ARRIVING BY CRUISE SHIP?
For those arriving by cruise ship, you will be excited to learn that Expert Rome Guide caters to passengers arriving in Civitavecchia. The reason we work hard to ensure you enjoy your time in Rome is that we understand you only have a few hours in which to explore and embrace the passion of Rome.
Your guided tour of Rome will begin when our driver greets you at the dock holding a sign with your name. This is just the beginning of your extra special treatment. You will be escorted to your personal Mercedes Benz vehicle while the driver helps with any luggage you have decided to bring along. Along the way to Rome, you will be able to see the scenic route from Civitavecchia to Rome while riding in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle of your choice including a minivan, personal car, or a limo. You will be taken to the center of Rome to meet your official personal guide.
Once you meet your personal guide, you will have an expert at your disposal that is dedicated to you and your family only. We will work with you to create your own personal itinerary so you can see all the sights you have only dreamed of visiting. You will be able to see many of the highlights of Rome if you only have a few short hours to visit. You can choose when and where to stop and browse within your time frame.
A few of the wonderful sights and tours you can enjoy even if you are arriving by cruise ship include:
Ancient Rome with a tour of the Roman Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, and the Roman Forum;
Medieval Rome with highlights including a tour of the Basilica of Saint Mary and the Trastevere neighborhood.
Christian Rome which will allow you to walk in the footsteps of the early Christians on the Appian Way as well as a visit to the Catacombs, the Basilica of St Paul outside the Walls, Baths of Caracalla, and the Circus Maximum.
Jewish Rome tour beginning at Tiber Island with attractions such as the Jewish Ghetto and Campo de’ Fiori.
Borghese Gallery set among magnificent gardens is a wonderful tour that allows you to view masterpieces as well as enjoy the serenity of the area.
Underground Rome offers a peak at what lies under the homes of Rome.
Renaissance and Baroque Rome takes you to many of the wonders created during this period of time including the Navona Square and Trevi Fountain.
Vatican City is a great tour that many cruise passengers include in the visit to Rome. The tour will allow you to visit the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peters Basilica.
As a reminder: There are dress codes for all churches in Italy. No one can enter wearing sleeveless shirts or blouses, mini skirts, or shorts. Men cannot wear hats.