Highlights of Rome Shore Excursion
Highlights of Rome Shore Excursion
Providing the perfect introduction to the city, our Highlights of Rome Shore Excursion will allow you to experience the most important sites of the Eternal City. This full-day shore excursion of the best highlights is ideal for first-timers and returning visitors alike, allowing you to see many more sites than you would on a bus tour and with the flexibility to explore them at your own pace.
Private limo shore excursion to see the highlights of Rome
DESCRIPTION
Your private English-speaking driver will pick you up at the gangway of your ship at Civitavecchia port and you will first head to Aventino, one of Rome’s seven famous hills, for an introductory panoramic view of the city that sweeps over its unique domes and sprawling ancient sites. The iconic Circus Maximus awaits you next; it is Rome’s first and largest sports arena that was used to host chariot races and athletic contests dating all the way back to 326 B.C.
Then on to the Campidoglio, also known as the Capitoline Hill, the most important of the city’s seven hills and the site of Rome’s first capital during the days of the Republic. Atop the hill lies a magnificent square designed by Michelangelo where many government offices are now held. The terrace there overlooks the Roman Forum and Via Sacra, Ancient Rome’s main thoroughfare, as well as ruins from the numerous temples and basilicas that stood tall during ancient times.
At Piazza Venezia you can observe the imposing Victor Emanuel Monument that commemorates the unification of Italy in 1870. As you continue along Via dei Fori Imperiali, built during the Fascist Period and flanked by ruins of the Imperial Fora, one can’t help but notice the Colosseum rising up in the distance. That is your next stop, where you can skip the lines at the entrance to travel back in time, imagining the cruel fights that took place here between gladiators and wild animals (pre-booked fast track tickets are optional but recommended).
After a lunch break (your driver will provide local food recommendations), reconvene on the Via dei Fori Imperiali for a closer look at the Roman Forum. There you will understand how the city got its name as the largest open-air museum in the world. You can also take in the nearby Palatine Hill where many Roman emperors resided.
Next on the agenda is a visit to the lively Spanish Steps and the charming Baroque treasures of the Piazza Navona. From there your driver will lead you to the Pantheon, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient buildings and another major landmark in Rome. The finale of your tour cannot be but a quick visit to the most famous fountain in the world, the Trevi, where you can toss a coin into the marble basin wishing to come back to Rome.
With your newfound appreciation for the marvels of Rome, climb aboard your ship at Civitavecchia port where we will return you at the end of the day.
➢ 9 hours
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
➢ Highlights of Rome is a superb introductory tour of Rome, ideal for first-comers and returning visitors alike!
➢ You will see many more sites than you would on a bus tour, and with a private driver you have the flexibility to explore them at your own pace.
➢ This shore excursion takes you to the most important tourist sights in the center of Rome
➢ We recommend pre-purchasing fast track tickets for the Colosseum so you do not wait in any lines. Please contact us for pricing of this added service.
➢ Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
➢ Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
HIGHLIGHTS
➢ Experience the quintessential sites of Rome on this comprehensive private shore excursion to the city’s most significant landmarks, monuments, fountains and ruins
➢ Absorb the greatest Ancient Roman and Baroque histories of the city through visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Navona Square, Trevi Fountain and many more
➢ Observe Rome from various vantage points, allowing you to gain a broad perspective on all that the city has to offer
INCLUDED
➢ Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle for pick up and drop off at Civitavecchia port
➢ Cold bottled water on board
➢ Informative English-speaking driver
➢ Parking, tolls, gasoline
➢ Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
➢ Entrance fees, unless otherwise specified
➢ Food and drinks
➢ Gratuities (optional)
GENERAL INFORMATION
➢ The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours. For different pick up / drop off locations or customized itineraries, you are welcome to contact one of our tour coordinators and they will help you design your own tour
➢ While the order in which you visit the sites may change, all indicated sites will be covered
➢ Your professional English-speaking driver will provide commentary from the vehicle, but will not accompany you inside visited sites
➢ If you would like to have an English-speaking tour guide accompany you inside the sites, this can be arranged for an additional cost upon request. The guide will then narrate from the vehicle as well as inside each site
➢ Your driver is available to extend your tour for additional hours upon request
➢ Not wheelchair-accessible
➢ If you plan to be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered
➢ Comfortable flat-soled walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended
➢ A moderate amount of walking is involved
PRICING
➢ Pricing may be subject to change based on availability and season, so we recommend booking as promptly as possible in order to lock in the published pricing.
➢ All rates listed above do not include taxes (+10% VAT).
➢Reservations are guaranteed by credit card. Credit card data is used only to secure reservation and is not charged unless otherwise stated.
➢ Final payment is to be settled at the end of service in cash (euros), by Euros traveler’s check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard). Please be aware that payments by credit card will incur a 6% convenience fee.
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