Panorama of Rome

Rome Panorama Cruise Trip through Vatican City & Ancient Rome
Excursion Highlights:
  • Discover the magic of the Eternal City with this Rome tour, exploring the Vatican City, the Colosseum, and more
  • See the Theatre of Marcellus, Venice Square, and Trevi Fountain
  • Visit St. Peter's Basilica and marvel at Michelangelo's marble masterpiece, the Pieta
  • Step back in time at ancient Rome's best-preserved monument, the Pantheon
  • Explore various historical sites at your own pace
Price: $89.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 8 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? If you are arriving by cruise ship, a 5-minute shuttle ride is required to reach your departure location. Guests staying in hotels in Rome must arrange their own transportation to the meeting location.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable seasonal clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses. If you plan to visit St. Peter's Basilica, you must have knees, shoulders, midriff, and chest covered, as the Vatican can refuse your entrance.
Restrictions Guests must be able to step in and out of the tour vehicle. The tour involves extensive walking of up to 3 to 4 miles, or 5 to 6 kilometers, with stairs and some uneven paths and cobblestone roads. The walking portion moves at a good pace. This tour is not suggested for people with walking difficulties. Tour runs in every weather conditions.

Panoramic Tour in Rome

For those who would like an overview of the Eternal City, this Civitavecchia excursion will not disappoint. Enjoy a venture into Vatican City to visit the seat of the Catholic church. From there, you will be taken by bus by the Pyramid of Cestius, the Papal Archbasilica of St John in Lateran, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Mouth of Truth. Your Civitavecchia tour continues to the Theatre of Marcellus, up to Venice Square and the Trevi Fountain up until the Pantheon, concluding at the Piazza Navona. Enjoy free time at each of the stops to explore the Eternal City and its amazing sites on your own.

Depart Civitavecchia by bus and arrive on the opposite side from where the Justice Palace stands, starting the walking path for the first stop from Via Zanardelli towards the St. Peter's Square and back. On the way, admire the Castel Sant' Angelo, the Mausoleum of Hadrian, and be amazed by the stunning view of the Via Della Conciliazione opening up to the famous Vatican Square and Basilica. Enjoy some time to explore St. Peter's Basilica, housing Michelangelo's marble masterpiece, the Pieta. You'll be awestruck by St. Peter's Baldachin, the bronze canopy and pillars straddling the altar sitting above the burial site of Saint Peter. Study the magnificent craftsmanship encompassing the Basilica's interior or descend into the Vatican Grotto, where many of the Popes and Catholic saints from the past are buried.

Your bus will bring you towards the ruins of Ancient Rome. Pass by the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the city of Rome was founded in 753 BCE. Along the way, you'll view the Victor Emmanuel Monument or the Altare Della Patria. This monument was built in honor of a unified Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel. See Mussolini's Balcony in Venice Square, where the notorious dictator delivered his speeches to the Italian public.

Continue your tour to the city center, where you will have free time for shopping or to purchase lunch. During your free time reach the Pantheon, one of the best preserved structures from Ancient Rome, commissioned during the reign of Augustus Caesar. Once inside, you'll be intrigued by the dome roof with a central opening to the sky. Proceed on your own to your final meeting point, Navona Square, boasting the location of the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) by Bernini.

Book this Panoramic tour of Rome today for a comprehensive and enlightening Italy excursion.

Please Note: This tour is intended for guests arriving in Civitavecchia. While guests staying in hotels are always welcome, they are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the meeting location on the day of the tour. Entrance fees to attractions/museums are not included with the price of this tour. Occasionally there are long lines to visit certain attractions, especially the Basilica, so you will be offered an extra skip the line ticket with guided visit included on spot to enter the Basilica. Visits to certain attractions may be limited due to varying wait times and time restrictions. Free time is provided at each stop so guests can attempt to visit these sites on their own; the tour leader provides meeting point and meeting times instructions at each stop. The tour can be bilingual, explanations are given in equal measures only onboard the bus. Variations on the itinerary may be applied due to special events, holidays or special restrictions issued by the Municipality/Police of Rome.