Virgin Voyages' guide to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

While we dock at the port town of Civitavecchia – Rome, and all of its mystical glory, is only a brief 40- minute train commute or hour and a half drive from the pier, you’ll have plenty of time to explore as much as you possibly can with your time here. 

See all of the sights that have become synonymous with Rome. Stand in the mist of the Trevi Fountain, walk across the Roman Forum, bear witness to the Colosseum, climb the Spanish Steps, tour Vatican City and step foot in St. Peter’s Basilica and feel your jaw drop as you lay your eyes on Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Walk the narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets on a mission to find the best pizza in the city, hold a condensating aperol spritz while listening to the welcomed cacophony of sounds of the city and peruse the litany of street vendors that help to make Rome the all-encompassing experience that it is. 

No matter what you’ve imagined when you think of Rome, the expectations you’ve collected from a lifetime of movies, television shows and travel guides that feature this seemingly magical place – once you step foot here you’ll immediately understand what the hype is all about.

There are fewer places on Earth as well known and respected as Rome. Whether you’ve spent a lifetime dreaming of coming here or this is your yearly tradition, Civitavecchia and Rome will soon become one of your most beloved travel memories you’ll want to relive again and again. 

See the various sights and landmarks that have given Rome the reputation it has today, from the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum to a traditional restaurant you’ll stumble upon while exploring the cobblestone streets and alleyways that make this city so special, you’ll have plenty of time to explore, eat and create memories that will make you understand why all of those people on TikTok are always thinking about the Roman Empire.