Ancient Appian Way and Winery tour

Aventine Hill & Orange Garden: Discover one of Rome's most romantic viewpoints from the Aventine Hill, offering a fragrant stroll through the Orange Garden and a stunning vista of St. Peter’s Dome.

20 min

Cestius Pyramid: Pass by this strikingly well-preserved white marble pyramid, a unique 1st-century BC tomb inspired by ancient Egyptian fashion.

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Caracalla Thermal Baths: Drive past the monumental ruins of the Roman Empire's second-largest public bath complex.

5 min

Appian Way: Enter the "Queen of Roads," a 2,300-year-old basalt-paved highway lined with ancient tombs and iconic Mediterranean pines.

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Druso Arch: Drive by this remarkably well-preserved arch, originally built to support an ancient aqueduct. It served as a defensive 'pre-gate' located just beyond the monumental St. Sebastian Gate.

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Porta San Sebastiano: Just after the Arch of Drusus, we'll pass through the historic Porta San Sebastiano. This grand gateway marks the southern entrance to Rome and serves as the majestic starting point of the Appian Way."

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Quo Vadis: while you proceed along the historic Appian Way, you will see the famous spot where the 'Quo Vadis' encounter took place.

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St. Callixtus Catacombs: Reach the Christian’s earliest underground cemetery in Rome, the final resting place of 9 popes and martyrs.

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Tour of the Catacombs: Descent into the sacred silence of the underground galleries for a specialized guided exploration of early Christian history.

1 h

Cecilia Metella Mausoleum: Admire this massive circular tomb, which served as a medieval fortress and remains an iconic landmark in the Roman countryside.

10 min

Stroll along the Appian Way, also known as the 'Queen of Roads,' and walk upon the original basolati—ancient volcanic stones that will make you feel fully immersed in the past. Be sure to capture the moment with a photo to carry the memory of this timeless journey with you."

10 min

Drive to a winery at Gallienus Mausoleum: Arrive at an exclusive, family-run organic estate that houses the hidden 3rd-century ruins of Emperor Gallienus's tomb.

20 min

Wine Tasting & Lunch: Indulge in a sommelier-led tasting of organic volcanic wines paired with a fresh, artisanal Italian lunch on the winery grounds, including a tour led by the local host to visit the Gallienus Mausoleum

2 h 15 min

Appio Claudio Aqueduct: Take a final, evocative walk beneath the towering arches of one of Rome's greatest engineering masterpieces in the Park of the Aqueducts

20 min

Hotel Drop-off: Relax in comfort as your private driver returns you directly to your hotel, concluding the journey.

30 min