Rome City Tour : Photo Highlights

Colosseum Rome

What do you think of Rome? Like or loath it?

I had been to Rome often in last 15 years, but it was always for work and so I not seen much of the tourist attractions. So I relished visiting the city on a full-day City Tour when we called in Italy on the MSC Lirica. I had an amazing day exploring the sights and soaking in the history around me.

The city is littered with narrow streets that suddenly open up into grand piazzas surrounded by dramatic buildings and impressive fountains. On my tour I visited the Colosseum (always impresses) and the nearby Forum. I also got to see the Trevi Fountain (under going restoration but still visible), the incredible Pantheon (including inside which had not done before and was amazed by) and the Piazza Navona (which I adored the fountain in – and enjoyed some Gelato!).

There is so much to explore and do that a day was just not enough. A return visit is required – and soon!

Colloseum Rome, always popular and packed with crowds

Colosseum Rome, always popular and packed with crowds

Trevi Fountain Rome under going renovations

Pantheon Rome

Italian Street Scene

MSC Lirica Tour Guide Rome

Piazza Navona Rome

Piazza Navona Fountain Rome

Declaration: I travelled as a guest of MSC Cruises UK on a 7-night Mediterranean cruise on the MSC Lirica. For more on the trip visit tipsfortravellers.com/msclirica