International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Folklore Festival in Rome

Rome, Italy

12 March - 15 March

Overview

The result of 3000 years of ad hoc urban development, Rome's cityscape is an exhilarating sight. Ancient icons such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon recall the city’s golden age as caput mundi (capital of the world), while monumental basilicas tell of its history as seat of the Catholic Church. Lording it over the skyline, St Peter’s Basilica towers over the Vatican, testifying to the ambition of Rome’s Renaissance popes and the genius of its game-changing architects. Elsewhere, ornate piazzas and showy fountains add a baroque flourish to the city's captivating streets.

A trip to Rome is as much about lapping up the dolce vita lifestyle as gorging on art and culture. Idling around picturesque streets, whiling away hours at streetside cafes, people-watching on pretty piazzas – these are all central to the Roman experience. The tempo rises in the evening when fashionable drinkers descend on the city’s bars and cafes for a sociable aperitivo (drink with snacks) and trattorias hum with activity. Elsewhere, cheerful hordes mill around popular haunts before heading off to hip cocktail bars and late-night clubs.

 

Trip Planner

It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!

We can provide the following services for your group:

  • accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
  • accommodation during the festival event you attend
  • travel and transportation tips and assistance
  • purchasing airplane and bus tickets
  • organizing transportation for a group or individuals
  • assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)

Accommodation

  • 65 € per person ( for the Hotels like :Hotel Scacciapensieri ***, Park Hotel Serenissima **** Sacrofano.. )
  • 189 € ( for the Hotels like : Hotel Principe ****, Park Hotel Vila Maria ***, Park Hotel Latina ***, Hotel Neptunus ***, Hotel Palace 2000 ****, Hotel Ginevra Palace ***, Casa di accoglienza Opera don Calabria ***

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

  • Accommodation
  • Diplomas
  • Free place on every 25 th member

EXTRA CHARGE:
supplement for Double rooms is 7 eur per person, per night

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

- the possibility of a surcharge for dinner from 20 €, depends from Hotel

- Optional excursions: Tour of Rome: 15 €, Tivoli with a ticket for the Villa d'Este: 35 € adults, 30 € children up to 18 years of age, Naples: 40 € adults, 35 € children up to 18 years of age, visit of Vatican with a requesat 3 month in front..

  • mandatory tax for Rome and the vicinity, price depends from the Hotel

 

Dates

  • 12/03/2026 - 15/03/2026

Pricing

12/03 - 15/03
  • 4 days (3 nights) = 165 € per person

Itinerary

🗓 12 March – Arrival and Introduction to Rome

  • Arrival in Rome and transfer to the respective hotels for check-in and accommodation.

  • In the afternoon, optional panoramic sightseeing tour of Rome, including:

    • Termini Train Station

    • Church of St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) – featuring Michelangelo’s statue of Moses

    • Roman Forum and Colosseum

    • Piazza Venezia and Palazzo Venezia

    • Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps

  • Free time for personal activities and exploration.

  • Return to the hotel.

  • Optional evening outing to one of Rome’s popular disco clubs.

  • Overnight stay.

🗓 13 March – Festival Day

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Day dedicated to Festival Activities:

    • Preparations and sound checks.

    • Performances by participating folk ensembles.

    • Presentation of diplomas and awards.

  • After the festival, optional Friendship Night – a closing party for all festival participants.

  • Overnight stay.

🗓 14 March – Optional Excursions: Naples or the Vatican

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Free time in Rome for individual activities or optional excursions:

Option 1: Naples Excursion

  • Full-day trip to Naples, the largest city in southern Italy and capital of the Campania region.

  • Panoramic city tour including:

    • Castel Nuovo, Royal Palace, Galleria Umberto I, Via Toledo (shopping street), and the tourist port.

  • Free time for personal activities before returning to Rome.

Option 2: Vatican City Tour

  • Visit the Vatican, the smallest country in the world and the spiritual center of the Catholic Church.

  • Guided tour including:

    • Vatican Palace

    • Sistine Chapel, featuring the world-famous frescoes by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and other Renaissance masters

    • St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Free time for walking, photography, or shopping for souvenirs.

  • Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

🗓 15 March – Tivoli Excursion and Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

  • Free time for visiting museums, promenades, fountains, or shopping in Rome.

  • Optional excursion to Tivoli, an ancient town near Rome:

    • Visit Villa d’Este, built by Cardinal d’Este near Hadrian’s Villa as his summer residence.

    • Admire the villa’s world-famous gardens and fountains, masterpieces of Renaissance landscape design.

  • Free time in Tivoli for lunch or dinner, enjoying an espresso, a glass of wine, or personal activities.

  • In the evening, departure of all ensembles toward their points of origin.

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