Rome: Colosseum and Vatican Museums Private Day Tour with Lunch

Full day walking tour (skip the line) in a Private Group.
The tour includes lunch in a typical Italian restaurant.

Morning. The tour starts from the Roman Forum, considered the true political, commercial, social and religious center of Rome. Continuation of the visit to the Colosseum, whose correct name in reality is Flavian Amphitheater, probably the most famous monument in the world and symbol of the greatness of Rome. Its construction began in 70 AD. and ended in 80 AD. under the empire of Titus, son of Vespasian.

Afternoon. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, the holy chapel where the Pope is elected and where the conclave is organized. You will be able to admire the famous masterpieces of Michelangelo and other painters such as Raphael, Perugino, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio (Michelangelo’s teacher). The tour continues to visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see its majestic architecture, its mosaics and Michelangelo’s masterpiece “La Pietà.

visit of the Roman Forum, considered the real political – commercial – social –religious center of Rome at the time of the Monarchy and the Republican period. At the center of the Forum, even after 20 centuries, it is possible to walk on the same cobble-stones of the “Via Sacra” (Sacred Way) leading to the Capitol Hill and admiring the remaining of its ancient basilicas, triumphal arches, honorary columns, ancient markets.

The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch with three arches (with a central passage flanked by two smaller side passages), located in Rome, a short distance from the Colosseum. The Arch can be considered as a real official Roman sculpture museum, extraordinary for its richness and importance.

It is a triumphal arch commemorating the capture of Jerusalem by Titus in the year 70 AD. The arch is built with a single archway and square work of Pentelic marble, the internal core is in cement and the base in travertine.

The Colosseum is the most famous monument in the world and a symbol of the greatness of Rome. Its construction began in 70 AD. and ended in 80 AD. under the empire of Titus, son of Vespasian.
The Colosseum is made up of four overlapping architectural orders; the first three are made up of eighty arches framed by semi-columns, the fourth is divided into panels interspersed with windows. In the last order, masonry and wooden supports were inserted to support an immense tarpaulin (velarium) which served to shelter spectators from the sun and rain.
189 meters long, 156 meters wide, for a height of over 48 metres, the Colosseum extends over an area of 24,000 m2 and could accommodate around 50 thousand spectators who could sit in the cavea, made up of brick steps covered in marble. The arena, which measured 76 by 46 metres, was made of a large wooden board covered with sand.

lunch in a typical Roman winery to taste the best of the Italian tradition

Visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s famous masterpieces. You will learn about other Sistine Chapel painters, Perugino (master of Raphael), Botticelli, Rosselli and Ghirlandaio (master of Michelangelo) and others. Then the tour continues to St Peter’s Basilica to see its awe-inspiring architecture, its mosaics and Michelangelo’s masterpiece “La Pietà”.

The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican is the largest of all Christian churches in the world and is the most famous work of Renaissance architecture.
Inside you can admire the mosaics and Michelangelo’s masterpiece: “La Pietà, realized when he was only a teenager.
The Papal Major Archbasilica of St. Peter in the Vatican is the symbol of the Catholic Church in the world and is the largest of the four papal basilicas in Rome. Located in the small papal state of the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square, it is the home of the main Catholic religious events. The majestic monument is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Rome, both for pilgrimage reasons and because of the architectural and artistic excellence of the building and the works it houses.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• If the St. Peter’s Basilica is not accessible for any ceremonies, religious functions or early closures, the visit will take place outside.
• Dress code is smart casual
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  Full day tour for cruise ship passengers to visit rome all inclusive: Roman Forum and Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s. Lunch in a restaurant.

• 6 hours Professional Guide
• Lunch in typical Italian restaurant
• Skip the line Ticket Vatican Museums and Colosseum
• Headsets
• Transportation to the restaurant by air-conditioned minivan

• Drinks (available to purchase)
• Tips
• Pick up and Drop off in hotel

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• This Tour is Provided by Welcome Italy.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
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