Activity Vatican City, Italy
Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port
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About this activity
Enjoy an overview of the best sights that Rome can offer in one day.
Your English speaking driver will pick you up at the port and drive you to the heart of Rome, Venice Square, where the Victor Emanuel monument, called “the Wedding Cake,” is located.
Next, you will visit are the remnants of the ancient great history of the city: the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Capitol Hill, the Palatine Hill and the Baths of Caracalla. We return to the center of Rome to visit the most famous of all ancient city temples; the Pantheon. Walk through Piazza Navona, see the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. We will stop for a traditional Italian Lunch and shopping.
The city tour continues in the afternoon with a visit to the Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, to explore the richest storehouse of art in the world: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon you will be driven back to the pier.
At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–8
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Italy Privat Excursions
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Bottled water
- Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included: Skip the line Vatican Tickets (purchased from the official Vatican website)
Not included
- Not included: Lunch
- Not included: Gratuities
- Not included: Colosseum and Pantheon tickets
- Not included: St. Peter's Basilica hearphones
Itinerary
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15 min
Enjoy an overview of the Circus Maximus, the first largest stadium to be built in ancient Rome which held horse and chariot races to entertain the Roman public. Overlooking it, you find the Palatine Hill, where according to Roman legends, Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf who raised them.
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Passing by
Drive by the famous wedding cake, the monument dedicated to the first king of unified Italy: Victor Emanuel II, a splendid neoclassical white marble interpretation of the nearby Roman Forum.
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45 min
Toss a coin into the Trevi fountain for good luck and a safe return to Rome, or toss two to find love in Rome, as the legend goes, and take in the beauty of the theme of "taming of the waters" the fountain presents.
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45 min
Climb the Spanish Steps as the famous actors did in the late 1900s, and walk through Via Condotti where the most important designer bouitiques are located.
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30 min Admission not included
Visit the most famous of all ancient Roman temples, the Pantheon, which was dedicated to many Roman deities until it became the first Roman Catholic church of all times. Step inside and admire the beautiful marble floors, walls, and ceiling where the Oculus is centered.
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one hour
Walk through one of the most beautiful Baroque squares of the world: Navona Square, where you can enjoy the three marvelous fountains by Bernini.
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3 hours
Visit the Vatican, the smallest state in the world, and explore the richest storehouse of art in the world: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Civitavecchia
Our driver will wait for you right outside of the ship holding a sign with your name written on, please make sure your cell phone works just in case the driver needs to call you.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Options
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Upgrade minivan +guide all day
Tour guide included all day: Licensed lecture tour guide included for the whole day
Vatican tickets included
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Mecedes Sedan
Vatican Tickets Included
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Minivan Upgraded+Vatican Guide
Vatican Tickets Included
Mercedes Minivan: For small families who need more space and comfort
Pickup included
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Mercedes Minivan
Vatican Tickets Included
Pickup included
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Sedan Upgraded+Vatican Guide
Vatican Tickets Included
Mercedes Sedan: For solo travelers, couples and small families
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Van Upgraded+Vatican Guide
Vatican Tickets Included
Mercedes Van: For large families who need a lot of space
Pickup included
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Upgrade sedan + guide all day
tour guide included all day: Licensed lecture tour guide for the whole day is included
Vatican tickets included
Pickup included
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Mercedes Van
Vatican Tickets Included
Pickup included
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