Secrets of Eternal Rome and St. Peter's Square

Discover the majestic capital of Italy with this Rome excursion, specially designed for cruise passengers. Departing from the port of Civitavecchia, our team of guides, identified by the Shore2Shore sign, will give you a warm welcome.

From Civitavecchia, we will embark on a journey of approximately an hour and a half to Rome, crossing the picturesque countryside north of the city. Upon arrival, we will meet the guide, who will accompany us throughout the tour to show us the wonders of the Eternal City.

We will begin our tour by crossing the heart of Rome, passing by the historic Aurelian Walls and the unique Pyramid of Cestius. Here we will leave the bus to continue our visit on foot.

Our first stop will be the iconic Colosseum of Rome, the undisputed symbol of the city. You will have the opportunity to admire its imposing facade and learn some of its secrets while taking the best photos to bring unforgettable memories. Then, we will continue along the wonderful Via dei Fori Imperiali, flanked by the remains of ancient Rome, until we reach the impressive Piazza Venezia, the urban heart of the city. Here stands the majestic monument known as the "Vittoriano" or "Altar of the Fatherland", originally built to commemorate the unification of Italy and later dedicated to those fallen in wars. Don’t forget to ask the guide about the curious story of the dinners inside the horse sculpture.

Next to Piazza Venezia, you can admire the emblematic Trajan’s Column, a testament to the power of the Roman Empire. Leaving ancient Rome behind, we will venture into the charming alleys of the old town, where we will discover the Basilica of the Holy Apostles (exterior visit), from the Byzantine era, on our way to the Trevi Fountain. This is the perfect place to admire the famous fountain and enjoy a delicious gelato. We will see the Trevi Fountain, but we will not enter the paid area designated for coin tossing, as our visit will be exterior only.

You will have free time to eat and stroll before continuing our tour along Via del Corso, passing by Piazza Colonna, where we will contemplate the Column of Marcus Aurelius and Palazzo Montecitorio, seat of the Chamber of Deputies. We will continue until we reach the imposing Pantheon, one of the architectural jewels of the city.

Our next stop will be Piazza Navona, the grandest of the Renaissance squares, where you can admire its fountains and vibrant atmosphere. After a brief pause for photos, we will cross the picturesque Ponte Sant'Angelo and walk along Via della Conciliazione until we reach the emblematic St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Although we will not enter the Basilica, the guide will reveal the secrets of this epicenter of the papal world, a place full of art, culture, and power.

Finally, we will return to the bus to head back to Civitavecchia, after having enjoyed a magical day, suspended in time, between the splendor of the Empire and the grandeur of the Papacy, in the most beautiful city in the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: since this excursion is exclusively for cruise passengers, the schedule varies depending on the ships' timetable and their stay in port, as well as the availability of assistance, guide, and transportation. The tour in Rome for cruise passengers usually lasts between 8 and 10 hours.
• The order of the places to visit may change without prior notice due to possible eventualities (ship arrival time, opening hours of places of interest, etc.).

MANDATORY SUPPLEMENT to be paid together with the reservation

• Headphones: €3.00 per person.

REMARKS

• Medium Level/Panoramic/Cultural.
• As of January 1, 2019, a new traffic law came into effect in ROME, which means that some traffic access and parking areas may be affected. The complete itinerary of the tour in Rome will be carried out on foot and is of long duration. This affects the excursion, as some walking distances are quite long. For this reason, the tour has a medium level of difficulty and is not suitable for passengers who have difficulty walking, those traveling in wheelchairs, or even those traveling with very small children.
• It is mandatory to wear appropriate clothing in the places of worship that will be visited.
• It is advisable to wear comfortable footwear.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: THE TOUR IN ROME WILL BE ON FOOT 

• You will find shuttle buses provided by the CRUISE LINE or the PORT AUTHORITY to reach the bus parking area (some cruise lines may charge for this service).
• The shuttle will take you to the stop “LARGO DELLA PACE” (first or second stop depending on the docking pier), where our hostess will be waiting to begin the full-day tour of ROME.
• Upon getting off the shuttle, our staff will be identified with the Shore2Shore sign.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU TRY TO WALK THERE.