A - INSIDE THE VATICAN
The Vatican Museums are considered among the most important in the world, and a visit in not only essential but a must for anyone travelling to Rome. Over the years, the Popes have gathered and preserved some of the greatest masterpieces of all time, and some of the most precious works of the past. During the visit you can admire Raphael's Rooms, the private living quarters of Pope Julius II, decorated with some important frescoes by the great Renaissance painter. The visit will end with the Sistine Chapel, the work of the great master Michelangelo, where you can see some of his greatest works, the vault, with the stories of Genesis, and the great wall of the Last Judgement.

Everyday excluding Sundays and closing days of the Museums
Special rates for children from 6 to 12 yrs: €19,00
Rates: € 26,00

B - ST. PETER'S BASILICA
The centre of Christianity. The visit allows you to encounter St. Peter in the basilica that has conserved his remains for almost two thousand years. You will visit all the places- the naves, the chapels and the altars- where the genius and imagination of great artists like Michelangelo, Bernini and Raphael, expressed some of the greatest human achievements.
You will then descend into the Vatican's Sacred Grottos, where you can see up close to the Confession of St. Peter and the tombs of many popes, loved and venerated by the Christian people, including Paul VI and Joh Paul II.

Everyday excluding Wednesday morning, Sundays and religious holidays.
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
FREE for children up to 10
Rates: €12,00

C - LATERAN AND ST. JOHN'S
The Basilica of St. Johne Lateran is the oldest church in the West, the mother and archaeotype of all churches of Rome and of the world. It remained the papal residence for more than 1.000 years, up until the 14th century.
You will visit the Baptistery, the Holy Stairs and the Sancta Sanctorum. Belonging to the former patriarchate, this was the official residence of pontiffs from the paleo-christian era through the end of the Middle Ages. Upon their return from France in 1377, the pontiffs shifted their residence to the Vatican.

Everyday excluding Wednesday morning, Sundays and religious holidays.
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 9.00 a.m.
FREE for children up to 10
Rates: €15,00

D - MONUMENTS & CHURCHES OF THE HISTORICAL CENTRE
This itinerary will take you to ancient Rome, passing through the Middle Ages, the Renaissence until the great Baroque age. On our itinerary you will visit the famous church of San Bartolomeo all'Isola Tiberina. You will pass through the Jewish district and reach Piazza Argentina with its ruins of ancient Roman temples, and proceed to the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. From where you will arrive at the Pantheon, a masterpiece of Roman architecture, currently a church dedicated to the martyrs. You will proceed toward the church San Luigi dei Francesi, where you can admire Caravaggio's famous paintings including the "conversion of St Matthew".


Everyday excluding Sundays and religious holidays.
Duration: 2,30 hours
Time:2,30 p.m.
FREE for children up to 10
Rates: €15,00

Prenotazioni/Reservation:

Cooperativa IL SOGNO
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
Tel. 06.85301758 - Fax 06.85301756
email: cpasogno@romeguide.it