Private Day Trip From Civitavecchia: Vatican + Colosseum – Lunch included
Rome, Italy
9 to 10 hours (Approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 5 more
Overview
Enjoy our exclusive shore excursion from the port of Civitavecchia, specifically designed for cruisers that desire to visit the eternal city of Rome in one day, with a private English-speaking driver in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle! You will have enough time to visit the most important attractions of Rome: Colosseum and Vatican! We will take care of your tour schedule and treat you to a delicious lunch in one of our favorite restaurants.
What's Included
Port pickup and drop-off
All city transfers included
Private English-speaking driver and luxury transportation
Private tour guide
Skip the line admission tickets for all attractions
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
2 course lunch in traditional Roman restaurant
Complimentary bottled water
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks outside fixed menu
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Your private tour driver will be waiting for you in front of your cruise ship and will drive you to visit the Vatican and the Colosseum.
He will take care of all of your needs during the trip and take you back to your cruise ship in time, at the end of the day.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
The driver will drop you off at the usually packed museum entrance, where you will meet you private tour guide and, with your "skip the line" ticket, you will skip the huge entry line and access the metal detector check.
All of our tour guides are local experts and have a deep knowledge in art and history. They are perfectly trained to follow your pace, assist you throughout the whole tour and guarantee you an unforgettable experience!
The tour will begin in a gorgeous panoramic terrace that offers a stunning view of St. Peter's dome overlooking the Vatican gardens; the perfect spot to take a great picture! The guide will then walk you through all the highlights of the museums which include masterpieces and artifacts from different cultures and civilizations. You will enter the Pio Clementine museum, you will gasp at the length of the enormous Tapestry Hall, then through the Hall of the Painted Maps, you will enter the Sistine Chapel whose impact in history, religion and visual arts has no equal in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Enter and gasp at the magnificent fresco paintings of the world's most famous chapel! Michelangelo's ceiling and "Last Judgment" are most likely the highlights of the tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
After visiting the Sistine Chapel, through a special door available only if accompanied by a licensed tour guide, you will reach the largest Catholic church in the world: St. Peter's Basilica. This is where Michelangelo's sculpture "Pieta" is kept and the tombs of the popes including St. John Paul II's and St. Peter the Apostle.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
After the Vatican, you will enjoy a quick lunch in a traditional Roman restaurant, where you will taste an appetizer and a main course with water included. Once your break is over, you will visit the world’s largest amphitheatre, skipping the line with your priority entrance tickets.
Once inside, your private tour guide will bring the Colosseum back to life by explaining how the gladiators entertained the crowds with spectacular fights. You will learn the complex engineering applied by the Romans to build, what is still considered, as the most technologically advanced entertainment complex of its time. The guide will then take you to the second level of the Colosseum where you will enjoy the beautiful view of the arena and all of the seating areas. This includes the exact spot where the emperor enjoyed the shows with his family.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
After the Colosseum, walking by the beautifully preserved arch of emperor Constantine, you will proceed into the archaeological site of the Roman Forum, which represented the commercial, legal and administrative center of ancient Rome. You will literally feel as if you were brought back in time during the Imperial age of Rome. All of this, while strolling past ancient ruins such as Julius Caesar’s original mausoleum where his body was cremated, the imposing temple of Antonino and Faustina and the fascinating structure of the ancient Roman senate.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Liquids and large bags are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
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