Rome | Christian Rome Tour!

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A City Break is perfect to add on to the beginning or end of your stay or cruise in Europe. Or combine two or more City Breaks and create a vacation of your own - the choice is yours!

Day 1 Arrival

Arriving at Rome airport, make your way to your selected hotel to check in and the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or start exploring the "Eternal City' on your own.  An optional transfer can be booked on request.

Day 2 Rome | Vatican Masterpieces

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and the morning at leisure to explore the Eternal City as you choose. Then, in the afternoon, discover the Vatican Treasures in a small group setting. Enjoy one of the most important art collections in the world and the masterpieces of St. Peter’s Basilica. Following our knowledgeable and passionate guide, the tour begins at the Vatican Museums with its immense collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries. The itinerary includes the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Maps Gallery, the Candelabra Gallery, the Tapestries Gallery and the Sistine Chapel to admire the breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo, one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world.  From the Museum you will exit directly into St Peter’s Basilica, the most important Christian Church in the world, heart of the Catholic religion, where you will admire, among others, Michelangelo’s masterpiece La Pietà and the impressive Baldachin Altar by Bernini. The tour ends in the suggestive St Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade. (B)

Day 3 Rome | Underground Crypts, Bones & Catacombs

Today embark on an exclusive Underground Crypts and Catacombs Tour to unravel the mystique of ancient Rome. Our expert-guided journey through concealed realms, including crypts, catacombs, and burial chambers, promises an extraordinary exploration of the city's hidden treasures. Starting in Piazza Barberini, beside the Triton fountain, this unique tour delves into the historical significance of this square, once a public display site for unidentified corpses. The tour's centrepiece is the renowned Capuchin Crypt, enriched by the official Capuchin Museum. Marvel at Caravaggio's "St. Francis in Meditation" and explore relics from St. Francis's life amidst the artistically arranged bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks. A comfortable coach ride takes you to the Christian Catacombs, revealing the sacred tunnels associated with ancient Rome's first Christians. Navigate labyrinthine corridors carved into volcanic rock, discovering frescoes, peculiar iconography, and burial sites with tales of a bygone era. Conclude the underground adventure at the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere, exploring ruins and uncovering ancient temples beneath the church. The seamless fusion of the Capuchin Crypt, Christian Catacombs, and San Nicola in Carcere offers an unforgettable exploration of Rome's rich history. Don't miss this extraordinary experience, providing a unique perspective on the captivating culture of the Eternal City before spending the remainder of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 4 Rome

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then it is time to say good bye to Rome. Or ask your Travel Agent about extending your stay with CIT Tours. (B)

Daily Departures

Please note: The excursions included in this City Break do not operate daily. The itinerary will be modified to suit.