Rome: the Eternal City in a Day

Highlights

• Basilica St Peter's Visit
• Marvel at the breathtaking masterpieces that grace the halls of the Vatican Museums.
• Chapel, go to the Sistine.

Full description

Embark on a morning visit to the Vatican City, an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary encounter with art, as you delve into the depths of history and unravel the enigmatic tales of this sacred Christian domain. Explore the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Vatican Museum. Allow yourself to be captivated by Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, where whispers of new revelations about his cryptic messages can still be heard. Wander through paths once exclusively treaded upon by Popes and monarchs. The afternoon will unveil the ancient soul of Rome, a city that bears witness to the legends of Caesars, gladiators, chariots, centurions, and emperors. In the Roman Forum, your guide will make the daily life and times of ancient Rome come to life with enthusiasm. Visiting the archeological sites, you'll experience life as a gladiator, emperor, slave, Vestal Virgin, senator, merchant and goddess! The city is dominated by the impressive St. Peter's Basilica, with its visible dome and Square adorned with fountains and statues. Don't miss the Vatican Museums, home to the world's greatest art collection featuring over 65.000 masterpieces such as Bernini Staircase, Galleries with frescos and statues, Tapestries, Historical Maps, Roman and Greek sculptures, tombstones, and sarcophagus. Marvel at Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel including the "Creation" and the "Last Judgment", alongside frescoes by Botticelli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio. Explore the Colosseum - a grand monument showcasing the magnificence of the Roman Empire with its vast arena, marble seats and underground passages where Gladiatorial combats unfolded. Lastly, immerse yourself in the rich history of the ancient City at the Roman Forum - its political, religious and commercial heart boasting important temples and halls of justice. During the expansion of the Roman Empire, this small patch of land assumed the role of the epicenter of civilization. Through this journey, we will traverse temples, majestic triumphal arches made of marble, government edifices and trace the routes taken by religious processions, political protests, elections, momentous speeches and the triumphant marches led by conquering generals that were held in the Forum. Venice Square is cast into the shadows by a monument commemorating Vittorio Emanuele II, constructed to signify Italian unification and housing the tomb of an unknown soldier. Adjacent to it stands Palazzo Venezia, a 15th century structure that served as Mussolini's official residence. Capitol Hill holds a special significance as the holiest hill for the Romans. Additionally, we shall witness the magnificence of Trajan Market and marvel at Trajan Column's grandeur.

Includes

• English-speaking private guide
• The Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel offer admission tickets.
• Ticket for entry into the ancient Roman Forum
• Colosseum admission ticket
• Ticket for entrance to the historic Palatine hill
• Vatican Museum reservation fee that skips the line.
• Roman Forum reservation fee, skip-the-line
• Reservation fee to the Colosseum that allows you to skip-the-line.
• The St. Peter's Basilica reservation fee that allows you to skip the line

Not includes

• Transportation will not be provided unless specifically asked for.
• Drinks and meals
• For parties over 5, radios/headsets are available to better hear the guide.

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Sharp objects or weapons
• Large bags or luggage
• Skirts, short
• Shirts that do not have sleeves
• Backpacks

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