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Among the most sacred Catholic sites in Rome, the Scala Santa (or Holy Stairs) is a solemn destination for believers—from pilgrims to popes—who would climb the 28 marble steps on their knees in devotion. The original stairs, which lead to the Chapel of San Lorenzo, are now closed, although a faithful and equally beautiful replica remains open to the public.
Scala Sancta, Rome, Italy
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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)
• One Christian Catacomb (Skip-The-Line tickets included)
Lunch included in a typical Roman Restaurant.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
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$380.96
Price varies by group size
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$380.96
Price varies by group size

Christian Rome Four Major Basilicas Lunch Included Fullday from Rome
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)
• One Christian Catacomb (Skip-The-Line tickets included)
Lunch included in a tipical Roman Restaurant.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
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From
$380.96
Price varies by group size
From
$380.96
Price varies by group size

Christian Rome Tour
A perspective on the importance of Catholic Christianity, intertwined in Rome's history, arcaic traditions and culture. Without leaving out the artistic and architectural aspect.
Historical changes and art are often found in the oldest Roman churches.
Like in Basilica di San Clemente, the only church in Rome, built on three different levels; the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and The “Scala Santa” (Holy Stairs); the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
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$342.86
Price varies by group size
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$342.86
Price varies by group size

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)
• One Christian Catacomb (Skip-The-Line tickets included)
Lunch included in a tipical Roman Restaurant.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
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From
$424.49
Price varies by group size
From
$424.49
Price varies by group size

Christian Rome Four Major Basilicas Lunch Included Fullday from Rome
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)
• One Christian Catacomb (Skip-The-Line tickets included)
Lunch included in a typical Roman Restaurant.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
…More
From
$380.96
Price varies by group size
From
$380.96
Price varies by group size

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)
• One Christian Catacomb (Skip-The-Line tickets included)
Lunch included in a tipical Roman Restaurant.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
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From
$424.49
Price varies by group size
From
$424.49
Price varies by group size

Private Walking Tour in Christian Rome Papal Basilicas
This private tour will allow you to visit many of the most beautiful churches in Rome.
The best known places of worship in Christianity. The four basilicas are also called major basilicas. The religious, as well as cultural and touristic value of the 4 papal basilicas is recognized throughout Italy and in the world. Your professional guide will make you emerge in a world of history, legends and many curiosities related to them.
Each Basilica has a history that makes them unique.
Among works of art such as paintings, sculptures but also valuable choirs, pipe organs, altars that form a mosaic of colors and lights of undoubted charm.
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From
$263.46
Price varies by group size
From
$263.46
Price varies by group size

Civitavecchia Shore Excursion : Rome Christian Four Major Basilicas with Lunch
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)
• One Christian Catacomb (Skip-The-Line tickets included)
Lunch included in a tipical Roman Restaurant.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
…More
From
$424.49
Price varies by group size
From
$424.49
Price varies by group size

Tour of Rome Cathedral and Holy Stairs
Our guide will accompany you on a discovery of one of the most evocative places in Rome: starting from the Rione Celio and the Roman amphitheatre, the Colosseum, we will arrive at the Cathedral of Rome and the Sanctuary of the Scala Santa and Sancta Sanctorum.
You will access and visit the monuments accompanied by an experienced and accredited local guide.
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$32.65
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