Imperial Rome
Appian Line
Rome
Italy
Mon, 13th October 2008 - Sun, 15th November 2009
We will depart from the bus terminal at Piazza Esquilino and continue on to Piazza Venezia and the Rome Historical Centre with The Vittoriano, the altar dedicated to the King Vittorio Emanuele II in 1911.
View the Capitol, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, today the Major's House. Capitol Square is a work of Michelangelo dating back to the 16th century. You will also see marvelous stairways called 'The Cordonata'.
Then enjoy a visit to the Roman Forums. These were the political, military and social center of the entire Roman Empire. Included here is the temple of Julius Cesar, Basilica Emilia, the Arch of Titus and the Holy Road.
We will also visit the Colosseum, Rome's greatest amphitheater built by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 A.C. It could easily hold 50,000 people.
Finally we will visit the Basilica of San Pietro which was built in Vincoli in 459 A.D. to preserve the chains of Peter, displayed under the main altar. We will also visit the Statue of Moses. This masterpiece by Michelangelo was made when he was 42 years old.
Inclusions:
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers (Note: Return transfer subject to traffic restrictions. Drop-off may be as far as several blocks from of your hotel.)
- Entrance to the Colosseum
- Group Entrance
Exclusions:
- Food & Beverages
- Optional Gratuities
Departure Location:
Free pick-up is available from centrally located hotels. Hotels in the outskirts of Rome or airport area are not serviced. If you do not see your hotel on the list below, please refer to your hotel concierge.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Capitol
- Roman Forums
- Colosseum
- Michelangelo's Moses
Tour Info:
Visit the Capitol, the Roman Forums, the Colosseum and Michelangelo's Moses.
The Tour departs from Piazza dell'Esquilino Bus Terminal.
Visit the Piazza Venezia, Rome Historical Centre with "The Vittoriano" the altar dedicated to the King Vittorio Emanuele II in 1911.
The Capitol is one of the seven hills of Rome, today the Major's house. The Capitol Square is a work of Michelangelo dating back to the 16th century together with a marvellous stairways called "The Cordonata".
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