St. Peter's, Roman Catacombs, Trevi Fountain & Colosseum

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Experience the elegance of Rome on this exceptional guided walking tour of its most exquisite sights. A scenic 90-minute motorcoach ride to the Eternal City begins the day. Visit the mysterious Roman Catacombs, a vast system of galleries and passages on top of each other which lie 23 to 62 feet below the surface in area of more than 590 acres. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, the striking piazza that frames the entrance to the Basilica and step inside this sacred Renaissance church. Savor a mid-day lunch in an elegant 5-star restaurant/hotel. Proceed to the Colosseum, one of the grandest of all city monuments, and end your day with the wish that you'll return once more. Legend has it that if you turn your back and toss a coin into the exquisite Trevi Fountain you are guaranteed to someday revisit Rome.

Special Notes:

Please Note: free time may be modified to adhere to local regulations and guidelines for COVID 19 protocols.

This tour does not operate on voyages ending in Rome (Civitavecchia).

The drive between Civitavecchia and Rome is approximately 1 1/2 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions.

Sightseeing in the Vatican City will be on foot as motorcoaches, regardless of size, are not permitted in the vicinity.

Visitors must pass through metal detectors at St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum. Large bags or umbrellas, bottled water, video cameras, knives or scissors must be checked at the desk.

You might encounter considerable crowds, lines and delays. Should your guide determine that the queue at the St. Peter's Basilica security check point is longer than a 45-minute wait, they will forego the interior visit of the Basilica and provide you with a full explanation and description while outside. You will be provided more time during your shopping or free period to compensate for not entering the basilica .

Proper attire that covers shoulders and legs must be worn by both men and women in St. Peter's Basilica - mini-skirts, shorts and capri pants are not acceptable. In addition, visitors are often required to check large bags, video cameras and bottled water at a desk. Please note that for tour groups on visit to St. Peter's Basilica the use of headsets owned and provided by the site's management is compulsory. Guests will be responsible for missing headsets. St. Peter's Basilica headsets company will charge Euro 50,00 for every missing device.

Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various venues visited.

Tour groups are not allowed inside St. Peter's Basilica during religious services. However, entry will be allowed on an individual basis to view the interior quietly and reverently. Should a mass be taking place in St. Peter's Basilica, the entrance may be restricted. Please be aware that Basilica might close for security reason at any given time without previous notice.

For safety reasons, the Minister of Tourism has established a maximum number of visitors that can be allowed inside the Colosseum at once. As a consequence of this new rule also the access of groups with reservation may be stopped and delayed. Should your guide foresee that the queue at the Colosseum is longer than a 45-minute wait, you will forego the interior visit of the Colosseum and an inside visit to the Roman Forum will be made instead.
Due to new regulations established by the Minister of Tourism, on the first Sunday of each month the entrance to the Colosseum is free of charge therefore long lines are expected and entrance to Colosseum cannot be granted.
The visit to the Roman Catacombs is not recommended for Guests suffering of claustrophobia.

Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various venues visited.

The tour order may vary but always covering the same sites

This tour involves a great amount of walking, therefore it is not recommended to Guests with walking difficulties or using wheelchairs. Guests must be able to negotiate the steps of the coach.

This tour uses headsets.

Medical Restriction:

The visit to the Roman Catacombs is not recommended for Guests suffering of claustrophobia