Duration
10:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
The perfect option for those of you who prefer to sightsee on your own. You will be transferred from the pier by shuttle, to the train platform, where you will be directed to your carriage.
Sit back and relax, as you take the 45-minute train ride to St Peter's Station. During your journey, the local hostess will provide some handy tips on how to make the most of your time in Rome.
Upon arrival, your hostess will direct you to St Peters Square, where you will begin your independent exploration. Perhaps head to St Peter's Basilica or venture further afield and discover as many of Rome’s treasures as your pace allows. At a time specified by your escort, you’ll meet up at the train station, for the return journey to Civitavecchia.
At a glance*
Duration: Full Day tour
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By Shuttle and Express Train.
Why Book?: To ride into the heart of the city and explore at your own pace
Itinerary*
> Express Train to Rome
> Free time to explore the city
What's included*
Photo opportunities
Independent exploration
Essential information
This excursion will operate by express train and on foot.
This tour is unguided, exclusive of lunch and entrance fees. Please remember to take Euros; major credit cards and debit cards are also accepted for purchases. The walk from the train station to St Peter's Square is approximately 15 minutes. Comfortable, flat walking shoes are recommended, as is a bottle of water.
Please take note of the pick-up time and allow plenty of time to reach the train station for the return journey. The train cannot be held for latecomers. Civitavecchia Express Train is not for Cruise Line Guests exclusively. Depending on local conditions and in case of any technical inconvenience, alternative transportation will be provided.
A public bus service will be used to shuttle guests to and from the train station. This service will be mostly standing. Please note there may be waiting periods of 30-45 minutes to ensure that you arrrive to the station in plenty of time.
Please note that due to the Jubilee taking place in 2025 there is extensive building and restoration work happening throughout the city of Rome including scaffolding and cranes.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.