What You Will Do
In one day you will see the most significant and beautiful sights of Rome and the Vatican with a professional guide. We want to not just tell you a lot of information, dates and historical characters, but to give you the emotion of this city, to tell you why Rome is one of the most iconic places in the world, to show you the city through the eyes of a local: its history, traditions, its treasures, and to talk about modern Rome and Italy. The important thing is that an official licensed tour guide will be with you the whole time, from the port in the morning until you return to the port in the evening.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Via Niccolo Piccolomini
1 hour 15 minutes
The trip to Rome from the port will take about 1-1:15 hours, during which we will talk to you about the history of the city, its founding, divide the whole chronology of Rome into several parts and eras, in order to then make it easier for us to get acquainted with the Eternal City. Our first stop is the most beautiful view of Michelangelo's magnificent work, the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral. This place creates a unique visual effect that you will witness.
2
Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
30 minutes
After Pope Paul V restored the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct he wanted to build a large fountain in his honor, which for 100 years was the largest fountain in Rome. We will go to the Janiculum hill and see not only this fountain, but also one of the most beautiful Roman views.
3
Pantheon
30 minutes
You can enjoy one of the greatest creations of ancient architecture. The Pantheon was created by the Emperor Hadrian, a man for whom architecture was his main passion in life. The Pantheon united Roman religion under one huge dome, which to this day is the largest in the world. Because of the metal detectors set up in Covid period, there can be a long line to the Pantheon, so perhaps we will enjoy its view from the outside.
4
Trevi Fountain
30 minutes
We will start our tour at your hotel and go early to the most famous fountain in the world, the Trevi Fountain, while there are not a huge number of people there. Trevi is a hidden treasure, created in the 18th century and still powered by an ancient Roman aqueduct that has been running for 2,000 years. Prepare some coins to throw into the fountain and be sure to return to Rome, as the Roman tradition says. If you wish, next to the fountain you can try the most delicious Roman ice cream.
5
Spanish Steps
30 minutes
Then we will go to the Spanish Steps, one of the most attractive places in Rome. You'll enjoy a view of the Church of the Holy Trinity at the top of the stairs and the Barcaccia Fountain at the foot of the stairs, and learn about the fascinating history of the Spanish Steps. We will also visit with you the oldest coffee house in Rome, open since 1760!
6
Piazza Venezia
Built only 100 years ago, the Altar of the Fatherland in Piazza Venezia is today one of Rome's main symbols, striking for its size and decoration. Here is the tomb of the unknown soldier, the eternal flame, the permanent guard and the museum dedicated to the unification of Italy.
7
Santa Maria Maggiore
30 minutes
Santa Maria Maggiore is the treasury of Rome, one of the four most important churches in the city and the largest cathedral in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. You will see the ceiling entirely covered in gold, the beautiful Baroque decor, the precious mosaics of the floor and the altar.
8
Colosseum
30 minutes
You will admire the majestic Colosseum and we talk about gladiatorial battles, the history of their origin, and how the greatest arena in history was built in just 8 years. We will see the most picturesque view of the Colosseum, hidden from most tourists. You will feel like an ancient Roman spectator, teleporting back 2000 years. It is an indescribable emotion!
Note: We will not go inside the Colosseum.
9
Giardino degli Aranci
30 minutes
It is the favorite place of all Romans and many visitors to the city, where everyone always wants to return. From the Orange Garden you will see the most beautiful panorama of the city, a beautiful perspective view of the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral, framed on both sides by Roman pines. Many Romans come exactly to this place to meet the sunset, take their loved ones on dates, hold wedding photo sessions.
10
Trastevere
30 minutes
We will have a stop for a small lunch, so as not to lose time in exploring the city. But if you wish, we can make a full lunch in the popular Trastevere neighborhood in a family restaurant. This is optional, depending on your wishes.
11
Colle Capitolino
30 minutes
The English word for "capital" comes from the name of Rome's most important historical hill, the Capitoline Hill, which tells us of the exceptional importance of this place in the ancient period. Here was the seat of administration of the city and the empire, the main temple of Jupiter, and today there is the Roman City Hall, the oldest museum in the world, as well as the symbol of the city - the Capitoline Wolf, about whose history you will learn. The Capitoline Hill offers the most beautiful view of the center of ancient Rome - the Roman Forum.
12
Circus Maximus
30 minutes
You will see the largest arena of the ancient period, designed for chariot races, accommodating 250,000 spectators, located on the slopes of the two Roman hills - Palantine and Aventine, as well as the imperial palace on Palatine Hill, from which the emperor himself watched the race. The chariot races had not only the function of entertainment, but also had an important aspect of socialization and propaganda of power. This is why the horse-racing arenas were much larger than the amphitheaters.
13
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour 45 minutes
On this day we will also be in another state and visit St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. This is the place where St. Peter the Apostle was once executed by the Romans, and afterwards the emperor Constantine built a huge cathedral in his honor. Today it is the center of Catholicism, the seat of the pope, and today it is also the largest cathedral in the world.
After that the return trip to the port awaits us. I will take you directly to the ship at 16:00.
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