Ancient Appian Way and Winery tour

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Circus Maximus & Palatine Hill: Enjoy a panoramic introduction to the city with views of the Empire’s greatest stadium and the majestic birthplace of Rome on the facing Palatine Hill.

   10 min

2. Aventine Hill & Orange Garden: Discover one of Rome's most romantic viewpoints from the Aventine Hill, offering a fragrant stroll through the Orange Garden and a stunning vista of St. Peter’s Dome.

   20 min

3. Cestius Pyramid: Pass by this strikingly well-preserved white marble pyramid, a unique 1st-century BC tomb inspired by ancient Egyptian fashion.

   Passes by

4. Caracalla Thermal Baths: Drive past the monumental ruins of the Roman Empire's second-largest public bath complex.

   5 min

5. Appian Way: Enter the "Queen of Roads," a 2,300-year-old basalt-paved highway lined with ancient tombs and iconic Mediterranean pines.

   Passes by

6. Druso Arch: Drive by this remarkably well-preserved arch, originally built to support an ancient aqueduct. It served as a defensive 'pre-gate' located just beyond the monumental St. Sebastian Gate.

   Passes by

7. Porta San Sebastiano: Just after the Arch of Drusus, we'll pass through the historic Porta San Sebastiano. This grand gateway marks the southern entrance to Rome and serves as the majestic starting point of the Appian Way."

   Passes by

8. Quo Vadis: while you proceed along the historic Appian Way, you will see the famous spot where the 'Quo Vadis' encounter took place.

   Passes by

9. St. Callixtus Catacombs: Reach the Christian’s earliest underground cemetery in Rome, the final resting place of 9 popes and martyrs.

   Passes by

10. Tour of the Catacombs: Descent into the sacred silence of the underground galleries for a specialized guided exploration of early Christian history.

    1 hAdmission included

11. Cecilia Metella Mausoleum: Admire this massive circular tomb, which served as a medieval fortress and remains an iconic landmark in the Roman countryside.

    10 min

12. Stroll along the Appian Way, also known as the 'Queen of Roads,' and walk upon the original basolati—ancient volcanic stones that will make you feel fully immersed in the past. Be sure to capture the moment with a photo to carry the memory of this timeless journey with you."

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Rome

• Its from-price is 225% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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