Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Vatican Museums, Small Group
Morning. The tour starts from the Colosseum, whose correct name in reality is Flavian Amphitheater, due to the imperial family who built this oval shaped structure in only eight years, from 72 to 80 AD. Close to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, considered the real political – commercial – social –religious center of Rome. At the center of the Forum, even after 20 centuries, it is possible to walk on the same cobble-stones of the “Via Sacra”. Time for lunch (not included) Afternoon. visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s famous masterpieces. Strolling along the corridors to admire the world’s largest private art collection, once intended exclusively for the Pope. Through Raphael’s Rooms, you will reach the beautiful breathtaking Sistine Chapel to admire one of the most sacred sites of the Vatican, here you will have the occasion to appreciate Michelangelo's amazing frescoes (“The Creation of the world” and the “Last Judgment”)
Options
(F2+F3P) Private Tour Option
What's included in Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Vatican Museums, Small Group
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
meeting point in front of the hotel
Foro Romano
The Roman Forum, formerly a marshy area, began to take its current shape only from the end of the 7th century BC, with the reclamation of the valley, to become the center of public life for over a millennium. Over the centuries various monuments were built: first the buildings for political, religious and commercial activities, then during the 2nd century BC. the civil basilicas, where judicial activities took place. Already at the end of the Republican age, the ancient Roman Forum had become insufficient to carry out the function of the administrative and representation center of the city. The various dynasties of emperors added only prestigious monuments: the Temple of Vespasian and Titus and that of Antoninus Pius and Faustina dedicated to the memory of the deified emperors, and the monumental Arch of Septimius Severus, built at the western end of the square to celebrate the victories of the emperor.
The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world, it was commissioned by the emperor Titus Flavius Vespasian who chose the area between the Palatine, Esquiline and Caelian hills to build it, previously occupied by the artificial lake of Nero's Domus Aurea. The building, intended for fights, games between gladiators (munera), simulations of hunting ferocious and exotic animals (venationes) and naumachie (naval combats). The Colosseum is made up of four overlapping architectural orders; the first three are made up of eighty arches framed by semi-columns, the fourth is divided into panels interspersed with windows. In the last order, masonry and wooden supports were inserted to support an immense tarpaulin (velarium) which served to shelter spectators from the sun and rain. 189 meters long, 156 meters wide, for a height of over 48 metres, the Colosseum extends over a surface area of 24,000 m2 and could accommodate around 50 thousand spectators.
Inclusions
- 6 hours Professional Guide
- Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Lunch in typical Italian restaurant
- Skip the line ticket Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Transport from the Colosseum to the restaurant by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch and Drinks
- Pickup and Drop off at hotel
- Tips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- If the St. Peter's Basilica is not accessible for any ceremonies, religious functions or early closures, the visit will take place outside.
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before please call to confirm the pick up
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting point in front of the hotel forum
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The meeting point is at the exit of ship • The tour can be changed without notice due to weather and traffic. In order to improve the quality of our services and to avoid delays in the collection, we kindly ask for your cooperation to be ready at the meeting point at the scheduled time. • You must provide the correct flight information, mobile phone, name ship • Please inform customer services of any amendments or changes. • No responsibility can be attributed to the operator of the service due to lack of correct information. • It is recommended to check your booking. Head Office (from 10am to 7pm on Monday to Friday) +39 0687772364 / +39 0687760030 Emergency +39 3890055460 / +39 3208216235 Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
