Rome Trip Overview
Don’t miss the chance to visit the incredible ruins of Ostia Antica, one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites on this half-day tour from Rome. Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off, admission tickets and your own guide to offer the historical context and show you around.
From Rome you’ll head 25 kms southwest in an air-conditioned minivan to the ancient harbor city of Ostia Antica. Discover its fascinating history, how the bustling town was Rome’s main seaport during the Roman Empire days then once it fell and malaria arrived, the city was left abandoned. Ten centuries later it was rediscovered and what you can see today are the magnificently well-preserved ruins. Get an in-depth introduction to life in ancient times as you explore old shops, public baths, houses, the amphitheater and more.
This is a truly interesting day trip for those who are keen to know more about Roman history and who don’t have time to make it to Pompeii.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Don’t miss the chance to visit the incredible ruins of Ostia Antica, one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites on this half-day tour from Rome. Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off, admission tickets and your own guide to offer the historical context and show you around.
From Rome you’ll head 25 kms southwest in an air-conditioned minivan to the ancient harbor city of Ostia Antica. Discover its fascinating history, how the bustling town was Rome’s main seaport during the Roman Empire days then once it fell and malaria arrived, the city was left abandoned. Ten centuries later it was rediscovered and what you can see today are the magnificently well-preserved ruins. Get an in-depth introduction to life in ancient times as you explore old shops, public baths, houses, the amphitheater and more.
This is a truly interesting day trip for those who are keen to know more about Roman history and who don’t have time to make it to Pompeii.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica, Viale Dei Romagnoli 717, 00119 Ostia Antica Italy
Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site, close to the modern town of Ostia, a harbour city located 25 kms southwest of Rome. Ostia Antica became Rome’s main seaport during the Roman Republic (509 BC – 27 BC) and the city was largely improved by Julius Caesar and Tiberus during the Roman Empire. Due to disease, the town was abandoned and buried for over ten centuries until it was rediscovered. The site is noted for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics.
Duration: 2 hours
