Rome of the Caesars

An afternoon to explore the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, and to see the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains with Michelangelo's Moses.


Duration of tour: 4 hours

Booking: IV Travel

Passing by Piazza Barberini, with the Triton Fountain by Barberini, we proceed to Piazza Venezia, where you will see the imposing memorial to Victor Emanuel II, the first king of United Italy. The tour will then proceed to the Roman Forum, the old centre of the Imperial City, where the Senate House, the Basilicas and the Temples of the major Gods are located. After walking down the Via Sacra and passing by the Arch of Titus, you will visit the Colosseum, surrounded by impressive monuments such as the ruins of the Arch of Constantine the Great. The last stop on your tour will be the 5th century Christian Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, where you will see the world famous Statue of Moses by Michelangelo.

Transportation by coach, guide service, entrance and guided tour of the Roman Forum, entrance and guided tour of the Colosseum, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains.

Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship. From 01st November to 15th March, due to the earlier winter closing time of the Roman Forum, the visit and the commentary of it will be operated from the hilltop of the Capitol, which has a breathtaking view of the whole archeological area.

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 Oct 2008 Daily 15.00

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