Ancient Appian Way and Roman Countryside Bike Tour

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Ride along one of Rome’s most impressive ancient roads with a bicycle tour on the Appian Way. Built in the 5th century BC and running for 330 miles (530 km) across southern Italy, this route takes you through historic ruins of Roman civilization, including temples, catacombs, and even an aqueduct.

Meet your guide at Largo di Torre Argentina, an ancient square surrounded by temples that date back to the Roman Republic, and set off to discover the ingenuity of the ancient engineering around the city. The Appian Way leads you out past ruined monuments, 2 Christian catacombs, and the church that marks the site where Saint Peter had a vision of Christ.

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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Ride along one of Rome’s most impressive ancient roads with a bicycle tour on the Appian Way. Built in the 5th century BC and running for 330 miles (530 km) across southern Italy, this route takes you through historic ruins of Roman civilization, including temples, catacombs, and even an aqueduct.

Meet your guide at Largo di Torre Argentina, an ancient square surrounded by temples that date back to the Roman Republic, and set off to discover the ingenuity of the ancient engineering around the city. The Appian Way leads you out past ruined monuments, 2 Christian catacombs, and the church that marks the site where Saint Peter had a vision of Christ.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Circus Maximus, Via del Circo Massimo, 00186 Rome Italy

our tour leader will lead you in front of the monument and will explain what you’ll see

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

our tour leader will lead you in front of the monument and will explain what you’ll see

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella, Via Appia Antica, 161, 00178 Rome Italy

our tour leader will lead you in front of the monument and will explain what you’ll see

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome Italy

our tour leader will lead you in front of the monument and will explain what you’ll see from outside.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Parco degli Acquedotti, Via Lemonia, 256, 00174 Rome Italy

our tour leader will lead you in the park and will explain what you’ll see

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Via Appia Antica, Via Appia, Rome Italy

our tour leader will lead you biking along the ancient Appian way explaining what you’ll see



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