Civitavecchia Private Tour - Option 1A

Highlights of Rome
(8-9 Hours)

Starting from Civitavecchia

Tour Summary-
Type: Antiquities, Historic Buildings, Scenic Drive
Length: 8 - 9 hours (traffic pending)
Walking: Medium - uneven surfaces
Mobility: Folding wheelchairs OK, some sites may be inaccessible (advance notice required)
Guide: Based on group size- see comments with price
Languages: English
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Civitavecchia, Italy - This tour enjoys short stops at the major sites in Rome, plus free time for lunch. Your driver - guide will meet you at the pier in Civitavecchia.  During the 1.5 hour drive into central Rome you will pass by and admire the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the ruins of Caracalla Baths, the Capitol and Piazza Venezia, the city's center square.

Your first stop is The Coliseum, which dates back to 80 AD, and is perhaps the grandest and most famous of the city's monuments.  You have time to walk around the Coliseum to take lots of photos. If you are interested in visiting the Coliseum interior, we can arrange reservations to reduce the amount of time in line.

After seeing the Coliseum, you will pause at a vantage point overlooking the Forum, where numerous foundations, columns and arches have survived the religious, civil and commercial hub of imperial Rome. 

Your next stop is the Trevi Fountain, where legend says that if you toss a coin into the fountain over your left shoulder it will guarantee a return visit to the eternal city. Then your driver guide will take you to the Pantheon, which is one of ancient Rome’s greatest buildings. Built as a temple to the gods (Greek pan-theon, means all gods), this building was saved from destruction by being turned into a Christian church.

Next is Piazza Navona, this square is beautifully designed with several baroque masterpieces including Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Its a great place for a lunch stop.
 
Your final stop in the afternoon includes the religious and artistic highlights during your stop at the Vatican. Gaze in awe at the symmetry of the Piazza San Pietro and the enormity of St. Peter’s Basilica, whose massive scale is almost too much to take in.  

Take time to enter St. Peters and admire the High Renaissance and baroque architecture.  The church is almost overwhelming, with its grandeur of art in gold, marble and mosaics.  Be sure not to miss Michelangelo’s exquisite Pieta, in the right nave as you enter the Basilica, which was completed when the young master was just in his 20s.  Be aware that security checks are required at the Vatican and you should expect a wait to enter the Basilica.  Time allowed inside the Basilica is based on the required wait time to enter. 

In the late afternoon you will have a scenic drive back to the pier. 

Note- Churches in Italy have a dress code.  No bare shoulders, no shorts, no dresses above the knee, and no bare feet or midriffs are allowed.  Please come prepared, or you may be disappointed when you are turned away.  Some women travel with a large scarf that they can used to cover exposed shoulders or legs.  Men can cover tank tops with a t-shirt or use shorts with zip on legs.

Tour Breakdown-
1- Depart pier and drive to Rome- 1.5 Hours (traffic pending)
2- You have approximately 5 hours in Rome.  The order of the tour can vary based on traffic conditions.  The amount of time spent at each stop is based on your interests and time available.
3- Return to pier in Civitavecchia- 1.5 hours (traffic pending)

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