Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

Visiting Rome is a once-in-a-life time experience you cannot miss during your Mediterranean sea cruise vacation.

You’ll have the opportunity to enter the world-wide famous Museums of the Vatican and discover the most important sites of the Eternal City.

You'll be picked up at Civitavecchia Port approximately at 8:00am and driven to Rome via private car. You'll meet your private guide in the city historical district and will head together to your Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour, a 3 hour experience to enjoy the iconic archeological area of Italy's capital city, that actually was once the capital of the whole mediterranean area you are probably covering with your cruise. Learn about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and testify its power through the many evidences of the Roman Forum.

Reach the Vatican State with your private driver and guide and start your private tour of the unmissable Vatican Museums, one of world's largest collections of art and true materialization of the European Classic heritage, ranging from the Greek and Roman era up to Renaissance and the Modern one. Here, you will see the most popular rooms of the Museums and the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's masterpiece. Conclude your private tour with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world and core of the Catholic community.

Conclude your day with the private transfer bringing you back to the ship by your embark time, to continue your journey through the Italian ports.

• Appropriate clothing is recommended, especially in high season when visiting some important holy sites, such as Basilicas and Churches. Shoulders and knees have to be covered (Sistine Chapel included).

• Even with your ‘Skip the Line’ ticket you are NOT exempt from the line (queue) for the Security Check. As you enter the Museums all visitors and their bags have to be screened under metal detectors and to be checked by the Vatican guards.

• It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags, big umbrellas and selfie sticks. All weapons and hazardous or flammable objects are strictly forbidden.

• Wheelchair partially accessible (St. Peter's Basilica not included in the itinerary)

• Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.

• Please ensure you bring valid photo ID or passports. Colosseum staff will perform checks, and access may be denied if the names on the tickets do not match the identification provided.

• For security reasons all visitors are screened at the entrance and bags are checked with metal detectors and opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.

• It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags and trolleys to the sites. (only small or medium flat bags). Tripods are not allowed.

1. Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
2. Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.