Product reference code SR14
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Discover Ostia Antica, second in Italy by extension after Pompeii, an authentic and ancient Roman urban center that developed particularly in imperial times as a commercial and port city.
INCLUDED
- Pick up from your accomodation only.
- single transfer to Ostia Antica
- skip the line ticket entrance fee
- licensed tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- gratuity if you are pleased with the service;
- Transfer back to accommodation
- Anything not mentioned on inclusions
- Languages: english, french, spanish, german
- Cancellation Policy: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Monday NO available
- Availability: year round
START TIME
- 10.15 am
- 02.45 pm
- duration 8,5 hours
FULL DESCRIPTION
This half day trip to Ostia takes you to an iconic cityle, the historic city center, and the beautiful countryside. You’ll pickup from your accomodation and transfer to Ostia. Located west of Rome on the mouth of the Tiber River, like the magnificent Pompeii also the state of conservation and the urban structure of Ostia Antica (from ostium “mouth of the river”) has come almost intact to our days.
Founded in the 4th century bc as a first military camp and port trading center after related to grain procurement. Equipped with a lighthouse, horrea (granary depots), scholae (seats for professional associations), insulae (large blocks of rent) and the capitolium ostia reached in its greates splendour under the emperor Traiano with a population over 100.000 inhabitants.
Its inevitable decline began in 3rd century AD.
A careful observation of the city is particularly useful as it allows us to know many aspects of everyday during Roman period: In addition to the presence of various temples, spas, domus and elegant buildings, there were also warehouses, inns and shops that make us a slice of the vitality of this center. It was a city with a commercial soul: this made it a cosmopolitan city, in which people of different races, languages, cultures, religions lived together, testified by the strong presence of temples dedicated to Mitra (Persian), Cybele (Phrygian), Isis (Egyptian) in addition to the presence of a synagogue. The first seaport of ancient Ostia was that built by Claudius in 42 ad, near the present airport of Fiumicino, which was later expanded by the emperor Trajan. Ostia was then the main center of sorting commercial goods directed to the City, becoming rich and prestigious. After 2,5 hours the tour finish and you can decide to spare more time there and drink or eat somthing to the nice before to come back to Rome.
MEETING POINT
Pickup from ROME Area: Your tour will depart from tour accomodation facilities located in the city center or other potential meeting point. We offer pickup service from all accommodation. Please include, in your reservation, the accommodation name and its address. The pickup time time will be at 08.15 AM at the lobby of your hotel or accomodation. It could be happen, due to the traffic conditions, to wait few minutes more. The ride should take between 10 – 15 minutes, depending on where your accomodation is located. Please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 5 minutes before the departure time scheduled. Missed tours cannot be refunded.
Meeting point time scheduled for this excursion is 10.15 am and 02.45 pm. Please remember that the transfer back to accommodation is not included
WHAT TO REMEMBER
- If you encounter any issues arriving at the meeting point on-time please make sure to contact the local representative + 39 327 7309039. Missed tours cannot be refunded.
- Please remember to inform us if a member of your party needs wheelchair access;
- Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended since this tour involves a fair amount of walking;
- Bring with you a bottle of water;
- Remember that a dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- Please make sure you have a valid ID with you; visitors could be asked to provide an ID or passport for security reasons;
- It should be noted that while the intended destinations will remain constant, it is possible that the order of the itinerary may be modified without prior notice;
- Myloveitaly Travel&Experiences is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings. Nevertheless, we will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
