Your tour begins at Esquiline Hill where your guide will show you the treasures of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Continue by coach to the Holy Staircase, the Lateran Palace, the Basilica of San Giovanni and the cathedral of Rome (visit inside).

Next, proceeding along the Ancient Appian Way, you will pass the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians.

A visit will be made to either the Catacombs di San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano depending upon seasonal conditions. The tour will end with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caracalla before returning you to, or nearby to your hotel.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• March 21 - 23 (Easter)
• March 26 (Rome Marathon)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Rome hotels. If you're staying outside the Aurelian Walls or did not confirm hotel pick up - all tours will depart from 5/a Via Farini, located off Via Cavour, Rome. This departure point is a few minutes walking distance from Termini Railway Station and easy to locate.

Departure Time:

March 01 to October 31

• From Rome hotels: from 2:00pm
• From central meeting point: 3:00pm

November 01 to December 31

• From Rome hotels: from 1:30pm
• From central meeting point: 2:30pm

Return details:

Tour concludes at 5/a Via Farini (centrally located and close to Termini Railway Station).

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all Rome centrally located hotels. All hotels must be located in the city center (within the Aurelian Walls). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the departure point located at 5/a Via Farini, Rome. It is close to Termini Railway Station and just off via Cavour.

Cruise Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving into Rome on a cruise ship, the tour operator can pick up/drop off guests from/to Civitavecchia Port at an additional cost. To book this option you must book separate cruise port transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome. If you choose to combine transfers with a scheduled tour commencing in Rome, take into consideration the traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. It is approximately 1 hour and you should allow minimum 30 minutes to disembark cruise.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Entrance fees
• Assistance of a multilingual local guide
• Transportation in air-conditioned buses
• Hotel pick up, and drop off in vicinity of hotel

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
• There can be a considerable amount of walking on Rome tours, (often on uneven, cobbled surfaces) due to coach regulations. It is possible for clients to remain on the coach, however this means that many of the sights will be missed.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair bound passengers.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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