Vatican and Ancient Rome - Full-Day Tour with Lunch

General information

Destination
Rome, Italy

Program details

See some of the most famous pieces of art collected by the popes through the centuries as you explore the most important rooms of the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel with your expert and passionate guide.



Visit the wide ranging collection of archaeological finds, sculptures and artworks whose origins lie in the 16th century sculptures collected by Pope Julius II.



See the collection of beautiful 15th to 17th century tapestries in the Gallery of Tapestries, examples of artistic and cultural history from some of the world’s most influential civilizations and a fascinating collection of modern and contemporary religious art.



Move on to the Sistine Chapel, named after Pope Sixtus IV, to see the wonderful frescoes and the chapel ceiling, considered to be Michelangelo’s finest work.



Enjoy a delightful lunch experience in the heart of Rome, perfectly timed between the end of your captivating Vatican tour portion and before the beginning of your thrilling afternoon tour.



Complete the day with a visit to Ancient Rome, to see some of the city’s world renowned archaeological marvels including the Colosseum, the Roman Empire’s largest – and perhaps the bloodiest! - amphitheatre.



Admire the splendid triumphal Arch of Constantine, climb the Palatine hill and walk on the via Sacra or Sacred Way, one of the main streets of ancient Rome and the setting for some of her greatest triumphs as well as scenes from everyday Roman life.