Italy, Vatican City · Monuments

2-Day Rome and Vatican City Tour with Ancient Monuments

2 Days Round trip from Rome Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Capitoline Hill
02 Explore the famous Vatican Museums
03 Discover the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
04 Enjoy panoramic views of Rome from Gianicolo Hill and Circus Maximus

Explore Rome, the capital of Italy and the centre of the Roman Empire that ruled the European continent for centuries. Discover the city's stunning architectural monuments, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Capitoline Hill, before continuing to Vatican City to visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on this 2-day tour.

Stroll along the Appian Way, one of the ancient republic's earliest and most strategically important Roman roads, which connected Rome to Brindisi in southeast Italy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rome, Vatican City

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ancient Rome, Catacombs, and Panoramic Hills

Pick up at the hotel at 8:00 am and travel to Venice Square.
Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
Explore the Catacombs of Rome, the ancient underground burial places in and around the city.
Stroll along the Appian Way, one of the ancient republic's earliest and most strategically important Roman roads, which connected Rome to Brindisi in southeast Italy.
Have lunch at the Trattoria restaurant.
Continue to Palatine Hill and enjoy panoramic views of the city from Circus Maximus.
Proceed to the Pantheon, a former Roman temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa and built during the reign of Augustus.
Visit Aventine Hill, Capitoline Hill, and the Keyhole.
Return to the hotel.

Day 02

Vatican City, Baroque Squares, and Rome Landmarks

Pick up at the hotel at 8:00 am and travel to Vatican City.
See the Vatican Museums, the public art and sculpture museums in Vatican City.
Continue to the Sistine Chapel, a chapel in Vatican City in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence.
Explore St. Peter's Basilica, a church built in the Renaissance style in Vatican City.
Visit Gianicolo Hill for incredible views of the Eternal City.
Have lunch at the Trattoria restaurant.
Stroll through People Square and Navona Square.
Discover Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
Return to the hotel.