Summary:
Rome is known for its many religious and historical sites. From ruins to churches to ancient theaters to arenas, our Guests will have photos and memories that last a lifetime. Rome was not built in one day. However, this private tour is meant to provide our Guests a great overview of Rome's highlights at a leisure pace. 

                                                                                      Overview:
Waiting on your ship's pier at the time of your preference will be your professional, English speaking, driver - guide. Holding a sign with your group's name, your driver - guide will escort you to your private, clean, late - model, waiting vehicle. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your private vehicle as you travel the 90 minutes through the Etruscan Countryside enroute to the heart of Rome.

Upon your arrival in Rome, you will be delighted to a panoramic view before arriving at Saint Peter's Square, the Vatican, and Sistine Chapel. Depending on religious events, you will have time to tour Saint Peter's Basilica. Your driver guide will then drive you along the Tiber to see such monuments and historical sites as the Castle of Angels, the Bridge of Angels, and the Palace of Justice. Pause to admire Capital Hill and the grand staircase designed by Michelangelo that ascends the most important of the seven hills of Rome. Continue to learn Rome's history as you view Piazza Venezia including Mussolini's balcony as well as the "wedding cake" monument dedicated to Victor Emanuelle II, the first king of Italy after its unification.

Renaissance Rome comes before you pass the Emperor Trajan and arrive at the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Take time to explore these two famous masterpiece landmarks where gladiators, Christians, and beasts fought to their death in front of 50,000 spectators. The Colosseum was built between 72 AD and 80 AD and unfortunately suffered its architectural damage as a result of Barbarians and two major earthquakes. If you would like to enter the Colosseum, we will be happy to purchase advance tickets on your behalf.

Enroute to the beautiful Spanish Steps, you will see historical landmarks and monuments including Triumphal Arc of the Emperor Constantine, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, the Pagan Temples of Hercules and Portus, and the Theater of Marcellus. Become one of the locals as you sit on the Spanish Steps as you eat your lunch or you may prefer to dine at one of the many restaurants in Piazza Navona. While in Piazza Navona, view Bernini's famous fountain of the Four Rivers. Following your lunch, continue your exploration of Rome as you make a wish and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and take time to marvel at the open air Pantheon.  

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end, including your thorough exploration of Rome. As you are driven back to your ship, The Guest Planners Team hopes your tour was filled with amazement and memories that will last a lifetime. When you arrive at your cruise ship, although the tour may have come to an end, you will always be a part of The Guest Planners "Family." 

Our driver - guides have extensive knowledge and expertise of the history, customs, and culture of Rome in addition to the layout of the streets. Unlike the restrictions for large coach buses, your driver - guide will do his or her best to drive you in your private vehicle to as close to the site as allowed by law. Additionally, if you have any specific requests or you would prefer to focus your tour on a specific area of Rome, your driver - guide will do his or her best to accomodate your needs.

                                                                        Customize Your Tour:
You may choose to tour the city with your private, licensed, english speaking tour guide or you may choose to tour based on the information provided by your driver - guide. Highlights of Rome include:
The Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Saint Peter's Basilica
Castle of Angels
Bridge of Angels
Palace of Justice
Capitol Hill
"Wedding Cake" Monument
Mussolini's Balcony
Forum of the Emperor Trajan
Roman Forum
Colosseum
Emperor Constantine
Palatine Hill
Circus Maximus
Pagan Temples
Theater of Marcellus
Spanish Steps
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona

                                                                                       Notes:
The tour can be customized to your preference. The order of the tour may be modified to maximize your time and enjoyment. While we will make every attempt to include all parts of the tour as listed above, there is the slight possibility that for reasons beyond our control,  an aspect of the tour will need to be skipped, replaced, or modified. While we suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes and clothing, please respect local customs of covering shoulders and knees when visiting a religious site. A strict dress code is enforced and shorts or revealing clothing is not permitted in the Vatican including Saint Peter's Basilica. The Vatican Museum is closed on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday and all religious sites, including Saint Peter's Basilica may close at random times to host events. To maximize your experience and enjoyment, we strongly suggest and we will be happy to do so at no extra charge, acquiring tickets with specific entrance times to the Vatican and Colosseum. For your protection and convenience, payment must be made through credit card on The Guest Planners secure payment processing system. We will be happy to accept multiple credit cards for your group. During the tour, we suggest leaving valuables in your onboard safe and only carrying a minimal amount of cash. Our extremely competitive pricing is below. If you have any further questions or if The Guest Planners Team can be of any assistance, including making a reservation, or customizing a tour for your group, please call (305) 933 - 4888 or E-mail Reservations@TheGuestPlanners.com. We look forward to you joining our "Family." Thank you!