Setting out on a cruise from Civitavecchia? Don’t just rush to the port – discover Rome first with the Rome Pre-Cruise (Driver Only/Self Touring) experience. This personalized tour allows you to explore the city’s iconic sights at your own pace, with a private, air-conditioned Mercedes and an English-speaking driver to ensure a seamless transition. Tailor the itinerary to your interests and savor the best of Rome before setting sail.
Key Points

- Private driving tour of Rome’s top sights combined with transfer to Civitavecchia cruise port.
- Comfortable Mercedes transportation and flexible, personalized sightseeing pace.
- Hassle-free pickup from accommodation and direct transfer to cruise port.
- Inclusions cover private vehicle, driver, air conditioning, and bottled water.
- Competitive pricing with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
Overview of the Service

This private experience combines a driving tour of Rome’s top sights with a hassle-free transfer to the Civitavecchia cruise port.
A morning hotel pickup ensures a stress-free start. Enjoy the city’s highlights from the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes, maximizing your time.
With flexible timing and a personalized pace, this tour allows you to see more in fewer hours.
After the tour, relax as your driver handles the transfer to the cruise port, leaving you free to board your ship.
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Tour Features

A key feature of this Rome pre-cruise tour is the ability to maximize one’s time in the city.
With a private driver, you can enjoy a flexible pace and itinerary tailored to your group’s interests. Whether you want to linger at a particular site or speed through for an efficient overview, the driver will accommodate your preferences.
The air-conditioned Mercedes provides a comfortable ride as you visit top sights.
Enjoy a comfortable ride in the air-conditioned Mercedes as you visit the top sights of the city.
At the end of the tour, the driver will transfer you directly to the Civitavecchia cruise port, ensuring a seamless transition to your next travel adventure.
Inclusions

The Rome pre-cruise tour includes a deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle and an English-speaking professional driver to transport guests.
Air conditioning and bottled water are provided for comfort throughout the drive. All private transportation, entrance tickets, and admission fees are covered, allowing travelers to focus on sightseeing.
While gratuities and lunch aren’t included, the option to add a tour guide or walking tour is available. This private experience is tailored to the group’s pace and timing preferences, maximizing their time in Rome before the cruise.
Meeting Details

Pickup for the Rome pre-cruise tour is scheduled at 9:00 AM from your accommodation, whether that’s a hotel, bed and breakfast, or apartment.
Don’t forget to provide the driver with your hotel address to ensure a hassle-free pickup. It’s a good idea to confirm the pickup time with the local provider in advance, just to be on the safe side.
The driver will greet you in an air-conditioned Mercedes, ready to whisk you away on a private sightseeing tour before your cruise departure from Civitavecchia.
Pickup Arrangements

As the tour’s starting point, the provider arranges pickup at 9:00 AM from your accommodation, be it a hotel, bed and breakfast, or apartment.
You’ll simply need to provide the address of your lodging when booking. The provider recommends confirming the pickup time with them in advance to ensure a smooth start to your private Rome driving tour and cruise port transfer.
With the convenience of door-to-door service, you can begin your experience hassle-free, leaving the driving to the professional chauffeur in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicle.
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Additional Information
Though confirmation is received within 48 hours, subject to availability, travelers can rest assured that infant seats are available, and service animals are allowed.
The tour is stroller accessible, though not wheelchair accessible. This private tour is for your group only, allowing you to set the pace and explore at your own leisure.
Costing from $778.82 per group (up to 3 people), the tour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
With a 5.0 rating from 3 reviews, the tour receives positive feedback on the driver’s knowledge and additional sites seen.
Tour Pricing and Cancellation Policy
The Rome Pre-Cruise Self Touring experience costs from $778.82 per group of up to 3 people.
This private tour includes a deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle, an English-speaking professional driver, and air conditioning with bottled water. Entrance tickets and admission fees are also covered.
Gratuities and lunch aren’t included, and a tour guide or walking tour is optional. The tour can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before the experience. This provides flexibility and peace of mind for travelers.
Customer Reviews

Travelers have overwhelmingly praised the Rome Pre-Cruise Self Touring experience, with a perfect 5.0 rating based on 3 reviews.
Travelers have overwhelmingly praised the Rome Pre-Cruise Self Touring experience, with a perfect 5.0 rating based on 3 reviews.
Guests highlighted:
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The driver’s exceptional knowledge and ability to provide insights into the city’s history and landmarks.
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The flexibility of the itinerary, allowing them to explore at their own pace and visit additional sites beyond the standard tour.
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The comfort and convenience of the air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle, which made the experience a relaxing and enjoyable one.
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The seamless transfer to the Civitavecchia cruise port, ensuring a stress-free start to their voyage.
The Sum Up
The Rome Pre-Cruise (Driver Only/Self Touring) experience provides a personalized and flexible way to explore Rome’s iconic sights before your cruise. With a private, air-conditioned Mercedes and an English-speaking driver, you can discover the city at your own pace. The tour’s inclusions, such as hotel pickup and bottled water, ensure a seamless transition to your cruise departure, making it an attractive option for cruise passengers.
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