Day Trips from Lake Bracciano to Rome

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.

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.

Avoid the crowds that overwhelm Tuscany’s most famous cities and discover a quieter side of the region with this unique tour to the medieval hill town of Capalbio and contemporary Giardino dei Tarocchi outdoor sculpture garden. Stroll through Capalbio to soak in the “la bella vita” atmosphere and views to the coast. Relax over a Tuscan lunch, then head to the Tarot Garden to marvel at the Gaudì-style mosaic statues.

Travel to Rome with ease on this bus transfer from Civitavecchia cruise port and upgrade for a flexible sightseeing experience. Forget the hassle of navigating public transport and head straight the capital for a day of exploration. Head out on your own or save yourself some of the walking with an optional hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour between landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps.

Immerse yourself in the Renaissance treasures created by Michelangelo, Bernini, and other world-renowned artists. You’ll enjoy priority access to security checks and be ready to admire some of the greatest masterpieces in art history: - Pio Clementino the Gallery of Maps, The Pinacoteca, the Contemporary Art Collection, Raphael’s Rooms—this will be a journey through works of immeasurable beauty and value. The highlight of this tour is undoubtedly the entrance to the Sistine Chapel, where you will marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes, The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. In this Jubilee Year, the access from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica is closed. To visit it you must return to the entrance and follow the Vatican Walls along Viale Vaticano, Via Leone IV, Piazza Risorgimento, Via di Porta Angelica. From there, you can expect a queue of about 10 min and you will be able to enter and visit the Basilica on your own. The distance is 1 km and takes about 20 minutes to walk.

English speaking driver with passion for the history of the eternal city. Driver is not a licensed guide but a history lover. Come with me to enter into the city history from the countryside where the Roman soldiers fought against the Etruscans, doing the same road made by them 23 centuries ago. From the King's ages to the pope's ages and more

This Top Rome Experience is designed specifically for cruise passengers who want to make the most of their time in Rome without the stress of planning or rushing. Departing directly from Civitavecchia Port, this tour offers a smooth, seamless journey that takes you to the city's top attractions, ensuring you return to your cruise ship with time to spare.