CIVITAVECCHIA (Italy) CIVAC – ROME & THE WONDERS OF THE VATICAN MUSEUM Duration: 9 hours, lunch included A 1.5-hour bus transfer will take you to Rome where your guide will provide a sightseeing tour of Rome's key monuments including the Aurelian Walls, the Pyramid, Caracalla's Baths, the Circus Massimus, the Colosseum and the romantic "Lungotevere": all from the comfort of your coach. We will proceed to the Vatican area where, after a short walk, you will reach the Vatican Museum. This excursion allows you privileged access to the site, avoiding the long queues. Enjoy a guided tour inside one of the world's most famous museums, admiring the masterpieces commissioned by the Roman Popes and which have been collected and preserved during the ages. See inside the Sistine Chapel, marvel at the exquisite frescoes by Michaelangelo and other XV century artists from Tuscany and Umbria. You will break for a delicious lunch in a local restaurant before listening your guide's commentary on St. Peter's Square and outside the Basilica. After taking pictures on the square, say goodbye to your guide and return to the port. Please note: on some days, dusk may have fallen by the time some of the locations are visited. Guests are requested to wear appropriate attire for religious visits. The Vatican Museum may close at short notice for reasons beyond MSC's control; guests are advised to check on board whether the venues will close. St. Peter's Basilica is now open only for religious celebrations so it will not be possible an interior visit. Due to social distancing regulations, each guide will be assigned small groups of participants. Guests need to wear the mask indoor (restaurants, bus, venues) and each time they are not able to keep the social distancing of at least 1 metre. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding. Adults: 109,00 EUR Children: 67,00 EUR CIVAF – TUSCANIA AND TARQUINIA Duration: 4.5 hours The origins of Tuscania goes back to the myth and legends; some want the town to be founded by Hercules' son, some others by Aeneas' son, Ascanius. Your excursion will begin with a 50-minute coach drive across the beautiful landscape until reaching the village of Tuscania. Enjoy a guided walking tour of its historical centre, surrounded by medieval walls and marvel at the view from the Tower of Lavello. Your guide will point out the village's main sights including the Church of Saint Peter; a unique opportunity to feel the atmosphere of central Italy's little villages. Next, after boarding your coach again, you will drive to Tarquinia, one of the 12 Etruscan cities in the past. Your guide will take you on an interesting itinerary to discover of this important village in the heart of Tuscia territory. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Guests are requested to wear appropriate attire for religious visits. Due to social distancing regulations, each guide will be assigned small groups of participants. Guests need to wear the mask indoor (restaurants, bus, venues) and each time they are not able to keep the social distancing of at least 1 metre. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding. Adults: 42,00 EUR Children: 29,00 EUR CIVAG – BOMARZO PARK OF THE MONSTERS AND VITERBO CITY OF THE POPES Duration: 7.5 hours, lunch included The "Sacred grove" of Bomarzo, a Mannerist monumental complex from the 16th-century, a garden with huge stone-carved statues, representing Gods, mythological heroes and animals, was brought back to light after the intervention of popular artist Salvador Dalí. Board a coach in Civitavecchia and enjoy a 90-minute drive to this magical place. After a rewarding visit to the so-called Park of the monsters, you will get back on the coach and reach the city of Viterbo after a 30 minutes trip. Viterbo, the largest medieval city in the world, is also known for being the city of the Popes when it was the official Papal residence for some decades back to the 13th-century. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a guided walking tour of the city before returning to the port and your ship. Please note: this tour is unsuitable for guests with walking difficulties. Due to social distancing regulations, each guide will be assigned small groups of participants. Guests need to wear the mask indoor (restaurants, bus, venues) and each time they are not able to keep the social distancing of at least 1 metre. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding. Adults: 79,00 EUR Children: 55,00 EUR CIVAH – CIVITAVECCHIA WALKING TOUR AND APERITIF Duration: 2.5 hours After meeting your tour guide on the pier, a free shuttle bus will take you at the port exit. This will be the starting point of a pleasant guided walking tour through the old city, the ancient Ghetto en route to the Church of the death. Next live and feel the atmosphere of a typical food market on your way to a beautiful terrace overlooking the port and the Michelangelo Fortress. Have a break to take pictures and to taste a local aperitif. After recovering strength, continue your walk passing by the Cathedral and finally reaching Largo della Pace where a free shuttle service will take you back to the pier. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Due to social distancing regulations, each guide will be assigned small groups of participants. Guests need to wear the mask indoor (restaurants, bus, venues) and each time they are not able to keep the social distancing of at least 1 metre. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding. Adults: 25,00 EUR Children: 17,00 EUR CIVAI – TIBER CRUISE, WALKING IN TRASTEVERE AND BAROQUE ROME Duration: approx. 8 hours, with packed lunch All roads may lead to Rome, but the Tiber is the river that gave the city its birth and its life. See Rome like you've never seen it before! Leave the port, enjoy the coach drive to Rome, meet your guide and begin a short sightseeing coach of the city passing the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. At Lungotevere, you will get off the coach for a pleasant walk through Trastevere, one of the most authentic Roman quarters. Visit the famous church of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the colourful Via della Lungaretta with its several osteria restaurants. Legend has it that the only island in the River Tiber is where Rome had its beginnings. Enjoy a relaxing and interesting 20-minute cruise on the river. Disembark at Castel Sant'Angelo for the second leg of your walking tour including the Vatican area with Via della Conciliazione and external look at St. Peter's Basilica. Break for a while to taste the packed lunch before continuing the excursion. Next, discover the amazing sights of Baroque Rome, including Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and the Via Condotti and its famous VIP shops, Via del Babbuino, Piazza del Popolo and Viale Washington. Board your coach to head back to your ship. Please note: This tour includes extensive periods of walking; guests of limited mobility are requested to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability before taking part. If the Tiber level does not allow sailing on the river, the cruise will be cancelled and replaced with an extended walk with more sights to view. Due to social distancing regulations, each guide will be assigned small groups of participants. Guests need to wear the mask indoor (restaurants, bus, venues) and each time they are not able to keep the social distancing of at least 1 metre. The order of the visits may vary; some groups will start with the walk in Trastevere and the river cruise; some others with the walking through Baroque Rome. By taking part to an excursion Guests are accepting and committing to follow the instructions and regulations received by the guide. In case the health and safety of our guests is at risk MSC will be allowed to take actions. Please note that any Guest who, during the tour, voluntarily decide to leave our ship's sponsored Shore Excursion will be denied boarding. Adults: 76,00 EUR Children: 55,00 EUR CIVAK – THE ETERNAL CITY BY PEDAL POWER Duration: approx.