You will meet our English-speaking driver by your cruiseship at the port of Civitavecchia:

COLOSSEO & PALATINO:

The Colosseum still remains the greatest architectural legacy from ancient Rome. Vespasian ordered the construction of the elliptical bowl called the Amphitheatrum Flavium in A.D. 72; it was inaugurated by Titus in A.D. 80 with a bloody combat, lasting many weeks, between gladiators and wild beasts. At its peak, under the cruel Domitian, the Colosseum could seat 50.000.

The Palatine is where Romulus killed his brother Remus and founded Rome in 753 BC. today it's a beautiful area of ruins and great views. Overlooking the Roman Forum, the Palatine was ancient Rome's poshest neighbourhood; aristocrats sought to build houses here and successive emperors built increasingly opulent palaces. But after Rome's fall, the Palatine fell into disrepair and in the Middle Ages churches and castles were built over the ruins.

TREVI FOUNTAIN:

Supplied by the water from the Acqua Vergine aqueduct and a triumph of the baroque style, it was based on the design of Nicolà Salvi (who's said to have died of illness contracted during his supervision of the project) and was completed in 1762. The design centers on the triumphant figure of Neptunus Rex, standing on a shell chariot drawn by winged steeds and led by a pair of tritons. Two allegorical figures in the side niches represent good health and fertility.

SPANISH STEPS:

The famous Spanish Steps are filled in spring with azaleas and other flowers, flower vendors, jewelry dealers, and photgraphers snapping pictures of visitors. The steps and the square (Piazza di Spagna) take their name from the Spanish Embassy, which used to be headquartered here. Designed by Italian architect Francesco De Sanctis and built from 1723 to 1725, they were funded almost entirely by the French as a preface to Trinità dei Monti at the top.

The Tour ends at Piazza del Popolo from where you’ll be picked up by our bus driver for the return to Civitavecchia.

Take water, camera & sun cream; wear comfortable shoes. In low season warmer clothing may be required!

THIS TOUR WILL OPERATE RAIN OR SHINE, SO BE PREPARED FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.