Meet your guide and enter into the Colosseum, a must-see landmark on any Roman itinerary. Built in the first century AD, this immense amphitheater has enthralled visitors for almost 2000 years. Your expert guide will bring to life the captivating history of this venue with unforgettable stories about gladiator fights, animal hunts, imperial judgments and bloodthirsty crowds. Explore the first and second tiers of the amphitheater as you survey this incredible site.

Then, move on to the Forum to discover a day in the life of a Roman. The Forum was at the centre of Roman public life, containing everything from houses to temples to political meeting spaces. Your guide will captivate you with stories of political treachery and maneouvering, whilst providing you with a picture of everyday life in Ancient Rome.

Complete your trip at the Palatine Hill, widely heralded as the centre of Rome due to the legend of Romulus founding Rome here. Stroll around the beautiful gardens and remains of the villas of Roman nobility who lived here, whilst admiring the spectacular view over the Forum and the Colosseum. Listen as your guide completes the picture of Ancient Rome and reflect on the millennia of history of the Eternal City