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Rome In A Day Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

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Overview

This popular shore excursion to Rome is carefully designed to offer you the opportunity to explore and experience Rome’s most famous ancient monuments, incredible churches, and famous squares.
There is a lot of territory to cover in a single day in order to see so many of Rome’s most popular sites. To maximize sightseeing and minimize time lost walking and getting from one place to another, this chauffeured tour is an excellent way to visit Rome.
Experience Rome in the comfort of your private deluxe vehicle as your English-speaking Driver introduces you to Rome’s fascinating culture, history, delicious flavors, and hidden secrets that are here waiting for you to enjoy. Your professional Driver will meet you right in front of your ship in Civitavecchia at 8:00 AM, and you will be back by approximately 5:00 PM.
This tour does NOT Include visits inside the Vatican Museums OR Colosseum. The ORDER OF THE SITES may vary.

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What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Deluxe Mercedes Benz Vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Admission fees and Entry tickets
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Your professional English-speaking chauffeur will meet you on the Pier next to your ship in Civitavecchia at 8:00 AM

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Foro Romano

From the top of the Capitol Hill you have the vantage point view of the entire Roman Forum, a stunning portion of the Palatine Hill, and the Coliseum in the distance. This is also a very popular spot for amazing photographs and group photos, so make sure you have your cameras handy. NOTE: Please note that this stop is for viewing the Roman From from a vantage point, you will NOT be visiting the Roman Forum itself.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

The Pantheon, Rome's ancient temple once dedicated to all the Roman gods. In 6th century it became a church and burial place for Italy’s royalty like King Vittorio Emanuele II, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita, and notable artists like Raphael. NOTE that it is possible that the Pantheon might start charging admission tickets. There is no information made available yet.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontana di Trevi

Tradition has it that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they will be assured a return to Rome, two coins will lead to a new romance and three will ensure a marriage. Nearly 3,000 Euros are thrown into the fountain daily and are collected at night. The money is used as charity to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's less fortunate.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Steps

The name Spanish Steps earned its name after the Spanish Embassy that was permanently located there in 1647, and it was later transformed into the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See.Below the staircase is an early 1600’s Baroque fountain, “Fontanna della Barcaccio”, or “The Fountain of the Old Boat”, a type of shallow boat particularly used for carrying wine to the port of Ripetta.At the top of the elegant 18th century winding stairway is the French church of Trinità dei Monti.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

This superb and spacious square takes its unique elliptical shape from the outline of the ancient Roman stadium of Emperor Domitian upon which the square was built. In the center of the square is Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers surmounted by an ancient Egyptian obelisk. Populated by artists, musicians, and street performers, and surrounded by cafes and restaurants, Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most entertaining squares to visit
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Square

Enjoy a stroll through the spacious square that welcomes you with its enormous embracing colonnades. St Peter’s Square is located in front of St Peter’s Basilica. The vast elliptical square was designed by the famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini for the purpose of allowing the greatest number of spectators to see the Pope give his blessings. Surrounding the square like embracing arms are the classic 4-column deep Tuscan colonnades surmounted by 140 statues of saints. In the center of Saint Peter's Square is the 84-foot tall Egyptian obelisk dating back to 2500 BC in Heliopolis. The obelisk was brought to Rome by Emperor Caligula in 37 AD.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls

St Paul Outside the Walls the second-largest basilica in Rome, one of the four highest-ranking churches in Christendom known as Papal Basilicas, and it is currently one of the top pilgrimage destinations for millions of Christians around the world. This remarkable basilica was given the name “Outside the Walls” as it was built outside the Aurelian Walls. It was originally built in the 4th century by Emperor Constantine over the burial site of Saint Paul the Apostle. Considered an architectural masterpiece that rivals all major papal basilicas in Rome, it vaunts a graceful portico and cloister of the monastery.Please consider appropriate clothing that covers shoulders and knees when visiting religious venues in Italy.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome In A Day Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Deluxe Mercedes Benz Vehicle.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English Speaking Professional Driver.
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  • Gratuities.
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