Take a Roman Holiday

Rome is one of Hollywood’s most beloved backdrops— whether you prefer romance, adventure or mystery, this timeless city has a storyline anyone can follow. Consider creating your own movie tour and reenacting your favorite scenes with one of our Italian vacation packages.

Roman Holiday. Released in 1953, this classic starred Audrey Hepburn opposite Gregory Peck. When crowned princess, Ann (Hepburn), visits Italy on state business, she feigns illness to sneak away from her security detail and experience Rome on her own. She falls asleep on a park bench and is discovered by an unsuspecting American reporter, Joe Bradley (Peck). A series of romantic interludes ensue, and they soon fall in love— regardless of the consequences.

Saddle up with your favorite travel companion for a Vespa ride, climb the Spanish Steps (just don’t have lunch on them, it’s forbidden by Roman law), then dare to stick your hand in the Mouth of Truth.

Looking for something a little more modern?

Eat Pray Love. With amazing and endless choices of cuisine available in Italy, it’s no wonder Elizabeth Gilbert decided to experience the eat portion of her journey here. Julia Roberts plays the role of Gilbert, a woman who realizes she’s ill-suited for her life in New York and sets out on an international adventure of self discovery.

Follow in her footsteps by taking a stroll along Via Condotti, Rome’s most famous and fashionable street. Find time for peaceful contemplation in Borghese Gardens. Make a wish in the Four Rivers Fountain in the middle of Piazza Navona. Browse and sample the offerings of Campo de Fiori’s picturesque open-air market. Then end the day with a scoop of gelato. Take a cue from the story’s heroine and learn to eat like an Italian— slow and purposefully. Savor every moment!

History and intrigue more your speed?

Angels & Demons. This Dan Brown best-seller turned blockbuster highlights some of the most recognizable sites in this ancient city. Many scenes were shot of Vatican City, the tiny sovereign state the Pope calls home, which includes St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica. These are a few of many: Castel Sant' Angelo, Il Passetto, Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria della Vittoria Church, and the Pantheon, which was originally built as a temple to the gods of Ancient Rome, and is still used for mass and other ceremonies.

If you’re really into Dan Brown novels, make sure to consult a tour guide (to decipher fact from fiction) and pack a camera. You’re sure to leave Rome with a few stories of your own!