Rome in One day Driving Tour

That “Rome wasn’t build I a day” is also a popular way of saying and it’s not possible to visit Rome in only one day!  But you might certainly get an overview of the highlights, and see some of Rome’s greatest attractions.  The “Rome in One Day” Tour starts from the archaeological heart of the eternal city: from the Amphiteatrum Flavium, better known as the Colosseum (or Coliseum), in which thousands of cruel fights between beasts and slaves took place, we will then admire the majesty of the triumphal Arch of the Emperor Constantine. Nearby this arch, the Roman Forum is a journey into ancient roman history: from the early Seven Kings to the Late Empire every man who ruled Rome left a reminder of himself in Rome main public square. From the Rome of the Emperors to the Rome of the Popes we will take a walk in the heart of Baroque Rome: from Trevi fountain, the monumental celebration of the Virgin Aqueduct, crossing the Galleria Colonna recently restored and opened to the public, we’ll visit then Piazza Colonna, taking its name from the Column in honour of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. And then Piazza Montecitorio, with the 17th century old tribunal is now the seat of Italian Parliament, Piazza Sant’Ignazio, beautiful rococo square and the Jesuit renaissance church with the illusionist dome by Andrea Pozzo. We will enter the Pantheon with its huge  Ancient Roman dome and the grave of the great Italian artist Raphael, the church of St. Louis of France, with the famous canvases by Caravaggio, the eclectic dome of Saint Ivo alla Sapienza by Borromini. Our morning  tour finish off with Piazza Navona and its famous fountain of the Four Rivers designed by Bernini for the Pope Innocent X  Pamphilj.

From here the Bus will take us to a typical Italian restaurant for a lunch break where we will have the chance to taste
some roman cuisine as well. After lunch we will visit the Vatican Museums: we’ll enter the Pinecone Courtyard, crossing the collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, admiring the famous statue of Apollo, the Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso, the statues of animals, the Coffins of St. Helen and St. Constance, the Galleries of Tapestries and the frescoed Maps of all Italy painted in 1585. The Rooms painted by Raphael and his pupils, ending with the amazing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Afterwards the tour will lead you to the highest temple of Christendom: St. Peter’s Basilica. More than a simple church the Basilica, originally built by Emperor Constantine over the tomb of the very first pope, the apostle Peter, was designed by the best Italian architects. Its construction took more than 150 years, and from a certain point of view is still a “work in progress”. The Pieta by Michelangelo, the Jubilee Gate,
Bernini’s main altar, the staircase enlightened by eternal lamps leading to the tomb of Saint Peter designed by Carlo Maderno, the tombs of the Popes made by Bernini, Della Porta, Canova, Thorwaldsen and many others,  Michelangelo’s amazing dome and more masterpieces will overwhelm you. Ending up with a quick  view of Castle San Angelo, and the secret wall connecting with the papal apartment, will give you the complete picture of the headquarter of Roman Catholic Church.

Duration: from 4 to 8 hours.

Meeting Point: at your Hotel in Rome.

Private Tour Guide Price (per hour per group,  from 1 up to 3 people): EUROS 120,oo

Private Tour Guide Price per hour (per group, from 4 up to 6 people): EUROS 110,oo

Private Tour Guide Price (per hour per group, from 7 up to 10 people): EUROS 100,oo

Entrance Tickets including reservation (per Person):  Colosseum EURO 15,oo, Vatican EURO 25,oo

Trasportation: included, pick up/drop off service from the Hotel, all taxes included.