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Small Group Vatican and Monumental Rome Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

BEST VALUE IN CIVITAVECCHIA ROME SHORE EXCURSIONS - Limited to a Maximum of 8 people a minivan these cruise ship shore excursions from Civitavecchia port to Rome features all must see sights of Rome including : Vatican and Sistine Chapel, Pantheon, views of Rome from one of its hills, Colosseum and Forum ( exterior) and you'll also enjoy time for shopping! Travelling in small vehicles and guided by an expert english speaking guides, you'll see and  do more than the big bus shore excursions organized by the cruise ship companies - SUPERIOR SERVICE GUARANTEED! 

CIVITAVECCHIA ROME SHORE EXCURSIONS - BEST VALUE IN ROME EXCURSIONS BY AVVENTURE BELLISSIME

These Rome Shore Excursions feature  a full day tour of Rome visiting all the highlights of the city. We'll start the day with a three-hour tour of the Vatican museum and Sistine chapel . Discussing the lives & works of the great artists who worked at the Vatican, such as Raphael & Michelangelo and at the Sistine Chapel & Rafael Rooms we will allow as much time as possible to fully appreciate their magnificent frescoes.

 

After focusing on the highlights of the Vatican Museums, we emerge in the vast openness of St. Peter's Basilica : an immense area that houses many other precious works including the breathtaking Pieta' by Michelangelo and Bernini's papal canopy.You will hear the story of the life of Saint Peter and how this simple fisherman became Jesus's apostle and first Pope of the Christianity. 

 

After leaving the Vatican state, enjoy a tour of all the major landmarks of Rome, stopping at points of interest to discuss the fmous monuments you'll see. Unlike the regular big bus sightseeing tours, our smaller vehicles can enter the historical centre of Rome quickly making their way from one important monument to another.

 

From the Vatican , we'll reach the Gianicolo Hill from where you will enjoy the best view of the Eternal city. Viist the Circo Massimo famous for its chariot races in Ancient Times. At the Capitoline Hill, and Piazza Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo , you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the ruins of the Ancient Roman Forum. From Piazza Venezia with its imposing Victor Emanuel monument, commemorating the unification of Italy, we'll drive along Via Dei Fori Imperiali to reach the Colosseum . 

 

Our tour will continue with the visit of the Pantheon , one of the most celebrated and best preserved  buildings from Ancient Times. This majestic architectural masterpiece demonstrates the technical capacity of the roman architects and it was later used as a model for artists of the renaissance such as Bramante and Michelangelo.

 

And after stopping by the Trevi Fountain , we'll make our way to the world famous Spanish Steps. The area around the Spanish steps  is also the shopping district of Rome and here you will be given free time to explore  Via Condotti or the more commercial Via Del Corso lined with fashionable boutiques  and designer stores.  And with memories that will last a life time you will making your way back to your cruise ship where this shore excursion will conclude.

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION

Minimum 4 people required to operate the tour/ maximum 8 people per vehicle

A week prior to the tour if the shore excursion is not confirmed ,you can cancel the tour without penalty

Journey time to / from your ship to central Rome is 1.5 hours each way

The order of the sites visited might at times be different from description .

On our shore excursions, we work with valued local partners and our clients have never missed their cruise ship. 

 

  DRESS CODE

Religious sites require a dress code . Shoulders and knees must be covered. Large bags and glass bottles are not allowed.

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  I believe that the driver's name was Bruno. The Tour guide's name was Katarina, I believe.  Bruno picked up ...

Prof Haung - Usa , Ca

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