Rome in a Day: Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum

At the Colosseum, meet your guide so you may use fast-track access to skip the ticket lines.

Then see for yourself the great grandeur of this vast amphitheater, a wonderful proof of Roman ingenuity.

A walk from the Colosseum leads to the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum, at the heart of ancient city.

Framing this historic piazza are remains that include 1st-century Arch of Titus, House of Vestal Virgins, Temple of Saturn, Senate House, and striking against all odds with white marble -Arco di Settimio Severo.

Not far along- Via Sacra (Sacred Way) is a climb up Capitoline Hill to Il Vittoriano, an imposing piece of neoclassical architecture which has earned for itself among locals the nickname "the wedding cake".

Move on to the marvelous Trevi Fountain, where you throw a coin in and it is believed that one day you will return to Rome.

Lunch break at your own expense.

If you need recommendations, ask your guide since there are numerous options to consider.

After lunch walk in the Government District consists of a visit to Parliament Building, Palace of the Council of Ministers, and Column of Marcus Aurelius.

Temple of Hadrian is nearby, built by Emperor Antonius Pius for his predecessor Emperor Hadrian.

The guide takes you through an alley to piazza della Rotonda where the famous Pantheon sits along with the tomb of great Renaissance artist Raphael.

Passing by on your way toward Piazza Navona are what were once Nero's baths ending up at Bernini's glorious 'Fountain of the Four Rivers'.

The end of the tour is right across the Tiber River—Vatican City.

Guests will see the Vatican Museums with some of the world’s most famous and great works of art, such as paintings by Raphael and the stunning ceiling painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.