• Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis - The first stop will be at the Domine Quo Vadis Church, where the historic meeting between Jesus and Saint Peter occurred, and the miraculous footprints are still preserved. According to the apocryphal Acts of Peter, Saint Peter encountered the risen Christ here while fleeing persecution in Rome. Tradition holds that Peter asked, “Lord, where are you going?” (Latin: Domine, quo vadis?). Christ replied, “I am going to Rome to be crucified again.”
• Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - The entrance ticket and guided tour of the Catacombs of S. Callisto or S. Sebastiano (depending on availability) is included. The catacombs of St. Callixtus are among Rome’s largest and most significant. They originated around the mid-second century and are part of a cemetery complex covering 90 acres, with a network of galleries about 12 miles long, across four levels, more than twenty meters deep. Here, tens of martyrs, 16 popes, and many Christians were buried.
• Circus of Maxentius - Returning to the Appian Way, we will stop and enter the Circus of Maxentius – the second largest Roman circus, likely never used, and the setting for the film Ben Hur. The Circus is the best-preserved in the Rome area and is second in size only to the Circus Maximus. The only recorded games at the circus were its inaugural ones, thought to be funerary in nature, held in honor of Maxentius’ son Valerius Romulus, who died in AD 309 at a young age and was likely interred in the nearby cylindrical tomb (tomb of Romulus).
• Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - At the hilltop, we will pause for an explanation of the largest tomb on the Via Appia, the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, and the Caetani castle (entrance not included, no ticket purchase necessary); across the road, the guide will show you a unique example of Cistercian Gothic style: S. Nicola Church.
• Complesso di Capo di Bove - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - The private villa of the wealthy philosopher and tutor of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
• Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - One of the largest residential areas in the suburbs of Rome, originally owned by brothers who were executed by Emperor Commodus, known as one of history’s worst emperors. Entrance not included, no ticket purchase necessary.
• Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - Observing the map, you’ll notice remarkable burial sites lining the Regina Viarum. Catacombs, churches, sepulchers, and mausoleums abound, but why are there so many burial sites here? This is one of the many questions answered during our guided golf cart tour on the Appian Way.
• Appia Antica Archaeological Park - We will return to the starting point along the Ancient Appian Way.

• Bottled water

• Tea and coffee
• Cecilia Metella’s Tomb and Quintili’s Villa entrances are not included (no need to purchase any)

Explore one of the world’s largest archaeological parks with us on our golf cart. Join us on the renowned Appian Way, where historical figures like Spartacus, Crassus, and Commodus have left their everlasting marks.

Are you weary of queuing at the city’s top attractions? Just 3 km from the Colosseum lies an incredible protected area spanning 4,580 hectares, boasting over 2,000 years of history. Discover the famous Appian Way, where Spartacus and his 6,000 slaves were defeated, explore the catacombs, and visit the Circus of Emperor Maxentius (the set of Ben Hur), along with many other sites. Enjoy a serene experience immersed in nature and local stories, so far removed from mass tourism that you’ll hardly believe you’re still in the capital.

Please note that Cecilia Metella’s Tomb and Quintili’s Villa will not be visited inside, and no tickets are required.

• Mausoleo di Cecilia entrance not included
• Villa dei Quintili entrance not included

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.