Why choose this Rome tour ?
This is a unique tour since you will explore one of the most remarkable Roman road , the Appian way with its splendid ruins and enjoy a watercolor session with the teacher Jessica Pintaldi. We will visit the tomb of Cecilia Metella and the splendid Villa of Massenzio, together with the Circus and the Mausoleum built after the premature death in 309 B.C of his son Romulus. We will reach finally either the Saint Callixtus catacombs, lying below the Basilica of the same name. At the end of the tour will follow a watercolor session conducted by the watercolorist Jessica Pintaldi. The watercolor sketch session is available both for beginners and adults.
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What makes Via Appia private tour with watercolor session a unique experience ?
The Tomb of Caecilia Metella (Italian: Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella) is a mausoleum located just outside Rome at the three mile marker of the Via Appia. It was built during the 1st century BC to honor Caecilia Metella, who was the daughter of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus, a consul in 69 BC, and the wife of Marcus Licinius Crassus who served under Julius Caesar and was the son of the famous triumvir with the same name, Marcus Licinius Crassus. The mausoleum was probably built in 30–10 BCE by her son who also had the same name, Marcus Licinius Crassus.
The Circus of Maxentius built by the emperor during the 4th century a.D. is one of the largest and best preserved circus for chariot races. It was build by the emperor Maxentius soon after the death of his son Romolo. It was dedicated to Romolo. The mausoleum built for his son Romulus is also annexed to the circus.
The catacombs of St. Callixtus are among the greatest and most important of Rome. They originated about the middle of the second century and are part of a cemeterial complex which occupies an area of 90 acres, with a network of galleries about 12 miles long, in four levels, more than twenty meters deep. In it were buried tens of martyrs, 16 popes and many christians.The underground cemetery includes several areas. The area of the Popes is the most important and venerated crypt of the cemetery, called “the little Vatican” as it was the official burial place of nine popes and, probably, of eight dignitaries of Rome’s 3rd century Church.
We will stop at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella for a drawing session. The watercolorist Jessica Pintaldi will teach you to make a watercolor sketch of the Mausoleum. The watercolor workshop is both for advanced students and beginners. You don’t have to bring nothing. All the drawing material and colors will be given by the teacher.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Note: The remaining time is for the round-trip and time spent between the attractions.
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- Tour guide service
- entrance tickets for sites of the tour (€ 16 p.p.)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 3 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Entrance tickets will be purchased at site entrance
