Overall Description

Pre-Cruise Tour
We will then proceed to the stunning Spanish steps, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinita dei Monti. The steps were built to link the Trinita dei Monti church that was under the patronage of the king of France, with the Spanish square down below. The long triangular Spanish square is named after the Spanish Ambassador to the Holy Sea.

No trip to Rome is complete without visiting the famous Trevi Fountain. Located in the Roman Quuirinale district, it is one of the most stunning water features in the world. The Trevi Fountain is one of the oldest water sources in Rome. Roughly 3000 euros is thrown into it every day, as people follow the tradition of throwing a coin over their shoulders. The money is collected for charity and it is a crime to steal the coins from the fountain.

Climb to the top of the famous Capitolin Hill. These steps were designed by Michelangelo to observe the superb panorama of the Roman Forum and the Rostrum that stands upon it. It is a platform from where Roman leader Julius Caesar addressed the city’s people.

Take a stride through Piazza Navona, a marvel spread over three Baroque fountains by Berninin. From there, it’s a short walk to the Pantheon, a classic Roman temple built by Agrippa in 27BC. Tour the cast Coliseum and imagine its prime day 2,000 years ago when there were approximately 50,000 spectators, gladiators and animals packed into caged below the arena fighting to the death. Explore this well-renowned structure, today standing with original wall sections at their full height and exposed brick-faced concrete – the largest amphitheatre ever built. Conclude with one of the most important commemorative monuments, the highest and best-preserved arch of triumph in Rome, the Arch of Constantine, located in the valley of the Coliseum. It represents Maxentius’ victory in the battle at the Milvian Bridge in 312 CE.

ITINERARY
SUGGESTED ITINERARY-Rome Pre-Cruise
This tour has been designed especially for those guests who arrive by plane and wish to tour Rome before reaching the port and their ship to start a cruise or for visitors who are already in their Rome accommodation and need eventually to board the ship. Your itinerary is totally flexible and customizable. You can shop at designers stores, eat lunch at a sidewalk café and explore the streets of Rome at you leisure remembering that most shops are closed on Sunday and Monday’s morning and are closed daily from 1:00pm- to 4:00pm for our siesta. Not only this you can of course go for the most important sites of the city, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. You can even decide to tour the Vatican! E-mail us with your priorities AND WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN! You can have a list of sites to see and give to your driver or you can leave it to his discretion knowing that he will maximize your visiting time.

End of the tour
To Civitavecchia Port

• Pick up time: Suggested 8:00am FROM HOTEL IN ROME (it is flexible then you decide whenever during the day), OR WHATEVER TIME THEIR FLIGHT GETS IN
• Return time: From your hotel in town, airport on arrival, or anywhere you want! We will drop you off at the cruise ship port at the end of the tour.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE RESERVE ALL RIGHTS TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF ITINERARY. IF NECESSARY AT OUR DISCRETION DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES(ENVIRONMENTAL) OR POLITICAL REASONS(STRIKE/PROTEST)

Transportation
One of our professional, knowledgeable English speaking driver guides will be waiting at pick up location  or agreed location at 8 am or according to the agreed time. Your driver will be holding a sign with your or your party’s name on it

This tour has been designed especially for those guests who arrive by plane and wish to tour Rome before reaching the port and their ship to start a cruise or for visitors who are already in their Rome accommodation and need eventually to board the ship.

• Airport
  The escort driver will be waiting at the arrival lobby holding a sign with the name in which the reservation was made under or otherwise stated.

• Hotel
  Escort driver will be waiting at the lobby of the hotel. Normally pick up is 8:30am or otherwise stated.
  
  
• Resident/B&B
  The escort driver will be waiting outside the main doors of the building.