If you are arriving at Civitavecchia by cruise ship, you will still be able to experience many of the wonderful attractions that Rome has to offer. We at Rome City Tours offer exclusive Civitavecchia to Rome tours so you will be able to embrace all the major attractions of Rome and the Vatican even if you only a few hours for your shore excursion.
Our shore excursion begins with one of our professional drivers meeting you at the dock in Civitavecchia holding a sign with your name. You will be guided to an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz private car, minivan, or minibus, while the driver helps with your luggage. Once on the road, you will travel non-stop to Rome where you will meet your expert and professional licensed Rome tour guide.
Our tours are private, so there will not be others in your group, so you will enjoy personal attention and the ability to learn as much about Rome as possible in a short amount of time.
Our official guide will then take over your shore excursion tour. You will visit the Vatican Museums where you can walk through the ancient papal apartments painted by Raphael, a visit to the Sistine Chapel where you will see the Michelangelo’s painting the Last Judgment, and then view the largest church in the world created in Baroque style the Basilica of Saint Peter.
At this time, you will enjoy a lunch break before heading off to Capitoline Hill. Capitoline Hill is the home of the political and religious center of ancient Rome where you will find the Senate, the piazza that was designed by Michelangelo, the Coliseum, and the last stop is the Trevi Fountain. While visiting the magnificent fountain, remember to throw a coin over your shoulder so you can ensure a visit to Rome again, at least this is what legends tell us.
Of course, our professional authorized driver will take you back in plenty of time to board your cruise ship.
If you plan on a shore excursion, remember to dress appropriately. The Vatican does have a dress code and women may not wear shorts, tank tops, or allow their shoulders to be bare.
With one of our shore excursions, you will be able to visit the most popular attractions while learning about the culture of Rome and embracing the atmosphere that brings visitors every year to the eternal city.