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Discover Rome Christian heritage on this early Christian catacombs Rome tour.
Nancy Aiello Tours as featured on USA Today Catholic Day Tours in Rome has designed this private guided chauffeured Christian Rome tour to offer a comprehensive overview of the religious history and life in ancient Rome leading Rome visitors and families touring Rome with kids through 2000 years of Christian history and art in Rome.
Touring the Christian catacombs of Rome is like taking a biblical and historical journey through the origins of the Christian religion exploring Rome ancient Christian sites located along the Ancient Appian Way. This itinerary will disclose the extraordinary adventure and fascinating history of the Christian religion and gives the opportunity to learn how Rome changed from a pagan Empire to the center of Christianity.
For an unforgettable glimpse into this compelling time in history guests explore the development of Early Christian Rome by touring ancient underground Catacombs of the Christian community in Rome located along the ancient Appian Way decorated with some of the earliest Christian symbols and artworks where 2nd century Christians buried their deceased including saints and popes. You continue traveling back in time as your personable licensed tour guide leads you to one of Rome’s most worthwhile but least publicised sightseeing treats the subterranean remarkable 12th century Basilica of San Clemente a church within a church with its magnificent frescoes and mosaics before descending more to explore the fascinating underground 4th century Basilica built upon a pagan temple where you easily realize the passage between paganism and Christianity. Actually this historical layer cake descends from a street-level medieval and early-Renaissance church with frescoes by Masolino, via a fourth-century early Christian church to the basement remains of a 2nd temple complete with shrine to Mithraeus.
Nancy Aiello tour of Rome Christian Holy sites offers a comprehensive introduction to the religious history and life of ancient Rome as along the way guests drive past and appreciate such landmarks as the Baths of Caracalla the renowned thermal complex of ancient Rome one of the seven wonders of the Eternal City, the Circus Maximus, the largest stadium ever built for shows and chariot races and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius the highest and the oldest Pyramid in all Europe.
These ancient Rome religious sites are spread out but easily accessible with our private guided chauffeured tour allowing our guests to fully appreciate Christian Rome must-see sights in a comfortable and efficient way.
Upon request at the time of the booking the tour can continue on to the Aventine Hill one of the legendary seven hills on which ancient Rome was built, away from the hustle-and-bustle of the city but rich of well-preserved early Christian Rome churches such as the 4th century Basilica of San Alessio and nearby the Church of Santa Sabina one of the most beautiful basilicas from the early origins of Christianity in Rome dating back to the beginning of the 5th century. The church has its original 5th century cypress wood door on which are carved stories from the Old and New Testament.
Next you will enjoy the ornate keyhole in the large door of the Villa of the Knights of Malta where you can appreciate the magnificent Saint Peter’s Dome magically framed by a symmetrical tunnel of trimmed trees. On the Aventine Hill you will also enjoy the stunning hilltop Orange Park where the orange trees, the ancient walls and the medieval fortress together with the panoramic view of the Tiber river and of the entire city expanding across to the Janiculum hill and the Dome of St. Peter make this spot one of the most magical and enchanting locations in Rome.
Tour ends with recommendations on what to do while in Rome by a real Roman.
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Please Note: When visiting churches always ensure that you dress appropriately, no shorts or sleeveless dresses. By not being properly attired you run into the risk of being denied entry.

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* Private guided chauffeured tour
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide
* English speaking licensed driver
* Deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle
* Hotel pick up & drop off
* Ancient Appian Way
* Christian Catacombs
* Basilica of St. Clemente
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
* Suitable for Cruise Passengers
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