Rome: Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia
Discover the Eternal City’s highlights — including the Vatican, Colosseum and historic center — on this Rome shore excursion.
Colosseum & Roman Forum
Rome: Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia
Discover the Eternal City’s highlights — including the Vatican, Colosseum and historic center — on this Rome shore excursion.
Rome: Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia
Make one short day in the Eternal City a vacation you’ll always treasure, on this Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia. In one whirlwind day you’ll visit Vatican City, the historic center, ancient city and the Colosseum. Travel from Civitavecchia to Rome in style, as you are transported in a private car with AC, to a full tour of all the Eternal City’s highlights.
Colosseum & Ancient City
Your Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia begins in style with a full tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You’ll meet your expert, private guide, for a full tour of the Colosseum. This archaeology and art history expert knows everything there is to know about the world’s most iconic amphitheater.
With your expert guide, you’ll ascend from the 1st to the 2nd floor of the Colosseum. See the magnificent arena spread out before you – where over 400,000 men were killed in violent gladiator’s battles, during the Ancient Roman era. As you get a sense of the full size of the magnificent Colosseum, imagine the roar of 80,000 spectators when the arena was at its height.
Next, you’ll head to the Roman Forum. As you walk through this amazing archaeological site, admire the evocative ruins of Temples and Law Courts which once made this area the heart of Rome’s ancient empire. Walk under sweeping Victory Arches to discover the places where historical figures like Julius Caesar and Augustus changed world history.
Rome’s Historic Center
When your tour of Rome’s ancient city comes to an end, it’s time for a different flavor on your Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia. You’ll continue and discover Rome’s historic city-center; which is still very alive today.
Your tour of Rome’s historic center begins at Piazza di Spagna. Admire this lively part of town, a hotspot for Rome’s glitterati, and home to the beautiful Spanish Steps. Next, make your way over winding, cobbled streets toward the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Make sure to throw a coin in to guarantee your return to Rome!
Pass by the beautiful Column of Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome’s most charming victory columns. Continue to enter the Pantheon – the world’s best-preserved Roman Temple; today, a church! Finally, you’ll see two of Rome’s liveliest Squares: Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona. Admire these beautiful squares, which have lively social hubs for hundreds of years. Admire the fountains, obelisks and statues which make these Piazzas among the liveliest in Rome!
Vatican City
Last stop on your Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia – but certainly not least – is Vatican City. The historic home of the Catholic Church is home to many treasures; not least of all, the Sistine Chapel. Join your expert, local guide for a tour of the world’s smallest state and discover all the wonders within.
Your tour begins with the Vatican Museums. Allow your expert guide to lead you through this labyrinth toward the highlights of the collection, including beautiful classical sculptures, like Apollo of the Belvedere, and Renaissance masterpieces, like Raphael’s magnificent School of Athens.
Next, head to the Sistine Chapel and find yourself below the indomitable frescoes by Michelangelo. Admire Michelangelo’s extensive Sistine Chapel ceiling; including the eternally impressive Creation of Adam. Stand in front of his vision of tortured genius, The Last Judgement; glimmering today in radiant lapis lazuli as brightly as it was 400 years ago.
Last but not least, head to St Peter’s Basilica. Enter the vaulted interior and find yourself astonished at the great depth of internal space. Admire the marvelous internal decoration – including Michelangelo’s Dome – by geniuses as diverse as Bernini, Bramante and Raphael.
Why Choose This Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia?
There’s only one Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia port that is so comprehensive – a promises such an intimate, detailed approach. All of Roma Experience’s guides are leaders in their field; and we’ve picked the cream of the crop for this private tour.
One benefit of a private shore excursion to Rome is that you’ll benefit from the undivided attention of your expert guide as you explore Rome’s most beloved sights. Discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican City, and see Italian icons like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
