Christian Rome Four Major Basilicas and Lunch Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit the most significant sites of the Catholic Church in Rome. Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English. • Saint John Lateran • The Holy Stairs • Saint Mary Major • Saint Paul Outside the Walls • St. Peter’s Basilica (if and when open) Lunch included in a tipical Roman Restaurant. Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (if option selected) Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship. Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity.

1. 1

   Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

   1 hour

   Dedicated to John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, the Basilica of St. John Lateran is the first among the four major basilicas of Rome.

2. 2

   Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

   30 min

   According to an ancient Christian tradition, Saint Helena (†335), the mother of Constantine, had the stairs transported from Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem to Rome.

3. 3

   Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

   1 hour

   The Patriarchal Basilica of St. Mary Major reigns as an authentic jewel in the crown of Roman churches. Its beautiful treasures are of inestimable value, and represent the Church's role as the cradle of Christian artistic civilization in Rome.

4. 4

   Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura

   1 hour

   The place where Christians venerated the memory of Saint Paul the Apostle, beheaded under Nero around 65-67 A.D. Above his grave, located along the Ostiense Way, Emperor Constantine built a Basilica.

5. 5

   Campo De' Fiori

   45 min

   Lunch Time: Lunch included only on Private Tour Option in a typical Roman Restaurant.

6. 6

   St. Peter's Basilica

   1 hour

   St. Peter’s Basilica (if and when open): The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican is the papal enclave within the city of Rome. St. Peter’s Basilica is a working church – the largest in the world – and is therefore free to enter. It’s inside the borders of Vatican City but the public are allowed just walk into it from Rome’s streets. Lines to get in to Michelangelo’s famous basilica, which snake round the grand cloisters around the outside of the square, can be extremely long, and though they move fast can appear rather daunting.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
• Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver

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