This Full day itinerary will enable you to discover the town's best known treasures such as Vatican City, St. Peter Basilica,Sistine Chapel, Vatican museums, The Colosseum, Roman Forum, the Arch of Titus, The Arch of Costantine, The wedding cake building, Capitol Hill Suqare, Venice Square and much much more. Explore the famous ancient ruins, reflecting almost twenty centuries of Roman cultural, political and religious history, as escorts yoI will escort you through the ruins of Imperial Rome. Visit the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, where the creation of the Roman civilization is reflected in the vast ensemble of ruins. Walk through Via Sacra (Sacred Way), the route followed by religious and triumphal processions. The imposing triumphal Arch of Titus was erected in 81 AD by the Emperor Domitian in honor of the victories in battle of his brother and father in Judea. A symbol of the "Eternal City," the Roman Colosseum is one of the most important monuments of ancient Rome. There, you'll have time for photographs outside the Colosseum. You will also see the impressive Arch of Constantine. You will have free time for lunch, or the opportunity to join an optional typical lunch in a local restaurant. Afterwards, drive to the Vatican City to visit the highlight of the Vatican Museums, the world famous Sistine Cahpel to learn the stories and history of Michalengelo's marvellous ceiling, and St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world. Among the many fine pieces of art on display are Michelangelo's "Pieta" and the beautifully carved Bernini Pulpit. Avoid long waiting lines to enter the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums to optimize most out of your time in Rome.
I'm a full licenced Rome driver tour guide to drive and accompany people all over Italy and I worked extensively in Rome as well. My job is to give tours on Rome and on Tuscany, Florence, Siena, on the Tuscany wine country side,on the Amalfi coast, inside Vatican museum etc.