Overview

Maximize Your Port Stop with a Personalized Journey Through the Eternal City

Why take a crowded bus when you can explore Rome in the comfort of a private luxury vehicle? Our "Rome in a Day" shore excursion is specifically timed for cruise passengers, ensuring you see the city's most iconic landmarks without the stress of navigating public transport. With a private English-speaking driver, you’ll enjoy a seamless, door-to-door experience from the pier to the Pantheon and back.

Highlights

• Pier-to-Pier Service: Direct pickup and drop-off at your cruise ship dock.

• Ancient Wonders: Get up close to the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and the Roman Forum.

• Iconic Landmarks: Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and walk the Spanish Steps.

• Vatican City: Optional stop at St. Peter’s Square or the Vatican Museums.

• The Underground: Explore the ancient Roman Catacombs and the Appian Way.

• VIP Comfort: Travel in a climate-controlled Mercedes vehicle with onboard WiFi.

Your 8-Hour Roman Itinerary

08:00 – Luxury Pickup

Your driver will be waiting directly at the Civitavecchia Harbor cruise ship dock with a sign. Relax during the 70-80 minute drive to Rome in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle.

Morning: Imperial Rome & Eternal Icons

• St. Paul’s Outside the Walls: Start with this architectural gem, one of the most beautiful basilicas in the world.

• The Colosseum & Palatine Hill: Stop for photos and history at the epicenter of the Roman Empire.

• Circus Maximus & Aventine Hill: View the ancient chariot racing stadium and get an insider’s view of the city.

• Piazza Venezia & The Vittoriano: Marvel at the "Altar of the Fatherland," Rome’s most monumental landmark.

Lunch & The Baroque Heart

• Trevi Fountain: Make your wish to return to Rome.

• Pantheon & Spanish Steps: Wander the charming streets of the historic center.

• Lunch Break: Your driver can recommend a traditional Roman trattoria for an authentic lunch (not included).

Afternoon: Catacombs & Vatican City

• The Appian Way & Catacombs: Descend into the 3rd-century Christian tunnels for a unique historical perspective.

• Vatican City: End your tour with a view of St. Peter’s Basilica and the grand square.

16:00 – Return to Port

Enjoy a comfortable ride back to the harbor, arriving with plenty of time before your ship’s departure.

Why Choose Eternal City Private Tours?

• Worry-Free Guarantee: We monitor your ship’s schedule to ensure you are back at the pier on time.

• ZTL Access: Our vehicles have special permits to enter the heart of Rome’s historic center, dropping you just steps away from the monuments.

• Customizable: Want to spend more time at the Vatican and less at the Catacombs? Just tell your driver!

What is Included?

• Private luxury transportation

• Professional English-speaking driver

• All tolls, parking, and taxes

• WiFi and bottled water on board

• Not Included: Monument entrance tickets, Food/Drinks, Gratuities.

Pro-Tip for Cruise Travelers:

"Rome is a big city and time is short. Booking a private driver is the only way to see the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican in a single day without walking miles under the sun!"