Top Lake Bracciano Archaeology Tours

When your cruise ship docks at Civitavecchia, experience the ancient splendor of Rome on a full-day shore excursion. After port pickup, travel by air-conditioned coach to visit some of the most important ruins, piazzas and monuments of the Eternal City, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Taste authentic Roman pizza or gelato during leisure time for lunch, and end the day at the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica. Tour numbers are limited for a more personalized small-group experience.

Maximize your time at port with this full-day private shore excursion in Rome. Meet your English-speaking guide at Civitavecchia, and set off on a carefully curated day of sightseeing designed to match your interests. Imagine the age of gladiators and emperors with a visit to the Colosseum or Roman Forum, explore Baroque piazzas and fountains or admire the awe-inspiring art collection at the Vatican. Whether you want to see ancient highlights or hidden gems, your guide will help you make the most of your day in Rome.

The Ancient Rome Tour will take you on a journey back in time, to the places that saw the Great Roman Empire born and prosper. You can admire the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Circus Maximus, the Capitol (with a splendid view of the Roman Forum) and the Teatro Marcello, the Tiber Island where everything started with Romulus and Remus. And any other site in the center of Rome that you want to see.

Bomarzo has a unique work in the world, the Villa of Wonders, also called Sacro Bosco, called the Monster Park with refined gardens, fountains with water games and sculptures. The prince of Bomarzo dedicated himself to the creation of an eccentric "grove" by sculpting enigmatic figures of monsters, dragons, mythological subjects and exotic animals in the boulders of peperino, emerging from the ground, which he alternated with a leaning house, a funeral temple, fountains , seats and obelisks on which he made mottoes and inscriptions engraved. The Sacro Bosco, not respecting the sixteenth century customs, presents itself as an irregular solution. The medieval city of Viterbo preserves a historical heritage to say the least spectacular; its medieval district of San Pellegrino is defined as the largest in Europe. There are numerous churches, the Papal Palace, the city wall that embraces the city and the numerous towers and squares. The gastronomy smells of herbs, local oil and typical products

This is a Small Group Tour, 15 pp maximum. Our Tour is a mixed Experience of Art, Monuments, Food & Wine. We only work with Licensed local Guides that are able to show the authentic side of the city. You will try local products and enjoy Rome as a real Roman.

Discover the Etruscans on this walking cultural tour and visit the city of Tarquinia with its UNESCO world heritage site. Explore the ancient Etruscan necropolis with tombs painted more than 3000 years ago. Learn about the extraordinary artwork in the tombs, which predates the Romans and gives unique insight into the ancient culture and daily lives of the Etruscan people. Leave the necropolis go the National Etruscan Museum. Finish your time in Tarquinia by relaxing and enjoying an authentic Italian lunch, in a traditional local restaurant. Savor the unique and dazzling flavours of the Lazio region, for the perfect end to your day of discovery.

An exciting journey into the Etruscan civilization that characterizes central Italy: 3 hours of archeotrekking in a park that preserves the vegetation of the Mediterranean scrub and the burials of 2500 years ago.

This day excursion is designed for those who wish to discover the highlights of the ETRUSCAN villages. From the Port of Civitavecchia you will enjoy a beautiful ride in the countryside of Lazio region. You will visit the ancient towns of Tarquinia and Cerveteri and admire the greatest Etruscan museum in the world.

We will give you an unforgettable experience in Rome taking you to the most beautiful places in a completely private tour! Our drivers have years of experience on the field which make them the most professional English speaking knowledgeable about Rome, therefore although they are not guides, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts and take special care of you at all times! In addition, it's also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences; we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for your Rome shore excursion that will make this experience a very special one with us!

You have the opportunity to visit everything about Etruscans: from "Necropoli of Monterozzi" UNESCO heritage site to Etruscopolis theme park passing by the National Etruscan Museum. Walking on the ancient Etruscan streets, see beautiful corners and meet modern Etruscans you can choose which part of the city do you want to discover better than you have just seen. At the end a delicious lunch or dinner in the heart of the city centre with typical italian lunch. Discover the last of Lawrence's travel books, 'Etruscan Places' is an ephemeral and vivid account, replete with hauntingly evocative descriptions of the way of life of this once great civilisation.

The Tour is 9/h usually it starts at 08:00AM . Your driver will meet you right under the ship holding a sign with your last name on it he will always monitor time in order to have you back to the ship by 05:30 pm at the latest. The drive to city center and back to the port, due to traffic, is about 1,5/h each way. Once in Rome you will meet your private walking guide and visit sights from the ancient Romans such as Pantheon, Coliseum, Circus Maximums, Palatine Hill, drive by Roman forum, Capitol hill and other major highlights like Trevi fountain and Spanish steps. Around 12:30 stop for a little lunch break in order to be by At 01:30/2:00 pm at the Vatican where you’ll be introduced to your private guide who will show you both the Museum and St. Peter Basilica.

Don't miss the chance to take a trip to Rome from the port of Civitavecchia during your cruise. Forget the stress of public transport and think only to relax, once you have booked the trip with us you won't have to worry about anything except enjoying the city. Your English speaking driver will guide you through the most characteristic places of the city to let you have a unique and unforgettable experience. From the Basilica of San Pietro, to the Buco della Serratura, passing through the Gianicolo and Piramide, just to list a few, you can choose what to see. The driver will guide you through the city describing the most interesting features of the places visited. We would like to inform customers that, due to strict Italian laws, the driver will not be able to get off the vehicle and any description will be made in the vehicle.

Majestic Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will arrive at the Vatican for a stop, then in the heart of the city with a stop near Piazza Trevi. Free walk to visit the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia where you can admire the Vittoriano, the Campidoglio, the Church of S: Maria in Aracoeli, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo. You can spend a cultural and tourist day, and ... why not ... with an important food and wine flavor.

The Bracciano Castle and Etruscan Tour is a relaxing experience for those who wants to spend some hours in the countryside near Civitavecchia. Our private driver will pick you up at your cruise ship and he will chauffeur you to one of the most beautiful Castle outside Rome: Odescalchi Castle, With a guide you'll explore the location and then you'll continue your tour to Cerveteri for a visit inside Necropoli della Banditaccia on your own. You can either decide to go there or not. We can customize our tour according to your preferences.

Come and discover the mysteries that revolve around the ancient Etruscan people in its most representative city which, among other things, was the birthplace of three of the first seven kings of Rome: Tarquinia. Capital of the Etruscan Dodecapoli testifying to its influence and wealth during the 7th and 6th centuries BC in the territories of Central Italy, "Tarchna" (Etruscan name) with its splendid necropolis, known as Necropolis of Monterozzi, a UNESCO heritage site for its famous painted tombs dating back more than 2,500 years ago, and its medieval historic center will accompany you in this memorable week full of history, nature, the sea and good food!

Est of Rome, about 25 miles from the city, usually reacheable in less then 50 minutes of drive..... that's Tivoli. An ancient hill top city. After its early pre-roman history a Roman Emperor, Hadrian, second Century A.D., had the vision of a Great Architect following himself the construction of his summer residence, "Villa Adriana". Rising on a plateau flanking the Aniene river, a river that keeps on flowing towards Rome, water was always a dominant element in Tivoli. And being in aboundance has always been used to amaze. In this this tour you will see from the still water of the Roman swimming pools to the sparkling water spouting from the Renaissance fountains of Villa D' Este the other masterpiece of the reinassance architecture, up to the natural flowing of the Waterfalls. Villa D' Este made Tivoli' s taste for Beauty famous and copied in Europe. The Restaurant we suggest is located in another suggestive archeological area overlooking the Waterfalls.

Start your tour from Civitavecchia pier! Have your roundtrip transportation by deluxe vehicle to reach and come back to/from Rome. Your guide will wait for you in Rome and will lead you to the Colosseum, the world's most famous amphitheater to life, illustrating its awe-inspiring structure and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds and clashing swords of gladiators. Next you will enjoy through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city's temples - The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Take a break and enjoy an authentic Roman meal. After this, you will visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica. ( The order of the sites may vary depending on the availability of the day ). After this intense day, relax on your way back to Civitavecchia pier.

Our English speaking Drivers will meet you right on the pier next to your ship, take you on a memorable day tour in your private deluxe air conditioned vehicle, and bring you back in time for your ship’s departure.Your tour is tailored around your requirements make the most of your time in Rome... if you love Italian food discover some hidden gems with our drivers

The most striking aspect of Tarquinia is undoubtedly the legacy left by the Etruscans. The Necropolis of Monterozzi (the highlight of your visit) dates back around 3000 years and has about 200 painted tombs.Visiting the Necropolis of Tarquinia (inserted onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004, ) is beyond doubt the best way to get to know the magnitude and at the same time the artistic refinement of the Etruscan people. Not less interesting, to learn about the Etruscans, is The Necropoli della Banditaccia, in Cerveteri which has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site together with the necropolis in Tarquinia. It covers an area of 400 hectares (990 acres), of which 10 hectares (25 acres) can be visited, encompassing a total of about 1,000 tombs often housed in characteristic mounds. It is the largest ancient necropolis in the Mediterranean area.

Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis, an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)… Walking through the charming alleys of Tarquinia, dotted with medieval towers and splendid palaces, you will reach Palazzo Vitelleschi, which houses in the National Etruscan Museum the most precious treasures of the ancient city: carved sarcophagi, frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones, and the famous Winged horses!

The Etruscan Civilization is an authentic artistic masterpiece that tries to defeat the strain of the centuries corroding and fading everything It is a plunge in the past in the middle of decorated tombs, homes, secrets of daily life, faithfully reproduced by the artist Homer "the last Etruscan". In fact, in the large museum area of Etruscopolis, vases and bronzes of Etruscan The artist Omero has managed to discover the secret of archaic medicine and ancient manufacturing techniques. For this reason, they are sold with a certified certificate of provenance at the British Museum or Metropolitan Museum in New York City.

Depart from Civitavecchia pier and meet your guide in Rome! Your guide will lead you to the Colosseum, the world’s most famous amphitheater to life, illustrating its awe-inspiring structure and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds, and the clashing swords of gladiators. Then you will visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Ancient Rome, as social, governmental, economic and religious center. Next, you will visit the Vatican Museums, overflowing with masterpieces by many of the world’s most important Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as works from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Here, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel sits alongside works by Botticelli, Perugino and Bernini. You will exit directly into St. Peter’s Basilica. After this stroll through history, you will take a break to one of our favorite Roman restaurants near the Colosseum where you will experience the authentic Roman cuisine and then you will come back to Civitavecchia.

By choosing this tour you will have the possibility to walk through the ruins of the ancient baths of Civitavecchia, walking above the same marbles where the Romans passed. The structure is very well preserved and gives you the opportunity to fully understand what the ancient baths were like, the complex is better preserved than those in Rome. Of the old structure there are many bricks but also mosaics and marbles, you can enjoy all that beauty without spending hours in the queues and above all without many people. Contrary to the ancient baths in Rome, here there was a miraculous water with sulfur and hot, 40 degrees more or less and Roman doctors used it as a therapy to cure some diseases. It is a special place that few people know so they can tell their friends about something new that is worth visiting, one hour is enough to visit it and take photos.

Visiting Rome is a once-in-a-life time experience you cannot miss during your Mediterranean sea cruise vacation. You’ll have the opportunity to enter the world-wide famous Museums of the Vatican and discover the most important sites of the Eternal City.