Making Rome Competitive Vapour Trails Direct You are in the theme “Religion and  Spirituality” Some Thoughts Why not consider going to Assisi or San Giovanni Rotondo while in Rome. Assisi is to be found some 3 hours journey from Rome and San Giovanni Rotondo some 5 hours away, both by private coach. How Can Your Group Make Rome More Affordable? Is Rome one of those places that no matter how many times you go to visit, it never gets boring or do you get the feeling I never want to go back their again. We are sure that there must be a number of people who dislike Rome, but for the majority it is the Eternal City as always. Over the last 3 years however, for a variety of reasons, the cost of visiting the Eternal City has risen, to the point where it can be off putting to visiting groups, as you get what you pay for. The easiest way to reduce the cost is to visit Rome out of season, which is the winter months but also July and August due to the high temperatures in Rome. Rome in Winter does not mean that it will be cold, but that of course cannot be guaranteed. Low season means that rates for hotels and maybe even airline fares can be lower, but reducing the board type from “Half Board” to “Bed and Breakfast” does make the package price appear lower, but when you account for the cost of eating out, you may actually be paying more. Without a doubt, excluding some specific dates such as half term school holidays, traveling to Rome out of season does reduce the cost.