Full-Day Rome & Vatican Shore Excursion with Colosseum

Take a fantastic trip around Rome and Vatican City with this full-day round-trip from the shore designed especially for cruise passengers at Civitavecchia Port.

It is indeed a journey from history to culture through great monuments, thereby assuring you of getting the best that the Eternal City has to offer in comfort and style.

Begin easy pickup right at the Civitavecchia cruise terminal.

Ride in luxury and comfort for about an hour on a beautiful drive into central Rome.

During this time, your guide will talk to you about the glorious history of Rome and set your mind to all that you are going to discover within one day.

Start at Vatican City, known as the world’s smallest independent nation and spiritual home of Catholicism.

Step inside the famous Vatican Museums which hold in their embrace one of the greatest accumulations of art ever assembled over centuries.

Marvel at works by Raphael, ancient sculpture, and most particularly the breathtaking frescoes by Michelangelo within the Sistine Chapel—an experience like no other.

Move on to St.

Peter’s Basilica, largest church anywhere in Christendom wherein its great dome rises high above the skyline while its interior glitters with Renaissance artistry and religious artifacts.

Go on to see one of Rome’s most famous wonders, the Colosseum.

This tour means you can look at it from the outside—take your time to see its great arches, get some stunning pictures and think about the crowds that once filled this place of fighters.

Not far away, you can also see the Roman Forum from the outside.

It was once the lively center of old political and social life—temples, arches, and ruins tell the story of Rome’s grand past.

During your free time, you will have the opportunity to enjoy original Italian dishes.

You may want to take a pizza just from the oven or taste some sweet gelato; perhaps try a classic espresso from one of Rome's many trattorias (lunch not included).

At the end of this day, take time to relax in a private vehicle drive back to Civitavecchia Port for timely and comfortable ship departure.