Explore Rome on your own taking the Civitavecchia transfer to the Rome centre and visiting the eternal city with an open bus and onboard audio guide in 16 languages! Duration: 7 hours including transfers The audio guide included: 16 languages: Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian Highlights: - Enjoy a bus transfer from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. - Board the open bus and admire the most important monuments of the Eternal City - Hop on and off at stops at your leisure - Take photos from the top of a panoramic bus - Listen to a fascinating audio guide commentary in 16 languages - Reach the Termini Station (or Via Crescenzio 2 in the Vatican area) stop for bus transfers from Rome and to the Port of Civitavecchia. Visit Rome in one day during your cruise stop and you won't be disappointed with the short time available! Reach Largo della Pace in Civitavecchia Port to join Termini station in Rome where an assistant will be ready to escort you to the Open Bus stop to begin the scenic tour aboard an open bus. See the most important monuments and immerse yourself in history with an onboard audio guide in 16 languages. Hop on and off at all stops at your leisure and take photos of the most famous monuments. Discover imperial Rome with the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. Continue through Piazza Venezia and admire the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Stroll through the shopping streets and toss a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain. Reach again Termini (P.za Indipendenza) for a 03:30 pm departure or the Vatican area (Via Crescenzio 2) stop at 03:45 pm to transfer from Rome to the port of Civitavecchia. Open Bus Stops : Terminal Discover Rome Termini Station Santa Maria Maggiore Colosseum Pyramid Terminal Eataly Rome Circus Maximus Venice Square Vatican Villa Borghese Barberini Square what's included: - Shuttle bus service between the Port of Civitavecchia and Roma termini train station - Luggage storage, WI FI, USB charger - Daily Hop on Hop off ticket with hop on and hop off at the various stops - Audio guide available in 16 languages with disposable earphones - On-board Wi fi on a hop on hop off - Multilingual assistant on board hop on hop off buses - Multilingual assistant on arrival in Rome Meeting Point SIT info: - Redeem your voucher at the bus stop just outside the Port (Largo Della Pace). Cross the pedestrian corridor to the end, and from the gate (exit), you will find the bus stop on your right manned by a hostess - The Hop on Hop off route may be subject to itinerary changes due to events in the city. On-board staff will provide you with helpful information. - The Vatican Option includes a walk with an assistant to admire from the outside and take a photo of St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo before starting the Hop on Hop Off tour - For the return transfer to Civitavecchia, arrive 15 minutes before the departure meeting point.

Head to Rome on a full-day guided sightseeing bus tour of the Eternal City from the port of Civitavecchia. Discover the city's hottest locations like St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. Be welcomed by your tour leader at the Civitavecchia port and board a spacious coach. Relax on the drive to your first stop in Rome that is just a stone’s throw away from the Palazzaccio (Palace of Justice) in Piazza dei Tribunali. Take time to admire the most powerful and imposing castle ever built in Rome, Castel Sant’Angelo. Nearby, marvel at magnificent St. Peter's Basilica from the top of Via della Conciliazione.  Feast your eyes on the semi-circular colonnades that frame St. Peter's Square, designed and built by Bernini in the 17th century. Meet your tour leader at a designated point for the second part of the tour. Board the bus for a panoramic ride. Cross the Tiber near the Tiberine Island, see the Pyramid of Cestius, and view the Baths of Caracalla, the second largest Roman baths. End your scenic bus ride with a stop in Via Petroselli, near the Theatre of Marcellus. Reach the Capitoline Hill to see the Cordonata that leads to Piazza del Campidoglio. Arrive at the Althar of the Fatherland and view dei Fori Imperiali roade to the Colosseum.   Observe Traian’s Forum and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. Take a break for a quick lunch or to grab a gelato. Enter the incredibly well-preserved Pantheon temple built to see its massive dome and the tombs of Victor Emanuell II and Raphael. End your tour in Piazza Navona where you can see the 4 Rivers Fountain by Bernini, before ending your visit to Rome and heading back to the port in Civitavecchia.

Make the most of your cruise stopover at Civitavecchia Port and by exploring Rome with an all-encompassing hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Select the transfer option for a pick-up departure from Civitavecchia Port at 9:15 AM and drop-off next to Castel Sant'Angelo near Vatican City to board the open-top sightseeing bus. Hop off at any stop, all conveniently located next to the most famous monuments in the city. Learn the history of Rome with the on-board digital commentary available in 9 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and Portuguese). Ride along as you view fascinating must-see landmarks, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Stroll among the gods at the miraculously preserved Pantheon and marvel at the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica; or seek inspiration with poets and painters on the Spanish Steps and drive through the immense Borghese Gardens.

Experience the best of Rome on a tight schedule by joining a private day trip with a roundtrip transfer from the Port of Civitavecchia. Explore the highlights of this elegant city with skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica. Meet your driver upon arrival at the port and make your way toward the city to find your guide. Learn all about the lives of the ancient Romans in the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. See how they lived and worked, how they worshipped, and how they were entertained by bloody gladiator spectacles. Browse through the large collection of world-famous artworks at the Vatican Museums before stepping into the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo's mesmerizing frescoes. Admire the majesty of St Peter's Basilica for a comprehensive Vatican experience. Take a relaxing stroll through the historic city center, visiting the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Finally, say goodbye to your guide and board your car to be taken back to the port perfectly in time for departure.

It is said that all roads lead to Rome, but if you only have a short amount of time in the Eternal City then you need to plan your journey carefully. Take this private full-day shore excursion from Civitavecchia cruise ship terminal and travel by comfortable Mercedes or Volkswagen minibuses to the center of Rome with a private driver/guide. Once in Rome, your first stop will be the Colosseum, where after a commentary by your driver, you will have the chance to visit inside avoiding the long lines to enter. Drive to Aventine Hill and stop for panoramic views across to Palatine Hill, with the Circus Maximus below. Continue to another of the 7 hills of Rome, called Capitoline, for breathtaking views of the Roman Forum and the old city center. Then, drive to Piazza Venezia, passing the Victor Emanuel Monument – known locally as the "wedding cake" - and the Pantheon. Enjoy some free time exploring the amazing 1st-century BC temple, now a church, where Victor Emanuel II and Raphael are buried. Continue to the Baroque Trevi Fountain and throw in a coin to guarantee you will one day return to Rome. Next, drive by the Spanish Steps and stop for lunch in a typical restaurant, suggested by your driver, or enjoy some free time on your own. Continue to the Vatican Museums, where you can skip the long lines to see the Sistine Chapel, either on your own or by hiring a licensed English-speaking guide. They will take you on a private 2-hour tour that includes St. Peter's Basilica. End your visit to the Vatican at approximately 16:00 for the 1-hour drive back to Civitavecchia, and a drop off directly by your cruise ship.

Your trip begins with collection from the cruise terminal in the morning, to arrive at the Colosseum by 11:00 AM, where you will be whisked to the front of the queue. Immediately begin exploring this majestic ruin, the largest amphitheater built during the Roman Empire, designed to entertain the masses with brutal, violent spectacles. Its capacity is estimated to have been 70,000 people, who were all admitted free of charge to watch vicious gladiator fights and hunting simulations involving exotic animals. Included in your skip-the-line tickets is the entrance to the Palatine Hill and Imperial Forums. Explore both above ground and below, marveling at the unbelievable engineering techniques of the Romans and the intricate theatrical system of hoists, ramps, and trapdoors that made the arena function (included in the underground option). For an extra fee you can purchase a guided tour option, an audio or video tour, or complete underground tour. All are available in many different languages. After about three hours, head over to St. Peter’s Square, where you can marvel at the Sistine Chapel, take in the ornate Basilica, and gasp at the massive outdoor plaza. The tour has 18 other possible stops, according to your preference, to be explored at your own pace. Wherever you decide to roam in Rome, the minivan will pick you up at 16:00, and you can take a nap while being safely returned to your ship.

Enjoy a full-day, comprehensive tour of Rome, with direct transfers from the cruise terminal at Civitavecchia Port. Transfer by luxury vehicle to the city center, and start your sightseeing tour at Piazza Venezia and the National Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the 1st king of a unified Italy. Continue into the heart of Ancient Rome at the ruined temples of the Roman Forum. Learn about life in the Roman Republic at the massive amphitheater of the Colosseum. Next, get panoramic views of the domes of Rome from the hills of the Capitilone and Palatine. See the site of the Circus Maximus, an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills. Go to the remains of the Baths of Caracalla, the 2nd largest of the public baths in Ancient Rome. Then, marvel at the well-preserved façade of the Pantheon, Ancient Rome’s temple to all the gods. Be enchanted by Piazza Navona, with its handsome Baroque and Renaissance monuments, including Bernini’s Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. See another Bernini fountain at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, and throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain on Piazza di Trevi. Enjoy a traditional Italian lunch, before spending the afternoon at the world’s smallest state in the Vatican City. Wander more than 7 kilometers of galleries in the Vatican Museums to see historic maps, masterpieces by Raphael, and Michelangelo’s glorious Sistine Chapel. End with a tour inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the most important church in the Catholic world, before returning to your cruise ship at the end of an enlightening day.

Fullday Best highlights: • The Pantheon ("temple of all the gods") is a former Roman temple, now a church, in Rome, on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). • Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain has appeared in several notable films, including "Roman Holiday", Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita", the eponymous "Three Coins in the Fountain", The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and "Sabrina Goes to Rome". • The Spanish Steps are a set of steps dating from 1723, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna (one of the most famous squares in Rome) and the top dominated by Trinita dei Monti Church. • Piazza Venezia is the central hub of Rome. One side of the Piazza is the monumental site of Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Altare della Patria, part of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, first King of Italy. • Roman Forum for centuries the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Ancient Rome (from outside). • Colosseum (Skip-the-line tickets included included in All-Inclusive Option) The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire. • The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue. • Piazza Campo de Fiori: Lunch Time, Lunch included in a typical Roman Restaurant. • The Vatican Museums (Skip-The-Line Tickets included in All-Inclusive Option) are located within the city boundaries of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. The museums contain roughly 70,000 works, of which 20,000 are on display. • The Sistine Chapel (Skip-The-Line Tickets included included in All-Inclusive Option) takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo. • St. Peter's Basilica: Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world.

Enjoy a full-day tour of Rome, including lunch and round-trip transfers from the cruise terminal at Civitavecchia. Transfer to Rome city center by coach, stopping at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on arrival. Admire the dome of St Peter's Basilica and the colonnades by Bernini on St. Peter’s Square. Then, follow your guide along the cobbled streets of Italy’s ancient capital. Climb the Spanish Steps, linking Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Trinità dei Monti. Enjoy panoramic views from the top of the baroque staircase, before going to another baroque icon of Rome at the Trevi Fountain. Throw a coin into the fountain to ensure you one day return to Rome! Next, admire the domed temple of the Pantheon. See its well-preserved Corinthian columns. Break for lunch, before going to Piazza Venezia and Palatine Hill. Marvel at one of the largest archaeological sites in the world, before exploring the Roman Forum, site of the Roman Republic’s political, administrative, and religious life. Learn the history of the Roman Empire and the ruins that surround you. End at the mighty Colosseum, and see the remains the world's largest amphitheater. Imagine the battle scenes between the gladiators and fearsome beasts, put on for the public and emperors. Walk around the still-imposing exterior, before boarding the coach for the return transfer to Civitavecchia.

Experience a unique day in Rome and enjoy the exceptional luxury of a personal driver to show you the most famous sights and other places of your choosing. Delight in an interesting day and let a local show you the city landmarks and provide lots of exciting insight. Enjoy pick-up from the Civitavecchia Harbor at 08:00 and begin your route through Rome at St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in the city. Take a break for a coffee and a look at the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Stop at the Circus Maximus, and get a tip from a real local. Visit the Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano House. Don't forget to toss a couple of coins over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain to make sure you will one day return to Rome. See the Piazza di Spagna with the famed Spanish Steps and the elegant streets nearby. Ride further to the Pantheon and have lunch in a local restaurant. Decide whether you want to see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, as skip-the-line tickets can be booked.