Rome… a fascinating and mysterious Rome rich in history, art and treasures. The itinerary that allows you to experience a journey through centuries of history starts at the Basilica of San Clemente. With its two underground levels, this church gives a perfect idea of a main characteristic of Rome: the urban stratification. Going further down, you will reach two other ancient Roman buildings. One of them hosts a small temple dedicated to the pagan god Mithra. The other site that will be part of your exploration of underground Rome is the small, but really interesting, archaeological area of the Vicus Caprarius, just south of the Trevi fountain. Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St.Peter’s Basilica The visit will start in the vicinity of the Vatican. After a short walk along the Vatican wall you will enter the Museums by way of a preferential en- trance. You will climb a spiral staircase to reach the various sections: the Pius-Clementine Museum with its ancient collection of statues, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, then on to the apartments of Julius II, known as the Raphael’s Rooms, because frescoed by the great artist Raphael Sanzio, and then you will enter the “Sistine Chapel”. The vatican tour will proceed with the visit of St. Peter’s Basilica and end outside to view Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s magnificent colonnade in St. Peter’s square. Inside the Basilica you will stop in front of the extraordinary Pietà by Michelangelo. Photo Tours & experiences with Personal Photographer Don’t miss the opportunity to participate at a relaxing, educational and fun photo shoot tour, accompanied by our expert professional photographer. The itinerary will begin at the picturesque Piazza del Campidoglio, which is situated on the Capitoline Hill, one of the seven hills on which Rome was founded. From there, you will head towards the Theater of Marcellus and the small archeological site surrounding it. The ancient arches in front of the theatre will provide a great backdrop for your photo shoot. Afterwards, you will continue on to the Jewish ghetto, which is one of the most ancient ghettos in the world. Then, you will walk towards Campo de’ Fiori, which is a traditional farmers’ fruit and vegetable market during the daytime, and at night, a hotspot for both tourists and locals. Continuing your Rome walking tour, you will arrive at one of the most famous squares of Rome: Piazza Navona. Picturesque Trastevere With its narrow cobbled alleys and its lively squares (piazze), this district is considered the most picturesque one in the city of Rome. Situated on the west bank of the Tiber River, Trastevere (meaning “across the Tiber”) has been the stronghold of Roman popular customs and traditions since ancient Roman times. Some ruins of ancient buildings are still visible under the churches of St. Crisogono and St. Cecilia. Ancient Ostia Ostia is, after Pompeii, the best example of a typical Roman city that we can see today. Its name derives from the Latin word ostium meaning mouth and refers to its location right by the mouth of the Tiber River: a strategic position that allowed totdefend and control the access to Rome. According to the legend, Ostia was founded by the Roman king Anco Marzio in the 7th century B.C. but this early date is not confirmed by any archaeological evidence.The visit of ancient Ostia is a real journey through a typical Roman town and through everyday life in the ancient Roman times. Don’t lose the opportunity to join this unforgettable tour during your Italy vacations. Doria Pamphilj Private Guided Tour An oasis of peace in the city center, this is the ultimate tour for the art lover! The palace, built between the 15th and the 16th century, became pro- perty of the Pamphilj family in the 17th century, then further enlarged and renovated. Considered a masterpiece of the Roman Baroque architecture, it houses one of the most beautiful private art collections in Rome. The art collection housed in the palace includes over four hundred paintings counting a lot of 17th- century masterpieces by great artists such as Caravaggio, Carracci, Guercino, Brueghel, Velasquez and important Renaissance pieces by Titian, Raphael, Correggio. The Baths of Caracalla and the Ancient Appian Way The Caracalla Baths represent the most imposing and best preserved ancient Roman public bath complex, one of the places to visit in Rome. The itinerary includes the visit of the entire complex: the apodyteria (dressing rooms), the gymnasiums, and then calidarium (hot bath), tepidarium (warm bath), frigidarium (cold bath) to finish at the natatio (swimming pool).
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