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Ancient Rome and The Vatican City

The Porta Sancta in St Peter's Basilica opens once every 25 years, in a Jubilee Year, with guided classical Rome and the Vatican Museums.
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Tour Summary

Occurring every 25 years, the Jubilee Year is a special occastion where the Porta Sancta opens in St Peter's Basilica.

Included in This Tour

  • Return flights and transfers in the UK and at destination
  • 4 nights at 4* central hotel
  • Breakfast and all evening meals
  • Roman Guided Tour
  • Classical Guided Tour
  • Vatican City
  • Transport as per itinerary
  • Headsets
  • Tourist tax
  • English speaking tour guides

Tour Itinerary

Rome - Roman Guided Tour - Classical Guided Tour

This tour will take you to discover some of the most important symbols of Rome from the essence of the Classical style from Julius Caesar to the baroque architecture. Your visit will start with an interesting walk in the company of your guide, during which you will admire various famous landmarks.

Vatican City - Vatican Museums

Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome, is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. It's home to the Pope and a trove of iconic art and architecture. Vatican City contains religious and cultural sites such as St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Apostolic Library, and the Vatican Museums. They feature some of the world's most famous paintings and sculptures. The Vatican Museums are the public museums of Vatican City and they display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy  throughout the centuries. The Sistine Chapel, with its ceiling and altar wall decorated by Michelangelo, and the Stanze di Raffaello (decorated by Raphael) are on the visitor route through the Vatican Museums, considered among the most canonical and distinctive works of Western and European art.

St Peter's Basilica

St Peter’s Basilica, sits over what is presumed to be the tomb of St Peter, the Apostle of Jesus, and the first Pope executed by Emperor Nero.  The Dome of the Basilica was designed by Michelangelo and was inspired by the Pantheon.  St Peter's Basilica is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture and features many notable Baroque elements. It is often regarded as the greatest building of its age. One of the most impressive parts of the Basilica is its incredible dome. Its design was started by Michelangelo and continued by Giacomo Della Porta. 

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