Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Splendor of Rome Tour
Overview
A 90-minute guided tour of the Palatine Hill is optional for an additional 25 Euro per person (in cash to cover the entry fee).
If you choose not to participate in the guided tour of these fascinating ruins where the Emperor had his palace, you will have free time to explore the exterior areas of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, in addition to such nearby attractions as the Victor Emanual monument, Circus Maximus, and the Bocca della Verità.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes, fees, parking, and fuel surcharges
- Professional guide for groups of 9+ passengers
- English speaking driver for groups of 8 or fewer passengers
- Port pickup and drop-off (at the bus terminal)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Civitavecchia Port, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele 19, 00053, Civitavecchia Italy
This shared tour of Rome begins by taking a free shuttle from the ship to the bus terminal. There you'll meet your guide who will be holding a "Driverinrome" sign.
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
The Colosseum, a place where 50.000 spectators watched cruel battles between gladiators and wild beasts in ancient Roman times, is the most iconic and perhaps the most fascinating monument in Rome. Tickets to enter are optional and an additional, out-of-pocket expense. You'll be able to appreciate the Colosseum from the exterior. if you don't want to go inside.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy
Right next to the Colosseum sits the Arch of Constantine. The monument, commissioned to commemorate an important military victory of the Emperor Constantine, is one of several triumphal arches in the area of the Roman Forum.
Pass By: Circus Maximus, Via del Circo Massimo, 00186 Rome Italy
Circus Maximus is an Ancient Roman entertainment venue famous for chariot races. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, it was the first and largest stadium in Ancient Rome, holding between 150, 000 and 300, 000 spectators.
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome Italy
Trevi is the largest Baroque fountain in the city of Rome and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The masterpiece in travertine has appeared in a number of films, most notably Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, released in 1961, in which Italian icon Marcello Mastroianni gets into the fountain with Swedish siren Anita Ekberg.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome Italy
A former Roman temple to all the gods and now a Catholic church, the Pantheon is a marvel of engineering from the ancient world. If the massive marble columns on the porch don't make your jaw drop, the massive coffered dome with a giant oculus in the center surely will!
KINDLY NOTE: Viewing the Pantheon from the exterior is free. As of July 2023, a ticket is required to visit the interior. The ticket costs 5 Euro. If you'd like to go inside the Pantheon, please request that we make a reservation for you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy
Piazza Navona attracts visitors with its fountains, restaurant terraces, and splendid Baroque architecture, but its elliptical shape gives away a secret: the piazza was built on top of an ancient stadium! Enjoy the beauty of the architectural elements in the piazza, especially Bernini's Fountain of Four Rivers, or go underground to check out the ruins of the Stadium of Domition.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
The Roman Forum was the center of civic life in Ancient Rome. Today, the ruins -- encompassing marketplaces, public and government buildings, temples, and triumphal arches -- tell the story of Rome's greatness two thousand years ago.
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
A 90-minute guided tour of the Palatine Hill, the Beverly Hills of Ancient Rome, is optional for an additional 25 Euro per person (in cash to cover the entry fee).
If you choose not to participate in the guided tour of these fascinating ruins where the Emperor had his palace, you will have free time to explore the exterior areas of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, in addition to such nearby attractions as the Victor Emanual monument, Circus Maximus, and the Bocca della Verità.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Enter the vast expanse of St. Peter's Square through Bernini's colonnades and behold Christendom's largest church. Not an inch of the basilica is unadorned; the lavish decorations and works of art are stunning. One of Michelangelo's most beautiful and famous sculptures -- his first Pietà -- is housed in the church. (There is no fee to enter the church but you do have to be dressed properly (no short skirts or shorts, no bare shoulders) and clear a security screening, time permitting. The line can be very long.)
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- If you are not ready to depart at the assigned time, we cannot wait for you beyond a reasonable amount of time, nor can we promise to fulfill the mentioned itinerary or extend the duration of the tour. Please allow enough time to get the free shuttle and meet us at the designated spot.
- Please contact the local provider to verify the correct pickup time.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Depending on the length of lines, you may not be able to enter St. Peter's Basilica. If there is not enough time to clear security, you will be able to explore around the square
- If the total Group has less than 9 participants you will have an English-speaking driver for the day. He will give commentaries while you're inside the vehicle. Drivers are not authorized to accompany you on foot .
- This is a shared tour and you will be expected to maintain the pace of the group. If you have limited mobility we suggest booking a private tour for your best enjoyment.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after receiving your voucher if there are not enough participants. In this case, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is necessary during the tour. Buses have limited access to the city center sites.
- We reserve the right to reverse the Itinerary at any given time starting at the Basilica of St Peter and ending at the Colosseum.
- We are not responsible for admission tickets that you have booked on your own .
- Being a shared tour, it's important to respect the time allotted at each stop by your driver. We kindly ask that you return to the vehicle at the appointed time so that we can stay on schedule.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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I was excited to go on this excursion . It was expensive especially for four people and did not include tickets to the Colleueum and also Did not include visit inside the St.Peters in Vatican city. We had to pay additional $80 ( for 4 people) to go inside the colleusm . I later found out that th...
I was excited to go on this excursion . It was expensive especially for four people and did not include tickets to the Colleueum and also Did not include visit inside the St.Peters in Vatican city. We had to pay additional $80 ( for 4 people) to go inside the colleusm . I later found out that the ticket had also included the Roma Forum which we did not visit. We waited for more than an hour to go inside thew colleusm. It wasn't worth the amount we paid for.Rome was great and going to the Colosseum was AMAZING. It's incredible to see it up close in person. There were long lines, but it was smooth. Our tour guide was lovely. She had a lot of knowledge, but too bad she didn't go with us inside the Colosseum to explain what we were seeing. The Pantheon...
Rome was great and going to the Colosseum was AMAZING. It's incredible to see it up close in person. There were long lines, but it was smooth. Our tour guide was lovely. She had a lot of knowledge, but too bad she didn't go with us inside the Colosseum to explain what we were seeing. The Pantheon was also great.
One of the best tours I've ever been on! Dani our guide was so nice and had such a great knowledge of all the sites we got to see. Got so much done in one day. Bus was excellent very comfortable and well air conditioned and brought us straight to and from the port to all the major sites. Would...
One of the best tours I've ever been on! Dani our guide was so nice and had such a great knowledge of all the sites we got to see. Got so much done in one day. Bus was excellent very comfortable and well air conditioned and brought us straight to and from the port to all the major sites. Would really recommend this tour if you want to pack loads of site seeing into one day. Also even though we got to see so many sites such as Colosseum, the Vatican, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain etc the time spent at each sight wasn't rushed and had plenty of time to take it all in. Highly recommend and great value for money!
Our guide went above and beyond. Traffic was a nightmare with a race and parade scheduled the day of our visit. He still got us to every attraction on our list, knowing the back streets and work arounds. He never got flustered at all. He was so knowledgeable and even got one couple to a church t...
Our guide went above and beyond. Traffic was a nightmare with a race and parade scheduled the day of our visit. He still got us to every attraction on our list, knowing the back streets and work arounds. He never got flustered at all. He was so knowledgeable and even got one couple to a church they wanted to see. Thanks for the reserved tickets to the Colosseum--we went right to the head of the line!Really super tour since it was a small group in a beautiful touring car. We zipped around Rome with ease and the guide did an incredible job taking us through back streets and all of the main sites to see in Rome.
Really super tour since it was a small group in a beautiful touring car. We zipped around Rome with ease and the guide did an incredible job taking us through back streets and all of the main sites to see in Rome.
Mikki was extremely knowledgeable. He gave so much interesting information. Basically the free shuttle drops you off at a port pick up place for tours and you meet your guide there. As soon as our party had all arrived, we left in a mini bus. Our guide made sure to let us know about safety an...
Mikki was extremely knowledgeable. He gave so much interesting information. Basically the free shuttle drops you off at a port pick up place for tours and you meet your guide there. As soon as our party had all arrived, we left in a mini bus. Our guide made sure to let us know about safety and gave us comfort stops along the way. The tour was very informative and we left very satisfied. Were back to the ship in plenty of time. Don't forget to tip your guide and driver, they work hard!