Tour 4
ST. MARY MAJOR - HOLY STAIRS - ST. JOHN'S IN LATERAN - OLD APPIAN WAY - THE CATACOMBS

St. John's in Lateran
St. John's in Lateran
The Catacombs
The Catacombs
         

Passing by Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain, by Bernini, we reach St. Mary Major (visit) the most beautiful Basilica dedicated to Mary Mother of Christ with gorgeous mosaics and the relcs of Jesus cradle. Continue to St. John's in Lateran (visit) cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence with masterpieces from Middle Ages to Baroque. Stop at the Holy Stairs. Through the first part of the Appian Way, with a view at the Domine Quo Vadis Chapel, we reach the Catacombs (Domitilla or St.Callixtus), the ancient underground Cemeteries and extraordinary expression of faith of the early Christians. The tour ends with a panoramic view of Caracalla Thermal Baths. Return to hotels or nearest point.
 

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(*) Shorts and uncovered shoulders are not admitted into churches. Daily in the afternoon (about 3 hours). Departure fron Vastours Terminal at about 3,00 PM or free pick-up service at hotels from 2,15 to 2,45 PM approx. From Nov 1st to Feb 28 th departures will be 30 mins. earlier.

         
       

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