Day Trips from Lake Bracciano to Rome

Visit two of Lazio’s most unique attractions during this full-day, small-group excursion to Civita di Bagnoregio and the Sacro Bosco, or Park of the Monsters. Explore the crumbling hilltop city on the edge of Tuscany known for its Etruscan heritage, and visit the Renaissance-era garden famous for its larger-than-life, otherworldly sculptures. Lunch and admission tickets are included.

Make the most of your limited time in port with this private full-day tour from Civitavecchia to Rome. Enjoy seamless pickup at the cruise terminal and pass by the city’s top sights, from the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain to Rome’s historic piazzas—without the stress of navigating public transport on your own.

Cruise passengers usually have limited time to take in the highlights of Rome before they set sail again—making trips into the city a high-stakes scramble. Treat yourself to a more relaxing experience during this group transfer by bus, which includes port-side pickup and drop-off. In between, enjoy hours of free time to explore the city at your own pace on foot and by metro.

Explore the historic towns of Bagnaia and Caprarola and discover some of Italy’s hidden gems within their streets. Find Roman ruins and grand Renaissance mansions, and wander cobbled streets like a local away from the crowded tourist centers. Get a taste of true Italian rural life, and learn about the unique architecture found in both towns that give them their distinctive looks.

Avoid the crowded streets and long lines in Rome and embark on a private tour from Civitavecchia Port to two nearby castles. Visit the lakeside town of Bracciano and tour the city, including the medieval Orsini-Odescalchi Castle, which is still furnished as it was during the Middle Ages. Then it’s on to the 15th-century Ceri Castle which houses a small village and boasts stunning views of the countryside.

Best of Rome Shore Excursion: Ancient Rome, Baroque Rome & Vatican Museums Enjoy a full-day shore excursion with an English-speaking driver for Ancient and Baroque Rome and a private, authorized English-speaking guide for the Vatican Museums. Your vehicle and driver will be waiting at the port upon disembarkation and remain at your disposal throughout the day. At the end of the tour, you will be driven directly back to your ship. Begin with Ancient Rome, visiting Via dei Fori Imperiali, the Roman Forum area, the Colosseum (outside), Circus Maximus, and the Baths of Caracalla. Continue to Baroque Rome to see the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, with free time for lunch and strolling. In the afternoon, meet your guide for a private tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Please note that during special events, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may not be possible.

Roman traffic is arguably the worst in western Europe so leave driving to the professionals on this private, fully customizable, transport-only tour of the Eternal City. If you have a plan in mind, your driver will follow it. Alternatively, ask for their recommendations or work with them to build your dream itinerary, covering sights such as the Colosseum, the Forum, the Spanish Steps, and more.