Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy overview

Civitavecchia is just moments from Rome, Italy's Eternal City. One of the most geographically perfect ports in the world, Civitavecchia boasts a number of compelling area attractions. Stroll through the streets of the medieval town of Tarquinia. View the resplendent Madonnina at the Resort of Pantano.

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Rome by Night Done Privately

Rome by Night Done Privately

$134.43/Adult

You will be met at your hotel and driven around the city for two hours by a very personable escort...

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The Ruins of Pompeii from Rome

The Ruins of Pompeii from Rome

$218.38/Adult

Your on-site, private, local, licensed Pompeii guide will take you on a fascinating two-hour tour t...

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Private Transfer from Civitavecchia Port to Rome Airport Fiumicino

Private Transfer from Civitavecchia Port to Rome Airport Fiumicino

$48.63/Adult

Book a relaxing transfer from Civitavecchia Cruise Port to your Fiumicino Airport, this is a great...

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Half Day Tour of Rome with Pickup at Airport and Drop Off at Hotel

Half Day Tour of Rome with Pickup at Airport and Drop Off at Hotel

$119/Adult

Begin with some of the greatest sites of Renaissance and Baroque Rome of Popes: the beautiful Spani...

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10 Best Things to Do in Rome, Italy

Not sure what should you do when you arrive in Civitavecchia, Rome’s waterfront port? We’ve got the answers on the best things to do in Rome, Italy.

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This small restaurant in the Centro Storico district is where, after many visits to the Eternal City, we fell in love with Rome for the first time.

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by BanjoPickR

We left our cruise to spend 4 more days in Rome. I’m glad we took the opportunity to do this. Rome is huge! It’s a big city that grew up around a large amount of Roman ruins. If you get to do this, make sure you plan months in advance of you trip there for the tours, as the tour places buy up all the tickets to do their tours. Trying to book a tour when you get there can be done, but it is more difficult to do. Must see attractions; The Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum,(of course), Piazza Popolo, Villa Borghese, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza Veniza, the Jewish Ghetto, Castel de Angelo, and Saint Peter’s Basilica. The Trevi Fountain is very crowed, so try to get there early in the am to get close enough to take pictures. Anything with Piazza in front of the name usually is a large park like plaza, which Rome is replete with. Piazza Navona is the biggest, I believe. Great place to stop and eat. Piazza Veniza is very near the Colosseum and has a huge architectural masterpiece in that one. The Pantheon was spectacular! Make sure to look for Rafael’s tomb there. Castel de Angelo is huge defensive fort that’s a must see. The Colosseum tour is awesome, but four hours long as you go to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Lots of walking, so bring a hat, suntan lotion, sunglasses, and good shoes. If you want to go underground you must book this months before you go. It’s a separate tour. Be prepared to spend 80-100 euros for that tour. Finally there is St. Peter’s Basilica. We booked with “The Roman Guy”. Great tour! I highly recommend them, but go early! I can’t stress this enough. Right when the Vatican opens for business. Make sure you see, St Peter’s tomb under the Pope’s altar, the Pieta by Michelangelo, Bernini’s colonnade, the Sistine Chapel, (no talking, no pictures, & zero tolerance! After the tour, if you’re in shape go to the top of the church’s dome. The views of Rome from here are amazing! Be prepared, if you are claustrophobic you may not want to do this. Lots of people too. The tour also included the Vatican museum. Priceless works of art, sculptures, and tapestries. Finally, go under the church to see where all the Popes are buried. Make sure you take videos of the Swiss Guards. Villa Borghese is a huge park with art museums, a zoo, you name it. There are art museums in Rome, but very expensive to get a ticket, 100 plus Euros, per person. Food is amazing. I recommend food at Piazza Navona, restaurants near the Colosseum, particularly Ristorante de Angelo. The Jewish Ghetto also has good food too, recommend “Ba, Ghetto”. We saw all the sites above, and still did not see everything. Rome has great treasures, that they are racing against time to preserve for future generations. I hope none of these treasures succumb, because to lose them, we would lose our humanity. As with any big city take precautions against pickpockets and be aware of your surroundings.

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by islandcruiser14

We walked to the train and got off near Vatican City. Went to the Forum, the Colosseum, and Trevi Fountain. So great to see these awesome places!

Visited: Jun 04, 2017

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by mcrossan

Spent the day at the Vatican, went to the top of the dome, well worth it

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