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'ON BOARD THE ROMA EXPRESS TO THE ETERNAL CITY': Excursion in Civitavecchia

A full day at our disposal to discover what Rome has to offer to the tourist.Our experience will start at the port where we will find the Roma Express waiting for us. This train is exclusively for the cruise passengers and will allow us to reach Rome, the eternal city, avoiding the traffic while also making this journey more interesting. When we arrive in St Peters railway station we will meet up with our guide for the day, then after a short walk we will visit Castel St Angelo, a huge monument that was commissioned by the emperor Adriano as a mausoleum for himself and his family, and later on used as pope residence, trial court, fortress and prison. This tour is a veritable journey through the ancient history of Rome with its Roman vestiges, medieval fortresses, apartments of the late Pope's and collections of sculptures, paintings and coats of arms.At the end of the visit, there will be two hours free time for lunch, shopping or discovering the treasures of Rome.In the afternoon, we'll be guided through the splendour of the Vatican City marvel at the beauty of St Peter Square, surrounded by Bernini arcades, the Basilica (inside visit) and the birthplace of Christianity, built on St Peter burial place. The construction of the Basilica started in 1452 and lasted more than two centuries. Some of the most important masters of the Renaissance worked on it: Bramante, Michelangelo, Raffaello and Bernini. We will admire the "Pieta'" of Michelangelo, the Baldachin of Bernini in the High Altar lying just under the Dome (one of the biggest in the world and one of the masterpieces of Michelangelo).
When would you like to leave? June 2013 - July 2013 - August 2013 - September 2013 - October 2013 - November 2013 - December 2013 - January 2014 - November 2013
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Adult € 99.00
Child (4-14 old) € 69.30
Length 9 hours approximately
Level Easy Easy
Type Cultural Cultural
Good for shopping Good for shopping
Recommended for families Recommended for families
Meal not included Meal not included
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Please note: the journey to Rome takes approximately 1 hour and the guide will meet you in Rome. Please wear appropriate clothing (no shorts or tank tops) during the visit to holy places. Space is limited, so please reserve early. This excursion is only available to guests that do not end their cruise in Civitavecchia.