of these portraits have also become the covers of the most famous Italian and foreign magazines, such as Io Donna, Max, Elle, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, L’Espresso. In his prestigious studio located in the historic center of Rome, flooded with light and full of objects that his stylist uses to prepare sets, you can admire many of his shots and watch him work and bring home a picture of yourself shot by him.

Lose yourself among the medieval alleys of the most bohemian ‘village’ in the heart of Rome. Walking through narrow and winding streets, you will discover the Basilica of Santa Cecilia, the church built to honour the patron saint of musicians, and the annexed Benedictine convent where, with our special permission, you will be able to listen to ritual chants of the nuns that have charge of the basilica. An enchanting and mystical experience that will continue by visiting the fascinating baroque church of San Francesco a Ripa and the Bernini Chapel. Naturally, we would never miss taking a delicious break to taste the oven pizza in Vicolo del Cinque, a must for Romans and visitors alike. Afterwards, dive back into the splendours of the Renaissance in Villa Farnesina, amongst the wonders of Raphael and the Botanical Garden.

Ride on horseback like ancient travelers. An excursion along the main road that in ancient times connected Rome with the southern parts of the Empire. A private car will transport you to the riding school on the Appia Antica where, with our guide, you will ride your steed along a road rich with history and marvel, soon to be recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site.

Resting on the slopes of the Caelian Hill, the Basilica dei Santi Quattro Coronati, named in honor of four martyred soldiers, is a place of meditation, reflection and tradition. To this day the Augustinian nuns sing their songs at the preordained hours. A timeless place where history seems frozen. One of our expert guides will help you immerse yourself in one of Rome’s most historic, artistic and spiritual monuments.

Sten & Lex recover fragments of classical art and propose them in an extremely subjective way: strictly incognito, just like Banksy, who invited them to the London Cans Festival, a stencil festival where they participated along with the greatest street artists of the world. The artists, who started their career in Rome, will guide you to discover their stencils and open air etchings. The itinerary includes a limousine ride through several neighborhoods, from Garbatella to Ostiense, passing through San Lorenzo and Prati, Tor Pignattara and the Salario - Nomentano district, to discover incredible wall art. The tour will end in their studio, where they will reveal their unique techniques.