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Rome: Day Tours & Activities
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Gladiator School
Gladiators raise up once again from the past in the arena of the Gruppo Storico Romano in Rome on Via Appia Antica. The Scuola Gladiatori run by Gruppo Storico offers two hour courses for beginners as well as more serious courses. It is along the most famous of Roman roads, the Appian Way, built in 312 by Appius Claudius Cæcus. It connected Rome to other towns and was the chief highway to Greece and the East. The school is surrounded by history and has an 8m x 8m combat arena, a museum with ancient weapons and a building for lessons and meetings. The instructors teach how to fight with the real same weapons handed by gladiators of the ancient Rome. Student gladiators wear bracelets of iron or leather, gloves, visors, metal collars lined with animal skin and leather tunics, just as they did hundreds of years ago. Original rules are adhered to — with a few necessary exceptions, and contestants are awarded points by a jury of three, and simulated combat can last 20 minutes.
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ANGELS AND DEMONS 3 hours
The Fountains and Piazzas of Baroque Rome
Rome is the City of Fountains with more than four hundred and there is no better place to begin an appreciation of them than in the beautiful Piazza Navona where this afternoon tour begins. Transfer there by private de luxe air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver and in the company of an expert authorized local guide. Enjoy explanations of the intricate and entertaining symbolism of these masterpieces by Gian Lorenzo Bernini then proceed on a brief walk to the Pantheon where you shall make an interior visit to this most impressively preserved Roman temple. We next make our way to the fountain which has become the de facto symbol of the city - the Trevi - so you can be sure to throw in your coins and thus guarantee your return to Rome! We continue the tour with a relaxing panoramic drive to see the beautiful Villa Borghese, and the lovely Fountain of the Naiads, the Quattro Fontane and the Fountain of the Triton of Bernini. Visits will also be made to the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo and Santa Maria della Vittoria - locales of the infamous crimes of
Dan Brown’s popular novel. Bernini - St. Theresa in Ecstasy - as the highlight of a
superb tour which will provide the most complete understanding of the great Renaissance and Baroque heritage of the City of the Popes.
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RUINS OF ROME & OSTIA/ 4 hours
Meet you expert authorized local guide and English-speaking driver at your Rome accommodation and proceed westward by de luxe private air-conditioned vehicle to the magnificent Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls where you will make a brief visit to the interior and the splendid Romanesque cloister. Continue to the archaeological park of the ancient port of Rome, Ostia. Nestled in a pine wood and never very crowded, these extensive ruins rival Pompeii for their state of preservation and impressiveness. In the company of your guide and to the rhythm of the cicadas, visit the forum, amphitheater and residential isolarium. See an ancient snack bar and even a lavish public toilet! Admire extremely-fine Roman mosaics.
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POMPEII TOUR / 10 hours
A Visit to the Most Impressive Roman Ruins in the World
Early morning departure from your accommodations by de luxe private vehicle with English-speaking driver. If coming from Rome, travel along the route of the ancient Via Casilina past the Abbey of Montecassino (photo stop if desired) - site of the first Benedictine Abbey and of the most decisive battle of WWII in Italy. Ancient Pompeii where you will be met by an expert archeological guide and accompanied on an extensive two-hour tour of the ruins. See the Forum, Basilicas and houses of wealthy Pompeians adorned with magnificent frescoes. Visit an ancient snack bar and the lupinarum (house of prostitution). See the plaster casts of the victims. Have free time for lunch near the ruins or in Pompeii town (as you prefer) before returning to your lodgings.
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CATACOMBS AND BASILICAS/ 3 hours
Transfer from your accommodations by de luxe, private, air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver and authorized expert local guide to the oldest of all Roman roads - the renowned Appian Way. See the impressive Roman City Wall and the Porta San Sebastiano through which ancient centurions once marched. If open, you will make a brief visit to the charming little Church of Quo Vadis where are preserved the footprints of Christ and where legend holds that Peter encountered the Lord on his departure from Rome. Then proceed to the Fosse Ardeatine - once an ancient Roman quarry - which will elucidate the construction of the catacombs and a moving site in its own rite as it is Rome’s Deportation and Holocaust Monument having been the site of a Nazi massacre. We then proceed to the actual Catacombs for an interior guided visit. Returning to the center, we shall make an interior visit to the Basilica of St. John the Lateran, Patriarchal Basilica and Cathedral of the City. Nearby, we view the highly-venerated Scala Santa - the marble stairs which Christ is reputed to have treaded upon at the Palace of Pontius Pilate. These were brought to Rome by Empress Helena in the fourth century. Time permitting, a visit will also be made to the most important church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and another of the city’s patriarchal basilicas, Santa Maria Maggiore. Marvel at the magnificent ceiling encrusted with gold brought from the New World by Christopher Columbus. Conclude with a return transfer to your lodgings.
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THE POPES / 4 hours
The Vatican City: Museum, Sistine Chapel and Basilica of St. Peter. Transfer from your hotel by de luxe private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver and expert authorized local guide. Enjoy a highlights tour of the Vatican Museum including Raphael’s School of Athens, the sumptuous Borgia Apartments, the Laocoon and Belvedere Apollo in the Ancient Sculpture Collection and the magnificent Halls of Maps and Tapestries. The culmination of the visit is, of course, the life’s masterpiece of Michelangelo: the ceiling and altar wall frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Take advantage of a special privileged shortcut directly to the Basilica of St. Peter for an interior guided visit of this most important church in Christendom. See Bernini’s Baldachin, the black statue of Saint Peter, the magnificent mosaic Transfiguration by Raphael, the tombs of the Stuart Kings, Christina of Sweden and John XXIII and lots more. Have time to shop for mosaics and religious articles (which can be blessed) before returning to your lodgings.
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THE ANCIENT CITY/ 3 hours
This is the classic introductory excursion to the marvels of the Eternal City! You travel by de luxe private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver from your accommodations in the company of an expert authorized local guide. Enjoy a panoramic drive through all the notable areas of the Ancient City. View the Baths of Caracalla, the Circus Maximus, ancient Roman Aqueducts, the Theater of Marcellus, the Temples of Vesta and Fortuna Virilus. View the Arch of Janus and the Domus Palatinus. Make a guided interior visit to the greatest of all Roman antiquities, the Colosseum, and then join the guide on a walk along the Via Sacra through the Arch of Titus into the ancient Roman Forum. Proceed with a drive along the majestic Via dei Fori Imperiali to view Rome’s emblematic Altare della Patria - also known as the Wedding Cake and then visit the most beautifully-preserved of all Roman antiquities - the Pantheon. Conclude with Bernini’s magnificent fountains and the charming art market in the Piazza Navona. Return to your lodgings or opt to enjoy lunch in the Piazza.
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THE GHETTO AND TRASTEVERE/ 3 hours
Off-the-Beaten-Track in Rome's Ancient Heart
On 25 July 1556, by proclamation of Pope Paul IV, the Jews of Rome – living here since the Sack of Jerusalem in the age of Emperor Titus, were constrained to live inside a high-walled enclosure known as the Ghetto. Today, many Jews still live in this picturesque Roman quarter and the medieval streets retain much of their old character. We begin our walk in Piazza Venezia from which we meander through the labyrinth of twisted streets to the delightful Piazza Mattei to view the splendid Fountain of the Turtles which was commissioned by the Mattei family to decorate their piazza. We continue on to the Portico of Octavia built in honor of Augustus’ sister and wife of his planned successor, Agrippa. In the Middle Ages a great fish market and a church, Sant’Angelo in Peschiera, were built in the ruins of the portico. After viewing the magnificent Synagogue in Babylonian style, we reach the picture-perfect Tiber Island by a footbridge. The Ponte Fabricio, built in 62BC, is the oldest bridge over the Tiber still in use. Since 293 BC, when a temple here was dedicated to Aesculapius, the god of healing and protector against the plague, the island has been associated with the infirm. Crossing the island, we enter Trastevere, one of the most lively old quarters of the city. Here it is still possible to glimpse scenes of everyday life that seem to belong to another age. Walking through the patchwork of narrow, cobbled backstreets, we reach the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, which is probably the first official Christian place of worship to be built in Rome. The current structure dates largely from the 12th century and is remarkable for its mosaics representing the Coronation of the Virgin. We end our tour in the Villa Farnesina, the marvelous suburban villa of 16th century banker Agostino Chigi, celebrated for its frescoes by Raphael, Baldassarre Peruzzi and other Renaissance masters. These works illustrate classical myths and the vault of the main hall, the Sala di Galatea, is adorned with astrological scenes showing the position of the stars at the time of Chigi’s birth.
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VILLA ADRIANA AND VILLA D'ESTE IN TIVOLI/ Full Day
An Explorer in the Roman Hills
Meet your expert authorized local guide and English-speaking driver at your Rome accommodation and proceed by de luxe private air-conditioned vehicle to the picturesque vine-clad hills to the east of Rome known as the Castelli Romani. At the foot of the hills, visit the extensive and impressive ruins of the Villa Adriana - pleasure palace and refuge of the Emperor Hadrian. Enjoy an included light gourmet lunch accompanied with the famed local Frascati wine in a charming 18th century farmhouse adjacent to the archaeological park. After lunch, proceed to the world-renowned Renaissance garden and water park of Villa d’Este. Recently restored, the more than one thousand fountains make this a photographer’s paradise and a welcome respite from the bustle of Rome. Return to your accommodations in the late afternoon.
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IMPERIAL ROME / 3 hours
Your English speaking will take you to,
the Coliseum ,Arch of Constantine
The Roman Forum, biggest archaeological area in the world just in the heart of Rome, Capitole hill, to admire the beautiful square designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti with the Palazzo Conservatori and the Palazzo Nuovo,Venice Square (Piazza Venezia) and the Vittoriano, the biggest European monument
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VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL/ 4 hours
Visit the most important museums in the world, including the galleries of Candelabras, Tapestries and Geographical maps, and the room of Immaculate Conception
The Sistine Chapel whit the Creation and the Last Judgement by Michelangelo
Basilica and square of Saint Peter with four hundred statues, including the Pietà by Michelangelo
There is a possibility that you might have to stand in line with your guide for about 20 to 30 minutes.
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SAINT PETER'S BASILICA & SQUARE; CASTEL SANT'ANGELO / 3 hours
Basilica and square of Saint Peter with four hundred statues, including the Pietà by Michelangelo
Sant'Angelo castle, build by Adrian as a mausoleum for himself and his lineage and presently a military and renowned art museum
It is not possible to avoid the line at the entrance of the Basilica; everybody has to go through the metal detector.
Not included: entrance tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo (or higher if there is a special exhibition)
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THE APPIA ANTICA WAY
Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano
Cecilia Metella &Circo Massenzio
Not included: entrance fees.
Activity type: private Guided Tour
Activity duration: 3 hrs.
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LA ROMA BAROCCA / 3 hours
Trevi fountain. Walk through the historical center including Piazza Colonna, Montecitorio (House of Commons,) Palazzo Madama (seat of the Italian Senate)
- The Pantheon (widest dome in the world - visit inside)
- Piazza Navona, with the famous Fountain of the four rivers, Bernini's masterpiece.
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ROME BY NIGHT CITY TOUR/ 3 hours
The tour includes the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, Palazzo Chigi (seat of Italian government), Montecitorio (seat of the parliament), the Pantheon, Palazzo Madama (seat of Italian Senate), and Piazza Navona with the beautiful Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.
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CHRISTIAN ROME / 4 hours
Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls, erected on the tomb of the Apostle Paul. It is the only basilica in the word decorated with all the portraits of the Popes during the centuries. Appian Way, the Romans called Regina Viarum (the queen of the ways) with the Domine Quo Vadis Chapel, Christian Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries, evidence of the first Christians faith
Across the Aurelian walls, built by emperor Aurelian in the III century a.D. to defend the city from the barbarian invasions
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SETTE COLLI THE SEVEN HILLS (3 hours)
The most beautiful panoramic tour that allows you to know the eternal city .The Capitole Hill, the seat of the municipality. The Palatine Hill, now an enormous archeological area, was the imperor's residence. The Aventine Hill is the area where you can admire the Circus Maximus. The Celium, best place to see the Colosseo .The Esquiline Hill with its basilica of Saint Mary the Major. The Viminale with the Diocletian's baths, the Piazza Esedra and the Via Nazionale. The Quirinale Hill with the biggest palace in Italy, residence of the President of the Italian Republica
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THE ART OF MICHELANGELO (3 hours)
Basilica of St. Peter in Chains with the sculpture of Moses
The Capitole Square, great example of Michelangelo geniality as an architect. To be seen the very famous steps called Cordonata. The Farnese Palace, today seat of the French Embassy, is the best example of the Italian Renaissance in Rome. To be seen the wonderful central balcony.
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BERNINI MASTERPIECE/ 3 hours
Church of St. Mary of the Victory, with the famous statue of the Ecstasy of St. Theresa of Avila. Walk along the Via del Quirinale. Church of St. Andrew. Barberini square with the Tritone Fountain. Bernini's house near the Church of St. Andrew delle Fratte. Spanish square and the Barcaccia fountain. Walk along Via Condotti and Via del Corso to the Navona Square and its beautiful Fountain of the Rivers
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RAFFAELLO SECTRET/ 3 hours
Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, where Raphael erected the Chapel of the Chigi family. The Pantheon, a Roman temple dedicated to all Gods and tomb of the great Raphael and two Kings of Italy. Not very far from there, in the Church of St. Augustine, with more Raphael's masterpieces representing the Prophet Isaiah. St. Mary of the Peace, near Navona square, with a fresco representing The four Sybilles.
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CARAVAGGIO (3 hours)
ST. LOUIS OF THE FRENCH - ST. AUGUSTINE - ST. MARY OF THE PEOPLE.
- Church of St. Louis of the French which contains three paintings of the artist
- Church of St. Augustine, with the Madonna of Pilgrims
- Church of St. Mary of the People, and the Cerasi chapel, with the Conversion of Paul and the Crucifixion of Peter
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ROMAN CASTLES
- Castel Gandolfo, summer residence of the Pope
- Albano, Genzano, Ariccia, Nemi, Rocca di Papa
- Frascati with stop for wine tasting
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