Port Civitavecchia (Rome) Ground Transfer Hotel Options
Upon arrival at Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport, proceed through Immigration. A Disney Cruise Line representative will be available outside the baggage claim area to direct you to your designated transportation. Transportation may include a motorcoach, minibus or taxi, depending on arrival time and party size. If you have booked a hotel stay before your cruise you will receive additional information about transportation to the Port of Civitavecchia when checking in.
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
Soak in the history of the Eternal City while staying in the heart of its most iconic sites. Boasting 19th-century marble architecture, this luxury hotel fronts the famed Piazza della Repubblica and Diocletian Thermal Baths—and is in walking distance to the Fori Imperiali, Via Veneto, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Monti District. Other must-see attractions are just a stone’s throw away.
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
Piazza della Repubblica, 48-49
00185 Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 489381
Check-In: 3 PM | Check-Out: 12 PM
The hotel is approximately 18 miles from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and 48 miles from the Port of Civitavecchia.
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Live it up high above Rome on spectacular Monte Mario at this extravagant hilltop hotel. Feel as if you are floating above the timeless city as you relax and enjoy the resort’s shimmering pools and lush 15-acre Mediterranean park. Located a short distance from many of Rome’s most popular historic sites—including the Vatican and the Colosseum—Rome Cavalieri also boasts Michelin-star dining and a luxury spa.
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101
00136 Roma, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 35091
Check-In: 3 PM | Check-Out: 12 PM (Noon)
$55 per person aged 3 years and older each way
You will need to find your own transportation to the resort
The hotel is approximately 19 miles from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and 46.3 miles from the Port of Civitavecchia.
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa
PREVIOUSLY OFFERED LEFT AS A REFERENCE
Relax in your home-away-from-home after an adventurous day of exploration at this elegant hotel located in one of the most refined areas of Rome. Overlooking the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens, the Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa invites you to indulge in elegance and comfort during your stay while also boasting convenient access to a host of nearby sites—including Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the world-famous Via Condotti.
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa
Via G. Frescobaldi, 5
00198 Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 854421
Check-In: 2 PM | Check-Out: 10 AM
$55 per person aged 3 years and older each way
You will need to find your own transportation to the resort
The hotel is approximately 31 miles from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and 48.5 miles from the Port of Civitavecchia.
Tribune Hotel Roma
PREVIOUSLY OFFERED LEFT AS A REFERENCE
Discover the perfect blend of style, innovation and local culture in this trendy neighbor hotel steeped in the Italian legacy of la dolce vita, the sweet life. Enjoy stunning views to ancient Roman walls and the lush Villa Borghese gardens, and explore iconic landmarks nearby—including the Coloseum, Piazza Navona, Vatican City and the Pantheon.
Tribune Hotel Roma
Via Campania, 45
00187 Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 6228 3753
Check-In: 2 PM | Check-Out: 11 AM
$55 per person aged 3 years and older each way
You will need to find your own transportation to the resort
The hotel is approximately 30.5 miles from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and 48.5 miles from the Port of Civitavecchia.
Things to See and Do
There are a number of notable sites to be explored in Civitavecchia and neighboring Rome. Civitavecchia bustles with foot traffic that spills from the hundreds of vessels docking there each year. It is a major cruise ship and ferry port, with quaint towns around its immediate vicinity.
Within Civitavecchia, a prime destination for families is the Forte Michelangelo, an iconic building that was commissioned by Pope Julius II to defend Rome, featuring a tower designed by the famed artist Michelangelo. While treasures such as these are in great supply in Civitavecchia, most visitors elect to continue directly into the city of Rome.
Once in Rome, see the Roman Forum where senators and emperors once delivered powerful oratory and made legislative decisions that echoed throughout the known world. Still more memorable experiences await in the tiny sovereign nation of the Vatican. There, you can give yourself over to the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel.
Shopping
Head to the stylish street of Via Condotti—a divine paradise for lovers of fashion and luxury. Stores for such designers as Valentino, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel and Salvatore Ferragamo all occupy spots along the boulevard. Don't miss Caffé Greco (Antico Caffé Greco), a famed café on Via Condotti that was established in 1760 and has drawn such historical figures as Goethe, Byron and Keats to sit for coffee and conversation.
St. Peter's Basilica
Walk inside a magnificent, 16th-century basilica that is sumptuously decorated in the finest marble. Gaze in awe at the majestic dome designed by Michelangelo—the tallest in the world. Inside, you can examine the detail with which Michelangelo sculpted his masterpiece, "The Pieta," which depicts Mary holding the body of her son, Jesus.
Vatican Museums
Experience one of the world's greatest collections of Classical and Renaissance art, displayed in a complex of equally glorious buildings. Illustrious works have been gathered here during 4 centuries of papal patronage and connoisseurship. A treasure trove of remarkable artwork from the likes of such masters as Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Cosimo Rosselli and Luca Signorelli is housed in the Vatican Museums.
Colosseum
The largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire is truly a staggering sight to behold. Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in the first century, the Colosseum provided epic entertainment extravaganzas for throngs of spectators. Here, elaborate gladiatorial games were held amidst the thunderous cheers of over 60,000 spectators. The stone walls of this landmark date back over 2,000 years.
Pantheon
The religious sanctuary originally known as the "Temple of All the Gods" is bedecked even today with opulence. Completed in 118 AD, the Pantheon is a wonder of Roman engineering, and Rome's only classical building with its ceiling completely intact. Now a Christian church, its colossal domed ceiling once sheltered patrons visiting to pay homage to the Roman gods.
Destination Details
Awe over the city’s history and delight at the sight of architectural marvels that stand proudly intact to this day. The town is a major point of departure and arrival for travelers en route to central Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, Tunis and Barcelona.
A quick trip will take you from the Mediterranean coast into Rome, one of the most celebrated cities in the world, where you'll find awe-inspiring relics that remain from the days when this city represented a paragon of power and modern civilization.
Local Culture and Flavor
Aside from the most iconic of Rome's monuments, the city holds numerous other breathtaking sights. These include the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Santa Maria del Popolo, San Clemente Basilica, the Arch of Constantine and Venice Square.
The more courageous of tourists will venture below ground into the labyrinthine Catacombs, where early Christians buried their dead. A more open-air experience can be had in the Roman countryside, where you can tour the fetching medieval town of Castelgandolfo, the location of the Papal Palace and Gardens where popes have summered for centuries.
Past and Present
Civitavecchia's harbor—destined to become an important, international gateway into Italy—was constructed in the 2nd century by Emperor Trajan. In 1696, the city was established as a free port by declaration of Pope Innocent XII and became the main port into Rome in the modern era.
Rome's illustrious history, meanwhile, extends over 2,500 years into the past. Growing from collected pastoral settlements, it is most known for the glorious empire that arose from the period of conquest by Julius Caesar. For over 1,000 years, Rome was the largest, wealthiest and most influential city in the Western world, and even after its decline remained a major force in shaping European and Mediterranean culture. In the 15th century, Rome was the seat of the Italian Renaissance—a period that produced much of the grandiose artwork and architecture that draws tourists to the city today.
The glory of Rome is alive and well. An experience of a lifetime begins as soon as your ship docks in Civitavecchia.