ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY

The Eternal City endures with endless adventures. Sip a cappuccino in an al fresco café and watch the city wake. Peruse ancient artifacts in National Roman Museum and Italian masterworks in Villa Borghese. Or learn about the ancestors of the Romans at the National Etruscan Museum.

CRUISE INTO HISTORY
Kick off your morning with one of the best things to do in Rome visit the 2,000-year-old Colosseum. Then satisfy your appetite with a true Roman delicacy — homemade pasta, anyone? — before finishing off your meal with sweet, melt-in-your-mouth gelato. Slow down and watch the locals as they go about their day. Wander through the narrow cobblestoned streets and meander through piazzas. Look up at the stunning ancient Roman architecture as you make your way through the bustling city center. Best part? Rome is just a hop, skip and a jump to almost anywhere you want to visit in Italy or the greater Mediterranean. Cruise from Rome and experience Italy just as the Romans do.

COLORFUL COASTLINES
Cruise from Rome and wake up with views of the colorful coastlines of Italy and the Mediterranean. Spend the day indulging in Frito Misto de Marre (mixed fried seafood) before cooling off in the sparkling sea.

ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY
Take a step back in time just by wandering through the bustling city of Rome. See the city as it was in ancient times by visiting impressive Renaissance palaces, beautiful fountains and baroque churches. This architecture here is something to mark off your bucket list.

FROM SEA TO CITY
With all the different places to visit in Rome spend a few days before or after your cruise exploring nearby cities. Hop on a high-speed train and find yourself walking through piazzas in Florence or indulging in hearty Italian pasta dishes in Bologna.

Discover the culture and colour of Civitavecchia, a Mediterranean Cruises destination. This Italian gem is an enjoyable flight from many European and non-European cities. Celebrated for its 16th-century Michelangelo Fort, ancient Taurine Baths, and marble Vanvitelli fountain, the port is a convenient starting point for visiting Rome, Italy’s regal and romantic capital.

Cruises excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:

The Colosseum
The Trevi Fountain
The Vatican

Not far from Civitavecchia lies Rome, one of the world’s most distinguished cities. Be entranced by its many architectural wonders including the famous Colosseum. An ancient amphitheatre in the centre of the capital, built between 70 and 80 AD, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was commissioned by Roman Emperor Vespasian to entertain more than 50,000 people! On this Cruise excursion, you’ll take a peek inside the arena, imagining the gladiator fights and mock sea-battles that took place at its centre. Then, visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, a short walk from the amphitheatre.

The Trevi Fountain is an icon of Rome, a Baroque beauty uniting architecture, sculpture, rocks, and water. Admire the spectacle on a Cruise excursion and see this 18th-cenury landmark close-up. Showcasing mythological figures, including Triton on a shell-shaped chariot, the Trevi Fountain is an Italian masterwork. This landmark structure has featured in films such as La Dolce Vita and Roman Holiday.

A journey to Rome isn’t complete without a visit to Vatican City, located in the heart of the Italian Capital. Pick a Cruise excursion to see St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. If you arrive in Rome on a Sunday, you’ll be able to attend the Pope’s noon Angelus Prayer. Or enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museums which houses works by Da Vinci, Caravaggio, van Gogh, Dali, Picasso, and Gaugin.