Description
- Roundtrip private transportation from your Civitavecchia cruise ship pier!
- Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
- Private English-speaking certified shore excursion driver/guide!
- Visit the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon!
- Free time at St. Peters Square in Vatican City!
- Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Rome 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 and private small-group excursion. See the best Rome has to offer with your private driver and private transportation!
The private sightseeing excursion starts at your Civitavecchia cruise ship where you will meet your English-speaking driver who serves as your narrator/guide and set out in your air-conditioned transportation for the 80-minute journey to Rome. All along the way and throughout the day, the driver will give you commentary on the sites. On arrival in Rome, take in the view of Palatine Hill, one of the city's famous 7 hills, and once the setting for the royal palace. Below you will see the outline of what was once the Circus Maximus stadium where the chariot races were held.
Situated at the far end of Capitoline Hill is the Roman Colosseum. Built approximately 70-72 A.D. by Emperor Vespasian, best known for its gladiator games it has been the home to celebrations, sporting events, and bloodshed. You will enjoy 40 minutes of free time to explore this site from the outside. If you want to get inside the Colosseum, the entrance fee is 20 Euros per person to be paid on-site. From the upper level, you can gaze over the Arch of Titus and the Roman Forum.
Departing Imperial Rome, you will pass by the Victor Emanuel Monument (due to its unique shape it is also known as the typewriter or the wedding cake) monument as you make your way to Old Rome. Here you will visit the largest Baroque fountain in the city, the Trevi Fountain. A coin tossed over your shoulder will guarantee your return to Rome, or so legend says.
Your driver will then take you to the Pantheon, a temple to all Ancient Roman gods. The current structure was built by Hadrian around 112 A.D. In its walls are the burial chambers of the painter Raphael, composer Corelli, and two of Italy's kings, Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I. Umberto's Queen Margherita, who legend says is the namesake of the most popular style of pizza in Italy, is also entombed here.
You will then have approximately 40 minutes of free time on your own to shop, sightsee, or grab a quick lunch. Your driver/guide can make recommendations (the price of lunch is not included).
After the break, rejoin your transportation and cross the river to 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 on your own to 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 and it will not be doable during your visit.
At the appointed time and spot, you will regroup with your private excursion 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. Transportation will be by smaller vehicle and your driver will give commentary along the way and at each stop.
Where we meet
For the Civitavecchia Private Rome and Colosseum Sightseeing Excursion, you will meet your local excursion staff at the Civitavecchia cruise ship port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Cancellation
For the Civitavecchia Private Rome and Colosseum 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.
