Rome: Combined Weekend Tours of Vatican Museums & Colosseum – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

On the first day, visit the Vatican Museums, featuring 54 different galleries, including Museo Pio-Clementino, Museo Chiaramonti, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco, and Museo Gregoriano Egiziano. These halls house world-famous artworks by Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Giotto.

See the renowned frescoes at the Sistine Chapel, including its famous ceiling and “The Last Judgement” by Michelangelo. The chapel remains used for religious purposes, such as the Papal conclave.
On the second day, see the genius that took the Colosseum from concept to reality in 70-80 AD, centuries before the advent of modern engineering. The Colosseum is estimated to have once held 50,000-80,000 spectators. Breathe in the amphitheater’s past, brought to life by your expert guide.

Just outside, see the magnificent Arch of Constantine. Continuing the walking tour, discover the excavated ruins of the Roman Forum archaeological site, where many structures remain intact to this day. Finally, discover the breathtaking Palatine Hill.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Admire the enchanting Sistine Chapel
Discover all the magical rooms inside the Vatican Museums
Walk the steps of an ancient Roman in the Colosseum
Stare at the city skyline from the terrace of the Roman Forum

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