Description
- Round-trip transportation from the Transportation Hub at the Civitavecchia Cruise pier!
- Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
- English-speaking certified driver/guide for groups of 8 or fewer!
- Driver and separate English-speaking certified guide while in Rome for groups of 9-30!
- Free time at the Colosseum!
- Walking excursion of Old Rome!
- Free time at St. Peters Square in Vatican City!
- Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Civitavecchia and the surrounding area!
Your time in Rome is precious so don't waste your day with an overcrowded cruise ship-sponsored excursion. Enjoy a more personal, small-group excursion! See the best that Rome has to offer!
You will take the free shuttle from your Civitavecchia pier to the transportation hub near the harbor's main gate. You will meet the English-speaking staff and then board your air-conditioned transportation for the 80-minute journey to Rome. Group size is kept to a maximum of 30 guests to ensure personalized service. On arrival in Rome, take in the view of Capitoline Hill, one of the city's famous 7 hills. Once a Roman citadel, it was the hub of politics and religion.
Your small group will continue to the Roman Colosseum. Also known as the symbol of the Eternal City, it is famous for being the center of ancient Roman entertainment, gladiators, and wild beasts would challenge each other in front of over 50,000 onlookers. Enjoy 40 minutes of free time to explore and take photos. You can also see the Arch of Titus by the Colosseum which was built in honor of war victories by an Emperor.
Pass by Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, and the Victor Emanuel monument before embarking on a guided walking exploration. Stroll through narrow streets to the city's largest Baroque fountain that you may recognize from the 1954 movie, Three Coins in a Fountain. Trevi Fountain, as superstition states, if you throw a coin in a particular way into the fountain, you have a guaranteed return to Rome. Try your luck! You will also visit the Pantheon, a temple of all the Ancient Roman gods. Time permitting, you will also see Navona Square and Farnese Square.
There is a quick lunch break and your guide will be able to offer suggestions on where to dine and try some authentic Italian food. Lunch is at the guests' expense.
After lunch, you will visit Vatican City. En route, you will pass the Castle of the Angels (Castel Sant' Angelo) and Bernini's Bridge of the Angels. When you arrive at St. Peter's Square, enjoy 45 minutes of free time to visit the world's largest church, St. Peter's Basilica, explore the square, soak up the atmosphere or do some souvenir shopping. Please note that due to the popularity of St. Peter's Basilica, waiting times to enter the church may be excessive.
At the appointed time and spot, you will regroup with your transportation and head back to your ship pier in Civitavecchia, approximately 80 minutes away.
Please note the sequence of visits may change due to traffic. Anticipate large crowds at all sites with some entrance lines taking over one hour to clear. For groups with less than nine people onboard, transportation will be by smaller vehicle and your guide will also be your driver. For groups of more than nine people, you will meet your official guide on arrival to Rome.
Where we meet
For the Civitavecchia Best of Rome Excursion, you will meet your local excursion staff at your Civitavecchia Cruise Port Transportation Hub, located at the main entrance to the port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Please allow enough time to catch the port shuttle to the transportation hub for your departure.
Cancellation
For the Civitavecchia Best of Rome Sightseeing Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
