After the Colosseum tour, you’ll visit the Arch of Constantine, and the Roman Forum, the empire's central square and hub of political, religious, and social activity. See the 1st-century Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Saturn, the Senate House, and the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus. You’ll then travel via the Sacred Way to arrive at Capitoline Hill, and the Vittoriano, one of the most beautiful monuments of modern Italy.

Your tour continues to the Trevi Fountain, as seen in several films, including Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. Make sure you throw a coin in the fountain and make a wish that someday you’ll return to Rome. Then it’s time for lunch (at your own expense) at any of the area’s restaurants, whether you’re in the mood for pizza, a sandwich, or a nicer 3-course meal.

After lunch, your tour will head to the Government District, where you’ll see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers, and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. The historic Temple of Hadrian is nearby, a grand edifice that Emperor Antoninus Pius built in honor of his predecessor.

You’ll then follow a narrow street to see the Pantheon, where Raphael, the Renaissance architect and painter, lies entombed.

Head next to Piazza Navona by way of the Ancient Baths of Nero, to admire the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.

Your final destination is the Vatican, which sits across the Tiber River. During your visit to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, you’ll enjoy a tour of Michelangelo’s most famous works, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

As talking is prohibited in the Sistine Chapel, your guide will discuss the works of art you will see inside before entering. This includes the wonderful frescoes by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and others on the walls and ceiling.