Departure City: ROME

Meeting Point: YOUR GUIDE WILL MEET YOU IN THE HOTEL LOBBY.

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Duration: APPROX 4 HRS

Private - JUBILEE EXPERIENCE - Christian Rome – The Papal Basilicas & Holy Doors

Rome is the world center of Catholicism, and some of the most precious religious sites in the wprld are located here. Regardless of your own religious beliefs,this private tour will be a very special occasion to see the most important churches and the incredible work of art they house.

The major basilica is the title given to these highest-ranking Roman Catholic Church buildings, all of which are also called “Papal Basilicas.” The two things that the basilicas have in common are the holy doors and for being prescribed as destinations for pilgrimage. Only the Pope and his delegates may celebrate mass at the high altar of Major Basilica

Accompanied by your private and passionate guide you will learn the history and stories of the three major basilicas while examining their influence on present-day Rome.

You will visit The Basilica of St.John Lateran, the oldest and most important and contrary to what many believe, also the most important of all known also as “the mother of all churches”.

The tour will continue to the Basilica of St.Mary Major which is the largest and the oldest of the 26 churches in Rome  dedicated to the virgin Mary.

Once you will step in The Basilica of St. Paul, the largest one after St.Peter, you will feel the immensity of the structure and architectural prowess needed to construct it over a thousand years ago.

This basilica is also where the great Apostle of the Gentiles - St. Paul - is buried.

Notes:

Includes:

  • Private guide at disposal for 4 hours
  • Private deluxe chauffeured  car at disposal for 4 hours
  • Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the walls
  • Basilica of St. John’s in Lateran and Holy Stairs
  • Basilica of St. Mary the Major

Not included:

  • Gratuities
  • Admission tickets not specifically mentioned as included

“All our experiences are tailor-made according to the clients requests”