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Catacombs In Rome Tour With Private Transfer
Overview
Catacombs are large underground cemeteries used by Christian and Jewish communities between the 2nd and the first half of the 5th century. The largest complex of catacombs is found in Rome, hosting approximately 60 excavations. Visiting these ancient cemeteries through their long tunnels and passages, will allow you to explore the rituals, customs, and traditions of the ancient Romans. The ancient term to designate these monuments is “coemeterium”, which derives from Greek and means “dormitory”, as for Christians the burial of the corpses is a temporary moment awaiting the final resurrection. In fact, while the pagans used to cremate the bodies of the dead, the Christians chose to be buried believing in Christ’s resurrection and the day of judgement. These underground structures were excavated into tuff, a fragmental rock easy to dig into, as it consists of the smaller volcanic detritus which is usually less stratified than solid grounds.
What's Included
- Private luxury transportation from and to your hotel
- English speaking Tour Leader
- Vatican Guide inside the catacombs
- Entrance tickets
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- According to the Vatican regulation the entrance in the catacombs is organized in small groups.
- Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
- Not recommended for travellers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces
