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Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
CIV
CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2) summer
Italian / English widely spoken

Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Italy


About

Civitavecchia is the gateway to Rome - the Eternal City. From the Colosseum to the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain to the Pantheon, Rome offers an unparalleled concentration of world-class history and culture.


Nearest Airport

Rome Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci (FCO)


Cruise Line that Stops Here

Royal Caribbean; Celebrity; Norwegian; MSC; Princess; Holland America; Costa; Disney


Best Time to Visit

April - October


Shore Excursion Highlights

Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum; Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel; Trevi Fountain; Pantheon; Spanish Steps; Tivoli Gardens day trip


Distance from Ship to Town

90 min train from Civitavecchia station to Rome Termini; shuttle bus also available


Safety Tips

Colosseum and Vatican MUST be booked months in advance - skip-the-line tickets are essential; pickpockets operate at all major tourist sites; Roma Pass is great for transit and museum discounts; Civitavecchia is 90 min from Rome by train


Local Tips

Book Colosseum and Vatican tickets before your clients even board the ship - they sell out! The Vatican is the most visited site in Italy so early morning tours are best. Tivoli is a quieter alternative to Rome and equally beautiful.


Food and Drinks Highlights

Cacio e pepe pasta; carbonara; supplì (fried rice balls); Roman pizza; gelato; espresso; tiramisu; local Frascati white wine


Shopping Tips

Via Condotti for luxury brands; Via del Corso for high street; local leather goods; Vatican souvenirs


Family Friendly

Yes


Currency

Euro


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