Timeless Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Basilica Discovery
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Port
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$349.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 9½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Depart from your ship for an approximate 90-minutes coach ride from Civitavecchia to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome you will start a Panoramic drive which includes the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the ruins of the Circus Maximus, and Palatine Hill. Start your guided walking tour and enter the Colosseum, dating back to 80 AD is perhaps one the most iconic symbol of Rome the grandest and most famous of the city’s monuments. The Colosseum held 50,000 spectators spellbound as gladiators locked in combat and wild beasts were slain. The site’s rich history springs to life as you explore these primeval ruins with your guide.
Next follow your guide inside the Roman Forum: the site that used to be the center of Rome's political and social life where you’ll see the incredible scenery of beauty and ruins that have been the center of the world for centuries. Refresh during lunch at a local venue. Afterwards enjoy the visit of St. Clements Basilica one of the most fascinating churches in Rome, not only because of its wonderful art but also for the fact that here in the different layers of this complex, one can witness the growth of the city of Rome down the centuries.
This tour involves a great amount of walking therefore it is not recommended to Guests walking difficulties or using wheelchairs. Guests must be able to negotiate the steps of the coach. Please note that the Roman Forum is not wheelchair accessible. In addition, visitors are often required to check large bags, video cameras and bottled water at a desk. Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the Colosseum. Large bags or umbrellas, bottled water, video cameras, knives or scissors must be checked at the desk.
Guests visiting St. Clemente Basilica or other churches must be aware that proper attire that covers shoulders and legs must be worn by both men and woman - mini-skirts, shorts and capri pants are not acceptable.
In 2025, Rome will be celebrating The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year. Due to this significant event in the Catholic Church an abundance of tourists and pilgrims from across the world are expected to visit Rome and there will be many events taking place at St. Peter’s Basilica through the year with high possibility that the Basilica will close to visitors (or allow only pilgrims).
Please note that all major monuments in Rome are bound to be overcrowded with long lines. Due to the expected overcrowding (regular tourists + pilgrims) the traffic conditions of Rome might be affected as well.
The order of the tour may be reversed or altered depending on traffic or local conditions.
Tour includes pre-purchased name tickets for the Colosseum/Roman Forum. Guests will be required to show a valid photo ID at the entrance to proof identity. Guests will be denied from entering if name does not match with name on ticket and in case Guests will not have a valid photo ID to show at the entrance of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Should the guide foresee that the queue at the Colosseum Arena or Roman Forum is longer than a 45-minute wait, guests will forego the interior visits, and will be provided with a full explanation while outside, as well as free time to compensate for not entering the sites.