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MONUMENTS OF ROME FULL DAY TOUR



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Monuments of Rome full day tour
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Duration : Approximately 9 hours including lunch time. Lunch Break in a typical restaurant ( drinks are not included )

We apologize for eventual delays due to traffic conditions Pickup from Hotels within the greater Rome area only

We recommend you wear comfortable shoes as there is some walking involved. No shorts or sleeveless shirts allowed.
 
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Rome staring from 7.30 Am depending on the location of your hotel there will be delays according to traffic conditions, we suggest to book a centrally located hotel.

Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona Square, St. Peter's Basilica Our tour will leave from Piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses'Fountain, heading to Piazza della Repubblica, previously known as "dell'Esedra" as its central area also called Esedra of the Diocletian Baths is hidden now by the Fountain of Naiadi. We will continue towards Via Sistina where we'll leave the bus to start our walking trough the ages, starting from the Spanish Steps and reaching Piazza di Spagnawith the famous fountain "la Barcaccia" realized from Pietro Bernini. Then the guided tour will lead you to the Trevi Fountain, a baroque jewel, and to the Pantheon (meaning "Temple of all the Gods"), a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets in the state religion of Ancient Rome. It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age. At the end of the tour we will finally reach the gorgeous Piazza Navonabuilt on the ruins of the Domitian's Circus adorned by the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini realized in 1651. Tour will end reaching the church of St. Peter with a description of his marvellous square.

With this tour you will enjoy the splendour of the classic Roman Empire. Leaving Piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses' Fountain, we will head to Piazza Venezia. Crossing the square we will admire on one side the Memorial to King Vittorio Emanuele II and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After this ample view of an important part of the city, the guided tour will take you to visit the Roman Forum, walking along the ancient pavement, which crosses the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum, the Curia, the Reggia. You will then admire the Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Costantine. The tour will continue with the visit of the massive structure of the Colosseum (internal visit). Originally named Flavian Amphitheatreit is a giant amphitheatre used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. The amphitheatre, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign. The excursion will go on visiting the Palatine Hill. The ancient "palatium", historical residence of the Caesars, from whose name is derived the use of the term "Palace", to indicate a seat of official power.

  
 
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