The Best of Rome

See the very best of the Eternal City in a single day on this private shore excursion from Civitavecchia with Bakadi Dreams. Your ship is in port and you have just one day for Rome – this tour is designed to show you the maximum in that short time, without rushing and without standing in queues.

The Colosseum in Rome on the Best of Rome tour from Civitavecchia

Your Day, Step by Step

After your driver collects you at the Civitavecchia terminal, you travel to Rome on the fast road, using the journey for a first orientation as your driver tells you what lies ahead. Your first stop is the mighty Colosseum, which you enter without queuing – a real advantage when waiting times often run to more than an hour. From there you take in the ancient Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the very heart of the Roman Empire.

Fountains, Squares and the Vatican

The tour continues to Rome’s most iconic sights: the majestic St Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City, the world-famous Trevi Fountain, the perfectly preserved Pantheon and the lively Piazza Navona with its Baroque fountains. Along the way your driver points out countless hidden details, so you leave with a real feel for the Eternal City.

The Trevi Fountain in Rome, a highlight of the Best of Rome tour

This private Bakadi Dreams excursion runs entirely at your own pace, with a guaranteed return to your cruise ship in good time.

Tour Highlights

  • The Colosseum with skip-the-line entry
  • The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • St Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City
  • The Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona and Rome’s Baroque squares

What’s Included

  • Friendly English-speaking driver
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group
  • Return transfer between Civitavecchia and Rome

Good to Know

  • Duration: full-day private tour (drive approx. 75–90 minutes each way, included)
  • Meeting point: cruise terminal in Civitavecchia (driver with a name sign)
  • Recommended port time: from around 6 hours
  • Please bring: comfortable shoes, sun protection, water and modest clothing for the Vatican and churches
  • Not included: entrance fees, an optional local guide, meals and gratuities
  • Guaranteed return to your cruise ship