A Day in Rome & Vatican City Tour
Energy Level
Duration
10.5 hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
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See the top highlights in the Eternal City which include photo stops outside The Colosseum and along the Trevi Fountain
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Make a wish — toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, a modern (1700s) marvel, that will ensure your return visit to Rome
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Enjoy your free time in Piazza del Popolo, one of the most famous in Rome, and grab something to eat while admiring 360º of stunning views
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Visit Vatican City (the world’s smallest country) where a guide will take you through the museum over to Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel
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Feast your eyes on St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica's and Apostolic Palace's exterior piazza whose grand semicircular colonnade frames the entrance
Need to know
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Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
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Dress code alert: visitors must cover their knees and upper arms; mini-skirts, shorts, low-cut shirts are not allowed, and men must remove their hats
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Bags or backpacks over 15in/40cm are not allowed in The Vatican/St. Peter's Basilica — they must be checked inside at the cloak room
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The order of sites visited may vary
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Sailors should expect long periods of walking
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Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
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Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes of free time in Piazza del Popolo and 45 minutes of free time outside St. Peter's Basilica
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Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine
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Free time for this Shore Thing is approximate and may be affected by traffic conditions and long lines
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Sailors should expect crowds and lines during this Shore Thing
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Approximately 1.5-hour drive to/from Civitavecchia and Rome
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This Shore Thing is non-refundable once booked
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
