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IT'S OUR DISNEY MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE | DAY 4: WE CONQUERED ROME (JUST BARELY!)

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👁️ 130K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 29:52

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A family documents their day trip to Rome while on a Disney Mediterranean cruise. The journey begins with a tour of the Vatican, where the group visits the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. The creator emphasizes the importance of purchasing tickets in advance to avoid long lines. The day experiences several logistical challenges, including the family deciding to leave their guided tour early, which results in them missing the chance to enter St. Peter's Basilica through a specific entrance. Later, while attempting to visit the Colosseum, the family faces further complications when the creator realizes she left her credit card in the car. Despite these setbacks, the group successfully enters the Colosseum and explores its ancient structure. The excursion concludes with visits to the Circus Maximus and the Trevi Fountain. Upon returning to the cruise ship, the family reflects on their experiences, noting that while the day felt somewhat chaotic, the historical sites and the assistance of their driver, Rocco, made the trip memorable.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👦 Best for Family (Teens)Mediterranean

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we conquered ROME!

the Sistine Chapel was worth walking through all that stuff

it ended up being amazing

highly recommend Rome and Naples

Creator's Tips & Advice

Buy tickets early for popular attractions in Rome
Plan for long lines and potential delays at major sites

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long lines at attractionsBuy tickets online in advance
Time management in a busy cityPlan ahead and prioritize must-see sites

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to visit Rome on a Mediterranean cruise?
QHow can you make the most of a day trip to Rome?

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Top: Rome day tour with driver Rocco
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