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“Don’t do Rome without us!”
‘ROMA ETERNA’
There are two lines, A & B of the Metropolitana, (Metro), which are a sure and fast way of travelling between 5.30am and 11.30pm within the city. Most of Rome’s major sites can be reached by Metro. Entrances to the stations are marked by signs with a white “M” in a red square. Be sure to validate you ticket in the machines provided in each Metro station, to avoid fare evasion penalties. Each bus stop (fermata) is marked with a yellow sign, which lists each of its stops. The stop that you are at is boxed in red, stops to come are listed below, while stops that you have already passed are listed above. To go in the opposite direction, take the bus across the street. Some buses run only on weekdays, and some run only on weekends. Hours vary, but most buses start at 6am and stop about midnight. City Buses and the Metro use the BIT ticket that costs *€1.00 and is valid for 75 minutes. These can be purchased at most Tobacco shops. Limited quantities are also available to patrons at the SOS Rome Center. Make sure to board buses at the front or back, and exit from the middle. Inside the bus there is a machine to validate your ticket, once again to avoid fines, we advise you to do so once aboard. There is fine of *€25.00 if you are caught without a valid ticket. *Note: all fees and charges listed in this publication are subject to change without advance notification. SOS ROME PROGRAMS & SERVICES
CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE Remember that no matter which motif is
on the coins they can be used anywhere inside the 12 Member States.
For example, an Italian citizen will be able to buy a coffee in Berlin
using a Euro coin carrying the imprint of the King of Spain. ENTERTAINMENT! Il Pasquino, V. del Piede, 19 Tel. 06-5833310 The theater, opera and orchestra scenes
in Rome range from mainstream musicals to international orchestras performing
at various venues. For listings check in the ‘Wanted in Rome’
magazine or click on to our web site’s entertainment web page
(www.sosrome.com). In summer, some plays and open air concerts may offer
free admission. The city’s two major festivals which host international
productions; Festival Roma-Europa in summer and early fall, and Festival
d’Autunno in fall. If you are out of Rome and would like to plan ahead, make sure to check the entertainment section on our web site: www.sosrome.com EXCELLENT EATING!
Spaghetti with its regional sauces, pizza, tomatoes, olive oil, espresso coffee, cappuccino, pastries and gelato! Other great reasons for coming to Italy is the desire to taste Italian cooking as the Italians really make it. So whether you're enticed by the food at one of the best-known restaurants in the city famous for their gastronomy, or are quite happy to try the fare of the thousand small trattorie (casual atmosphere and low prices) dotted around Rome, you are sure not to be disappointed. Or try something slightly different, like the family-run hosterie (inexpensive and Italian, home style cooking) or ristoranti (elegant eateries with linen tablecloths and expensive) you can come across in the most characteristic parts of the historic city center. So relax and choose an Italian wine red or white, and then there are the rosés, the sparkling wines, the fortified wines, the liqueurs and the grappas: something to go with every stage of your meal, from an aperitivo at the beginning to a refreshing lemon or strawberry sorbet to round off a perfect evening. In sum, never has there been a better time to eat well, so let us guide you to the best dining in Rome. RESTAURANTS IN ROME: Hostaria al 31 Pasta/PizzaRito Pizza Re Antica Hostaria Archeologica Ristorante Zi Gaetana Ristorante Hard Rock Cafe Rome T-Bone Station-Original American Steakhouse Oliphant FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS: BurgerKing Restaurant
The Drunken Ship Pub Trinity College Bar & Grill Gelato parlors GREAT SHOPPING! Shopping streets BOUTIQUES SHOPS DEPARTMENT STORES Malls MARKETS BOOKSTORES AND MORE RELIGIOUS SERVICES
TOUR OFFERINGS
SOS Rome offers a variety of tours for your enjoyment. The best way to insure a place for you is to reserve them on line via our web site at www.sosrome.com ,where tours are explained in detail with photos and current prices. DRESS CODE! Shorts, halters, sleeveless apparel or tank tops are not considered appropriate attire in most Italian churches and museums. Please do not wear these items on our tours, as local officials may deny you entrance. Our 'NEW' SOS Rome Red Carpet(RC) TOURS, are specifically tailored for five persons or more. Professionally licensed multilingual guides conduct all SOS Rome (RC) tours. Each individual guide has an Italian University Masters and/or Doctorate degree in History and Fine Arts. Every tour is a three-hour event, in English language only. All transport is directly managed by SOS Rome to insure the timeliness of each tour consistent with current chaotic traffic conditions in the Eternal City. (RC)Tours are all developed to present the most popular sites in an in-depth manner. Tours must have at least five persons signed up to go.
“THE ROMAN CATACOMBS” (RC)
TOUR “TOTAL COLOSSEUM & FORUM”
(RC) TOUR PAPAL AUDIENCE (RC) SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TOURS *MONUMENTS OF ROME (Tour #1) includes the
Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and St. Peters Basilica (3 hrs)
Pickup from 8:15 to 8:45 AM: 7 days per week. *ARTISTIC ROME-Vatican Museum (Tour #3) includes the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (3 hrs). Daily except Sundays and Catholic Holidays. Pickup from 8:15-8:45 AM *CHRISTIAN ROME "CATACOMB" TOUR (Tour # 4) includes Basilica of St. Mary Major, Basilica of St. John in Lateran, the Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs of St. Callixtus (3hrs). Departure 1 March-15 Nov: from 2:15-2:45PM, 7 days per week. Departure 16 Nov- 28 Feb: from 1:45-2:15 PM, 7 days per week.
*ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE with Wine Tasting (Tour #6) Climate controlled deluxe motorcoach guided tour of Rome’s outlying cities including Albano, Castelgandolfo, Ariccia, Genzano, Nemi, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata and Frascati for wine tasting. From 1 Apr to 31 Oct, Tues & Sat. Pickup from 2:15-2:45 PM.(3½ hrs) *PAPAL BLESSING AT CASTELGANDOLFO (Tour#6A) Visit St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Gandolfo, stopping for the Pope's blessing, departs every in coincidence with the Pope's summer stay, Sunday mornings in Jul & Aug. Pickup from 8:15-8:45 AM. (4 hrs). *ILLUMINATED ROME WITHOUT DINNER (Tour # 8) this bus tour of major city monuments artistically lit by the commune of Rome includes Capitol Hill, Coliseum (outside only) Imperial Forum, Palatine Hill and St. Peter's Basilica, with stops at the Trevi Fountain, Gianicolo Hill and Piazza Navona. (2 hrs). Departs 7 days per week. Pickup from 7:15-8:00 PM. *ILLUMINATED ROME WITH DINNER (Tour #9) this bus tour of major city monuments artistically lit by the commune of Rome includes Capitol Hill, Coliseum (outside only), Imperial Forum, and Palatine Hill, with a stop at the Trevi Fountain. Following the tour (so we advise you to have a late lunch!) will be a dinner in a typical restaurant with folk music. Departs 7 days per week. Pickup from 7:15-8:00 PM. (3 hrs). *ANCIENT OSTIA (Tour #10) Visit Rome’s ancient sea port founded in the 4th century B.C. and abandoned in the last days of the Roman Empire. From 1 Apr-31 Oct, Tues & Fri. Pickup from 8:15-8:45 AM (4 hrs) *NAPLES, CAPRI & SORRENTO DAY TRIP (Tour #12) includes tour of Naples by bus and departure via hydrofoil ship for the Isle of Capri. Visit the Blue Grotto, AnaCapri and lunch in Capri, with shopping in Sorrento Departs 7 days per week from 6:45-7:15 AM. Returns at approximately 9:00 PM traffic permitting. (one day). Note: If weather conditions do not permit sea travel to Capri, bus will join the Pompeii tour. *POMPEII ONLY DAY TRIP (Tour#F1) This entire guided tour is dedicated to the “Last Days of Pompeii” up close and personal. Climate controlled deluxe motorcoach windshield tour of Naples then lunch upon arrival in Pompeii. Visit the excavations of this city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.,from the ampitheater to the villa of mysteries. Departure from Apr to Oct. Pickup 6:45-7:15 AM Returns at approximately 8:00 PM, traffic conditions permitting. (one day) *NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO DAY TRIP (Tour #13) Naples City Tour, lunch in Pompeii and visit to excavations, visit inlaid wood factory in Sorrento. Departure: 7 days per week. Pickup from 6:45-7:15 AM. Return to Rome at approximately 9:00 PM traffic permitting. *ASSISI & ORVIETO DAY TRIP (Tour#19) Orvieto Spoleto, Trevi Foligno, Spello & Assisi. Departs 1 April-31 Oct, from 6:45 AM. Returns to Rome at 8:00 PM traffic permitting. (One Day). *FLORENCE DAY TRIP (Tour #18) Visit the Galleria dell Accademia, Michaelangelo's David, Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria and Pizzaiale Michaelangelo. Departure: 1 Mar-15 Nov: every day except Mondays from 6:45 AM Departure: 16 Nov- 28 Feb: Tues, Thurs & Sat from 6:45 AM. Additional Day in Florence: The second day in Florence is entirely at your leisure and is included at no extra cost other than for your hotel room. *NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO & CAPRI TWO-DAY TRIP (Tour#14) 1st day includes Naples City Tour, Lunch and excavation visits in Pompeii, ferry to Capri, dinner and overnight stay. 2nd day includes: Blue Grotto visit (weather permitting), lunch and sightseeing in Anacapri. Ferry to Sorrento in the afternoon, then departure for Rome. Departure seven days per week from 6:45 AM. Arrival in Rome on 2nd day at approximately 9:00PM. (2 days-1 night). *NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO & CAPRI THREE-DAY TRIP (Tour#15) 1st day includes Naples City Tour, Lunch and excavation visits in Pompeii, ferry to Capri, dinner and overnight stay. 2nd day: 3rd day includes: Blue Grotto visit (weather permitting), lunch and sightseeing in Anacapri. Ferry to Sorrento in the afternoon, then departure for Rome. Departure seven days per week from 6:45 AM. Arrival in Rome on 2nd day at approximately 9:00PM. (2 days-1 night). *NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO & CAPRI TWO-DAY TRIP (Tour#16) 1st day includes Naples City Tour, Lunch and excavation visits in Pompeii, shopping, dinner and overnight stay in Sorrento. 2nd day includes: ferry to Capri, Blue Grotto visit (weather permitting), lunch and sightseeing in Anacapri. Ferry to Sorrento in the afternoon, then departure for Rome. Departure seven days per week from 6:45 AM. Arrival in Rome on 2nd day at approximately 9:00PM. (2 days-1 night). *NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO & CAPRI THREE-DAY TRIP (Tour#17) 1st day includes Naples City Tour, Lunch and excavations visit in Pompeii, Sorrento shopping, dinner and overnight stay. 2nd day includes: half board at hotel and day at leisure in Sorrento. 3rd day: ferry to Capri, Blue Grotto visit, lunch and sightseeing in Anacapri, ferry to Sorrento and return to Rome. Departure: 7 days per week from 6:45 AM. Arrival in Rome at 9:00 PM on 3rd day, traffic permitting. (3 days-2 nights). *NORTHERN ITALY THREE-DAY TRIP (RV3) 1st day: Depart to Assisi and free time for lunch. Continue to Siena and then to Florence for dinner and overnight. 2nd day: breakfast in hotel. Morning tour of Florence. Afternoon at Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Return to Florence for overnight stay in hotel. 3rd day: breakfast in hotel. Morning at leisure or optional tour. Proceeds to Venice, end of services. This tour does not return to Rome. Departs April 3 to October 30, every Monday. *NORTHERN ITALY FIVE-DAY TOUR (RV5) 1st day: Depart to Assisi and free time for lunch. Continue to Siena and then to Florence for dinner and overnight. 2nd day: breakfast in hotel. Morning tour of Florence. Afternoon at Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Return to Florence for overnight stay in hotel. 3rd day: breakfast in hotel. Morning at leisure or optional tour. Proceeds to Venice. 4th Day: Tour of Venice, visit glass factory, tour of canals by gondola. 5th day: Breakfast and end of services. This tour does not return to Rome. (5 days-4 nights). *NORTHERN ITALY SIX-DAY TOUR (RR6) 1st day: Depart to Assisi and free time for lunch. Continue to Siena and then to Florence for dinner and overnight. 2nd day: breakfast in hotel. Morning tour of Florence. Afternoon at Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Return to Florence for overnight stay in hotel. 3rd day: breakfast in hotel. Morning at leisure or optional tour. Proceeds to Venice. 4th Day: Tour of Venice, visit glass factory, tour of canals by gondola. 5th day: Breakfast, depart for Verona, free time for lunch, continue to Milan, brief city tour, dinner and overnight. 6th day: Breakfast and departure to Bologna, free time for lunch, continue to Rome and end of services. This tour returns to Rome. (6 days-5 nights). FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CHECK
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Let us explain what each coffee is: Caffe or Espresso: is a small cup of very
strong coffee Sant’Eustachio, Il Caffe, P. San
Eustachio, 82 – close to the Pantheon, one of Rome’s best
coffee houses USEFUL INFORMATION ENGLISH ITALIAN Wait Aspetta Help Aiuto Stop Ferma Go away Vai via Police Polizia Fire Fuoco I have lost my wallet Ho perso il portafoglio Passport Passaporte Credit card La carta di credito I would like this/that Vorrei questo/quello Where is the toilet? Dov’e il bagno? Yes/No/possibly Si/No/forse Hello Ciao Goodbye Arrivaderci Please/Thank you Per favore/Grazie You’re welcome Prego Do you speak English Parla inglese I don’t understand Non capisco Where is/are Dov’e/dove sono How much does it cost? Quanto costa? The check please Il conto per favore Is this seat free? Il posto e libero? METRIC CONVERSION 1 inch (in.) = 25 millimeters (mm) 1 foot (ft.) = 0.30 meter (m) 1 mile (mi.) =1.61 kilometers (km) 1 pound (lb.) = 0.45 kilogram (kg) 1 gallon (gal.) = 4 quarts (qt) = 3.78 liters (L) 1 mm = 0.04 in. 1 m = 3.28 ft. 1 km = 0.62 mi. 1 kg = 2.2 lb. 1 L = 1.06 qt = 0.264 gal. TEMPERATURE CONVERSION DISTANCE CONVERSION INTERNATIONAL SIZES WOMEN Shoes: Europe: 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Belts (women/men): INTERNATIONAL SIZES MEN Shirts: Shoes: EMERGENCY INFORMATION Lost Passports: If you
lose your passport, you should contact your Embassy, Consulate or Mission
immediately. Passport replacement may take some time and there is normally
a fee. However, before travelling, make photocopies of all your documents,
travellers checks and keep them separate to your original documents
in case of an emergency. Also contact SOS Rome. Our staff will assist
you in cancelling credit cards and making other appropriate arrangements.
U.S. Embassy Rome – Via Vittorio Veneto 41, Tel. 06-46741 PERSONAL SECURITY “TOURISTS IN ROME ARE FAIR GAME FOR PROFESSIONAL THIEVES!” DON’T BE A ROBBERY VICTIM!!!!! Insure your Roman Holiday is one to remember for the great time you had, and not because of the tragic loss of your valuables. The following tips are essential in keeping you from becoming a “Mark” of one of the numerous professional thieves that unfortunately inhabit all of our large metropolitan cities worldwide these days. · Don’t put any valuables in any pockets below your waist. You may think that buttoning or zipping pockets or putting items in your front pants pockets will prevent theft. Wrong! Professionals will brush up against you and before you realize it, your wallet will be gone! · Keep your valuables in your inside coat/jacket pocket, preferably zipped or buttoned. Or, keep items in a pouch around your neck and inside your shirt/blouse or jacket. (These pouches are sold in many gift and souvenir shops around the city). · Purses or fanny packs should be hung in front of you and not to one side or another. Keep both hands over the pack or purse when in the midst of crowds on the street or in the Metro/ bus/train. · Be aware that thieves do most of their damage on the Metro and buses or in crowded tourist areas. · Beware of children surrounding you and one placing a map or carton at your waist while talking to you. While this happens, the rest of the group will pick your pockets and run away in all directions. A couple of sharp declarations of “Via!” in a loud voice with a wave of the hand should disburse them, if you see this occurring around you. · Do not leave your valuables hanging on the back of chairs or unattended in public places. · If you are robbed, come to the SOS Center and we will inform you where you need to go to make a police report and if necessary, let you call your credit card companies, as well as provide you with any other assistance as necessary. If our Center is closed, ask your lodging facility front desk personnel for assistance, and contact the Duty Officer at your respective local Embassy, Consulate or Diplomatic Mission. Dial “12” for the information operator who will give you the number. · Carry only the minimum with you while touring the city. Leave your hotel keys at the front desk. Just take your ID card, a credit card, and a small amount of EUROS. Insure that you have your credit card number written down and leave this information in your hotel.) Do not leave anything in your car when parked. It is recommended you park your car in a parking garage especially overnight. SOS ROME CENTER or your lodging facility can direct you to the closest garage. You can expect to pay from 15 to 30 EUROS per day depending on the size of your car and the location of the garage. Beware of Rip Off Merchants: as in other
large metropolitan areas throughout the world, Rome, unfortunately,
has its share unscrupulous merchants that try to cheat customers by
charging unreasonably high prices for their products and or services.
If you feel that you have been charged too much, here is what you can
do: · Check the receipt against what you ordered and the receipt price against the posted menu or price listing. · If there is a difference, demand your proper change back. If the owner refuses, inform the owner that you intend to call the police. If the owner still refuses, then call the local Police: dial 113. The above procedure is, of course, stressful and time consuming. The best thing to do is, always check the listed prices before you buy an item or order a meal. U.S. & ITALIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2 0
0 6: January 6, Thursday - Epiphany January 17, Monday - Martin Luther King Birthday February 21, Monday - Presidents’ Day March 27,Sunday - Easter March 28, Monday- Easter Monday April 25,Monday - Anniversary of the Liberation May 1, Sunday - Labor Day May 30,Monday - Memorial Day June 2, Thursday - Foundation of the Italian Republic June 24, Friday - St. John's day (Florence only) June 29, Wednesday - St. Peter & St. Paul’s Day (Rome only) July 4, Monday - Independence day August 15,Monday - Assumption Day September 5,Monday - Labor Day September 19, Monday- St. Gennaro's Day (Naples only) October 10, Monday - Columbus day November 1, Tuesday - All Saint's Day November 11, Friday - Veterans Day November 25,Thursday - Thanksgiving Day December 7, Wednesday - St Ambrogio's day (Milan only) December 25, Sunday - Christmas Day December 26,Monday - St. Stephen's Day
SOS ROME: A BRIEF HISTORY
The SOS Rome Center is the first of many similar SOS Centers in major world capitals designed to assist newly arriving citizens of the European Union and the United States. Our Rome Center is officially chartered in Italy as a “GM D.I ” , providing cultural, educational and leisure time programs, business solutions, information and services to citizens around the world. Coming soon in Paris, Frankfurt, Athens, London and other major world capitals. SOS ROME CENTER
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