AMALFI COAST BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Ancient Imperial Rome: A Port-to-Pantheon Day from the Amalfi Coast
A focused, 9-hour guided itinerary that moves cruise passengers from Civitavecchia pier through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon and the Catacombs along the Appian Way.
Ancient Imperial Rome: A Port-to-Pantheon Day from the Amalfi Coast.
This is a single-day, historical guided tour that compresses Roman antiquity into nine hours: a private driver meets you at your cruise pier in Civitavecchia and escorts you to an expert-led exploration of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, to Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio, the Pantheon, the Arch of Constantine and the subterranean Catacombs along the ancient Appian Way.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An exclusive guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
The program includes an exclusive guided tour of the Colosseum and a visit to the Roman Forum, where the origins of Roman civic and religious life are traced through columns, arches and ruined streets — all explained by a professional guide.
Pantheon, Arch of Constantine and Piazza del Campidoglio
Between the Colosseum and the Appian Way the itinerary stops at major monuments such as the Arch of Constantine and Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio, and takes in the well‑preserved Pantheon.
Catacombs on the ancient Appian Way
The tour finishes with a drive along the Appian Way and a visit to one of the famed Catacombs — miles‑long, multilevel underground galleries that reveal a different, subterranean chapter of Rome’s past.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You begin at the ship’s pier in Civitavecchia and spend a compact nine hours moving by luxury vehicle with a private driver and a professional guide: walking through the Colosseum’s arches and columns, touring the Forum, pausing at signature city squares and then descending into the Catacombs along the Appian Way before returning to port.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is made for — and who should check details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full program is a nine-hour tour that begins with pick-up at the cruise pier in Civitavecchia and returns you to the port at the end of the day.
Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking through archaeological sites and streets.
Baby seats are available upon request; pets are not allowed — contact the operator if you need an exception or clarification.
Cruise dock pick-up/drop-off, A/C and bottled water on board, a luxury vehicle with private driver, a professional guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and vehicle expenses are included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts nine hours.
Where does the tour start and end?
Your personal tour driver will pick you up at the pier of your cruise ship in Civitavecchia and return you to Civitavecchia Port at the end of the day.
Which sites are included in the itinerary?
The itinerary includes an exclusive guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, stops at the Arch of Constantine, Piazza del Campidoglio and the Pantheon, and a visit to the Catacombs on the Appian Way.
What’s included in the tour price?
Included are cruise dock pick-up/drop-off, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water, a luxury vehicle with private driver, a professional guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and vehicle expenses.
Are baby seats or pet accommodations available?
Baby seats are available upon request; pets are not allowed unless you contact the operator before booking.
Can I get restaurant recommendations during the tour?
After the morning guided visits, your driver can recommend one of the best typical Roman restaurants or trattorias in the area.