Ultimate Rome

Ultimate Rome

10.5 hours | Civitavecchia (for Rome) | R O M - 1 5 0
Ultimate Rome
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Description

Points of Interest
  • St. Peter's Square and Basilica
  • Colosseum
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Forum
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Includes meal, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Experience the elegance of Rome on this exceptional guided walking tour of its most exquisite sights. A scenic 90-minute motorcoach ride to the Eternal City begins the day. Visit the spectacular Vatican Museum, a complex that houses one of the most impressive and varied collections of art in the world, and the Sistine Chapel, home to the masterpieces of the great artist, Michelangelo. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, the striking piazza that frames the entrance to the Basilica. Enjoy outside views of this sacred Renaissaince Church. Savor a mid-day lunch in an elegant 5-star restaurant/hotel. Proceed to the Colosseum for an outside visit, one of the grandest of all city monuments. Enjoy an outside visit of the Roman Forum and view the Altare della Patria and Piazza Venezia. End your day with a photo stop and full explanaton provided by your Guide at the exquisite Trevi Fountain.

Special Notes:

The 2025 Catholic Jubilee in Rome will take place from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026. During this time, the city is expecting an influx of visitors. Because of this, there may be increased wait times at the four major basilicas and surrounding points of interest, as well as traffic delays throughout the city. Tour timing may be adjusted to accommodate for these instances.

This tour includes extensive walking on cobblestone surfaces as well as negotiating 250 steps while visiting the Vatican Museum. This tour is not recommended for Guests on wheelchair and Guests with walking difficulties.
This tour is not available to passengers beginning or ending their voyage in Civitavecchia (Rome).

Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often being carried out at the various venues visited.
Please note that the Trevi Fountain may be overcrowded with excessive lines. Up close views of the fountain are not guaranteed.

The drive between Civitavecchia and Rome is approximately 1.5 hours each way, subject to traffic conditions.

Dress conservatively when visiting sacred sites. Attire for both men and women must cover shoulders and legs: miniskirts, shorts and capri pants are not permitted. Visitors may be required to check large bags, video cameras and bottled water.

Guests will be responsible for missing headsets. The headsets company will charge Euro 50,00 for every missing device.

The guides usually do not accompany the buses from the ship or on the return drive from Rome to Civitavecchia.

Should the designed motor coach drop off / pick up point for St. Peters Square and Vatican Museum (Sistine Chapel) be congested or unavailable, an alternative drop off / pick up point location will be used. Please note that an additional walking portion of 0.6 miles from / to the alternative location should be considered.

This tour uses headsets.
Tour order may vary but always covering the same sites.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a guided tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 01:30
Time at site: 01:50
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 1700
Steps: 250
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes

Guided tour and free time at St. Peter's Basilica (outside visit) and Square

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:45
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: No
Walking distance: 900
Steps: 40
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Lunch at a local 5-star restaurant or hotel

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 01:15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes

walking tour: Colosseum (exterior), Roman Forum (exterior), Venice Square (photo stop), Trevi Fountain

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 00:25
Time at site: 02:30
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 600
Steps: 100
Restroom available: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 20
Travel time: 01:30
Air conditioned: Yes
Walking distance: 1010