Best of Rome
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Port
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
City Tour,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$229.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 10½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
In the Eternal City, enter the vast expanse of St Peter's Square through Bernini's Colonnade, and step into Christendom's largest church, St Peter's Basilica. In the apse is the splendid gilt and bronze throne, also designed by Bernini. Take time to see the Pietà, Michelangelo's masterpiece in white marble.
Leaving the Vatican, drive along the Tiber River, passing Aventine Hill for a view of the imposing remains of the Imperial Palaces and the Circus Maximus.
A typical Italian lunch is served before you enjoy some free time for shopping or continue sightseeing on your own.
Visit the Trevi Fountain, where King Neptune's tritons guard the sparkling waters of Rome's most beloved monument. Toss in a coin to ensure your return to the Eternal City before seeing from the outside the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Notes:
Modest attire is required; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered. This tour does not visit the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Each guest is responsible for returning his/her headset after the tour. Missing headsets incur a €50 fee. You must pass through metal detectors at St Peter's Basilica. Large bags or umbrellas, bottled water, video cameras, knives or scissors must be checked at the security checkpoints. The basilica can close for security reasons at any time; this is particularly relevant on Wednesdays when the Pope chooses to hold a mass service in St Peter's Square. You will encounter lines and delays -- your patience is appreciated. Only a certain number of visitors are allowed inside St Peter's Basilica at any one time; group access can be delayed. Tour groups are not allowed inside St Peter's Basilica during religious services. In case the Basilica should be closed for security reasons or any unexpected event your guide will provide a full explanation from outside and free time for photos and shopping will be given. If your guide determines that the wait to enter St Peter's is longer than 45 minutes, you will forgo the inside visit and your guide will provide you with a full explanation and description while outside. More time for shopping or exploring independently will be substituted. Ongoing restoration and/or maintenance work may be underway at any venue during your visit. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Tour does not operate on holidays. Please note that the Tour will not operate following dates: Oosterdam June 16th 2024, Oosterdam July 14th 2024, Oosterdam July 28th 2024, Sept. 1st, Nieuw Statendam Sept. 21st 2024, Oosterdam Sept. 22nd 2024, Nieuw Statendam Nov. 16th 2024.
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, the restoration work has begun on the ‘Baldacchino’ over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, hiding Bernini’s Baldachin. This is expected to last until 2025.