Tour length: 9 hours
Depart from: down your ship in Civitavecchia port of Rome
Highlights: Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, St, Peter's Basilica ...and much more
Description
Set off on a Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port and discover the best way to see the city of Rome from your cruise!
A professional, friendly driver will pick you up at your ship in Civitavecchia port in the morning. Traveling by private, full-optional vehicle you will reach the Eternal City for a full-day tour, which include the Ancient Rome, Rome’s squares and fountains and a guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
Make yourself comfortable for your day trip and enjoy the company of your friendly driver who will entertain you during on your way to Rome, providing you with interesting stories and facts. Upon arrival you will be immediately amazed by the impressive ruins and buildings of the Ancient Rome. Enjoy an overview of the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill and the Circus Maximus. Next, you can enter the Colosseum on your own and have the chance to travel back through 2,000 years of history.
Rejoin your private driver and continue your tour of Rome.
Marvel at the ancient cattle market, where you can still admire the Temple of Portunus, protector of the nearby river port and the Temple of Hercules the Winner. Not far from these spectacular temples, we will drive by the Theatre of Marcellus, and go on top of Capitol Hill, to enjoy a terrific view of the Roman Forum!
Afterwards, reach the impressive Piazza Venezia and the huge King's memorial, also known as "Wedding Cake". From there, head towards the neighborhood that once was called Campus Martius, in honor of god Mars, and discover the gorgeous Piazza Navona, the famous square that was built on top of a Roman stadium!
Driving through this narrow labyrinth of old streets, we will get to see Bernini's ironic elephant, which the Romans call "the chicky", and just around the corner the Pantheon - here you can get the real feel of walking in a perfectly preserved and grand Roman temple.
Then, stop for a view of world-known Trevi Fountain and toss a coin to make sure you will come to Rome once again!
Before heading to the Vatican Museums for an amazing guided tour, stop for lunch in a local trattoria!
Reach the entrance of the Vatican Museums where you will meet your private tour guide, who will guide you through the Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica for an entertaining full immersion in the fanciness of Renaissance time, and hearth of Christianity.
At the end of your tour be ready for a transfer back from Rome to your ship in Civitavecchia ahead of time before departure.
Please note that the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are closed on Sundays, on Wednesday mornings and on religious celebrations.
