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Carrefour once again stands up to the Social Tourism Program of the Imserso (Institute for Seniors and Social Services) with a Very cheap trip for retirees and pensioners. On this occasion, senior travelers will be able to leave our borders and enjoy the charms of Rome, even getting to know the Vatican City by visiting the Basilica of Santa María Maggiore, where Pope Francis is buried. Entrance to this emblematic temple is included in the price.
And the fact is that Imserso’s low prices have seen competition. If El Corte Inglés already warned of important discounts with the Program Young people +60 to cities like Islantilla Now it is the turn of the Carrefour travel agency which, in addition to this, has other international circuits to Paris, Prague or the Castles and Loire Valley.
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The trip is called ‘Charms of Rome Circuit’ and can be found in the ‘senior’ section. The price starts at 926 euros and includes 4 days and 3 nights in average four-star accommodation such as Precise House Mantegna or Cristoforo Colombo.
What is the trip to Rome like for Carrefour retirees?
The trip to Rome for senior tourists includes a programmed itinerary that on some departures goes with a local guide. In addition to this, an individual audio service is paid, 3 meals, entry to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, panoramic view of Rome from St. Peter’s Square, a walk through the well-known Trastevere neighborhood and two outings to see baroque and ancient Rome.
One of the attractions of this outing is being able to eat pizza in the Trastevere neighborhood, since it is one of the best known and applauded. And the Italian capital, Rome, is a destination that never leaves anyone indifferent.
To make it easier, Carrefour has departures from different points of the Peninsula such as Jerez de la Frontera, A Coruña, Ibiza, Compostela, Mahón or Seville, among others.
A circuit to visit emblematic places
Adults will be able to learn about some of the most important places in Rome, its history and enjoy the views, for example, from St. Peter’s Square. On the first day, you will arrive from the city of origin directly to the hotel where you will have dinner. The next day will be a tour of Rome, so after breakfast, you will go to the Vatican with a local guide. Then, they will visit Castel Sant Angelo, Lungotevere, the Tiber Island, Porta Portese, the Mouth of Truth… among others. They will also visit some of the historical monuments such as the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Celio Hill or the basilicas of Santa María la Mayor or San Juan de Letrán.
After a stop for lunch, in the afternoon you can walk along Navona Beach, Pantheon Square or the Trevi Fountain. The trip will end with a stay in Rome, where they will learn first-hand about the work of Michelangelo and those who want can choose the ‘Ghetto and Trastevere’ excursion.
How to book your trip to Rome
To book the trip to Rome, the first thing is to enter ‘See availability’. The calendar then opens with the available days and the cheapest ones marked in blue. You must select the city of origin from a drop-down menu at the top.