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Panoramic Rome & Vatican Museum (9 hours)

 Panoramic tour of Rome (9 hours)

   rome- san pietro square

 rome - fontana di trevi

Enjoy a trip towards the magnificent “Eternal City” of Rome, a city rich in history and architectural splendour, offering a plethora of sites and monuments. It is a city in which the fountains, palaces, imposing churches and ancient monuments appear to coexist harmoniously and never fail to lure tourists all year round.
You’ll be mesmerized  by the grandeur of Piazza Venezia as you head towards the reputed Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece of Baroque Rome.
A walk through the famous Roman Forum, the very centre of political, religious and commercial life in Ancient Rome as one of the world’s more important historical sites, the Roman Forum is a vast ensemble of ruins that echo the grandeur of an empire that at one time embraced most of the known world. Glimpse the Arch of Constantine, one of the great triumphal arches. The Colosseum’s imposing exterior immediately captures your eyes. Free time for lunch and shopping. Than you will drive to the Vatican City to visit St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter’s Square and Vatican’s Museums (internal visit). The square is an architectural masterpiece owing its glory to the monumental colonnade crowned with statues of the saints constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1656/67. Its background is characterized by the huge façade of the St. Peter's Basilica, sculpted at the beginning of the seventeenth century by Carlo Maderno. Located on the site where St. Peter was martyred and buried, the first church here was built by Constantine. Visit the St. Peter’s Basilica, whose works of arts include the remarkable “Pietà” by Michelangelo and then enjoy a brief time at leisure at this breathtaking square to shop for religious articles and other souvenirs. Return to the pier.

Full day trip towards the magnificent “Eternal City” of Rome, a city rich in history and architectural splendour, offering a plethora of sites and monuments. You’ll be mesmerized  by the grandeur of Piazza Venezia as you head towards the reputed Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece of Baroque Rome. If you wish to return to Rome, turn your back to the fountain and toss a coin in the water – legend has it that you are sure to revisit this enchanting city.
A walk through the famous Roman Forum, the very centre of political, religious and commercial life in Ancient Rome as one of the world’s more important historical sites, the Roman Forum is a vast ensemble of ruins that echo the grandeur of an empire that at one time embraced most of the known world. Glimpse the Arch of Constantine, one of the great triumphal arches. The Colosseum’s imposing exterior immediately captures your eyes. Erected between 72 and 81 by the emperors of the Flavian family, a masterpiece of classical architecture, is an enormous amphitheatre and it was designed for public spectacles and played host to many combats between gladiators.
Free time for lunch and shopping. Than you will drive to the Vatican City to visit St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. The square is an architectural masterpiece owing its glory to the monumental colonnade crowned with statues of the saints constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1656/67. Its background is characterized by the huge façade of the St. Peter's Basilica, sculpted at the beginning of the seventeenth century by Carlo Maderno. Located on the site where St. Peter was martyred and buried, the first church here was built by Constantine. Visit the St. Peter’s Basilica, whose works of arts include the remarkable “Pietà” by Michelangelo and then enjoy a brief time at leisure at this breathtaking square to shop for religious articles and other souvenirs. Return to the pier.