Christian Shrines of Rome in 1 day
Must be taken by car / (with lunch break – NOT included in the tour price)
On the tour you will visit:
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the four main basilicas of Rome, i.e. the cathedral of the highest rank.
The Holy Staircase, brought from Pontius Pilate’s palace from Jerusalem
Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is the cathedral of Rome with the cathedra of the Roman bishop (as well as the papal throne). It is included in the list of the seven pilgrim basilicas of Rome. One of the four great papal basilicas of Rome.
The Baptistery is an early Christian baptistery. It was built under Emperor Constantine in the form of an octogon.
Santa Croce-in-Gerusalemme is one of the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome, located east of the Lateran Palace on the Esquiline. It has the title of Lesser Basilica.
The Monastery of the Three Fountains – the church stands on the site of the execution of the Apostle Paul.
The Church of St Paul Martyr is the third of the four great papal basilicas of Rome.
St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican – was built in the 17th century over the tomb of the Apostle Peter on the ruins of an ancient Roman basilica.
Appian Way – The most significant of the ancient public Roman roads.
Church of Domine Quo Vadis – A small church in southeast Rome on the Appian Way. The church is so called because it stands on the spot where, according to legend, the Apostle Peter, fleeing from Rome, met Christ and asked him the question, “Where are you going, Lord?”.
The Catacombs, where Christians buried their fellow Christians
Church of Santa Sabina al Aventino – The Basilica of St Sabina on the Aventine Hill is a historic church located at the top of the Aventine Hill in Rome.
The Church of St Alexius, man of God, is located on the Aventine Hill in Rome.
The Church of Santa Maria in Araceli – where the relics of St Helena are housed.
The Church of San Pietro in Vincoli is one of the seven great basilicas of Rome.
The Church of San Clemente, where the relics of St Cyril rest.
The duration of the tour is calculated individually, based on the wishes of clients and the advice of the guide.
Tickets to museums and other attractions are purchased separately and are NOT included in the price of the tour.
The tour programme may be changed at the discretion of the guide due to weather conditions, closure of facilities or logistic routes.
All changes are discussed with the client.
Tickets should be purchased in advance to avoid unavailability.
For groups of more than 5 people, it is better to rent headphones to hear the guide well.
