BestPrivateTours.com - Rome Exploration-Shore Excursion

OVERVIEW

Discover, on your own, Rome’s many facets through an exploration of its most important and famous sites. You’ll visit historic monuments of Ancient Rome; the splendor of Vatican City: an independent city- state within the heart of Rome with its imposing St. Peter’s Basilica; as well as opulent sites from Rome’s Baroque Period.

Your English-speaking driver, at your disposal for the entire duration of the excursion, will greet you at the Port of Civitavecchia arrivals terminal. You’ll travel in comfort in your private, air-conditioned vehicle. This excursion gives you quick and easy access to Rome’s “must see” streets and squares.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Rome possesses a rich architectural and artistic heritage, created throughout its long and illustrious history. From triumphal arches and temples dating to its days as a powerful empire to the glories of the Baroque Age when the Popes sought to rebuild Rome as a great European capital, commissioning works from the foremost architects and artists of the day.

Your discovery of Rome begins with the famous squares and fountains of the Baroque, including the Trevi Fountain. Next, you’ll make a stop in Vatican City to visit the iconic sites which symbolize the Catholic Church. After a break for lunch, you’ll move on to the oldest part of the city where the legendary monuments from Ancient Rome can be found.