Walking tour and tasting at Iseum
Accompanied by your guide, begin your walk at the Metro C station and venture into the heart of ancient Rome along one of the city’s most evocative routes. Continue along Via dei Fori Imperialiwalking among the imposing remnants of the Forum of Caesar, the Forum of Augustus, and the other monumental complexes that once formed the political and religious center of the Roman Empire.
Along the way, your guide will accompany you with a narrative that weaves together history, architecture, and daily life, helping you interpret what still emerges today from the ruins and the urban fabric of modern Rome.
The walk then leads to Piazza Venezia, where you’ll encounter the famous Madama LucreziaMadama Lucrezia, one of Rome’s “talking statues.” The ancient bust, identified as a depiction of the goddess Isis, will offer an opportunity to explore the spread of Egyptian cults in Imperial Rome and the unique relationship between Roman religiosity and deities from the Mediterranean world.
The tour will end at the Iseum , where the guide will lead you on a discovery of its archaeological artifacts. You’ll be able to admire the remains of the monumental arch that marked the entrance to the sanctuary, along with a valuable collection of marble pieces from various parts of the Mediterranean—a testament to the intense cultural and commercial exchanges that characterized Imperial Rome. The guide’s explanation will help you reconstruct the original appearance and function of the complex, delving into the role of Egyptian cults in the religious life of ancient Rome.
A fascinating journey along the banks of the Nile, discovering what the pharaohs, priests and common people ate in Ancient Egypt.
From bread and beer—the cornerstones of daily nutrition—to the sumptuous royal banquets depicted in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, food was much more than mere sustenance: it was life, symbolism, and ritual. Through images, texts, and archaeological evidence , we’ll reconstruct the Egyptians’ diet—composed of grains, legumes, and fish from the Nile—without forgetting the meat and wine reserved for the elite.
The journey will continue to contemporary Egyptian cuisine, with an aperitif-dinner inspired by recipes rooted in a millennia-old past.
An evening to enjoy together, filled with stories, history, and flavors, to discover how food bridges the past and the present.
An experience to listen to, share… and savor. The event will take place within the Iseum archaeological site, which you’ll have exclusive access to during the private opening held for the conference. The event will conclude with a tasting of ancient and modern Egyptian specialties.
