Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Splendor of Rome Tour
Our shared tour of Rome covers all the highlights! Enjoy the VIP treatment at an economy price. After meeting your driver at the bus terminal, your guide will give you information about Rome on the 90-minute ride to Rome (with 8 or fewer passengers, the tour is carried out in a minivan with an English-speaking driver, no separate guide). Kindly note that this tour does NOT include the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel, and most of the sites are seen walking through the city. The pace is quite fast. The streets of Rome can be very crowded, so this tour could pose challenges for those with mobility issues or if you have small children in strollers.
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 the Palatine, you will have free time to explore the exterior areas of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, in addition to other nearby attractions.
Options
Best of Rome
Duration: 9 hours
Main Attractions: Colosseum - trevi fountain - Pantheon - Navona square and St. Peter's Basilica, Roman forum , Victor Emanuel Monument
Best of Rome in a small group: Spendour of Rome tour including the Colosseum - trevi fountain - Pantheon - Navona square and St. Peter's Basilica
What's included in Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Splendor of Rome Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Civitavecchia PortPass-by Only
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 (with 8 or fewer passengers, the tour is carried out in a minivan with an English-speaking driver, no separate guide). On the 90-minute ride to Rome, the excursion begins with some backyou'll be given information on The Eternal City. KINDLY NOTE: This tour does NOT include the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel, and most of the sites are seen walking through the city. The pace is quite fast. The streets of Rome can be very crowded, so this tour could pose challenges for those with mobility issues or if you have small children in strollers.
Colosseum
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.
Arch of ConstantinePass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees, parking, and fuel surcharges
- Port pickup and drop-off (at the bus terminal)
- Professional guide for groups of 9+ passengers
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking driver for groups of 8 or fewer passengers (driver cannot accompany you on foot)
- Lunch
- Vatican Museum
- Admission tickets are NOT included (Colosseum, Vatican Museum, Pantheon)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once we get to Rome, most of the touring is done on foot. You must be prepared for SEVERAL HOURS OF WALKING. Buses have limited access to the city center sites. The streets of Rome can be crowded; it can be difficult to maneuvre with strollers.
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Take the free shuttle from the ship to the bus terminal and look for our agent holding a "DRIVERINROME" sign.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please contact your supplier to verify the correct departure time and meeting instructions and advise your Ship name, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Meeting point instructions: Take the free shuttle from the ship to the bus terminal and look for our agent holding a "DRIVERINROME" sign. If you have trouble locating your driver, you must call the DriverInRome office +39 392 446 8283 or +39 06 624 4373.
