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Christian Rome Tour - Catacombs, Santa Maria Maggiore and Ancient Appian Way
Duration:
3 hours Starts from:
Rome,
Italy
price: from 43 EUR
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
Explore Christian Rome as you travel to places such as Esquiline Hill and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. See the Holy Staircase, the Lateran Palace, the Basilica of San Giovanni and the cathedral of Rome. Visit the Catacombs - the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians.
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.
ROUTE DETAILS
Start from: Rome,
Italy
Visited cities:
Rome
Finish point: Rome,
Italy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Access for disabled: no
Guidance type: guided tour
Tour languages: English
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