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From Dark to Light: Rome's Catacombs and Vatican Tour (Small-Group Max 10)
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Stop At: Catacombe di Santa Domitilla, Via delle Sette Chiese 282, 00147 Rome Italy
Journey 50ft under the earth to the labyrinthian Catacombs of Domitila. See the burial grounds of Ancient Rome – where both the pagan and Christian dead were buried. Enjoy unusual examples of late pagan art, both Christian and Roman, cheek by jowl.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Basilica of San Clemente, Via Labicana 95, 00184 Rome Italy
The Mediaeval Basilica of St Clement is a delight in and of itself, but their underground is a revelation. Go below to find a 4th century Roman Basilica and, as if that wasn’t impressive enough, a Temple of Mithras; home of a strange Roman mystery cult, who practiced bizarre rituals…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
A tour of the Vatican Museums promises an insight into some of the greatest art in the world from classical antiquity, through the Renaissance, and to the present day. See masterpieces by Raphael and astonishing statuary like Laocoön and His Sons.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Citta del Vaticano 1, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Here you’ll see one of the greatest masterpiece’s mankind has ever produced: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes. These astonishing frescoes show Old Testament scenes come alive. Once seen, they’re never forgotten.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
St Peter’s Basilica is an architectural triumph; possibly the grandest church on earth. See the combined effort of 4 genius architect/artists – Bernini, Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo – synthesize to beautiful effect.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: La Pieta, Chapel of the Pieta Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
Discover Michelangelo's evocative sculpture of Mary with the body of Jesus, in the incomparable St Peter's Basilica.
Pass By: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
See all the treasures of the world's smallest state on this comprehensive Vatican tour.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Catacombe di Santa Domitilla, Via delle Sette Chiese 282, 00147 Rome Italy
Journey 50ft under the earth to the labyrinthian Catacombs of Domitila. See the burial grounds of Ancient Rome – where both the pagan and Christian dead were buried. Enjoy unusual examples of late pagan art, both Christian and Roman, cheek by jowl.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Basilica of San Clemente, Via Labicana 95, 00184 Rome Italy
The Mediaeval Basilica of St Clement is a delight in and of itself, but their underground is a revelation. Go below to find a 4th century Roman Basilica and, as if that wasn’t impressive enough, a Temple of Mithras; home of a strange Roman mystery cult, who practiced bizarre rituals…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
A tour of the Vatican Museums promises an insight into some of the greatest art in the world from classical antiquity, through the Renaissance, and to the present day. See masterpieces by Raphael and astonishing statuary like Laocoön and His Sons.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Citta del Vaticano 1, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Here you’ll see one of the greatest masterpiece’s mankind has ever produced: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes. These astonishing frescoes show Old Testament scenes come alive. Once seen, they’re never forgotten.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
St Peter’s Basilica is an architectural triumph; possibly the grandest church on earth. See the combined effort of 4 genius architect/artists – Bernini, Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo – synthesize to beautiful effect.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: La Pieta, Chapel of the Pieta Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
Discover Michelangelo's evocative sculpture of Mary with the body of Jesus, in the incomparable St Peter's Basilica.
Pass By: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
See all the treasures of the world's smallest state on this comprehensive Vatican tour.
Included
- Skip-the-line admission
- Full tour from an expert guide
- Small-group tour of max 10
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Entry/Admission - Catacombe di Santa Domitilla
- Entry/Admission - Basilica of San Clemente
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Food and drink
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
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