Monumental and Christian Rome

Christian Rome

You will be met at the Civitavecchia port by our private English speaking guide and driver for your 90 minute drive to Rome. Along the way our guide will give you information on the sights you will visit during your exciting day in the Eternal City.

Your itinerary has you traveling on foot to visit the classic monuments of Rome. Your local guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through the historical centre, the famous Spanish Steps(Piazza di Spagna), you can admire the Trevi Fountain(Fontana di Trevi), La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio (designed by Bernini), the Pantheon (visit inside), Palazzo Madama and Piazza Navona.Continuing by coach, you will visit one of the main churches; St Paul's outside the Walls, built over the burial place of the Apostle of the Gentiles. The building of the first place of worship over St Paul's Tomb has been attributed to the Emperor Constantine

.Proceeding along the Ancient Appian Way, you will pass by the Chapel of "Domine Quo Vadis" before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians. You will tour either the Catacombs of San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano depending upon seasonal conditions and opening. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's Pieta is also housed here. Explore St. Peter's Square before returning to your cruise ship.

Inclusions

Full day English speaking driver/guide (8 hours)

Visit of Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Madama and Piazza Navona

St Paul outside the walls Basilica and visit of Catacombs

Entrance to Catacombs

Does not include

Lunch

All items not specified