About this experience
Rome is rightfully called the second Jerusalem - its Christian heritage is remarkably rich, and only the Italian capital can compete with the Holy Land. Here lived and preached the apostles Paul and Peter, hundreds of martyrs shed their blood for their faith, and an emperor, named equal to the apostles, ruled them. You will see many Roman holy places, immerse yourself in Christian history, and learn about the destinies of those who faithfully served the church.
What to Expect
Christian temples of Rome and their history
Every Christian temple erected in Rome has its own history. You will visit the Church of the Mother of God, the basilicas of St. John the Baptist and the Holy Cross of Jerusalem. You will see the staircase brought from the palace of Pontius Pilate, down which Jesus Christ descended on the day of his crucifixion with a crown of thorns on his head. And you will also learn the legend of the construction of the Church of the Most Holy Theotokos and about the icon that saved Rome from diseases.
Orthodox relics
In the churches of Rome, you will find a large number of tangible evidence of the earthly life of Christ, the relics of saints, and miraculous icons by famous artists such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini. One of the Roman icons, according to tradition, was painted by the evangelist Luke himself. You will see relics brought from Jerusalem by Queen Helena, and the manger in which Jesus lay as a baby. You will admire the mosaics of early Christian churches, the splendor of Renaissance temples, and be able to touch the relics of great saints.
Who is this tour for
For all travelers sincerely passionate about Christianity.
Organizational Details
- The tour can be conducted entirely or partially by car with visits to additional places upon your request (additional payment - from 25-30 euros per hour)
- The tour can be expanded by visiting other basilicas where revered Orthodox relics are also kept. The cost depends on the number of participants and the duration of the tour.
Basilicas that we can additionally visit:
- Basilica of St. Peter in Chains with the famous statue of Moses by Michelangelo
- Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where the relics of the apostle Paul are kept
- Basilica of St. Clement, where the relics of the Slavic enlightener Cyril are kept, with a visit to the archaeological complex under the basilica with ancient frescoes and mosaics
- Basilica of Alexis the Man of God and St. Boniface
- Basilica of the Virgin Mary: here you will see the heavenly altar with the relics of St. Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great
- 9th-century Basilica of St. Praxedes with Byzantine mosaics. Here is kept a piece of the beam on which Christ was scourged, brought from Constantinople in the Middle Ages
Photos from reviews
Andrei
September 30, 2023
The tour was wonderful and memorable, everything was very interesting. Thank you, Lena!
Alexandra
September 19, 2023
A very interesting tour, we learned many interesting facts about Rome, it made us want to come back here again. In addition, the guide provided a lot of other useful information. Highly recommend Elena!!!
Vera
March 5, 2023
Lena is an excellent guide - tour guide! After her tour, you will want to immerse yourself in literature on history and study the history of Ancient Rome for the next meeting. Also, Lena has a very interesting YouTube channel.
