Christianity in ancient Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port

5.0 (6 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Dig into the fascinating history of Christianity in ancient Rome with this private 9 hour shore excursion from the port of Civitavecchia to the Eternal City. Visit the places where everything started. Learn what St. Peter and St. Paul did when they were in Rome, where Christians were buried when the religion was prohibited, and how Christianity eventually triumphed.

What's included

  • live commentary on baord
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • pick up and drop off from at ship dock
  • English Speaking driver
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
  • Carcer Tullianum

What to expect

  1. Basilica di Santa Sabina
    30m
    You will see here an example of the first churches built in Rome
  2. Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis
    15m
    According to the tradition you will see here the footprint of Jesus who appeared to Saint Peter on his way out of the city along the Appian Way
  3. Catacombe di San Callisto
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    After paying 8 euro per person on site, you will be escorted by a guide that works for the Catacombs through the underground tunnels
  4. Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura
    45m
    See and admire the magnificent of this Basilica where St Paul is buried
  5. Carcer Tullianum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    See where St Peter and St Paul were imprisoned. Cost to enter the attraction goes from 8 to 12 euro per person
  6. Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
    30m
    The "mother" of all Churches in Rome.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Once met at dockside where you will see your driver with a sign and your name on, you will be departing immediately

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please be aware that you will enter religious places so please you need to have knees and shoulders covered
  • Tickets are extra: 8 euro per person for the Catacombs and 10 euro per person for the Mamertine Prison should you decide to enter

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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