Shore Excursions Civitavecchia

Pompeii is a town at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. It has become famous in history for the burial of the entire city under ash and pumice stone after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.  You will walk by the mansions of the wealthy inhabitants, and admire the art, the lavish baths, the villas and the remains of  city that once was prosperous and vibrant but now has been frozen in time.

After driving to Rome our first visit will be to St. Peter’s Basilica.  Continue with a sightseeing drive through the city, viewing the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Venice Square, Capitol Hill and Tiberine Island.  Stop close to Trevi Fountain which you will visit and then some free time for exploring or lunch.  Later meet guide and return to your ship.

Drive from the port to Rome and the Vatican Museum.  This may be one of the smallest States in the world but it houses one of the most important art collenctions worldwide.  The Renaissance frescoes, Candelabras Gallery, the Dutch Tapestries are amomg the treasures that you well see.  Then the Sistine Chapel housing Michelangel’s Last Judgement frescoes.  See also St Peter’s Basilica before returning to your ship.