Major Basilicas Tour of Rome: Holy Year 2025

Highlights

• Tailored Itineraries
• Spiritual Focus
• Inclusions

What's included

Itinerary

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   Stop 1

   45min

   Known as the cathedral of the Pope, this basilica is the oldest and highest-ranking church in Rome, hosting remarkable architecture and sacred relics.

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   Stop 2

   45min

   These stairs are believed to be the steps Jesus ascended during his trial before Pontius Pilate and are a site of pilgrimage for Christians seeking penance.

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   Stop 3

   45min

   One of Rome's four papal basilicas, this church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and contains significant relics and beautiful mosaics, dating back to the 5th century.

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   Stop 4

   45min

   Home to important relics, including fragments of the True Cross, this basilica is a significant site for the Christian faith, built by Saint Helena in the 4th century.

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   Stop 5

   45min

   Built over the tomb of St. Sebastian, a Christian martyr, this basilica is located along the ancient Appian Way. The adjacent catacombs contain the remains of early Christian saints.

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   Stop 6

   45min

   Located outside the ancient city center, this basilica is one of Rome’s four major papal churches. It is the burial site of St. Paul, with a striking façade and impressive mosaics.

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   Stop 7

   45min

   This basilica honors St. Lawrence, one of the seven deacons of Rome martyred in the 3rd century. It features remarkable early Christian art and is also a major pilgrimage site.

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   Stop 8

   45min

   The Catacombs of St. Sebastian are an ancient underground burial site in Rome, dating back to the 3rd century. They are famous for containing the tomb of St. Sebastian, a Christian martyr, and feature beautiful early Christian frescoes. (Admission Fee 10 Euro Per Person)

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