Christianity in ancient Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port

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About this activity

Dig into the fascinating history of Christianity in ancient Rome with this private 9 hour shore excursion from the port of Civitavecchia to the Eternal City. Visit the places where everything started. Learn what St. Peter and St. Paul did when they were in Rome, where Christians were buried when the religion was prohibited, and how Christianity eventually triumphed.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Rome Private Excursions

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: live commentary on baord
Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Local taxes
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: pick up and drop off from at ship dock
Included: English Speaking driver

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Not included: Entrance fees: Carcer Tullianum

Itinerary

Basilica di Santa Sabina

30 min

You will see here an example of the first churches built in Rome
Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis

15 min

According to the tradition you will see here the footprint of Jesus who appeared to Saint Peter on his way out of the city along the Appian Way
Catacombe di San Callisto

45 min Admission not included

After paying 8 euro per person on site, you will be escorted by a guide that works for the Catacombs through the underground tunnels
Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura

45 min

See and admire the magnificent of this Basilica where St Paul is buried
Carcer Tullianum

30 min Admission not included

See where St Peter and St Paul were imprisoned. Cost to enter the attraction goes from 8 to 12 euro per person
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

30 min

The "mother" of all Churches in Rome.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Civitavecchia port

Once met at dockside where you will see your driver with a sign and your name on, you will be departing immediately

Using your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
You will be all day with your English Speaking driver who will illustrate to you what explained in the tour description
Catacom tickets to be paid on site 8 euro per person
Mamertine prison tickets to be paid on site if you decide to enter it 10 euro per person (they accept only credit card payments)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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