The Eternal City: Geniuses of Rome


Experience the living treasures of the Vatican Museums during a guided tour of its magnificent gardens and see Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers at Piazza Navona (bottom left)


What makes Rome an eternal city? Just about everything, everywhere you look, on every level. The fact that it has existed as a city for well over 2,500 years has enabled it to rightfully earn its place in history as one of the most powerful and most influential cities of the civilized world. Throughout the ages, Rome was a melting pot of cultures and customs, bringing together countless ideas to a place where they could quickly be passed around like never before in history. Christianity took root and spread from here, trades flourished, the arts evolved and geniuses thrived. Today, we’ll introduce you to the men and minds behind the monuments of enduring beauty... beginning with a private walking tour of the 58-acre Vatican Gardens, revered by the papacy since 1279 as a place of grace and quiet contemplation. Lush plantings include a formal Italian garden, a flowering French garden, a romantic English landscape, a lovely summertime villa, and upwards of one hundred ancient water-spouting fountains and pools. By special permission, your guided stroll will end right at the entrance to St. Peter’s, where more wonders await...


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