{"id":2429,"date":"2020-08-07T11:28:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T11:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2020-08-07T11:55:11","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T11:55:11","slug":"cruised-a-day-out-gliding-on-the-tiber-and-dining-afloat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/cruised-a-day-out-gliding-on-the-tiber-and-dining-afloat","title":{"rendered":"Cruised – A Day Out Gliding on the Tiber and Dining Afloat!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThose graceful groves that shade the plain,<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Tiber rolls majestic to the main,<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And flattens, as he runs, the fair campagne\u201d – Ovid, Metamorphoses, Book XIV.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rome is a dream along the river Tiber. Founded in 753 BC, legend\nhas it the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, were abandoned along the\nTiberian waters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tiber or Tiberis<\/em> (Latin) is a historically popular\nriver. Measuring around 405 km in length, the river rises from the heights of\nthe Monte Fumaiolo<\/a>. It flows\nthrough Rome and major regions like Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria before it meets\nthe river Aniene, ultimately ending in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Ostia Antica.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Significance of the River<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded on the eastern banks of the river, Rome owes its\nexistence to the Tiber, the principal watercourse to the city. The river has\nnot only been central to trade and commerce in the Eternal City but also marked\nthe distinctive boundaries of Rome, leading to its strategic location.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

River Tiber: Then and Now<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The river Tiber has been both revered and feared throughout\nhistory. Though the river served as the only route to bring food and other\ngoods into Rome for centuries, it was deemed non-navigable. Many also believed\nthat its waters might be cursed and would eventually bring bad luck to those\nwho navigated the river. Therefore, it was only after 2003 that new boats were\nlaunched both for Romans and other tourists to sail the historic Tiber once\nagain. Since then, the ancient river has been attracting legions of visitors\nwith its mythical charm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailing on the Tiber and Dining Afloat<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Along with the compulsory tours of the Vatican<\/a>, Tours of the Roman Forum<\/a><\/strong> and the Trevi Fountain, sailing on the Tiber and dining near it will enhance your touring experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of activities that you can partake in with Vatican Tour<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book a boat cruise to Ostia Antica<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cruising on the river to Ostia Antica, which used to be the seaport of ancient Rome, is an extraordinary experience. The ruins of the Ostia Antica, now an archaeological site, are a promising historical remnant that you should look out for on your tours of the Museum of Ostia, the ancient open-air theatre and more. Do read A Glimpse of the Shimmering Antiquities of Ostia Antica<\/a> for a detailed overview of all the sites you can visit on this tour.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ride along the river<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cycling past the beautiful bridges, Ponte Sublicio and the Bridge of Holy Angels, along the meandering river bank under the changing sky can be the experience of a lifetime. Talking of bridges, do checkout the 3 Most Romantic Bridges in Rome You Must Cross In Your Lifetime<\/a> to enrich your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cruise on the river 24×7<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opt for a hop-on hop-off boat cruise to take in some of the\nmajor attractions in the Eternal City along the waterway like Castel S. Angelo\nand the famed island, Isola Tiberina<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book a dreamy dinner-cruise<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dining along the river Tiber and soaking in the breathtaking views of the Roman cityscape painted in the evening lights is an experience mere words cannot describe. You can also avail yourself of the wine cruises and aperitivo cruises that are conducted every day on the river to best utilise your Vatican Tours.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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