The Great Beauty

The Colosseum
The Trevi Fountain in Rome
The Vatican in Rome

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Civitavecchia/Rome

Uncovering a thousand years of history

Sailing the Mediterranean means crossing its long history of peoples, ships and above all cities. One, in particular, has profoundly shaped it: Rome. An MSC Cruise will take you to discover the timeless beauty of one of the most iconic places in the Mediterranean.

Every year millions of tourists come to Rome, the destination of your MSC Mediterranean Cruise, to discover its centuries-old artistic, architectural and cultural history, and experi-ence its eight souls: Imperial, Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque, of the style Umbertino, Liberty, of the first half of the 20th century, of the second half of the 20th century and Contemporary. Every occasion is an opportunity to return to the Italian capital and to re-sume your visit from where you left off the previous time.

An MSC Excursion will take you to visit the Roman monument par excellence: the Colos-seum, known throughout the world. The Roman amphitheatre, built between 72 and 80 BC, with an elliptical shape, was intended for various types of entertainment, with a well-defined program that ranged from fights between gladiators to those with animals. It could accommodate an estimated 50,000 to 75,000 spectators and the first series of games, or-ganised under the emperor Titus, lasted about three months. 

Imagine now that you are Anita Ekberg or Marcello Mastroianni, in Federico Fellini's film “La Dolce Vita”; close your eyes and as if by magic thanks to an MSC Excursion you will appear in front of the Trevi Fountain, a monument known to all for its majesty, built be-tween 1732 and 1762 and leaning against the facade of Palazzo Poli. The representation of the sea, with, in the central niche, the sculpture of Ocean intent on taming the "agitat-ed" and "calm" souls of two horses, and in the side niches the statues of Healthiness and Abundance, is a jubilation of Baroque and Moroccan elements. 

Another MSC Excursion will take you to the smallest state in the world in terms of both size and number of inhabitants: Vatican City. It is a tiny state, within the city of Rome, known to all for masterpieces of inestimable beauty such as St. Peter's Square, sur-rounded by Bernini's colonnade; St. Peter's Basilica, dominated by Michelangelo's dome while the Vatican Palaces house the Sistine Chapel, Papal rooms, loggias and apart-ments.

Must see places in Civitavecchia

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    Reach the port

    Port of Civitavecchia

    This section contains information on how to reach the port.

    Cruise Terminal:

    Banchina crocieristica 12 Bis Nord
    Entrata Varco Vespucci

    Reach the port by

    • Car

      Access Civitavecchia port from Varco Vespucci and follow directions for the “Bramante” parking area (pier 10-13). Look up “Parheggio Bramante Civitavecchia” on Google or Waze. For more information call 0766366566, portoperations@portmobility.it. 
      Car

      Parking information

      PORT MOBILITY S.p.A 
      Tel. +39 0766366566 
      E-mail: portoperations@portmobility.it 

      • Outdoor parking
      • Free shuttle service
      • Reach the luggage drop off zone of the cruise terminal and the staff of the parking will take care of your car
      • The parking is just a few minutes from the cruise terminal
      Book your Parking with MSC
      VEHICLE DAYS RATES
      Car 4 € 30,00
      Car 8 € 85,00
      Car 11-12 € 110,00
      Suv 3 € 30,00
      Suv 8 € 85,00
      Suv 11-12 € 110,00
      Minivan 3 € 30,00
      Minivan 8 € 85,00
      Minivan 11-12 € 110,00

    • Train

      Civitavecchia station is located in Viale della Repubblica. 
      You can reach the port by taxi (5 min.), on foot (20 min.) or by bus (10 min.).
      Train

    • Plane

      Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) Airport.
      There is a train shuttle service between Fiumicino airport and Roma Termini train station, from where you can proceed to Civitavecchia by train.
      Alternatively, you can take a taxi directly from Fiumicimo to the port by taxi. The journey takes approximately 1 hour, depending on traffic.
      We recommend that you check and agree upon the price with the driver in advance.
      Plane

    Italy

    History, gastronomy and fashion
    History, gastronomy and fashion

    A cruise to Italy is an emotional roller coaster. Rome is a tremendous city quite unlike any other, and in terms of historical sights outstrips everywhere else in the country by some way.
     
    Liguria, the small coastal province along the north-west coast, has long been known as the “Italian Riviera” and is accordingly crowded with sun-seekers for much of the summer.
    In Veneto the main focus of interest is, of course, Venice: a unique city, and every bit as beautiful as its reputation would suggest. Tuscany in central Italy represents perhaps the most commonly perceived image of the country, with its classic rolling countryside and the art-packed towns of Florence and Pisa.

    The south proper begins with the region of Campania. Its capital, Naples, is a unique, unforgettable city, the spiritual heart of the Italian south. Puglia, the “heel” of Italy, has underrated pleasures, too, notably the landscape of its Gargano peninsula and the souk-like qualities of its capital, Bari.

    As for Sicily, the island is really a place apart, with a wide mixture of attractions ranging from some of the finest preserved Hellenistic treasures in Europe, to a couple of Italy’s most appealing Mediterranean beach resorts in Taormina and Cefalù, not to mention some gorgeous upland scenery.