You haven’t truly seen
Rome until you’ve experienced the beauty of its most important Basilicas, and a journey along the
traditional pilgrimage route of the Basilica’s of Peter, Paul, John and Mary is the best way to experience them. The tour concludes with a
grand finale at St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will Skip the Line via our exclusive entrance and experience the singular most
important and famous church of Christianity, in the heart of Vatican City.
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We begin our pilgrimage at Saint Mary Major which boasts exuberant mannerist sculptural decorations, stunning 5th Century mosaics, enchanting frescoes and the Tomb of Bernini,
Rome’s greatest sculptor of all time.
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Next you will have the chance to climb the Holy Stairs transported from
Jerusalem which, according to tradition, once led to the Palace of
Pontius Pilate - twenty-eight white marble steps tread by Christ
during his passion.
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Then we will visit the imposing Basilica of Saint John Lateran, the
Cathedral of Rome and traditional seat of the Pope which was built by
Constantine even before St Peters.
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From St. John Lateran, we will venture to the Basilica of Saint Paul
Outside the Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where lie the relics
of Saint Paul and 5th century mosaics shimmer alongside brilliantly
colored frescoes.
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Our journey reaches its culmination as we Skip the Line line leading into
the breathtaking St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Church in
Christianity, guardian of St. Peter’s tomb, Michelangelo’s Pietà
and Bernini’s immense baldachin.
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Join us as we explore these
mystical temples of worship which celebrate the emperors, saints, Popes, artists and millions of people who have tread their ground and wondered at their splendor for thousands of years.