WHY US?

Do we still need *another* operator
for tours in Italy
when it’s already so hard to pick one?

We think so, and here we try to explain why.
First of all, let me introduce myself: my name is Silvia Prosperi, I was born in Rome in 1975  and I’m a licensed tourist guide since 2009 but I’ve been working in the tourist market since I was 19. In 25 years I’ve been meeting thousands of guests and what I learnt is pretty simple: travellers want to have a good time with those they love and travel with!
Of course everyone has different interests in art, history, food, nature or whatever. But the main goal while travelling is to share a pleasant experience, learn something new and relax your mind (if not necessarily your body… well, some people relax by hiking 20 miles, I’m one of those people!).

When you come to Rome for the first time you want to visit the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Pantheon, toss a coin in Trevi fountain, climb the Spanish Steps, eat gelato in Piazza Navona, sip a coffee outdoors and try a good crunchy pizza. That’s totally fine, we understand that, but you surely know you will not be alone there, especially if you travel in the period from Easter to Christmas. If you have been to Rome already, you know what I’m talking about.

Of course, on your second trip you can go further on, visit some off-the-beaten-path neighbourhoods and museums, explore more hidden sites and the overall experience is generally easier and more enjoyable. Whether this is your first or your tenth Roman holiday, we still give you the same suggestion: go the extra mile and leave the city for a day! This is what the Romans call “gita fuori porta”, literally “a day trip out of the gate” (in Rome we still have walls and gates!). It’s a Roman habit since the ancient times to leave the hectic city and enjoy a day trip, as Rome has always been chaotic and crowded  and the experience can really be  restorative and fun.

To sum up… WHY A DAY TRIP is a good idea?

  • Around Rome we are lucky enough to have the seaside, mountains, lakes and hills. We also have small towns full of history, faith, art and gastronomic traditions. Any of your interests can be met!
  • Wherever you’ll go outside of Rome you’ll never be in a crowd, you can take your time and relax,  take pictures with just your family in it!
  • Far from the confusion of the city we can arrange special activities: have you ever fancied being an archeologist for a day? Or making your own pasta? Do you like wine tasting or hiking in the woods? Your teens like rafting or canyoning? It’s winter and you wish to spend a couple of hours in a hot  spring pool? Need some silent time in a monastery? Just to mention some experiences we can include….
  • We are not talking about crazy day trips that take you 300 km away from Rome to visit Florence or Pompeii or even Venice in a day: you are on holiday! We are recommending easy day trips max 100/150 km distance from Rome, you do not need to wake up when it’s still dark and you will have your hotel room waiting for you by sunset to enjoy a pleasant dinner back in Rome.
  • You’ll have a chance to discover what Italy really is. If you only visit the most famous cities (Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan) and main tourist areas (Cinque Terre, Amalfi coast, Tuscan countryside or Lake Como) you’ll collect great “memory postcards” but you’ll miss what our country is: an endless discovery of hidden art treasures and beautiful landscapes.
Silvia
Silvia
Silvia was born in Rome in 1975, she is a licensed tour guide since 2009 and has started working in the travel industry in 1996 as Italy’s incoming expert for a worldwide tour operator. But she started dreaming her career in tourism at the age of 6 when she played “the travel agency”, pretending every member of her family was a potential customer and suggesting trips to anybody entering her room! The experience collected in all these years and the daily touring with guests from all over the world made Silvia aware of what people mostly look for in a vacation in Italy and that’s how “Around Rome Daytrips” was created: a new proposal for curious visitors who want to do more, see more, come back to Rome and experience its beautiful surrounding region at a slow fun pace!
Simone
Simone
Simone is a professional tour guide and an archeologist, he has a PhD and a master on ancient civilisations, nevertheless he is probably the less serious person you’ll meet in your life! He is a fun storyteller who captures you from the first minute of your day with his hypnotical eyes. He has travelled extensively in his life, so he knows pretty well your feelings in a foreign country and can adapt to your expectations easily. Combine a long touring experience with a vast historical knowledge and a joking attitude and you’ll get a great guy to hang out during your day around Rome!
Nicole
Nicole
Nicole has a connaturate passion for art and history combined with the desire to meet new people from different cultures and backgrounds. She has been working as a licensed tour guide in and around Rome since 2010, earlier she was an archeologist and excavated in three ancient cities of her native region (Antium, Lavinium and Privernum where she also led tours in the local museum). She cooperated with high schools and the University of Rome in several labs about the history, art and natural landscape of the fascinating southern coastline of Rome. But above all she is a warm empathic person and will always do her best to make you enjoy your day exploring very off-the-beaten path sites.
Alfredo
Alfredo
Alfredo is a professional Roman driver: if you have been to Rome before, you know very well that driving safely and maintaining a calm attitude at the same time are great skills here! In 10 years of my tour experience I met many drivers and I can now easily recognise a good one: Alfredo is kind, smiling, trustworthy and helpful. He speaks English well and can take good care of you during transfers to reach the guides when needed (for instance if you are starting the tour on the arrival day from the airport or if you are disembarking from a cruise). Moreover, Alfredo has a business partner who is exactly like him (they also look very similar, in fact they are cousins!). So when Alfredo is not available, you will probably meet Giampiero and appreciate the same qualities.
Luca
Luca
Luca  was born in Rome and started leading tours as official tour guide when he was still a university student in 2013. Soon he got his degree in Art History and a PhD. His genuine enthusiasm for beauty and his great ability to share his knowledge in simple terms make him a great companion for your day trips to any destination of our beautiful region. He also enjoys the pleasures of the table and can recommend the local specialities of gastronomy and wines everywhere you go, from the coastline to the mountains. He’s a great travellers himself and simply knows how to spend a good well balanced day out making the most of it.