Christian Rome Four Major Basilicas Lunch Included Fullday from Rome

About this tour

Visit Rome's four papal basilicas in a single day with a private driver and optional expert guide. The tour covers Saint John Lateran, the Holy Stairs, Saint Mary Major, and Saint Paul Outside the Walls, with St. Peter's included when accessible. You'll receive a Papal Blessing certificate and share lunch at a traditional Roman trattoria. Hotel pickup and dropoff bookend the seven-hour itinerary, which can be tailored to your interests.

Highlights

• Four major papal basilicas in one full day
• Papal Blessing certificate in English
• Lunch at a traditional Roman restaurant included
• Private vehicle with professional English-speaking driver
• Optional licensed tour guide for deeper context
• St. Peter's Basilica when open to visitors
• Hotel collection and return included

What to expect

You'll travel by air-conditioned private car to each basilica, moving at a pace that suits your group. Expect to spend time walking through these significant pilgrimage sites, taking in their architecture and religious art. The guide option (if selected) provides historical and theological context at each stop. Lunch breaks the day mid-way at a neighbourhood Roman restaurant serving traditional fare. The itinerary remains flexible—alert your driver or guide if you'd like to linger somewhere or adjust timing. Wear comfortable shoes; the basilicas involve standing and some walking between sites.

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