Think ancient Rome was all about gladiators and Emperors?
Think Again!
Join us for the “Cleopatra & the Women of Ancient Rome Tour” and meet the women who ruled, schemed, and conquered in their own fierce way.
We’re not talking about just Cleopatra, though she was definitely the queen of drama and power moves. We’ll dive into the lives of other badass women like Livia, the ultimate political mastermind, and Agrippina, who didn’t let anyone stand in her way.
Plus, get the lowdown on the Roman women who may not have made it into your history books, but who certainly left their mark.
And let’s not forget the spiritual side of ancient Rome. We’ll introduce you to the powerful Vestal Virgins, the sacred priestesses who kept Rome’s most important fire burning. These women didn’t just play a religious role; they held immense influence over the fate of the city!
On this tour, we’ll show you how these women lived, loved, and fought in a world dominated by men, and how their stories are far more exciting than you might think.
So, grab your sandals and join us for a trip through ancient Rome that’s as bold and unforgettable as these amazing women.
Meet your guide at the Info Point on Via dei Fori Imperiali, a great location close to the Colosseum. Begin your journey into the lives of remarkable ancient Roman women, starting with Hortensia, a 1st-century BC Roman lawyer who defeated Emperor Augustus and Mark Antony in court.
Next, hear the dramatic story of Cleopatra, including her love affair with Mark Antony. Learn about her life by the 1st-century BC temple of Venus Genetrix, commissioned by Julius Caesar.
Continue to the story of Empress Julia Domna, known as the Philosopher Empress and mother of Emperor Caracalla. Discover the lives of the Vestal Virgin Priestesses, and hear the incredible story of Agrippina, sister of Emperor Caligula, wife of Emperor Claudius, and mother of Emperor Nero.
Finally, end your tour in the Jewish Quarter of Rome with the story of Empress Livia, the most famous Roman woman in history. Nicknamed the "First, First Lady in the History of the Western World," Livia was an essential figure in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.
