TOUR 4 Christian Rome (The Catacombs)

Passing by Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, we reach St. Mary-Major (visit) the most beauti­ful Basilica dedicated to Mary Mother of Christ with gorgeous mosaics and the relics of Jesus cradle. Continue to St. John's-in-Lateran (visit) cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence with masterpieces from Middle Ages to Baroque. Stop at the Holy Stairs. Through the first part of the Appian Way, with a view at the Domine Quo Vadis Chapel, we reach the Catacombs (Domitilla or St. Callixtus), the ancient underground Cemeteries and extraordinary expression of faith of the early Christians. The tour ends with a panoramic view of Caracalla Thermal Baths. Return to hotels or nearest point.