Vatican Museums, sistine chapel and the basilica of St.Peter

Vatican Museums are the Roman equivalent of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The erudition to fully Displaying a colossal amount of art which the Popes were busy amassing over the centuries, the ap-preciate the history and the artistic value of what’s on display here would be simply overwhelming but we have done all the hard work for you and put together a tourist-friendly itinerary perfectly tailored to the requirements of busy world travellers. On this most popular of tours, you will get an eyeful of the Popes’ enviable private collections, something you don’t get to experience every day, but which can only happen in a city like Rome. You will then continue to the Sistine Chapel where the sight of Michelangelo’s “Last Judgment” is sure to take your breath away before heading to St Peter’s Basilica with its impressively prominent dome – the so-called “cupola” - yet another feat of architectural and engineering genius, visible from many different locations in Rome. The basilica boasting three high and broad naves as well as several superbly decorated chapels on the sides is one of the most-visited religious sites in the world due to its symbolic significance for the Christian faith and the sheer number of artistic masterpieces contained in it. This pretty unique construction also marks the exact spot where St Peter suffered a martyr’s death under the reign of Nero. According to historical tradition, the remains of St Peter’s body are said to be resting beneath the basilica itself. What’s not to like? Join us on this amazing tour that will take you on a history trip through the ages!