You will be picked up from the hotel at approximately 7:40am, reaching the Vatican area with no stress! Upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums, where you will visit one of the most important art collections in the world. Admire the Gallery of Tapestries, the Geographical Maps, and the beautiful Raphael's Rooms, before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel!
After the Sistine Chapel you will be granted exclusive access to St. Peter's Basilica, skipping long lines. Your visit continues with a lunch break. After lunch, we will reach the archaeological area, for the most complete tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Access the Palatine Hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded. Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this incredible monument. Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia, and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire. Unforgettable!
The tour ends at the archaeological area. Rest of the day at your disposal. Overnight in Rome.
On some departures, the Vatican tour will be scheduled on Day 3 instead of Day 2.