Roma Trip Overview
Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and its evolution into one of the most powerful Empires of all time.
Take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. Marvel at the beauty of ancient temples at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and discover the largest stadium ever built by mankind: the Circus Maximus.
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Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and its evolution into one of the most powerful Empires of all time.
Take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. Marvel at the beauty of ancient temples at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and discover the largest stadium ever built by mankind: the Circus Maximus.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Arco di Costantino, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy
Start your journey by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the sites of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Here you will hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica Julia, Foro Romano, 00186 Rome Italy
Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of Maxentius, Via Sacra 1 Clivo di Venere Felice, 00186 Rome Italy
Discover the ruins of the largest building in the Roman Forum
that became an inspiration for many buildings built afterward, including New York City’s former Penn Station.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Arco di Tito, Via Sacra 1 Foro Romano, 00186 Rome Italy
Marvel at the details of the Arch of Titus that provided the inspiration for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Venus and Roma, Piazza di Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00100 Rome Italy
Be impressed by the remains of the largest temple in Ancient Rome and enjoy the best view of the Colosseum.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Circus Maximus, Via del Circo Massimo, 00186 Rome Italy
From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird’s-eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus. Let your guide drive your imagination through chariot races, gladiator fights, and the clamor of the public. Learn about the famous Roman Games and travel back in time to a quasi-legendary era before Rome itself and find out the Circus’s foundations in the early myths and Gods.
Stay in the Archeological Area as long as you wish at the end of your official tour.
