On your LivTours’ Rome in a day exclusive experience, your private driver will meet you directly at the dock holding a sign with your name on it. From there you will travel in the comfort of a luxury car on Italian’s modern freeways to access the city’s center.
First up, you’ll explore the archeological park of Ancient Rome that was once the heart of daily life. You will enjoy priority access to the Colosseum where your private guide will share with you stories of gladiator fights. After, you will walk through the ancient wonders of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill to learn about Julius Caesar and his dynasty, and the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Your private tour continues with a pleasant stroll towards the historic city center, where you will discover highlights that include the Trevi Fountain (for the traditional coin toss), the Pantheon, and the breathtaking Piazza Navona, Rome’s largest square filled with Baroque fountains and old palaces. You will experience Rome like a local as you walk through cobblestone alleyways before sitting down to enjoy lunch (not included in the price). If you are a coffee lover, your guide will show you where to get one of the best espressos in town.
After lunch, it is off to another country, but no passports are required at the Vatican City. Your all-inclusive tour includes priority access to the Vatican Museums. Experience the grandiose halls and explore the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and of course, the Sistine Chapel. Once inside, take a moment to absorb the nearly 8,000 square feet of paintings that have been inspirational through the ages. Your time with your guide ends in the largest Catholic church, St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will admire two other jaw-dropping works by Michelangelo.
Your chauffeur will be waiting for you when you exit the Basilica to take you back to your cruise ship at Civitavecchia.
**Chauffeured Service Add-On**
While chauffeur services are included in the price of the tour, you will have different drivers and vehicles throughout the day. If you wish to have the convenience and ease of one private vehicle and driver through the entire day, please select the appropriate add-on at booking. This gives you the advantage to leave excess bags, jackets, shopping etc. in the car that you may not want to carry with you.