End your voyage with an elegant Roman escape that pairs the grandeur of the Eternal City with rare access to Italy’s papal and aristocratic retreats. From the treasures of the Vatican and the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica to the serene beauty of Castel Gandolfo, Lake Albano, and the Renaissance gardens of Tivoli, this enriching post-cruise program offers a beautifully curated introduction to Italy’s art, history, cuisine, and timeless sense of place.

Note:

•Due to the amount of walking, the types of terrain that may be encountered and lack of elevator at some sites, this program is not recommended for guests who have difficulty with walking or standing for long periods of time or who require use of mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers or scooters.

•Please advise RSSC no later than 100 days before departure if you are travelling with other guests on this program. This is to ensure that you are placed in the same Vatican entrance group. Once Vatican tickets are purchased, changes cannot be made. Guests will also be required to show identification when entering the Vatican. Vatican groups are limited to 20 guests per group, and our groups may not all go on the same day.

•The below represents a sample itinerary and sites seen may be moved around to accommodate the Vatican entry times that our groups receive.

•Should a site be closed on a particular day, your itinerary will be amended accordingly so that all sites are seen. Final cruise documents received 21 days before sailing will include the most up to date itinerary for your particular voyage.

•Guests wishing to enjoy more of Rome’s famous sites, may opt to book an extra night and either explore the various sites independently or allow our Executive Collection team to arrange a private 4 or 8 hour tour including car and guide.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia and meet you guide for a scenic drive east from Rome into the storied countryside of Lazio, where Tivoli rises along the lower slopes of the Apennines. Long prized by emperors, cardinals, artists, and aristocrats as a graceful escape from the intensity of Rome, Tivoli offers ancient legends, Renaissance splendor, cascading waters, and sweeping views over the Roman plain.

Your visit continues at Villa d’Este, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most refined expressions of Renaissance culture and garden design. Commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este in the 16th century, the villa and its terraced gardens were conceived as a theatrical world of water, art, architecture, and perspective.

Stroll among shaded avenues, grottoes, ornamental basins, and sculptural fountains, where ingenious hydraulic engineering creates a mesmerizing sequence of cascades, jets, and reflecting pools. From the famous Avenue of the Hundred Fountains to the dramatic Neptune Fountain and the celebrated water features that made Villa d’Este a model for gardens across Europe, this is a place designed to astonish at every turn.

After your visit, enjoy time to wander through Tivoli’s colorful open-air market, where stalls brim with local products, seasonal fruit, and keepsakes that capture the character of the region. Lunch follows at a beautifully situated restaurant overlooking Villa Gregoriana, another of Tivoli’s treasured landscapes, where wooded paths, ancient ruins, and dramatic ravines frame the power and poetry of the Aniene River.

Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel in Rome where the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.

Set along Rome’s legendary Via Veneto, the glamorous boulevard immortalized by La Dolce Vita, your hotel places you in the city’s most storied quarter, just moments from Villa Borghese, Piazza Barberini, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Housed within a restored 19th-century landmark, the hotel marries timeless Roman elegance with Nobu’s signature contemporary style, creating a sophisticated urban retreat in the heart of the Eternal City. Savor refined Japanese-Italian cuisine at the celebrated Nobu restaurant, linger over skyline views from the Rooftop Terrace Bar, or retreat to the serene spa for a restorative pause between days of discovery.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and set out for one of the world’s most extraordinary cultural and spiritual enclaves: Vatican City. Within the Vatican Museums, centuries of papal patronage unfold in a dazzling sequence of galleries, courtyards, and ceremonial spaces adorned with ancient sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, intricate tapestries, and richly painted ceilings. As you move through this remarkable collection, your guide brings to life the stories of artists, popes, and patrons whose vision helped shape the artistic legacy of Europe.

A highlight of the visit is the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes create one of the most breathtaking rooms in the world. Gaze upward at the vivid scenes of the chapel ceiling and the monumental Last Judgment, works that continue to inspire awe more than five centuries after their creation.

Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica, the magnificent heart of the Catholic world and a triumph of Renaissance and Baroque artistry. Beneath its soaring dome, admire the grandeur of the nave, the glow of polished marble, Bernini’s dramatic bronze baldachin, and Michelangelo’s exquisite Pietà, a masterpiece of grace and devotion.

After this enriching morning, return to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure to continue exploring Rome at your own pace. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

NOTE: Scooters are not permitted in the Vatican Museums and guests with wheelchairs are not permitted to tour with the group. Guests requiring a wheelchair will need to use a wheelchair provided by the museum and a have a separate guide at an additional cost of approximately 150 Euro payable on site (subject to change).

DAY 3

After breakfast, depart Rome for the enchanting hilltop village of Castel Gandolfo, a refined retreat set high above the sapphire waters of Lake Albano. Long cherished for its fresh air, graceful streets, and commanding views across the Alban Hills, this elegant town is best known as the historic summer residence of the Popes. Upon arrival, enjoy time in its picturesque main square, where café terraces, quiet lanes, and sweeping lake panoramas create the feeling of having stepped into a more serene, storybook side of Italy.

Continue with a scenic electric bus tour through the gardens of the Pontifical Villas, an extraordinary papal estate that reveals a rare and privileged glimpse into centuries of Vatican history beyond Rome. Once reserved for the private respite of pontiffs, the villas and gardens unfold across beautifully tended grounds with shaded avenues, sculpted hedges, fountains, ancient ruins, and hidden corners that speak to both spiritual retreat and aristocratic grandeur. Built over the remains of Emperor Domitian’s ancient villa, this remarkable setting blends Roman antiquity, papal heritage, and the natural beauty of the countryside in one unforgettable experience.

After your visit, linger over a traditional Italian lunch with region flavors at a local restaurant overlooking Lake Albano, whose tranquil volcanic waters shimmer below the village.

In time, return to your hotel in Rome with the remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner is on your own, allowing you to continue the evening as you wish—perhaps with a refined Roman dining experience or a relaxed stroll through the illuminated streets of the Eternal City.

DAY 4

After breakfast and check out, you will be transferred by private vehicle to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. Transfers will be arranged in accordance with the flight details provided. Check out time is 10:00am. Should you have a late flight, luggage may be stored at the hotel until your transfer.

Note: Couples or pairs will be transferred by private van or SUV (max 4 large bags total plus 1 carry-on per person); solo guests will use a sedan (2 large suitcases plus a carry-on). Extra luggage may require a larger vehicle at additional cost—notify your RSSC booking agent at least 14 days before sailing with this information. Transfers include a driver only.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:10am Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia, meet your guide and drive to Tivoli

10:00am Visit the Gardens of Villa D’Este

12.00n Free time

12:30pm Transfer to a local restaurant

12:45pm Lunch

2:30pm Return to Rome

3:30pm Arrive at your hotel for check in

The remainder of the day is at your leisure, dinner is on own

Overnight at the Nobu Hotel Roma or similar

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Depart the hotel

8:30am Tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica

*Photo identification is required to enter the Vatican

1:00pm Return to your hotel

The rest of the day is at your leisure

Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Nobu Hotel Roma or similar

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Meet your guide and drive to Caste Gandolfo

10:00am Explore the village of Castel Gandolfo

11:00am Visit the Gardens of Papal Summer Residence

1:00pm Walk to a local restaurant

1:15pm Enjoy an Italian lunch

2:30pm Re-board your bus and return to Rome

4:00pm Arrive at your hotel

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Nobu Hotel Roma or similar

DAY 4

AM Breakfast

10:00am Check out

TBA Private transfer from hotel to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport based on your flight schedule.

For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel

What to Bring:

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, clothing that can be layered depending on the weather, sunscreen, camera and charger.

Many hotels do not readily provide distilled water. While we can request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If the request is received and added to your land program booking in a timely manner, at least 100 days before sailing, it will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Most hotels will charge you for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

Dietary Requirements

If you have any food intolerances or special dietary needs, please contact the Regent Reservations Team at least 95 days prior to your departure. It is important that your land program extension reflects these details so our local vendors can ensure smooth and enjoyable dining experiences.

Local Currency:

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and credit cards are also accepted.

Electricity

220 volts. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel and that has two blank pages for stamps is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality to Italy.

ETIAS Authorization (Starting 2025):

Non-EU visitors from visa-exempt countries (including U.S. and Canadian citizens) will need an ETIAS travel authorization.

Photo Identification will be required to enter the Vatican.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

Accommodation:

Nobu Hotel Roma

Via Vittorio Veneto 155 - 00187 Roma

Telephone number: +39 06 9918 3000

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at Nobu Hotel Rome – Classic Room (Queen bed or two double) including breakfast

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary

•Private airport transfer

•Lunch in Tivoli

•Lunch in Castel Gandolfo

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $3,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.