Meet your host at 09:00 am in front of Civitavecchia’s main cathedral, an easy landmark just a short distance from the port. From here, stroll through narrow backstreets and small piazzas, seeing how locals live, shop, and start their day.
Arrive at the lively local market, where the heart of the experience takes place. Moving between carefully chosen stalls, you’ll taste what locals actually buy for their tables: different flavours of pizza and focaccia, a variety of olives, prosciutto sliced to order, traditional porchetta, creamy mozzarella di bufala, fresh ricotta, aged Parmigiano, and salty Pecorino Romano. You’ll also sample seasonal fruit and vegetables straight from the stands, so each visit reflects the time of year.
A special highlight is an aged, award‑winning balsamic vinegar from the historic Giusti acetaia of Modena - established in 1605), paired with simple bites that show how Italians really use it at home. After the market, you’ll continue your walk for something sweet: gelato at a beloved gelateria founded in 1949, where recipes have been passed down through generations. On Mondays, when this historic gelateria is closed, you’ll instead enjoy gelato or a sweet treat at another carefully selected local venue, so you always finish on a delicious note.
To complete your Italian food journey, you’ll enjoy a glass of local wine before heading back to your ship or exploring Civitavecchia on your own. Designed especially for cruise guests and short‑stay visitors, this morning experience fits perfectly between breakfast and lunch and keeps you close to the port while giving you a genuine taste of local life.