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Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
A renaissance fort guards the harbor of Civitavecchia, gateway to Rome -- one of the world's greatest cities. From its inception in 753 B.C. to the days of its decline, Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers.
- Colosseum
This grandest monument still stands as a reminder of the mighty Roman Empire. Seating 50,000, the arena was flooded for naval battles, then dried and sanded in just a few hours for battling gladiators.
- St. Peter's Basilica
Located in Vatican City, the world's smallest sovereign state, St. Peter's Basilica is the world's largest church and a major achievement of the Renaissance, with the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's famous paintings: "The Creation of the World" and "The Last Judgment."
- The Pantheon
This amazing cylindrical building, built in the first century, features 16 enormous columns that support the portico and an enormous dome. Italian kings are buried here along with the painter Raphael. It is one of the most well-preserved monuments of antiquity.
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A walking tour explores the heart of Rome. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and stroll across the Piazza Navona, home to Bernini's Fountains of the Waters. Visit the Spanish Steps and view the Pantheon, one of the most influential works of architecture in Western history.
- WHAT YOU VISIT ON YOUR WALKING TOUR
Trevi Fountain - Join the romantic custom of tossing a coin into Rome's most famous fountain to ensure that someday you will return. You will walk through the narrow streets leading to a small, almost hidden piazza, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the massive Trevi Fountain and the hundreds of tourists that flock there daily. Blue-green clear water cascades over the ornate Baroque stone figures of Trevi, making it a sight to behold.
Spanish Steps - Built to connect three main arteries of Rome, varying flights of masonry steps with curved convex flanks and a straight ascent in front lead up to the Franciscan Church of the Trinit' dei Monti. The steps were designed by an Italian but paid for by the French who wanted them as a spectacular preface to their church.
Piazza Navona - This immense and beautiful square is baroque in design, and is best known for its Fontana dei Fiumi, or Fountain of the Rivers. Created in 1601 by the famous architect, Bernini, this impressive fountain has a central obelisk anchored in an allegory of four rivers of the world.
- PHOTO OPPOTUNITIES
Pantheon - As one of the best preserved buildings remaining from Ancient Rome, the Pantheon's historical significance is undeniable. Built in 27 B.C. as a temple to planetary gods, it was rebuilt in 120 A.D. by Hadrian, and subsequently damaged and plundered throughout the following centuries. The Pantheon, located in the Piazza della Rotonda, is a cylindrical building with 16 mighty columns supporting the portico and an enormous dome with a central opening for light. Italian kings are buried here, along with Raphael, the painter.
St. Peter's Basilica - You will have free time at St. Peter's Square to visit the landmark basilica on your own or just shop for souvenirs or browse at leisure.
- LUNCH
Lunch with wine will be served at a local restaurant/hotel.
- WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Drive from Civitavecchia to Rome via highway with your tour hostess. Your drive through the city will take you past the Vatican walls, over the Tevere River, and near the Piazza del Popolo. Pass through Porta Pinciana and along Via Veneto, one of the symbol streets of Italian high life. Your motorcoach will drop you off in the center of Rome to meet your guide and to begin your walking tour of the city. After lunch, you will walk to St. Peter's Square for a visit. At the end of the day, you will travel back to Civitavecchia via the same highway route.
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Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain before taking an in-depth guided tour of the Vatican Museum and its centerpiece, the Sistine Chapel. View Michelangelo's frescoes and enjoy free time to explore St. Peter's Basilica. Then visit the Colosseum, where gladiators met in mortal combat until the 5th century A.D.
- WHAT YOU VISIT
Trevi Fountain - Join the romantic custom of tossing a coin into Rome's most famous fountain to ensure that someday you will return. You will walk through the narrow streets leading to a small, almost hidden piazza, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the massive Trevi Fountain and the hundreds of tourists that flock there daily. Blue-green clear water cascades over the ornate Baroque stone figures of Trevi, making it a sight to behold.
Vatican Museum - The Vatican's museum complex houses one of the most impressive collections in the world, embracing the art of every epoch. Your guide will walk you through a portion of this incredible museum.
Sistine Chapel - As one of the highlights of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel draws thousands of visitors into its small confines. Here you will marvel at the masterpieces of the great artist, Michelangelo, including his frescoes of the "Creation" on the ceiling and the "Last Judgment" on the altar wall. A recent restoration has revealed the beautiful colors that were used in his work.
St. Peter's Basilica - You will have free time at St. Peters Square to visit the landmark basilica on your own or just shop for souvenirs or browse at leisure. The vast dome of St. Peter's is visible from nearly everywhere in the city. Impressive St. Peter's Square, with its fountains and semicircular colonnades crowned with statues of the saints, frames the Basilica's entrance. Located on the site where St. Peter was martyred and buried, the first church here was built by Constantine. Michelangelo deserves much of the credit for the massive reconstruction and his famous "Pieta" masterpiece is located inside.
Colosseum - One of the grandest of all Rome's monuments, the Colosseum's imposing exterior immediately captures your eye. Once inside, it is easy to imagine the magnificence of ancient Rome. From one of the great viewpoints, you will see this enormous arena that once featured 76 numbered entrances, marble seats and subterranean passages where animals and other apparatus were hidden from view. Gladiatorial combats lasted until 404 A.D. and animal combats were stopped toward the middle of the 6th century.
- LUNCH
Lunch with wine will be served at a deluxe restaurant/hotel in the city of Rome.
- WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
In the comfort of your motorcoach, you will drive from the port of Civitavecchia to Rome with views of the Roman countryside and the Tyrrenian Sea. As the motorcoach enters into the heart of the city, your city drive through Rome will take you past such landmarks as the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the huge monument to Vittorio Emanuele II near the Capitol Hill, the Roman Forum, Trajan's Column, Arch of Constantine, Borghese Park, Castel Sant' Angelo and Circus Maximus.
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Travel to the ancient Etruscan city of Tuscania and explore its narrow, cobblestone streets lined with Etruscan and Renaissance buildings. Visit the Villa Lante and tour the Renaissance gardens designed by the great architect Vignola. The gardens boast pavilions, fountains and an elaborate yet cunning box maze.
- WHAT YOU VISIT
Tuscania - Standing at the top of a rocky hill overlooking the Maremma region, C. Although a terrible earthquake destroyed parts of the village in 1971, Tuscania's Etruscan and Renaissance buildings have been beautifully restored and still reflect the Etruscan history. You will walk with your guide through the narrow cobblestone lanes of this charming village and also take in the views of the surrounding valleys.
Villa Lante Gardens - Located in the town of Bagnaia, you will appreciate a visit to the Renaissance gardens of Villa Lante. To create these beautiful gardens, one of the greatest architects of the time, Vignola, was called upon. Fountains, pavilions and a box-tree maze are all combined to create a peaceful yet playful atmosphere. Walk through these inspirational and often whimsical gardens, taking time to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the setting.
- PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Lake Bolsena - Cradled in an extinct volcano crater, this beautiful lake is accented by an idyllic, pastoral little island in the center, the Isola Bisentina.
- LUNCH
A local restaurant/hotel in the area of Lake Bolsena is the setting for lunch with wine.
- WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Heading north from Civitavecchia, you will view the warm colors of the Etruscan countryside as you make your way to Tuscania and Bagnaia. You will be treated to rich views of Lake Bolsena, which is a popular tourist retreat due to the rich vegetation, sparkling blue waters and shear peacefulness of the area. Relax for your return journey to the ship docked in Civitavecchia.
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