Things to do in

Civitavecchia

End your cruise to Rome stress-free with a private transfer from Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Save time and avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival. Then, transfer by comfortable sedan or minivan. A friendly and professional driver will meet and greet you just in front of the Cruise Terminal, a mere 30 meters from your cruise ship dock. Sit back and relax while they navigate the notorious Italian roads on the 45-minute journey to the airport. Each passenger will be provided with plenty of room for a comfortable journey, and enough space to bring up to 1 standard size suitcase and 1 small carry-on bag. This service is guaranteed to provide a smooth, hassle-free end to your vacation.

Get the VIP treatment at the start or end of your cruise to Rome, and enjoy a private transfer with personal driver at a very convenient price. For arrival transfers, your driver will be waiting on the dock at Civitavecchis Port. They will be holding a sign with your name on it for ease of contact. Then, relax on the approximate 1-hour journey to any address within Rome city center. Avoid the long lines for taxis, or the hassle of negotiating the public transport system with your heavy luggage. The price is fixed for any destination in Rome. Transportation is by executive class vehicle for small groups of 1-4 passengers. Drivers are bilingual and provide a polite welcome upon arrival. They will then take care of your needs, right up to the entrance of your hotel. The transfer is also available for those about to embark on a cruise. Transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia Port, and board your ship refreshed and relaxed as your driver takes you direct from your hotel to the departure zone of your ship.

Civita di Bagnoregio is located in Tuscia on the border between Tuscany and Lazio. It is called the "dying city" because the land on which it stands is slowly falling away and will inevitably disappear when the final pieces crumble into the spectacular Valle dei Calanchi below. Knowing this, and knowing that nothing can be done to prevent it makes your visit all the more special, eternal and timeless. This is the feeling that makes it unique and marvelous to the people who have experienced the dying city. Connected to the rest of the world by a three hundred meter bridge, Civita di Bagnoregio is a charming village which will make you feel you are visiting a world that no longer exists. Made up of old houses, narrow streets and surrounded by beautiful landscapes, discover a walk through the scenes and stories of this place and choose the corner that sparks your intrigue the most. You can explore the Romanesque Arch at the entrance to Civita, the Renaissance Palace or the large Piazza (which is the site of donkey races on the first Sunday in June and the second Sunday of September and where all the remaining locals come to socialize in the evenings). After visit the dying city, you will head on to discover the Monster's Park situated in the town of Bomarzo. It is also called "Sacred Wood", and was designed by Prince Vicino Orsini and the great architect Pirro Ligorio in 1552. The park is unique and represents refined Italian style gardens that follow geometric and perspective rationality with embellishments such as wide terraces, fountains with water games and mannerist sculptures. You will also discover here eccentric wood blocks of peperino, emerging from the ground and sculpted into enigmatic figures of monsters, dragons, mythological subjects and exotic animals.

Start your Roman adventure at 9:00 AM as you exit from your cruise ship. At the ship's Pier, you will be greeted by your friendly and professional driver/guide. Once you hop in your comfortable, air-conditioned minivan you will set off on your adventure.  Your driver will take you to all the most historical and socially significant landmarks in Rome. For those pressed for the time, this is the greatest way to ensure you see the main attractions of the city, all in 7-hours. During each stop you can hop-off the van and walk around, taking beautiful holiday snaps as you do. In the vehicle, you will enjoy the benefit of an audioguide in English. At each stop, you will be able to learn the basic history of each fascinating location.  During your tour, you will visit: Vatican City and St. Peter's Cathedral (1-hour), Colosseum (40-minutes), Piazza Venezia (15-minutes), Trevi Fountain (20-minutes), Spanish Steps (30-minutes), Pantheon (30-minutes), Piazza Novona (20-minutes) and the Panoramic View (15-minutes). Once you have visited all these major landmarks, you will be taken back to your cruise terminal, 1-hour before your ship departs and no later than 5:00 PM, ensuring a relaxing end to an exciting day.

Stroll through scenic vineyards and sample local wines at 2 wineries in Maremma, a hidden gem of Tuscany. The day begins in Civitavecchia with pickup from your hotel or a designated meeting point. From here, travel approximately 40 miles to Southern Tuscany, an area rich in history and tradition that will impress you with its natural beauty. The first stop of the day is at Montauto farm. Surrounded by typical Tuscan Maremma landscapes, this is the perfect place to learn about and sample Morellino di Scansano and other wines produced in this region. The winery offers a wide range of products, suitable for every palate and occasion. Between wineries, stop to take a dip in Saturnia, Cascate del Mulino – one of Italy's most popular hot spring destinations. Take a relaxing soak in pools that are naturally 37°C (98°F) all year round and enjoy the unique landscape. Next, head to Cantine Vignaioli, a winery founded in 1972 when a small group of producers from Scansano decided to combine their efforts in wine production. Whether you are a beginner or a wine connoisseur, you will surely enjoy the guided tour through the cellar and its surroundings. While you walk, learn the history of Morellino and its journey from the fields to the cellars. Following the tour, taste five wines paired with local products. At the end of the day, your English-speaking driver will bring the group back to the hotels and meeting points.

Visit the unique Park of the Monsters, also known as the Garden of Bomarzo. Explore the gardens and their wide terraces, fountains with water games and mannerist sculptures. Discover figures of monsters, dragons, mythological characters and exotic animals. See the blocks of peperino, a crooked house, a funerary temple and obelisk monuments with carved mottos. After the visit, indulge in a traditional Italian lunch at a restaurant in Viterbo city center. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit of the old town. Known as the City of the Popes, Viterbo’s spectacular medieval center is worth seeing. Learn about the time of the Holy See and the fighting between the Guelph and Ghibelline families.    

Make the most of your cruise stopover at Civitavecchia Port and journey to Rome by comfortable vehicle to climb aboard the open-top, hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus on arrival. Depart from Civitavecchia Port at 9:00 AM or 9:30 AM and get dropped off on Via Crescenzio 19, near the Vatican City. It is only a 12-minute walk to the Hop-on Hop-off bus stop number 6.  Then, jump off and on at 8 stops, all conveniently located close to the most important monuments in the city. Learn the history of Rome with the on-board recorded commentary available in 9 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and Portuguese). Avail of the free walking tours that focus on some of the city's most famous squares, streets and monuments to get an even more complete picture of the city. The hop-on hop-off buses operate every day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and run every 15-20 minutes for your convenience. The online voucher can be validated on any of the big buses. The first stop for the hop-on hop-off bus, where the online voucher needs to be validated, is in front of Termini Train Station. Return to Civitavecchia Port at 3:45 PM. The transfer bus departs from Piazza dell’ Independenza and stops at 4:00 PM at the bus stop on via Crescenzio #2. For any extra information, you can ask your host on the drive into Rome in the morning.

Take the worry out of your arrival or departure from Civitavecchia cruise ship terminal or Rome, and pre-book a comfortable shared shuttle service to and from Rome city center or Rome Fiumicino Airport. Save money compared to expensive local taxis, and enjoy convenient door-to-door service, with Civitavecchia pick-ups direct from the dock of your ship. Although you will be sharing the minivan with other people, the number of passengers is restricted to a maximum 8 per minivan, for your comfort. Shuttles depart Civitavecchia for Rome 5 times daily, at 07:00 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30. Return shuttles from Rome and Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia operate daily from 08:00 to 12:55, with airport passengers collected directly from the terminal building.

This private tour is carefully organized for cruisers. It guarantees a good outlook of the city of Rome and its major sites with a pick-up in Civitavecchia. It will be arranged, depending on the number of passengers, in a luxury sedan or minivan. The tour’s route includes stops in sites such as the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, ruins of Caracalla Baths, the Capitol, Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Vatican and the Basilica of Saint Peter. The order of the tour can vary based on traffic conditions, and the amount of time spent at each stop is based on your interests and time available. In addition to the expected stops, you can decide to stop whenever you want to take photos during your tour. The tour is customizable, and your driver will be available to answer any questions you may have.

You will be picked up from Civitavecchia harbor in an air-conditioned van, before being taken to the Vatican Museums. Don't worry about the crowds, as this tour includes exclusive skip-the-line access into the museums. The Vatican Museums are one of the world’s most visited museum complexes and are overflowing with masterpieces by many of the world’s most important Renaissance and Baroque artists. Your guide will lead you through all of the most important galleries providing a fascinating overview of the history and cultural significance. The tour includes visits to the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and other key museum highlights. After this, you will stop for a light lunch and enjoy some authentic Roman cuisine. You will then head to the Colosseum and once again, will skip the long queues outside. Here, your guide will make the world’s most famous amphitheater come to life, explaining its awe-inspiring structure, and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds and the clashing swords of gladiators. After that, you will visit the Roman Forum which was once the ancient city’s social, governmental, economic and religious center. At the end of the day, you will be taken back to Civitavecchia port.