Ancient Ostia Half-Day Trip from Rome

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Location:Rome, Italy
Duration:4 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:2390GRET9

From USD $72.20 View price calendar

Follow the sea road to Imperial Rome's historic port at Ostia on a half-day morning tour. It takes only 30 minutes to reach Ostia Antica, at the mouth of the Tiber river, and you'll have plenty of time to explore the wonderfully preserved ruins. The ruins are convenient, compact and shady, and provide a tantalizing glimpse into daily life in ancient Rome.

Highlights

Half-day morning tour to Ostia from Rome
Explore the well-maintained ruins of Rome's former port city
Offers an uncrowded experience of ancient Rome in miniature
Exhibits at the Ostia museum
Expert local guide
Pickup from centrally located Rome hotels

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Ostia was Rome's flourishing trade and business center, until the port was abandoned following the Barbarian invasions. The archaeological excavations undertaken at the beginning of the 14th century have brought the ancient city back to life. During your walk through the ruins your guide will provide enlightening insights into the cultural and social life of this historic settlement.

Your visit to Ostia Antica (ancient Ostia) starts at Via delle Tombe, which leads you to the Porta Romana, one of the city's three gates. This is the beginning of the Decumanus Maximus, the main thoroughfare that crosses the city from north-east to south-west.

You will then arrive at the Terme di Nettuno, where you can admire the beautiful black and white mosaics representing Neptune and Amphitrite, the theatre built by Agrippa, and the Forum which formed the center of the city. Here you will discover the main public buildings, Il Capitolium, the temple of Rome and Augustus, the Basilica and the large thermal baths.

Near the Forum square you will also find the House of Diana and the Thermopolium, an ancient Roman bar with a marble counter and a fresco depicting the fruit and foodstuffs that were sold there. At the end of Via dei Dipinti, a museum displays some of the ancient sculptures unearthed at Ostia.

Schedule Details

The gate of the ruins in Ostia Antica

Departs:

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Departure Point: Tour departs from a central Rome meeting point. A short walk from Termini Railway Station. Hotel pickup available from selected Rome hotels. Departure Time:

9:00am

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Duration:

4 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point. It is possible to be dropped off at Via Veneto, Barber Arberini Square, Venezia Square, Repubblica Square. Please ask the guide on the day of travel.

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Local guide
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel drop-off

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

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