The tour start from Civitavecchia port/area. You will drive south with your English-speaking driver, through the beautiful landscape of Lazio. After about an hour’s drive, you will enter the eternal city of Rome and after 20 minutes or a little bit more depends on the traffic conditions, the driver will drop you off at the Vatican museum entrance, where you will meet your licensed tour guide. Take advantage of your exclusive skip-the-line access tickets, entering the museums through a panoramic terrace where you can admire the stunning view of Saint Peter's dome overlooking the Vatican gardens.  Begin your tour of the collections which include a seemingly infinite number of masterpieces by Bernini, Raphael, Botticelli, Perugino, and other treasures - all incredibly united under one roof of the world-renowned Vatican museums. Learn about how the numerous popes that have lived in the Vatican continuously enriched it with different artworks. Admire the most beautiful ancient Roman statues and gaze in awe at the length of the enormous Tapestry Hall, before continuing on through the Hall of the Painted Maps you will enter the Sistine Chapel whose impact in history, religion and visual arts has no equal in the world! Like the 'Last Judgment' by Michelangelo. At last, through an exclusive gallery directly linked to the Sistine Chapel, you will reach the largest Catholic Church in the world: St. Peter’s Basilica. The greatness of this structure and care of details will overwhelm you. This is where Michelangelo’s sculpture “Pietà” is kept and the tombs of the popes, including St. John Paul II’s and St. Peter the Apostle. Once finished at St. Peter square where, your driver will take you back to embark your cruise ship.

Enjoy a full-day, comprehensive tour of Rome, with direct transfers from the cruise terminal at Civitavecchia Port. Transfer by luxury vehicle to the city center, and start your sightseeing tour at Piazza Venezia and the National Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the 1st king of a unified Italy. Continue into the heart of Ancient Rome at the ruined temples of the Roman Forum. Learn about life in the Roman Republic at the massive amphitheater of the Colosseum. Next, get panoramic views of the domes of Rome from the hills of the Capitilone and Palatine. See the site of the Circus Maximus, an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills. Go to the remains of the Baths of Caracalla, the 2nd largest of the public baths in Ancient Rome. Then, marvel at the well-preserved façade of the Pantheon, Ancient Rome’s temple to all the gods. Be enchanted by Piazza Navona, with its handsome Baroque and Renaissance monuments, including Bernini’s Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. See another Bernini fountain at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, and throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain on Piazza di Trevi. Enjoy a traditional Italian lunch, before spending the afternoon at the world’s smallest state in the Vatican City. Wander more than 7 kilometers of galleries in the Vatican Museums to see historic maps, masterpieces by Raphael, and Michelangelo’s glorious Sistine Chapel. End with a tour inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the most important church in the Catholic world, before returning to your cruise ship at the end of an enlightening day.

Skip the stress of finding a taxi or the hassle of sharing a shuttle when your cruise arrives in Rome. Simply enter your ship details and your pick-up time when you pre-book this transfer. Private transfer from or to the cruise ship port. With this 1-hour transfer that’s priced for up to 7 passengers, you’ll travel in a spacious vehicle and enjoy the ride without wasting time on arrival.

Arrive at the home of your expert host for a memorable private dining experience where you will taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian mothers. During an exclusive cooking demonstration, feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as your host shares the secrets of her family cookbook while preparing the dishes right in front of you. Once the end result is ready, sit at an authentic Italian dining table and enjoy your 4-course seasonal menu including a starter, pasta, main course with side dish, and dessert.

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.

Experience a unique day in Rome and enjoy the exceptional luxury of a personal driver to show you the most famous sights and other places of your choosing. Delight in an interesting day and let a local show you the city landmarks and provide lots of exciting insight. Enjoy pick-up from the Civitavecchia Harbor at 08:00 and begin your route through Rome at St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in the city. Take a break for a coffee and a look at the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Stop at the Circus Maximus, and get a tip from a real local. Visit the Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano House. Don't forget to toss a couple of coins over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain to make sure you will one day return to Rome. See the Piazza di Spagna with the famed Spanish Steps and the elegant streets nearby. Ride further to the Pantheon and have lunch in a local restaurant. Decide whether you want to see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, as skip-the-line tickets can be booked. 

Discover the 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa d’Este, a mind-boggling palace and garden of architectural genius. Visit Hadrian’s Villa, or Villa Adriana, the impressive home of Emperor Hadrian in the second century. Walk in the lavish garden of Villa d’Este, set on a hilltop and one of Italy’s most extraordinary structures. Explore four hectares of magnificent lawns, romantic terraces, and impressive water features, at your leisure. Marvel at an awe-inspiring piece of Renaissance culture. The innovative garden design, with the Hundred Fountains, the Oval Fountain, and the Vialone Terrace. Stroll around the villa, stopping to admire the fresco-bedecked apartments and imagine living here in the 16th century. Visit Villa Adriana, an important archaeological site, set on 120 hectares of the countryside below Tivoli. Learn of the Greek, Roman and Egyptian aspects of this second-century masterpiece. Be impressed by the scale of this masterpiece and see a theatre, a stadium, water features, libraries and thermal baths, among the UNESCO-listed ruins.