First, enter the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum and while walking around the remains of the imposing ancient buildings you will listen to its history peppered with anecdotes about the structure of Roman society, their beliefs, their social and political life. Learn how the Romans managed to create and control such a vast territory and how that empire declined.
Then, avoiding the lines to get in to the Colosseum, you'll visit the imposing arena and relive the days of Ancient Rome! Enjoy a thorough tour of the building through which you'll learn about the inner workings of the Colosseum and the special effects and showmanship of the ferocious games played there, the role the Colosseum had in Roman society and what it meant to a Roman to attend these games. We'll discuss about all the different kind of games held in the amphitheatre.
Afterwards, take a short drive through the centre of Rome to admire the Pantheon, and to learn about the rich history
of one of Rome's most important and beautiful buildings. Then, we'll leave the hustle'n bustle of downtown Rome to visit the nearby countryside to discover the famous Catacombs and the evocative Appian Way.
Enjoy a fascinating tour of the Catacombs. Ancient underground cemetries used by the Christian and Jewish communities, later the Catacombs were used for celebrating funeral rites, anniversaries of martyrs and places of refuge from religious persecution.
To finish your day, take a short stroll along the Appian Way in the lush green countryside walking along the Ancient road that was one of the major arteries leading into Rome in Ancient Times.
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