Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City

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1. The Colosseum, an ancient Roman amphitheater, is renowned for its massive elliptical structure and historical significance. Its exterior, adorned with tiers of arches and columns, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Rome. A visit to the exterior provides a vivid reminder of the cultural and architectural legacy of this iconic monument.

   30 min

2. we will take you to see the Palatine Hill , the most famous hill of Rome because according the Legend more than 2700 years the city was founded right here.During the Republican Period Roman citizens belonging to the upper class settled in the Palatine Hill and built sumptuous palaces, of which important traces are still preserved.

   20 min

3. We will then arrive at the Circus Maximus, the large ancient stadium for chariot races and different spectacles..The Circus Maximus in Rome , located between the Aventino and Palatine Hills, was an extended precinct with space for 300,000 spectators.

   15 min

4. It's not possible to enter to the theatre but we are driving close by The Theatre of Marcellus is an ancient open-air theatre built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. At the theatre, locals and visitors alike were able to watch performances of drama and song.

   Passes by

5. The Victor Emmanuel II National Monument is a national monument built in honour of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy, It occupies a site between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill.

   Passes by

6. we stop in the Pantheon , once the temple of all Roman gods. the Pantheon is one of the architectural masterpieces and It is the best preserved building from ancient Rome. The construction of the current Pantheon was carried out during the reign of Hadrian, in the year 126 A.D

   30 min

7. we are going to visit Trevi Fountain, the most beautiful fountain in the world.Here you can toss a coin in the fountain for your wish and to ensure a return visit to Italy.

   30 min

8. we visit this famous place in the heart of Rome .The Spanish Steps are a set of steps dating from 1723, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinita dei Monti at the top dominated by Trinita dei Monti Church.

   20 min

9. Now will be the time to visit the Vatican Museum where you will be able to admire the vast collection of masterpieces, including the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel with Official Vatican Guide and tickets included The official guide will waiting for us in front on the entrance of the Museum with tickets and will take you inside Vatican Museum , Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica.

   2 hAdmission included

10. Inside the Vatican with the official guide you are going to admire the Famous Sistine Chapel .The Sistine Chapel is a large chapel located in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. It is named after Pope Sixtus IV, who oversaw its restoration in the late 15th century. Historically, the chapel has had various important functions. Today, it retains its religious role, as it serves as the site where cardinals meet to elect the next pope.What the Sistine Chapel is most well-known for, however, is its ceiling. Painted by Florentine fine artist Michelangelo

    20 minAdmission included

11. St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest temples for Christendom and one of the largest churches in the world. Besides, it is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round. Several renowned architects designed the church, highlighting the works of Bramante, Michelangelo and Carlo Maderno

    40 minAdmission included

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• Its from-price is 795% above the median of the 244 experiences we list in Vatican City.
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About Vatican City

Vatican City is a tiny independent state inside Rome, home of St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.

Vatican City is an independent state of less than half a square kilometre, enclosed by walls inside Rome on the west bank of the Tiber, and the smallest country in the world. It is the seat of the Catholic Church and the home of the pope. St Peter's Square, framed by Bernini's curving colonnades, leads to St Peter's Basilica, built over the traditional tomb of the apostle Peter, with Michelangelo's dome rising above and his Pietà inside.

Top-ranked sights in Vatican City: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica.

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