Monumental Rome

A comprehensive tour of the major monuments of historical Rome.


Duration of tour: 3 hours

Booking: IV Travel

This tour begins by passing through the Via Veneto, made famous by Fellini's Dolce Vita film. Before reaching Via Nazionale we cross Piazza della Republica with Najadi's Fountain. Our walk through the historical centre starts with the Trevi Fountain and continues to Piazza Navona, built on the ancient Domitian Stadium with the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, Bernini's masterpiece. Along the way we admire Piazza Colonna so called due to the Column of Marco Aurelio. Visit the interior of the Pantheon which was built in the First Century B.C. with the biggest dome in the world as requested by Emperor Hadrian. Continue by coach to St. Peter's Square passing Castel St. Angelo. We visit the Basilica of St. Peter's to admire, among other treasures, the Pieta' by Michelangelo.

Tranportation by coach, guide service, stop at Piazza Navona, entrance and guided tour of the Pantheon, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter.

St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public, during religious ceremonies or on Wednesdays in case the Papal Audience takes place in front of the Basilica. Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship.

Pick up from most hotels can be arranged with the supplier directly.

This tour is operated in air conditioned vehicles.
 

Language Commentary From Date To Date Days of week Start Time Departure Point
English Guided 01 Apr 2008 31 Mar 2009 Daily 08.30

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