• Roman Forum - The Roman Forum (Foro Romano) was the central hub of ancient Rome, featuring a vast plaza surrounded by the remnants of important government buildings and the city’s most sacred sites, including the Temple of Saturn and the House of the Vestal Virgins.

The Palatine Hill was the location where emperors constructed their opulent residences, and the ruins can still be admired today. From the summit of the Palatine, visitors can enjoy the finest view of the Forum. A private guide will provide insightful explanations, offering a vivid glimpse into the daily life of ancient Roman citizens.

All timings mentioned include transfer time between locations.

• Colosseum - A private driver will collect you from your ship’s dock and take you to meet your guide in Rome. Begin at the Arch of Constantine, then proceed to the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is the largest ancient amphitheater and a symbol of Roman power and architecture. Completed in 80 AD, it could accommodate 50,000 to 80,000 spectators, protected by a retractable awning operated by sailors.
  • The design allowed the entire crowd to exit swiftly through 80 numbered entrances. For 400 years, the arena hosted naval battles, with the arena flooded for some events, gladiatorial combats, and animal hunts. The term “arena” originates from the Latin for “sand,” which was used to cover the floor and absorb blood from combatants.

NOTE that the Colosseum tour will last 1 hour; the remaining 1.5 hours is allocated for port transfer time.

• Piazza Navona - Piazza Navona is regarded as Rome’s most elegant and lively public square, built on the site of an ancient Roman stadium. It is a stunning example of Baroque architecture and serves as a central gathering place for both locals and tourists.

The square is famous for its three magnificent fountains, with the most renowned being Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi). This fountain features a towering Egyptian obelisk and statues representing the four major rivers of the continents known at the time: the Nile, Ganges, Danube, and Rio de la Plata.

• Pantheon - The Pantheon is the best-preserved monument from ancient Rome and one of the most influential buildings in architectural history. Originally constructed as a temple dedicated to all gods, it has served as a Catholic church since the year 609.
  Even today, the Pantheon boasts the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome. Its innovative design was so advanced that it held the record for the largest dome of any kind for over 1,300 years.
  The Pantheon is the final resting place for several Italian kings and the renowned Renaissance painter Raphael.
• Trevi Fountain - The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) is Rome’s largest and most famous Baroque fountain, known for its impressive size. It marks the endpoint of the Aqua Virgo, an ancient aqueduct built in 19 BC that still supplies recycled water to the fountain.
  The central figure is often thought to be Neptune, but it is actually Oceanus, a Titan god, standing on a shell-shaped chariot pulled by two sea horses—one calm and one restless, representing the sea’s changing moods.
  To ensure your return to Rome, tradition dictates that you throw a coin over your left shoulder with your right hand while facing away from the fountain.
• Vatican Museums - The Vatican Museums boast one of the world’s largest and most significant art collections, amassed by popes over five centuries. The complex features numerous galleries and rooms, culminating in the Sistine Chapel.
  Some of the most important are the Gallery of Maps, a 120-meter corridor lined with 40 topographical maps of Italy from the late 16th century, or the Pio-Clementino Museum, home to crucial classical sculptures, including the Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere.

The Sistine Chapel is the private chapel of the Pope, known for Michelangelo’s paintings. The ceiling depicts scenes from Genesis, most notably “The Creation of Adam”, while the “Last Judgment” on the altar wall illustrates Christ’s return and humanity’s final judgment, noted for its emotive style.

Dress Code: Shoulders and knees must be covered. Shorts, miniskirts, and sleeveless tops are not allowed, and entry may be denied without proper attire.

• St. Peter’s Basilica - St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the world and the spiritual center of the Vatican, built over the burial site of St. Peter the Apostle. It is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, housing Michelangelo’s Pietà—the only work he ever signed—now protected by bulletproof glass.
  Your guide will also point out Bernini’s Baldacchino, a 29-meter (95-foot) tall bronze canopy over the high altar and St. Peter’s tomb.
  St. Peter’s Square, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the mid-17th century, serves as the grand entrance to the Vatican. Its colonnade, featuring 284 Doric columns, represents the “motherly arms of the church,” welcoming the world.

NOTE that time includes port transfers and time for lunch.

LUNCH: In case of allergies or specific diets, the restaurant will accommodate different requests, preferably in advance at the time of booking. Lunch includes an appetizer, main course, and water. Any extras are to be paid directly on the spot.

• Spanish Steps - The Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) are one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. This grand, butterfly-shaped staircase connects the upscale shopping area of Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. The steps were built to link the French church to the Spanish Embassy, which still stands in the square today. At the base of the steps, you will find the Fontana della Barcaccia, a unique fountain designed by Pietro Bernini. This fountain is shaped like a half-sunken, flooded ship.

• Full Day Professional guide
• Admission to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Guided visit to the Colosseum. Forum from the outside
• Driven guided tour of Trevi, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and Navona
• Full Day car with chauffeur at disposal
• Colosseum, Forum and Palatine entrance ticket valued at €18 + reservation fee €2 per person
• St. Peter’s Basilica: your guide will optimize your time by explaining all the features outside
• Guided visit to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
• Pick up directly from the dock of your Ship in Civitavecchia
• Drop off back to your ship on time for departure
• Lunch in a typical restaurant (starter, main course, and water)

• Tickets entrance to the Pantheon (on request € 5,00 per participant)
• SUNDAYS: Vatican Museums and Basilica visit (closed to visitors). Alternatives will be proposed!
• Admission fees

“Best of Rome from Civitavecchia Port” is the perfect tour to see Rome’s most iconic sites in under 12 hours, including transfers from the port! You’ll explore Rome’s top attractions, traveling comfortably in a luxury Mercedes car from one location to another. This is the most comprehensive and comfortable tour available in Rome, and undoubtedly the best way to experience the city with a full-day private certified guide. Your driver will be ready to take you to meet your guide. Our team will manage each part of your tour to make sure you return to the port on time. The excursion also features a delightful lunch at a chosen restaurant.

• Facilities: Please inform us about any requirements so we can better organize your day, such as if you have children, wheelchairs, walkers, or people needing extra attention. Our staff is prepared to accommodate any request, like using toilets during the tour. Nevertheless, advance notice would be appreciated.
• Dietary Requirements: We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
• VATICAN IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS (and religious holidays). Due to the Wow Tour’s high request, we designed a Sunday experience when the Vatican is closed. With your guide, and your driver you will explore St. Peter’s Square, Castel Sant’ Angelo area and other marvelous sites like the Aventine hill; from its top, you enjoy spectacular views over the city. As an alternative we will prospose other museums or arcaeological sites!
• LIMITED MOBILITY Ancient Rome area and Vatican Museums visits involve SIGNIFICANT WALKING. Please note that the pathway from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Basilica has 50 steps downwards and is not wheelchair accessible. The tour can continue to the Basilica only if all members of your private group can walk down the stairs. Nevertheless you will see St. Peter’s Square and the guide will explain the Basilica from the ourside. Also, note that other participants in your group will have to take charge of pushing the wheelchair.
• ST. PETER’S BASILICA TICKETS: Please note that the Basilica stops selling skip-the-line tickets 3 days before the date. Therefore, you will not be able to skip the line directly from the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica. Nevertheless, if the lines are reasonable, the guide will be happy to get you in. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, which goes beyond our control. Instead of the Basilica tickets, according to availability, we will buy you skip-the-line tickets to the Pantheon, trusting that you will be pleased.
• Kindly note that the tour might start with the Colosseum or with the Vatican, depending on tickets’ availability and other variants.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.