ROME IN A DAY
IMPERIAL AND VATICAN

Your guide will lead you through the first and second levels of the Colosseum, the world’s most famous amphitheater, illustrating its awe-inspiring architecture. You will hear tales recreating the gruesome days when gladiators' swords clashed and the air was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds. . Then you will stroll the streets of the Roman Forum, and learn about life in Ancient Rome. The ruins define the history of this social, governmental, economic and religious center.

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After this adventure through history, you will take a break in one of our favorite Roman restaurants near the Colosseum where you will experience authentic Roman cuisine.  Following the break, you will visit the Vatican Museums,  filled with masterpieces by many of the world’s most esteemed Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as works from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Here, you will see Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel along with works by Botticelli, Perugino and Bernini. You will exit directly into the stunning interior of St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Christian church in the world by interior measure.

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The tour ends at our Vatican office and official Vatican gift shop where you can browse the gift shop.

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Additional information:  Due to recent terrorist threats, Rome has increased Colosseum security which may result in long, unavoidable security check lines. In the case of very long security lines, the guide will illustrate the Colosseum from the outside, allowing clients to enter at their leisure. NO LIQUIDS, GELS, SPRAYS allowed inside the Colosseum.

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Tours of the Basilica are not permitted on Wednesday mornings or when special papal ceremonies are taking place. In these cases your guide will take you to St. Peter’s square and explain it from the outside. Security check is mandatory for everyone entering Vatican City. Passport not required although ID proving age associated discounts must be presented.

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DRESS CODE REQUIRED FOR THE VATICAN: Knees and shoulders must be covered, sandals allowed.