Christianity in ancient Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port

1 day
Private
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Get picked up from the cruise ship port at 07.30 am. As soon as you disembark look up where all the private drivers are and after you see your name on the sign of your English Speaking driver, get ready for an amazing experience. Remember that there is no need to take any shuttle bus as the driver will be right at the ship dock.

Start with an intense introduction to the life of St. Peter and St. Paul while approaching the city of Rome. Star with a stop at the Mamertine Prison, where the two Saints were kept in chains under Emperor Nero. You can also visit it from the inside.

Move to the Aventine Hill, the place where the early Christians started to profess their religion. Visit what once were the first two Domus Iglesias, today known as the Church of Saint Sabina and Saint Prisca, under which the first Christians met in secret.

Move to the Appian Way and explore the Church of Quo Vadis, where you will find amazing evidence of the life of the two Saints. Visit the Catacombs where the early Christians were buried, even if persecuted by the Romans.

Take a break for lunch (own expense) before heading to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Explore the Basilica built on top of the tomb of St Paul.

Next, visit Saint Paul outside the Walls to see where St Paul was buried 

At 03.00 pm circa you will start to make your way back to the ship.
Included
  • Local taxes
  • English Speaking driver
  • live commentary on baord
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • pick up and drop off from at ship dock
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Landing and facility fees
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please be aware that you will enter religious places so please you need to have knees and shoulders covered
  • Tickets are extra: 8 euro per person for the Catacombs and 10 euro per person for the Mamertine Prison should you decide to enter
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70% Aquatic
25%