Itinerary
Rome Catacombs
Monday, September 7
Athens to Rome
Your Day Includes
- Arrive Rome (FCO) - you will be met at the airport and introduced to your guide and driver
- Old Appian Way - constructed in 312 BC, this road was used to transport Roman military throughout the country
- Catacombs - curious underground caves where early Christians worshipped in secret and buried their dead
- Circus Maximus - situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills and was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome
Accommodations
Una Deco Hotel – Rome
Tuesday, September 8
Ancient Rome
Your Day Includes
- Mamertine Prison - where apostles Paul and Peter were imprisoned before their deaths
- Roman Forum - the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial affairs
- Arch of Titus - located in the Roman Forum, this arch commemorates the sack of Jerusalem in 70 AD to humiliate the defeated Jewish people, and depicts the vast riches of the plundered Jewish temple
- St. Peter in Chains - a 5th-century basilica preserving the chains of the Apostle Peter, a moving testament to early Christian faith.
- Colosseum - the largest amphitheater ever built and the symbol of the Eternal City
- Tres Fontane Abbey - the site of Paul’s martrydom
- Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls - One of Rome’s major basilicas, built over the burial place of St. Paul, known for its impressive cloister, mosaics, and peaceful atmosphere.
Accommodations
Una Deco Hotel – Rome
Colosseum
Pompeii
Wednesday, September 9
Pompeii
Your Day Includes
- Pompeii - frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers an unparalleled look into ancient Roman life and gives visitors the opportunity to explore the remarkably preserved streets, villas, and public buildings
Accommodations
Una Deco Hotel – Rome
Thursday, September 10
Vatican City
Your Day Includes
- Vatican City - the small, independent state where we will see the exceptional collection of artwork from every era. We will admire the fascinating Candelabra Gallery, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Rooms of Raphael, and finally the inspiring Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s masterpieces, such as the extraordinary frescoed ceiling and The Last Judgment.
Accommodations
Una Deco Hotel – Rome
Basilica of St. Peter
Friday, September 11
Homeward Bound
With heart-changing memories of our walk in the footsteps of history, we arrive back home. May we never be the same!
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*Itinerary is subject to change. To best serve the group, the schedule may be altered or substitutions made at the discretion of your tour leader and guide.