Something extraordinary is waiting for you.
An invitation to celebrate
For Clara
16–19 April 2027
01 / A note for you
This birthday deserves a city with a little drama.
Rome has been waiting with candlelit dinners, extraordinary art, long lunches, beautiful streets, and the kind of evenings that seem to last forever.
Three days to wander, celebrate, eat very well, and enjoy every part of being exactly where you are meant to be.
Everything you need is here.
All you have to do is arrive.
The lovely essentials
02 / The weekend
A few plans to look forward to. Plenty of room to get a little lost.
Friday / 16 April / The historic centre
Friday · 16 April
Saturday / 17 April / An evening to celebrate
Saturday · 17 April
Sunday / 18 April / Rome, at your own pace
Sunday · 18 April
Monday, 19 April · A final breakfast, then home with stories.
03 / Places for the weekend
For long lunches, beautiful rooms and the pleasure of discovering somewhere new.
Piazza de’ Ricci · Regola
White linen, exceptional seafood and a generous Roman sense of occasion. Settle in for a long lunch or an elegant evening.
Via del Babuino · Tridente
A beautifully made aperitivo in the garden courtyard of Hotel de Russie. An unhurried beginning to the evening.
Via del Corso · Centro Storico
Behind a busy Roman street, a private palace opens into gilded galleries and extraordinary paintings. Reserve a little time for wonder.
A considered selection of places to explore. Photographs evoke the city; venue details and availability may change.
04 / A little Rome magic
For the best morning
Walk through the historic centre before breakfast, while the streets still belong to the city.
For the photograph
The view from the Pincian Terrace in the last light of the day.
For one thing not to rush
An aperitivo when the evening has nowhere else to be.
05 / The practical details
The useful things, all in one place. So you can stay in the moment.
From Fiumicino, choose a hotel-arranged transfer or an official taxi from the airport rank. Allow for city traffic. The Leonardo express runs non-stop to Roma Termini in about 32 minutes; continue to the hotel by taxi. From Ciampino, a pre-arranged transfer is a comfortable option.
Walk the historic centre in unhurried stretches, with time for a coffee along the way. Flaminio and Spagna, on Metro line A, are convenient for the hotel. Use official taxi ranks and ATAC for current routes, tickets and service updates.
Expect mild spring afternoons, cooler mornings and evenings, and the possibility of rain. Bring layers for the changing light and temperature. This is seasonal guidance; check the forecast shortly before you leave.
Comfortable shoes for cobblestones, light layers, a compact umbrella and something beautiful for Saturday dinner. Bring a wrap that covers shoulders and clothing that covers knees for Vatican visits. Add sunglasses, a small day bag and a travel adapter suitable for Italy.
Hotel de Russie Via del Babuino 9 00187 Rome, Italy
Keep your hotel confirmation and Vatican Museums tickets together. Book an early entry or private visit in advance, subject to availability. Birthday dinner is planned for Saturday at 8:00 PM; the restaurant and booking confirmation are still to be added.
For an emergency in Italy, call 112 to reach the appropriate emergency service. Save your travel insurance details, emergency contact and hotel address on your phone, and keep a copy available offline.
Rome · April 2027
All that’s left is to pack.
Happy 50th Birthday, Clara.
