Italy & the Islands of the Med: Pre Rome Add-On – iamOUTbound

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ROMAN HOLIDAY

September 1 thru 5, 2027

Host Hotel, LGBTQ+ Tours & Ship Transfers

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Itinerary

rome itinerary

01 - Early Arrival

Early Wednesday or Thursday Arrival

Who wouldn’t want to get to Rome early and spend some extra time exploring the Eternal City on your own? For those OUTbounders who just can’t wait to start their vacation, we got you. Feel free to arrive at our host hotel on Wednesday or Thursday. Our early arrival option allows you to start enjoying your vacation right away, and take an extra day to get acclimated to the time change and shake off that jet lag. Included in your price is your daily buffet breakfast, all your hotel taxes and fees, and your transfers from the hotel to our ship in Civitavecchia on Sunday.

02 - Tours

Optional LGBTQ+ Tours

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you can start exploring with our OUTbound optional tours of Rome. OUTbound has partnered with a local LGBTQ+ tour agency to design a different kind of Roman holiday for our community, offering a uniquely rainbow experience in Italy. Thanks to our LGBTQ+ tour experts and their knowledge of Rome, our OUTbounders will get a personal, up-close tour of some of Rome’s best-known sights. Start exploring all the things you want to see on a standard tour, but with an emphasis on its LGBTQ+ history just for us!

03 - Transfers

Transfer To Our Ship

Today we’ll check out of our host hotel and transfer to our ship docked in the port city of Civitavecchia. The drive from our hotel to our ship will take approximately one and a half hours, depending on traffic. Remember as part of our host hotel package, all of your daily breakfast buffets, your hotel taxes and fees and the transfer from our hotel to our ship are all included in your price.

Tours

rome itinerary

01 - Colosseum

Homosexuality in Ancient Rome

$140 per person • 3 hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Departs at 9:00am

The tour starts at the Oppian Hill, one of the famous Seven Hills of Rome. Afterwards we will visit the Colosseum with our skip-the-line tickets. You’ll be stunned by the amazing structure and discover the history of the Colosseum and its protagonists, the Roman Soldiers. After, take a walk along Via Sacra, the main street of ancient Rome, where we will find the Temple of Caesar. We’ll also visit Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon during our tour.

02 - Flavors of Rome

Flavors of Rome

$175 per person • 3 hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Departs at 1:00pm

Your tour starts with a toast to create a relaxed and a very Italian atmosphere. With the help of your Food Ambassador, you will discover four different venues through the picturesque streets of the Monti District, one of the youngest and most dynamic neighborhoods in Rome. You’ll experience a culinary journey through the country with four different wine tastings... each paired with local specialties. Your afternoon stroll is a food and wine journey designed from the aperitivo to dessert, which includes street food, cold cuts and local cheeses. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the Italian culinary traditions and give you suggestions about the best places to eat during your time in Rome.

03 - Grand Walking

Grand Walking Tour of Rome

$140 per person • 3 hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Departs at 9:00am

Discover Rome's layers of history during a walking tour of its most famous landmark. Your guide will walk with you through Piazza Navona, Rome's most iconic square, where you will hear the history of Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. After, explore the Pantheon, inside and out with your skip-the-line tickets. Finally, stroll past such famous landmarks as the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, passing lively art-filled squares as you go. You'll learn the history behind these landmarks with each stop, posing for pictures along the way.

04 - Vatican City

Vatican Museums in a Gay Light

$140 per person • 3 hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Departs at 9:00am

This tour will take you through the Vatican while showing you the true history of famous gay and lesbian artists of the past through their art. Discover the hidden secrets about Michelangelo and his lover, a young male poet. Discover the Sistine Chapel and learn about all the sculptures that illustrate the importance of gays and lesbians in the church. On this tour you’ll learn about a time when inclusion existed and homosexuality was not a mere description, but a way of life.

05 - Sant’Angelo

Papal Residence’s Gay History

$140 per person • 3 hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Departs at 1:00pm

This tour will explore Castel Sant’Angelo, Emperor Hadrian’s beloved mausoleum. Emperor Hadrian was famously in love with Antinous, a younger Greek man. Following his death, Hadrian deified Antinous and founded and organized a cult devoted to his worship that spread throughout the Empire. You’ll learn about Hadrian’s lover Antinous, and the important role this castle has played in ancient and modern Rome.

Hotel

Located just minutes from the famed Colosseum, the UNA Decò Roma offers elegant design and bright interiors. Our host hotel is a modern and comfortable property located in the center of Rome and within walking distance to the main landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Pantheon and Vatican City. Our OUTbounders can start their day with the large buffet breakfast, which is included in the price of your stay. The UNA Decò Roma is just three blocks away from Rome’s central Roma Termini train station which allows you easy access to any area of the city. The building is furnished with a combination of elegant art and the latest technology. All rooms have in-room bathrooms with showers, air-conditioning, comfortable bedding and flat-screen televisions. Internet is free and available in all public areas and in every room.

01 - Hotel

UNA Decò Roma

Our host hotel is located in the historical center of Rome, just minutes from the Termini Station, near famous Santa Maria Maggiore, Colosseum, Fori Imperiali and Via Veneto. The A and B metro stops of Termini are only a block away... meaning that all the very best of Rome, from shopping and sightseeing to restaurants and bars, are easily within reach. Included with your reservation is a full breakfast buffet featuring a wide selection of fruits, juices, cereals, eggs, bacon, pastries and a uniquely Italian Cappuccino to prepare you for your day exploring Rome.

Rooms

27F Rome Hotel

01 - Executive Suite

Executive Suite

$4,450 for two to four guests - Wednesday Arrival
$3,360 for two to four guests - Thursday Arrival
Indulge in the large, Executive Suite with a private terrace. The Executive Suites can accommodate up to four guests. The deco-style rooms are complete with a dining table, sofa, writing desk, safe, WiFi, satellite LCD TV and in-room air conditioning.

02 - Deco Suite

Deco Suite

$2,580 for two to four guests - Wednesday Arrival
$2,020 for two to four guests - Thursday Arrival
Spoil yourself in this large, Deco Suite with a spacious living room separated from the bedroom with access to the bathroom. The deco-style suites come complete with premium bath amenities, a large walk-in shower, an HDTV, WiFi, sofa, writing desk, safe and in-room air conditioning complete your experience.

04 - Executive Room

Executive Room

$1,860 for two guests - Wednesday Arrival
$1,440 for two guests - Thursday Arrival
$1,200 for two guests - Friday Arrival
Executive Rooms feature either a double bed or two twin beds. The rooms are decorated with bright walls, wooden furniture and precious tapestries to create a warm atmosphere. The rooms come complete with either a sofa or armchair, writing desk, safe, WiFi, satellite TV and air conditioning.

05 - Superior Room

Superior Room

$1,730 for two guests - Wednesday Arrival
$1,360 for two guests - Thursday Arrival
$990 for two guests - Friday Arrival
$620 for two guests - Saturday Arrival
Stylish, comfortable, and tastefully decorated using bright colors and elegant furnishings, this room can be configured with one queen bed or two twin beds. These rooms come complete with a writing desk, safe, WiFi, minibar, satellite TV and air conditioning.

06 - Classic Room

Classic Room

$1,620 for two guests - Wednesday Arrival
$1,290 for two guests - Thursday Arrival
$950 for two guests - Friday Arrival
$590 for two guests - Saturday Arrival
Stylish, comfortable, and tastefully decorated using bright colors and elegant furnishings, the Classic Room can be configured with one queen bed or two twin beds. These rooms come complete with a writing desk, safe, WiFi, minibar, satellite TV and air conditioning.

Price

27F Rome Hotel

GAY ROME

Being gay in Rome today can feel joyful and affirming, especially within the city’s lively queer community. There are welcoming bars, clubs, and cultural spaces where LGBTQ+ people gather openly, along with a strong Pride celebration that fills the streets with color, music, and solidarity. Younger generations are incredibly accepting, friendships are easy to form, and dating often feels woven into the city’s social rhythm… espresso dates, sunset walks, and late-night conversations in beautiful piazzas. Rome’s sense of style, warmth, and expressiveness lends itself naturally to gay life, making self-expression feel vibrant rather than hidden.

There’s also something deeply empowering about being gay in a city with such a long, layered history of homosexuality. Living openly in Rome today can feel like reclaiming space… loving freely among ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and neighborhoods that pulse with life. Many gay locals describe a strong sense of community, chosen family, and pride in being themselves while enjoying the city’s food, beauty, and culture. It’s a place where love feels expansive… shared meals that last for hours, friendships that are family, and the quiet confidence of knowing you belong in a city that has always been more diverse than it first appears.

Solo Price

27F Rome Hotel Solo

GAY ROME

Being gay in Rome today can feel joyful and affirming, especially within the city’s lively queer community. There are welcoming bars, clubs, and cultural spaces where LGBTQ+ people gather openly, along with a strong Pride celebration that fills the streets with color, music, and solidarity. Younger generations are incredibly accepting, friendships are easy to form, and dating often feels woven into the city’s social rhythm… espresso dates, sunset walks, and late-night conversations in beautiful piazzas. Rome’s sense of style, warmth, and expressiveness lends itself naturally to gay life, making self-expression feel vibrant rather than hidden.

There’s also something deeply empowering about being gay in a city with such a long, layered history of homosexuality. Living openly in Rome today can feel like reclaiming space… loving freely among ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and neighborhoods that pulse with life. Many gay locals describe a strong sense of community, chosen family, and pride in being themselves while enjoying the city’s food, beauty, and culture. It’s a place where love feels expansive… shared meals that last for hours, friendships that are family, and the quiet confidence of knowing you belong in a city that has always been more diverse than it first appears.