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Rome in 2 Days – Best of Rome Itinerary – RomeCabs
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private Tours, Shore Excursions, and Transfers in Rome and beyond.
The beauty of Rome is that you will not run out of amazing things to see and do. No matter how often you visit the Eternal City, you will discover more incredible churches, museums, squares, monuments, streets, and hidden places.
As many travelers have limited time in Rome and wish to see as much as possible in as little time as possible, we created an itinerary for a Rome in 2 Days tour by car that will take you to many of Rome’s most breathtaking and must-see places.
Since on our tours by car you are driven from location to location in your private deluxe vehicle driven by your personal English speaking driver, you will save so much time and energy that you can use to enjoy MORE of Rome in LESS time, effortlessly and comfortably.
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Rome in 2 Days – Best of Rome Itinerary
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Suggested Itinerary of Main Rome Highlights for Rome in 2 Days
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Colosseum
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The Roman Forum
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Ancient Appian Way
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Christian Catacombs
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Spanish Steps
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Piazza Navona
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Trevi Fountain
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Pantheon
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Campo dei Fiori
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Aventine Hill, Orange Garden
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The Secret Keyhole
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St Paul Outside the Walls Basilica
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Castel Sant’Angelo
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The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica
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DAY 1 of Rome in 2 Days Tour – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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ROME IN 2 DAYS TOUR Day 1 Itinerary with RomeCabs
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Your first day will begin in Ancient Rome with a visit to the Colosseum – the world’s most famous elliptical amphitheater that has inspired architects and engineers for millenia.
Just across from the Colosseum is the Roman Forum – from where the Roman empire was ruled. Located in a previously marshy valley between the Capitoline Hill and Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum served as the nucleus for political, religious, judicial and commercial affairs of the Roman Empire.
A drive to the outskirts of Rome will take you to a special ancient Roman road: The Ancient Appian Way / Via Appia, an early 4th century Roman road that was nicknamed “the queen of the long roads”, connecting Rome to other distant parts of the Italian peninsula.
Nearby you will stop to visit the Christian Catacombs. Catacombs are labyrinth of underground receptacles of the dead dating back to 2nd and 3rd century when Christianity was illegal. Intricate tunnels were hewn out of the local soft tuffa stone (like the ancient Etruscans did when they carved their own burial tombs in shapes of huts). Admission tickets purchased on site also includes a group guided tour in various languages.
After lunch in Rome at a local restaurant or trattoria of your choice, you will have a taste of La Dolce Vita with visits to the lively and most popular squares in Rome: The Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and the Trevi Fountain.
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Video Postcard from RomeCabs: ROMAN FORUM
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The Spanish Steps is an elegant 18th century spacious outdoor stairway that unfurls to connect the square below to the French church of Trinita dei Monti and the Egyptian obelisk that once belonged to Pharaoh Ramses II.
Piazza Navona outlines the perimeters of the 1st century AD Roman sports stadium built by Emperor Diomitian called “Circus Agonalis” (competition arena). The ancient name evolved over time from Agone (games) to Navona.
Today the large oblong square well recognized by Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers that’s topped with a tall obelisk. Two other fabulous fountains at each end of the square: Fountain of the Moor, and Fountain of Neptune. The square is lined with shops, restaurants and cafes with outdoor seatings, and entertainment is always to be found in the square.
Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome with a symphony of large marble sculptures of Oceanus on his triumphal chariot pulled by two seahorses jockeid by two Tritons immersed in gushing pools of water. Trevi Fountain also has a peculiar tradition made famous in movies: if you throw a coin in the fountain you will be assured of a return visit to Rome.
Your Day 1 of Rome in 2 Days will complete with a visit to one of the most well recognized ancient Roman monuments in the world: the Pantheon.
The Pantheon was a once a pagan temple dedicated to all gods, and after the fall of the Roman empire it was converted into a church in year 609 AD. Be sure to look up at the center of the immense coffered dome – you will see the “oculus” (“eye” in Latin) that serves as the only opening to illuminate the monument as its only natural source of light.
10 Unique Facts about the Pantheon you probably didn’t know
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DAY 2 of Rome in 2 Days Tour – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Your Day 2 of your Rome in 2 Days Tour will start with a visit to Campo dei Fiori where every morning it’s transformed into a bustling market for a fun outdoor market experience where you can find anything from local fruits and vegetables to clothes and kitchen wares to tempt your palate and eyes.
A short drive in your private deluxe vehicle will take you to Aventine Hill, one of the Seven Hills upon which ancient Rome was built upon. Today Aventine Hill is a quiet charming upscale neighborhood away from the chaos of big city life.
Here you will enjoy an off the beaten path stroll through Giardino degli Aranci (The Orange Garden) that’s a lovely small grove of orange trees with a spectacular terrace with lovely view of Rome.
Nearby is the Piazza of the Knights of Malta with a very special door that you’re bound to notice often a line of folks waiting to peer through the keyhole like “peeping toms”. Get in line, because it’s worth the surprise you’ll find on the other end of the keyhole: an enchanting view of St Peter’s Basilica perfectly framed by manicured evergreens in the garden beyond the special door.
Your next destination will be St Paul Outside the Walls – the second largest basilica in Rome. Originally built in 4th century AD, it was destroyed by fire in late 1800’s and with thanks to generous donors the church was able to re rebuilt to its original glory.
Approaching the Vatican area, your next visit will be Castel Sant’Angelo – originally a 2nd century AD mausoleum built by Roman Emperor Hadrian that was later converted into a fortress for papal protections during dangerous times of war and sieges in Rome, and later a prison. The Sant’Angelo was named after Archangel Michael appeared above the mausoleum in 590 AD signaling the end of a terrible plague, and a statue dedicated to Saint Archangel Michael tops the castle.
After lunch, you will visit the world’s smallest country: Vatican City. Here you will have a couple of hours to enjoy the treasures displayed inside the vast Vatican Museums, gaze at the masterpieces by Michelangelo inside the sacred Sistine Chapel, and visit St Peter’s Basilica – the largest and most significant church in Christendom.
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Vatican City – Rome in 2 Days Tour
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This marks the completion of your Rome in 2 Days Tour – a fabulous adventure through Rome’s historical locations to explore ancient places, discover hidden treasures, admire unique masterpieces, and contemplate the magnificence of a once powerful empire that has left behind so many of their archaeological and engineering accomplishments that have inspired and amazed the world for centuries.
For more information on Rome in 2 Days tour, please visit our website and see our Rome Tours page where you will find this and many other tours we offer – as well as Rome in A Day and Rome in 3 Days options.
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Thank you very much for visiting our travel blog, we look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!
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10 Things to Know before booking Civitavecchia Transfers
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers, Day Tours from Rome, and Shore Excursions from Italy’s top cruise ports.
We provide Civitavecchia Transfers to thousands of happy cruisers each year for more than 15 years and counting, and we’ve answered thousands of questions from cruisers unfamiliar with booking Civitavecchia Transfers, or repeat cruisers seeking additional information.
We compiled 10 things to know before booking Civitavecchia Transfers whether you are first-time cruisers departing or arriving in Civitavecchia, or return cruisers with different needs.
If you have any questions about any Civitavecchia transfers-related matters that we have not included in this article, please don’t hesitate to contact us and ask. We are happy to assist with any questions you may have.
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10 Things to Know before booking Civitavecchia Transfers
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1. Vehicle Size
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The first of our 10 Things to Know before booking Civitavecchia Transfers is knowing the size of vehicles available for your party and luggage. Vehicles for Civitavecchia Transfers have a maximum of 8 passenger capacity (see LUGGAGE capacity below).
This is the maximum size vehicle permitted to enter the Cruise Port and Rome’s Historic Center.
If you are traveling in a group larger than 8 passengers, you would require 2 vehicles.
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2. Vehicle Luggage Capacity
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With the benefit of cruising and not having to carry your luggage from place to place, as well as various functions on the cruise ships, many cruisers travel with more luggage than they normally would on a land trip.
If you are traveling with extra luggage for an extensive cruise, inform your transfer company of all your large and small luggage so you will be provided a proper size vehicle (or 2 vehicles for larger groups with extra luggage).
If you are a party of 1-3 persons for a transfer priced for a car type vehicle if you are traveling with luggage that would exceed the capacity of a car trunk, be sure to inform your transfer provider as you may need to be upgraded to a larger vehicle such as a minivan.
Each van can also accommodate up to 6-7 check-in suitcases and up to 6-7small carry-on cases.
If your group expects to bring more luggage than the vehicle can accommodate, be sure to inform the company in case you may require 2 vehicles for all of the passengers and their luggage to travel comfortably and safely.
If you do not inform the company in advance of your extra luggage, it may result in extensive delays while a suitably sized vehicle or 2nd vehicle is made available for you and higher prices than you prepared for.
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3. Travel Time to/from Civitavecchia by Car
* Travel Time from Rome to Civitavecchia is about 1.5 hours.
* Travel Time from Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia is about 1 hour.
These are the estimated travel time by car, actual times may vary depending on local traffic and road conditions.
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4. Pier / Shipside Pick up and Drop Off
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Our Private Drivers can pick up and drop off passengers right on the pier next to their ship as they have security clearance to access all cruise ship piers.
This makes for a very convenient door-to-door service, especially when traveling with a lot of luggage or with children.
For pick-ups from Civitavecchia Cruise Port, please proceed to the area on the pier where all other drivers are waiting for their clients to disembark, and look for your driver holding a sign with your name in the reservation.
Do NOT take any buses or shuttles away from the pier or leave the port.
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5. Cruising with young children?
If you are traveling with young children that are 8 years or younger, be sure to request a child seat or booster seat as they are required by law in Italy.
Children are required to be secured in their age-appropriate child seats inside moving vehicles. You may either bring your own child seats or request child seats to be provided by your transfer provider.
6. Recommended Pick up Times for Civitavecchia Transfers
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Recommended pick up time from Rome hotel accommodation to Civitavecchia is 11 AM – 1 PM
Recommended pick-up time from Civitavecchia to Rome hotel is 8:00 -9:00 AM (when most cruisers are disembarked by).
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7. Flying from Rome on the same day your cruise ends?
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If you are flying out on the same day as your ship docks at the end of your cruise, don’t book your departure time too early in the morning.
Usually, approximately 11 AM is the earliest recommended time to book a flight in order to allow time in case your ship docks late, or you experience traffic delays on the way to the airport.
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8. Flying into Rome’s airports on the same day your cruise departs?
If you are flying into Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on the same day your cruise ship departs, it is recommended to book a flight that arrived in Italy in the morning to allow you plenty of extra time to accommodate for any unforeseen flight delays, or missing or delayed luggage upon arrival.
It is not recommended to book a flight arriving at Rome’s airport too close to your ships’ departure time as it would be risky in case of any unforeseen delays.
A private transfer is the best option to get to your ship as quickly as possible and to have your driver monitor your flight for delays and wait for you if you have delays with luggage.
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9. Privately Shared Civitavecchia Transfers – the best of both worlds!
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Private Transfers are preferred as it provides cruisers complete control of their scheduled pick up, and allow for a predictable travel time and arrival time at your final destination.
Booking generic shuttle transfers are more economical but leave you without an exact pick-up time, and unknown duration of travel and arrival time due to the unknown number of additional stops the driver has to make to pick up other passengers.
Privately shared Civitavecchia Transfers offers you the best of both worlds: the convenience and benefits of a private transfer, but with the added savings of a shared transfer.
READ: Why Private Shared Port Transfers are better than Shuttle Services
You can create your own private group of fellow cruisers willing to share a transfer together, and you will be in charge of your pick-up time, how many persons will share your transfer, and the number of additional stops along the time. This will make your transfer more predictable and you are still in complete control of everyone in the group sharing the transfer together.
Thousands of cruisers have created their own privately shared Civitavecchia Transfers easily and enjoyed the benefits of a Private Transfer with the cost savings of a shared transfer.
It’s easy: just place an Ad on Cruise Critic Roll Call and invite fellow cruisers to share your Civitavecchia Transfers.
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Privately Shared Civitavecchia Transfers are most recommended for:
* Rome Hotels (all centrally located to minimize travel time and costs of additional stops) to Civitavecchia.
- Civitavecchia to Rome Hotels (all centrally located to minimize travel time and costs of additional stops).
* Civitavecchia to Fiumicino (FCO Airport and/or Hotels in Fiumicino)
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Privately shared Civitavecchia Transfers are NOT recommended for:
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* Airport Transfers to Civitavecchia (due to unpredictability of airport arrivals)
* Pick up and Drop off Hotels that are too far apart or in different cities as it would increase travel time and costs associated with additional stops far apart.
How to Be in Control of your SHARED CIVITAVECCHIA Transfers
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10. Enhance your Civitavecchia Transfers with sightseeing opportunities.
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The last of our 10 Things to Know before booking Civitavecchia Transfers is choosing if you wish to enhance your Civitavecchia Transfers and turn them into exciting Pre-Cruise Tours to Civitavecchia and Post Cruise Tours from Civitavecchia to Rome. Many cruisers don’t know that they can turn their direct nonstop Civitavecchia Transfers and turn their transfers into actual tours and experience more of Italy in a short time.
You can upgrade your Civitavecchia Transfers with Pre Cruise Tours and Post Cruise Tours.
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PRE CRUISE TOURS
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If you are staying in Rome prior to your cruise, pre-cruise tours offer you the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Rome Pre Cruise Tour or a Countryside Pre Cruise Tour.
On your half-day tour of Rome with a transfer to Civitavecchia, you can enjoy a visit to the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the popular Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
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On a half-day tour of the countryside with a transfer to Civitavecchia, you enjoy a visit to the fairy-tale Renaissance Castle in Bracciano that overlooks a pristine volcanic lake and have a delicious traditional Italian lunch in the Medieval clifftop hamlet of Ceri.
Our sister company Stefano Rome Tours also offers the fabulous Charming Lakeside Villages Pre Cruise Tour that you would be sure to love.
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POST CRUISE TOURS
Due to the high demand of cruisers looking to maximize their day upon completing their cruise in Civitavecchia, we created the very popular Rome in A Day Post Cruise Tour and the Countryside Post Cruise Tours.
What is wonderful about touring post cruise is that ANY shore excursion from Civitavecchia can be converted into a Post Cruise Tour at the same price as a shore excursion.
Your tour begins with your pick up by your ship and concludes with your drop off at your hotel in Rome.
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Staying in Fiumicino? Have an evening flight out of FCO Airport? No problem! We can even take you to your hotel in Fiumicino or the Airport at the end of your tour.
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Thank you for reading our 10 Things to Know before booking Civitavecchia Transfers travel blog. We hope you’ve found this travel blog helpful when planning your next transfer to or from Civitavecchia Cruise Port.
For the complete services that we offer including tours and transfers, please visit our website.
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Thank you very much and we look forward to welcoming you to Italy!
The RomeCabs Team
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See ROME IN A DAY from Civitavecchia – Rome Cabs
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers, Shore Excursions from Italy’s main cruise ports, and Day Tours from Rome.
Rome was not built in a day, but if you are short on time (such as a shore excursion from Civitavecchia) you can certainly see the highlights and enjoy the best that Rome has to offer in a day.
We created a time tested itinerary for our most popular tour: Rome in A Day that includes, among others, the following famous monuments, museums, and squares.
If you are looking for inspiration for some of Rome’s top sites that you can enjoy in a day, keep this list handy.
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COLOSSEUM
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The COLOSSEUM is the iconic symbol of Rome and the once formidable Roman Empire. Originally named the Flavian Amphitheater after the family name of Emperor Vespasian who commissioned the elliptical amphitheater to be built in 72 AD, the Colosseum was primarily used for gladiatorial games, beast hunts, mock sea battles, theatrical displays, and unfortunate public executions.
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HELPFUL TIPS TO VISITING THE COLOSSEUM:
- Purchase your Admission Tickets in advance to avoid long ticket lines.
- The Colosseum is best visited first thing in the morning to avoid the potential long security lines due to security checkpoints, and avoid the hot summer sun in the afternoon that makes you feel like you are baking inside the Colosseum)
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CIRCUS MAXIMUS
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One of the wonders of Ancient Rome, Circus Maximus was Rome’s premier chariot racing stadium right below the palatial Palatine Hill where ancient Rome’s emperors and upper crust built their enormous villas – the Beverly Hills of Ancient Rome).
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THE PANTHEON
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The Pantheon – Rome in A Day Tour with RomeCabs
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The Pantheon is Rome’s ancient temple originally dedicated to all Roman gods (from which its name derives), and it was converted into a Christian Church in 609 AD. Having been converted into a church helped preserve this ancient monument from being stripped and quarried for building materials like other ancient monuments during the Medieval and Renaissance eras.
The most formidable feature of the Pantheon is its imposing coffered dome with a hole in its center. This “oculus” (Latin for “eye”) was always open to nature’s elements allowing in sunshine, rain, and sometimes snow.
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TREVI FOUNTAIN
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THE TREVI FOUNTAIN – ROME IN A DAY with RomeCabs
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The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome with an amazing facade of Oceanus and his amazing seahorses jockeid by two Tritons.
The Trevi Fountain was featured in the movie classics Three Coins in A Fountain and Federico Fellini’s famous “La Dolce Vita”.
Legend has it that if you throw a coin into the fountain over your shoulder, it will ensure a return visit to Rome! It’s worth a try – and it’s for a good cause. The coins are collected each morning and donated to charity to help the poor.
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SPANISH STEPS
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Spanish Steps – Rome in A Day Tour with RomeCabs
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The 18th century elegant Spanish Steps unfurls to connect the Church of Trinita dei Monti and the Obelisk Sallustiano above, to the square below.
At the base of this impressive stairway is a 1600’s Baroque fountain of a boat (Fontana della Barcaccio – “the Fountain of the Old Boat”) created by Pietro Bernini, the father of the famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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VATICAN CITY
(Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Basilica)
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For being the smallest country in the world, the Vatican holds the greatest collection of artistic and architectural treasures that are among the most famous in the world. The Vatican Museums boast masterpieces by Michaelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, Titian, and more.
Inside the Vatican you have the opportunity to visit the Vatican Museums that’s vast labyrinth of opulent wall to ceiling artwork, galleries of paintings and countless classical to Renaissance era sculptures.
At the far end you will be rewarded with arriving at the Sistine Chapel adorned with Michelangelo’s most famous frescoes on the ceiling, and the Last Judgment.
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Vatican Museums (School of Athens by Raphael) – Rome in A Day Tour with RomeCabs
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Saint Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in Christendom and where the site of Saint Peter’s tomb is believed to be.
Larger than life, inside the Renaissance Saint Peter’s Basilica you will awestruck by Michelangelo’s famous sculpture the “Pieta”, Bernini’s imposing bronze canopy above the alter, the splendid Cathedra Petri (the Throne of St Peter) and the ornate Chapel of the Sacrament.
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Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican
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Thank you for visiting our travel blog and reading our See ROME IN A DAY from Civitavecchia article.
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For more information on our Rome in a Day Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia (or Rome in A Day Post Cruise Tour), please visit our website or our Shore Excursion page
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Thank you very much and we look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!
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Stefano’s RomeCabs – Transfer and Tour Specialists
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How much is Transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia? – RomeCabs
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Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private airport and Civitavecchia Transfers, as well as Day Tours and Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia and Naples Cruise Ports.
At Stefano’s RomeCabs we strive to keep our Civitavecchia Transfer prices as low and as competitive as possible, while providing the highest quality of service that our clients have come to rely on for more than 15 years and counting!
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How much is Transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia?
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Our website is very informative, with up to date service information, current PRICE LIST, and easy to use online Booking Form.
It’s important to always check our website for any newly updated information and prices.
Click below to arrive on our Civitavecchia Transfer page on our RomeCabs website.
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CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS
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Civitavecchia Transfers with RomeCabs: Prices and Information
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HELPFUL READ: A how-to guide to book your Rome Cabs Transfer (to/from Rome Airport)
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Traveling to Civitavecchia from FCO Airport?
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If you are going to Civitavecchia from FCO Airport, we also provided a helpful video showing you where to meet your driver at FCO Airport.
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How to get from Fiumicino to Civitavecchia in 3 easy steps
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9 Helpful Blogs Posts on TIPS on Rome Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers
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RomeCabs offers private Transfers from FCO /Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia Cruise Port
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PRIVATELY SHARED CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS
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All our transfers are private, however many cruisers have created their own privately shared Civitavecchia Transfers from Rome to their cruise ship with fellow cruisers staying in the same area of Rome to minimize excess driving and distance related extra costs.
Our helpful blog below shows you the benefits of privately shared Civitavecchia Transfers as opposed to generic shuttle transfers, and HOW you can book your perfect privately shared Civitavecchia Transfers with fellow cruisers from your own cruise.
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Civitavecchia Shared Transfers: The way YOU want them!
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RomeCabs will Pick up Up and Drop you Off right by your ship in Civitavecchia
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MAXIMIZE YOUR SIGHTSEEING OPPORTUNITIES WITH OUR PRE CRUISE TOURS
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Are you staying in Rome and wish to wish to maximize your sightseeing opportunities prior to embarking on your cruise?
We also offer exciting Pre Cruise Tours of Rome and the Countryside that include a 4 hour tour with a transfer directly to your ship for an easy, convenient, fun filled morning to get your cruise started.
In Rome, enjoy a visit to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Janiculum Hill.
In the countryside, enjoy an enchanting visit to the magnificent Renaissance Bracciano Castle, and have a delicious traditional lunch in the Medieval clifftop hamlet of Ceri that will transport you back in time!
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WATCH: PRE CRUISE COUNTRYSIDE TOUR WITH ROMECABS
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READ WHAT SOME OF OUR CRUISING CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US ON CRUISE CRITIC
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Testimonials from Cruisers about RomeCabs
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Thank you for visiting our travel blog. For more information on our Transfer Services, Day Tours, and Shore Excursions from Italy’s main cruise ports, please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you in Italy!
The RomeCabs Team
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Must See Countryside Wonders on your way to Civitavecchia Cruise Port
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs Transfer and Tour blog. We are at your service to turn your Italy cruise and trip into a vacation of a lifetime with our private tours and transfers.
Civitavecchia is one of the most significant cruise ports in Italy and it serves Rome and its environs. Most of the cruises start and end in Civitavecchia.
Since most cruisers who arrive in Civitavecchia Pre Cruise either come from Rome hotel or airport pre-cruise, they have the opportunity to turn their Civitavecchia Transfer into a Sightseeing Tour by including a half day journey into the charming Roman countryside which is also conveniently located near Civitavecchia. At the end of your tour you and your luggage will be delivered conveniently on the pier next to your ship so you can quickly embark on your cruise.
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From Rome Accommodation:
If you will be staying in Rome prior to your cruise, you will be picked up in the morning by Stefano’s Rome Cabs English speaking Driver and enjoy a relaxing drive out of Rome and into the quiet countryside.
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From Fiumicino Airport:
If your flight arrives early in the morning before 9 AM, you too can make the most of your pre cruise time in Italy to enjoy the Countryside.
Just about 1 hour from Fiumicino Airport on the highway, the Roman countryside is an ideal pre cruise tour as you will be traveling in the direction of Civitavecchia making the most of your limited time.
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Enjoy the Photo and Video Gallery below of what to expect to see and do on your Countryside Pre Cruise Tour with Stefano’s RomeCabs.
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Must See Countryside Wonders on your way to Civitavecchia Cruise Port
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BRACCIANO
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LAKE BRACCIANO
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Lake Bracciano is an ancient volcanic crater that is now of the most pristine lakes in Italy. Favored by Italians seeking to escape the chaotic city life of Rome, Lake Bracciano is one of the top countryside destinations for Italians.
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BRACCIANO CASTLE
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The 15th century imposing Renaissance Castle is commonly known as Bracciano Castle (named after the town of Bracciano where it’s located). Its official name is Odescalchi-Orsini Castle, and for centuries it is still owned by the same Odeschalchi family and it’s one of the best preserved castles in Italy.
You will have the wonderful opportunity to visit Bracciano Castle and explore elegant rooms still with their original Renaissance era furnishings, wall paintings, frescoes, tapestries, friezes, weaponry, and more, turning it into an actual museum.
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Bracciano Castle Interior – Countryside Tour with RomeCabs
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Many of Italy’s kings, queens, lords, ladies, knights and Popes and some of the most powerful families (think the Borgias!) have once lived and slept here.
Depending on when you visit Bracciano Castle, you might feel as though you have the castle to yourself as you explore the grounds and the “Court of Honor” with arches, ramparts and pathways.
Located on the southern shore of Lake Bracciano, it offers visitors a spectacular panoramic view of the lake and the surrounding countryside.
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Bracciano Castle Rampart with Bracciano Lake view
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THE HAMLET OF CERI
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Your encounter with Ceri will be unexpected.
Through the rustic countryside roads it will suddenly appear in front of you, the remains of its ancient fortified walls rising out of the tuffa cliff. A narrow street will wind its way up through the arched village gate to the top of the hamlet’s only square. A stop light at the bottom and top of the hamlet allows traffic to pass one direction at a time as the narrow medieval passageway is only wide enough for one vehicle to drive through at a time.
Historic buildings with aged sun kissed facades and a church surround the tiny square. If not for all the vehicles parked there, you’d swear you’ve traveled back in time and found yourself in a Medieval borgo.
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Medieval hamlet of Ceri – Countryside Tour with RomeCabs
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From as far back as the Etruscans, then the Romans, followed by the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Era, these ancient and distant civilizations have left their presence behind in this tiny little village.
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SANCTUARY OF MARY OF CERI
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Sanctuary of Mary of Ceri frescoes – Countryside tour with RomeCabs
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The Romanesque Sanctuary of Mary (the church in Ceri), is quite fantastic. Through simple on the outside, inside it’s an artistic masterpiece. Originally built on top of an ancient pagan temple dedicated to goddess Vesta, the Sanctuary of Mary will amaze you with an impressive 11th century cycle of frescoes from the Old Testament. These frescoes that cover an entire wall were discovered during a renovation in 1980.
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Capella della Grazie Ricevute in Ceri – with RomeCabs
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Not to miss in inside the Sanctuary of Mary is the side Chapel of Gratitude.
If you’d like to visit the amazing places covered on this travel blog, please visit our website tour page for complete information and option to book your own Pre Cruise Countryside Tour, CLICK BELOW and experience the wonders of the Roman countryside on your way to Civitavecchia.
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Stefano’s RomeCabs – Civitavecchia Transfers and Tours
Rome Sea Port – Helpful Tips, Info for Civitavecchia Transfers, Tours
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private transfers and tours to and from the Rome Sea Port of Civitavecchia.
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We have been providing Rome Sea Port Transfers and Tours (to and from Civitavecchia Cruise Port) for 15+ years, always focused on providing the most efficient, reliable, affordable and enjoyable transfers and tours to the millions of cruisers who stop at the Rome sea port in Civitavecchia.
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We have also written dozens of helpful travel blogs and articles that offer tips and advice to our clients and travelers in general. In this travel blog, we compiled our top travel articles that contain useful information to help cruisers plan their Civitavecchia Port Transfers and Tours.
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CLICK ON THE TITLES BELOW to go to each informative travel blog page.
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CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS MADE EASY, EFFICIENT, ENJOYABLE
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This blog offers information on baking your Rome Sea Port Civitavecchia Transfers Easy (easy hassle free pick up and drop off), Efficient (predictable and timely travel time) and Enjoyable (there’s nothing like traveling in your comfortable private deluxe vehicle driven by your personal driver).
Find out how to book and how to plan your transfers to and from the Rome Sea Port of Civitavecchia.
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Top 10 Civitavecchia Transfer FQA / Questions Answered – RomeCabs
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This very helpful article, answers frequently asked questions such as:
- How do I book a Civitavecchia Transfer from Fiumicino FCO Airport?
- How far in advance should I book my Civitavecchia Transfer?
- Can your driver enter the port and provide pier-side pick up and drop off?
- Can we combine a Civitavecchia Transfer with a Tour to / from our ship?
- Can we share our Civitavecchia Transfers with other cruisers?
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AND MORE…..
Each question is answered thoroughly to help you plan your Civitavecchia Transfers, know what to expect, book correctly, and how to enhance your travel experience to and from the Rome Sea Port of Civitavecchia.
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5 TOP “Cruisers’ Choice” Rome Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia
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TOP Cruisers Choice Rome Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia RomeCabs
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Is your Cruise Ship docking in Civitavecchia and you can’t decide on which Rome shore excursion to book, or are looking for ideas and inspirations for your day in Rome?
This blog lists the top 5 “Cruisers’ Choice” Rome shore excursions from Civitavecchia along with suggested itineraries, descriptions, and even videos.
All the tours are offered on our website in the Civitavecchia Shore Excursions category.
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10 TIPS on Tour Sharing – your best Italy Shore Excursions!
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Are you looking to share your shore excursions but don’t want to be cramped in a van full of complete strangers who may or may not have the same interests as you, or may cause you to not enjoy your tour at all?
We have the PERFECT solution for you: Your Own Privately Shared Shore Excursion.
Find out why thousands of cruisers choose to be in charge of creating their own small group tours with fellow like minded cruisers for a far superior tour experience where you save money and make new friends!
This travel article offers you 10 TIPS on Tour sharing for your best Italy shore excursions!
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The BEST and WORST Time to Book your Civitavecchia Transfers
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This travel article addresses situations such as:
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- how far in advance to book your Civitavecchia Transfers?
- is it recommended to book last minute?
- Is it recommended to book your transfers while on your cruise?
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Small but important details make the difference between having a stress free Civitavecchia transfer or a stressful experience.
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How to get from Fiumicino to Civitavecchia in 3 easy steps:
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You think it’s difficult to book your transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia?
We make it very easy for you to book with us!
In this travel article we show you 3 easy steps for convenient, hassle free, and enjoyable travel from the airport to your cruise ship.
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CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS – HOW TO MAKE YOURS EVEN BETTER! .
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ROME PRE CRUISE TOUR with Stefano’s RomeCabs
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If you staying in Rome prior to your cruise and wish to make the most of your limited time, in this travel article we show you how to enhance your transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia with sightseeing opportunities along the way.
You can enjoy seeing and visiting places in Rome you haven’t seen yet, or venture into the countryside to visit magnificent castles and medieval villages on your way to Civitavecchia.
We offer you all the various pre cruise tour options with photos, videos and descriptions to help you choose the option that best suits your interests. All the pre cruise tour options discussed in the travel blog are also available to book directly on our website.
Thank you for reading our Rome Sea Port – Helpful Tips, Info for Civitavecchia Transfers, Tours travel post.
For more information on Rome Sea Port Transfers and Tours from Civitavecchia, please visit our website in the banner below. Our dedicated team is always happy to help!
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We look forward to seeing you in Italy!
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What is the Fastest and Easiest way to get from FCO Airport to Civitavecchia Cruise Port?
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private Civitavecchia Transfers, Day Tours from Rome, and Shore Excursions from Italy’s main cruise ports.
Due to time restrictions and various personal reasons, many cruisers fly into Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on the same day as their ship departs from Civitavecchia.
When it comes to going to your cruise ship straight from the airport, many cruisers ask: What is the fastest and easiest way to get from FCO Airport to Civitavecchia Cruise Port?
Afterall…. when you’ve invested so much in your cruise of a lifetime, you don’t want to take the risks of complicating your last journey to the Port after a long flight and feeling jet-lagged and tired or arriving too late to the Port and missing your ship.
We offer the perfect solution and have provided it to tens of thousands of happy cruisers for more than 15 years and counting.
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What is the Fastest and Easiest way to get from FCO Airport to Civitavecchia Cruise Port?
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ANSWER: PRIVATE CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS
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Private Transfers are the fastest and easiest way to get from FCO to Civitavecchia Cruise Port because:
- It takes only about 1 hour from FCO to Civitavecchia by Car on a Private Transfer.
- Private Transfers do NOT make any additional stops to pick up or drop off other passengers loaded in the same vehicle, delaying your transfer and making your arrival time at your ship unpredictable.
- Private Transfer Drivers will wait for you if your flight is late or your luggage delayed at the airport.
When you arrive at FCO Airport on the same day your cruise ship departs, it’s very important that everything goes smoothly: the flight arrives at FCO Airport on time, your luggage is not delayed or lost, and an easy, efficient, and fast transport from the Airport to your cruise ship so you don’t risk arriving too late and miss your cruise!
Unfortunately too often connection flights are missed, flights arrive late, and luggage is lost or missing creating nerve-wracking delays that can put you at risk of arriving too late to catch your ship departing from Civitavecchia.
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When you book a private Civitavecchia Transfer with RomeCabs:
Your driver will monitor your flight for delays, and we will work to accommodate your late arrival so you make it to your ship as quickly as possible.
When you book a private transfer with RomeCabs you don’t have to worry about waiting for other passengers on shuttle transfers or having the shuttle leave without you because you arrived too late, and you have to wait for the next shuttle to come around to pick you up (IF it will even arrive on time for you to make it to your ship for embarkation!)
Our drivers have the security clearance and our vehicles are licensed to access Civitavecchia Cruise Port for pier-side drop off (and pick up if you require a return transfer from Civitavecchia to FCO Airport or to a hotel in Rome)
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10 Reasons to book Stefano’s Rome Cabs for your Civitavecchia Transfers
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Staying at a hotel in Civitavecchia pre cruise?
No problem, we take you there at the same price as a transfer to the cruise port.
Below is a link for helpful information showing you how to book a transfer from Airport to a Civitavecchia Hotel.
READ: How to book a Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Civitavecchia
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PRE CRUISE TOURS FROM FCO TO CIVITAVECCHIA
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Arriving at FCO Airport early in the morning and plenty of time before your cruise ship embarkation?
From FCO Airport, many cruisers enjoy a morning in Rome on a Rome Pre-Cruise Tour (pending available time from FCO Airport), or the Pre Cruise Countryside Tour as it’s in the general direction of Civitavecchia and it’s a wonderful way to spend your first morning in Italy. You may also explore the ancient archaeological park of Ostia Antica Pre Cruise Tour
For information and options, send us an email with your Flight Arrival Time and your Ship’s Embarkation Time, and our tour experts will be happy to offer you options based on your schedule.
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Our CONTACT INFORMATION is on this blog and also on our website (see image below) where you will find all our services, detailed information, prices, and more helpful information.
READ: 5 Romantic villages near Rome you should visit
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The BEST and WORST Time to Book your Civitavecchia Transfers
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Thank you for visiting us and for reading our blog post. We look forward to welcoming you to Italy!
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Best ways to get from Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for quality and reliable Transfers to and from Civitavecchia Cruise Port, as we well as Day Tours from Rome and Shore Excursions from Italy’s main cruise ports.
We are often asked by our clients what are the best ways to get from Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port.
In this article we are happy to present to you the best ways to get from Rome to Civitavecchia cruise port in terms of convenience, quality, reliability, value and entertainment.
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Best ways to get from Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port
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PRIVATE TRANSFER From Rome to Civitavecchia
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On our private transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia you enjoy a direct non-stop transfer from your hotel accommodation directly to your cruise ship.
You select your preferred pick up time from your hotel in Rome based on when you wish to arrive to your ship. Recommended departure time from Rome for most cruises is 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Your personal driver will take you directly to the pier next to your ship for optimal ease, convenience, and efficiency. You will enjoy a comfortable drive in your private deluxe vehicle from Rome to Civitavecchia.
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Civitavecchia Port Transfers with Stefano’s RomeCabs
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PRIVATELY SHARED TRANSFERS from Rome to Civitavecchia
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Do you prefer the benefits of a private transfer but wish to also save money on your Civitavecchia Transfers?
Thousands of cruisers have created their own Privately Shared Civitavecchia Transfers between Rome and Civitavecchia, sharing their transfers with fellow cruisers who are also staying in the same area of Rome to minimize excessive driving and keep fares for additional stops as low as possible.
It’s very easy to do, you simply place an ad on Cruise Critic Roll Call, and invite other cruisers to share your transfers.
Privately Shared Civitavecchia transfers are most recommended for transfers between Rome hotels and Civitavecchia, and from Civitavecchia to FCO Airport / Fiumicino Hotels.
Privately Shared Transfers are NOT recommended for transfers FROM the Airport to Civitavecchia due to high instances of flights arriving late, luggage lost, and airport delays that would delay the other parties going to the Cruise port, creating uncertainties and stress.
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Our article below has all the necessary information to create your Privately Shared Civitavecchia Transfers.
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Civitavecchia Shared Transfers: The way YOU want them!
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Civitavecchia Port Transfers RomeCabs
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PRE CRUISE TOURS from Rome to Civitavecchia
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Turn your direct nonstop transfers from Rome to Civitavecchia into sightseeing opportunities on our Pre Cruise Tours from Rome to Civitavecchia that include pick up from your hotel accommodation in Rome, 4 hour tour of Rome or the Countryside, and transfer to your ship just in time for your embarkation.
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CIVITAVECCHIA SHORE EXCURSIONS AND PRE CRUISE TOURS
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Pre Cruise Tours and Civitavecchia Shore Excursions with RomeCabs
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ROME PRE-CRUISE TOUR
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On our Rome Pre Cruise Tour you enjoy a visit to the Colosseum – the monumental ancient Roman amphitheater, followed by a visit to the Pantheon that was originally a Roman pagan temple later converted into a church in early 600’s AD, enjoy the lively squares of Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, and say a farewell to Rome with a spectacular panoramic view of the Eternal City from top of Janiculum Hill.
Your private driver will then take you on a scenic drive to your ship at Civitavecchia port.
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ROME PRE CRUISE TOUR with Stefano’s RomeCabs
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PRE-CRUISE COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
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If you’ve already seen Rome and wish to further explore Italy on the way to your ship, you would love our Pre Cruise Countryside Tour that will take you to visit the imposing Renaissance era Bracciano Castle that overlooks the pristine volcanic Lake Bracciano, and enjoy a traditional lunch in Ceri – a Medieval clifftop hamlet that will transport you back in time a thousand years and delight your palate with the delicious homemade traditional cuisine prepared at local family owned restaurants that are famous throughout the region.
After lunch, you will continue a short drive to Civitavecchia.
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CHARMING LAKESIDE VILLAGES PRE CRUISE TOUR
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This lovely countryside pre cruise tour offered by our sister company Stefano Rome Tours takes you to the same region of Lake Bracciano to visit the 3 charming lakeside villages of Bracciano (with an option to also visit the Castle), Trevignano and Anguillara.
Lake Bracciano is a top destination for locals who wish to escape the chaos of Rome, and the historic villages of Bracciano, Trevignano and Anguillara will sure delight you with their beauty and charm.
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PRIVATELY SHARED PRE CRUISE TOURS
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If you wish to SHARE your Pre Cruise Tours with other cruisers to share the fun and costs, you may also create your Privately Shared Pre Cruise Tour in the same way you may create your privately shared Civitavecchia Transfers. Place an ad on Cruise Critic Roll Call and invite other fellow cruisers who are in the same area of Rome as you pre cruise to join your preferred tour.
For detailed information on Tour Sharing, click on TOUR SHARING below to arrive at the website page.
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TOUR SHARING
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Thank you for reading our travel blog. Please visit our website and browse through our Transfers and Tours options, and let us know how we can assist you in planning the best way to get from Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port.
See you soon in Italy!
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3 Famous Towns in Italy to visit during Summer Historic Festivals
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs Transfers and Tours Travel Blog.
When planning your summertime trip to Italy, you can make it even more enjoyable if your stay also coincides with not-to-be missed festivals that can enrich your experience in Italy.
We introduce you to three of Italy’s most fascinating cities to visit, and the festivals that will turn your simple Italy getaway into a journey through its rich and extensive history that will make you feel as though you’ve been magically transported to the Middle Ages, Renaissance Era, or even earlier civilizations like Romans, Etruscans and Celts.
These fabulous cities and festivals are perfect for families to enjoy together, and children have the wondrous opportunity to experience eras and cultures they would only read about in history books: gladiatorial games, Etruscan ceremonies, Roman battles, Medieval Jousting and sword fighting, medieval music, Renaissance court dancing, merchants creating objects reminiscent of ancient eras, historical re-enactments, chivalry games, archery, and authentic period costumes that add to the feel of being back in time to a distant eras that fairytales and movies are made of.
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AREZZO, Tuscany
AREZZO: BACK IN TIME
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Located in southeast region of Tuscany, is a wealthy ancient town that has origins as far as the Paleolithic era and founded by the Etruscan as “Aritim” in 9th century BC. By the time of the Roman Empire, the town name evolved to “Arretium”, and became a military station. With its strategic location along the main Roman road of Via Cassia (still exists today!), Arezzo became one of the most important Tuscan cities.
Today, Arezzo is an elegant city reminiscent of its Medieval and Renaissance history, with many monuments, churches and museums to enjoy.
Not to be missed are the Church of San Francesco, Santa Maria della Pieve, the Cathedral of Arezzo, the Communal Palace, the ruins of the Roman Amphitheater, and the graceful medieval Piazza Grande built on a sloped square paved in red brick and limestone geometrical lines.
Excellent restaurants, cafes, and shopping makes Arezzo an ideal place to spend a couple of days.
A great time to be in Arezzo and experience its extensive history live, is to visit during its annual “Arezzo Back in Time” festival that takes place at the end of July.
In 3 different locations (Piazza Grande, Medici Fortress, and Roman Amphitheater) you can experience 3 different historical eras with complete historic costumes, weapons, tools, and theme food. Lectures are offered as well to teach visitors ancient techniques such as Etruscan writing on wax boards, handling swords and drawing a bow, and learn about history from re-enactors.
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Roman – Etruscan Era
You can expect to see Roman, Etruscan and Gaul military camps, gladiatorial fights, mock battles, ancient Roman games, ceremonies, dances, as well as demonstrations for children.
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Medieval Era.
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Next to the Medici Fortress, you will find a Medieval village, sword tournaments, jousting, mock battles, flag wavers (sbandieratori), musicians, dancers, entertainers and more.
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Renaissance Era
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The more elegant of the times is the Renaissance era where you expect to enjoy historical and artisan markets, armory, jesters, musicians, flag wavers (sbandieratori), sword fighting, Renaissance court dancing, and more taking place in the spacious Piazza Grande.
Admission is Free, and you can enjoy the different eras on display from approximately 5 PM into late night.
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VOLTERRA, Tuscany
VOLTERRA AD 1398
Located in the province of Pisa not far from Florence and Siena, Voltera was another important ancient Etruscan settlement previously known as “Velathri” – and one of the twelve Etruscan confederation. By the Roman times, it became known as Volaterrae.
Surrounded by long fortified walls, Volterra is a fascinating town to visit and spend a few days in. Among the main sights to enjoy are the ruins of the impressive Roman Theater, Piazza and Palazzo dei Priori, Pinacoteca (Art Gallery) inside Palazzo Minucci-Solaini, and the ancient Etruscan city walls.
Volterra is also famous worldwide for its timeless exquisite handmade alabaster objects that you would find in many shops and boutiques.
On the 3rd and 4th Sundays each August, it’s once again year 1398 in Volterra, and visitors are transported back in time and experience the mysterious Medieval Era of Volterra through this popular historical re-enactment.
The old historic town center bursts to life as if its medieval past has never faded as visitors have the opportunity to relive history with medieval music, live performances, merchants, artisans, jesters, games, knights, noblemen, pageants, tournaments, falconers, flag throwers, and town folk dressed in period clothing for an authentic experience.
Events take place in the town historic center from morning to night.
Tickets required to attend the festival.
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URBINO, Le Marche
FESTA DELLA DUCA (Festival of the Duke)
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Urbino – Festival of the Duke
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Urbino is a walled city nestled on a sloped hill in the eastern region in Italy known as Le Marche. This magnificent town retains much of its Medieval architecture and Renaissance elegance.
During the Roman times, this was a modest town known as Urbinum Mataurense (the little city on the river Matarus), that grew in size and power over the centuries.
A city rich in art and architectural masterpieces, Urbino is also the birthplace of the famous artist Raphael.
Started in 1982 on to celebrate the centennial of the death of the Duke of Urbino, the city hosts its Festival of the Duke for 3 days in August, bringing back to life the splendor of of the city during the lordship of the Duke ( Federico da Montefeltro).
The setting is the Renaissance era with gorgeous historic costumes, pageants, tests of skill, Renaissance games, archery, competitions, music, and reenactments that showcase this glorious era of mid 15th century.
The lively market introduces visitors to ancient trades such as the goldsmith, blacksmith, leather working, textile making, and more. Merchants selling handmade crafts create a fun shopping experience.
Tickets at nominal prices are required to attend the festival.
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Our sister company Stefano Rome Tours also offers Day Tours from Rome or Livorno Cruise port that include visits to Arezzo or Volterra:
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UNDER THE TUSCAN FUN
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7 Can’t Be Missed Tours to and from Civitavecchia
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for Day Tours, Shore Excursions and Civitavecchia, Airport Transfers.
Civitavecchia is one of Italy’s primary cruise ports that serves Rome and the Roman countryside in the region of Lazio. It’s also the main port from where cruises being and finish and where many cruisers embark and disembark from their cruise, and may find themselves in Rome pre cruise and/or post cruise.
Below are 7 can’t be missed tours to and from Civitavecchia offered by RomeCabs and Stefano Rome Tours based on their popularity with cruisers.
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7 Can’t Be Missed Tours to and from Civitavecchia
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ROME IN A DAY
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ROME IN A DAY TOUR with Stefano’s RomeCabs
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Rome in A Day Tour from Civitavecchia is the most requested shore excursion by cruisers as it offers a fun packed day of opportunities to see as much of Rome’s main highlights as possible.
Rome in A Day also includes visit inside the Colosseum, Pantheon and Vatican, as well as visit two of Rome’s most popular squares: Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain.
Below is the suggested itinerary that you will also find on the tour page on our website along with in depth information and prices.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR ROME IN A DAY TOUR
- Colosseum
- Circus Maximus
- View Roman Forum
- Drive by Piazza Venezia
- Pantheon
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Vatican Museum
- Sistine Chapel
- Saint Peter Basilica
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PANORAMIC ROME FOR CRUISERS
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Panoramic Rome for Cruisers is an increasingly popular tour requested by cruisers who are interested in a more relaxing tour with flexible itinerary that does not require time sensitive advance purchased tickets, and avoid super crowded attractions like the Colosseum and Vatican.
Our Panoramic Rome for Cruisers tour touches of many of Rome’s highlights, with a wonderful opportunity to explore the ancient Roman underground layers of history beneath the Basilica of San Clemente.
This tour is also recommended for cruisers who are visiting Rome on the 1st Sunday of the Month when it’s not possible to visit the Colosseum (Free Entry on First Sunday of every month results in extremely long lines and wait times) and Vatican Museums (as they are closed on Sundays, and on the last Sunday of the Month when it has Free Entry the lines to enter can be extremely long).
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR PANORAMIC ROME FOR CRUISERS TOUR
- Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Piazza Navona
- St Peter’s Square
- Capitoline Hill with view of Roman Forum
- Colosseum Square
- Basilica of San Clemente and Underground Visit
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PRE CRUISE ROME TOUR
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For cruisers staying in Rome pre cruise, we offer the perfect way to spend your morning prior to embarking on your cruise from Civitavecchia.
On our Pre Cruise Rome Tour, you spend 4 wonderful hours visiting some of Rome’s squares and monuments before transported directly to your ship at the cruise port.
You may follow our suggested itinerary below, or choose different sites you wish to visit during your morning in Rome.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR ROME PRE-CRUISE TOUR
- Colosseo
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Pantheon
- Janiculum Hill
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Alternatively, if you’ve already seen as much of Rome as you’d like to see, you may beook a Pre Cruise Countryside Tour instead. Visit our website for more tour options!
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CHARMING LAKESIDE VILLAGES PRE CRUISE TOUR
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This highly popular countryside pre cruise tour offered by our sister company Stefano Rome Tours takes you on a relaxing morning tour of charming historic villages that dot the shores of the pristine Lake Bracciano: the town of Bracciano, Anguillara and Trevignano.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR CHARMING LAKESIDE VILLAGES PRE CRUISE TOUR
- Bracciano Lake
- Bracciano
- Anguillara
- Trevignano
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While in Bracciano, you also have the opportunity to extend your tour to include a visit to the imposing Renaissance Bracciano Castle for an unforgettable fairy-tale experience.
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POST CRUISE ROME IN A DAY FROM CIVITAVECCHIA
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The Post Cruise Rome in A Day Tour from Civitavecchia has the same itinerary as Rome in A Day and is created especially for cruisers who are disembarking from their cruise in Civitavecchia and have a full day free to tour Rome.
Your English speaking driver will pick you up at your ship, and at the completion of your tour you will be taken to your hotel.
The wonderful thing about our shore excursions from Civitavecchia is that ALL of them can be converted into a Post Cruise Tour to start from Civitavecchia and end at your hotel in Rome (or Fiumicino if you will be staying near the airport overnight).
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COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR
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There’s more see and do from Civitavecchia than just Rome. If you’ve already been to Rome, wish to enjoy a relaxing shore excursion without the long drive, crowds, and chaos of Rome, or dream of romantic castles and ancient places, you would love the Countryside Splendor Shore Excursion.
The Countryside Splendor tour is the most popular shore excursion outside of Rome and takes you to enchanting and amazing places in the Roman Countryside.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR TOUR FROM CIVITAVECCHIA
- Bracciano Castle
- Medieval Hamlet of Ceri
- Cerveteri Etruscan Necropolis
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The historic town of Bracciano boasts the magnificent Renaissance era Bracciano Castle (officially named Orsini-Odescalchi Castle after the families who owned it over the centuries) where you can visit this rare jewel that will evoke childhood fairytales of castles, lords, ladies, knights of bygone eras. The castle overlooks Lake Bracciano that is actually a volcanic crater with some of Italy’s most pristine water.
Going a bit back in time to the Medieval era, you will stop in the the clifftop hamlet of Ceri for an authentic homemade Italian lunch at a local family owned restaurant in this tiny village that transports you back in time a thousand years.
Continuing further back in time to the pre-Roman era of the Etruscans, you will have the incredible opportunity to explore the ancient Etruscan Banditaccia Necropolis in Cerveteri.
Acres and acres of various types of tombs, many of which you may explore inside, span across the entire Etruscan civilization from around 9th century BC to around 3rd century BC when the Etruscans were conquered by the Romans and absorbed into the ever expanding Roman empire.
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ETRUSCAN MYSTERIES
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History buffs and connoisseurs have frequently booked the Etruscan Mysteries signature tour from our sister company Stefano Rome Tours that takes you on a journey through the countryside that once belonged to the ancient mysterious Etruscan civilization, known as Etruria.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR ETRUSCAN MYSTERY TOUR FROM CIVITAVECCHIA
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- Etruscan Necropolis
- The National Museum
- Medieval Borgo Tuscania
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Your journey through the ancient Etruria (currently the region of Lazio), will take you to Tarquinia – the once important Etruscan city that takes the name after the Etruscan King, Tarquinius.
Here at at the Monterozzi Etruscan Necropolis you will discover the most unusual underground tombs. Unlike Cerveteri that resembles a quiet natural park with tuffa carved tombs that resemble stone houses that you can stroll through, these tombs are painted!
There are on the average about a dozen underground tombs open at a time, and as you descend about a flight of stairs below ground, you can view through a glass entrance the vibrantly painted tombs that depict the lives of these ancient enigmatic people as they dine, play sports, hunt, celebrate, and enjoy life.
These ancient but beautifully preserved frescoes show you what Etruscans looked like, how they dressed, what they ate, how they feasted, how they hunted, what instruments and sports they played. These snapshots into the lives of the Etruscans help bring this mysterious civilization to life.
Nearby inside the town of Tarquinia inside a grand palace is the Tarquinia National Museum that displays incredible treasures and artifacts discovered in the tombs you just visited. You’ll be amazed at how advanced this ancient pre-Roman civilization was.
Your journey continues to Tuscania – a quiet yet amazing historic town with strong Etruscan roots dating back 3,000 years.
Strategically situated hilltop, it offers an unforgettable view of the valley that inspired poets like D.H. lawrence to write: “The most beautiful valley in all of Italy: the Etruscan valley of Tuscania”.
The Must Sees in Tuscania are the architecturally significant churches of San Pietro and Santa Maria Maggiore on the outskirts of the town.
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For more exciting tours and shore excursions in Rome, Umbria, Tuscany and Naples region, please visit our website. Also be sure to visit our sister company Stefano Rome Tours for additional tours that will enhance your trip to Italy and create wonderful memories.
We look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!
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La Befana – Italy’s Good Witch of Christmas Time
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs travel blog.
Christmas is that magical time when children from all around the world excitedly anticipate that arrival of Santa Claus and the special gifts they hope he will deliver on Christmas Eve.
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Everywhere…except in Italy.
In Italy Santa Claus is known as Babbo Natale, but he’s not as famous as our traditional Santa Claus….in Italy it’s the old witch named La Befana who flies on her broom and brings toys and treats to little children on Epiphany (January 5). La Befana has also been around far longer than St Nick has!
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La Befana Cottage, Italian Christmas Traditions – RomeCabs
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In fact, the story of Befana goes back to the birth of Christ, when she was a poor old woman living in a cottage near a main road.
One day she saw three exotic travelers she’s never seen before, wealthy kings bearing gifts and spoke in languages Befana did not understand.
Upon meeting them, one of the affluent travelers pointed to a bright star in the sky, and spoke: “Bethlehem – over there a great King is born, the Child Christ”, and gestured for the old woman to join them. Being a poor and humble woman, Befana refused the generous gesture from these seemingly important men….she had nothing to bring as a gift to the Christ Child. The three men departed on the camels towards the brightly shining star.
After some time, Befana noticed the star was growing bigger and brighter, and so her regret of not joining the three travelers grew.
As she swept her cottage with her broom she thought: if those strangers can find this Christ Child by simply following the star, so can she!
She searched her simple cottage for something to bring to the child….some biscuits she baked earlier, and an old doll. She wrapped them up all nicely, and with her broom in hand she rushed outside to being her journey.
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La Befana house – Urbania Befana Festival
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But to her astonishment, the bright star was gone! She waited too long and the star that led to Bethlehem was gone.
She was not discouraged, she was determined to find the Christ Child on her own and started to run towards the direction she saw the three men go. She ran so fast that her broom magically lifted her up in the air.
Since that night, for more than 2,000 years, on Eve of Epiphany, La Befana – the kind witch, sets out searching for the Christ Child. She flies her broom and climbs down chimneys of houses where children are sleeping and leaves a small gift behind for them… just in case any one of them may be the Christ Child she’s been searching for.
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La Befana – Eve of Epiphany
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Every year the town of Urbania in the Italian region of Le Marche hosts a very popular La Befana Festival that draws thousands of Befana enthusiasts from all over the world.
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Also be sure to read our very popular Christmas blog and watch the accompanying video showing you the best Italian Christmas Traditions that YOU can enjoy in Italy:
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Italian Christmas Traditions to Enjoy in Italy
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How far is the Civitavecchia cruise port from Rome?
Buon giorno and welcome to RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private Transfers, Day Tours, and Shore Excursions in Italy.
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One of the most frequently asked question by our client is:
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How far is the Civitavecchia cruise port from Rome?
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If you book a private transfer with us from a hotel in Rome to Civitavecchia, the driving time is about 1.5 hours (90 minutes) – pending local traffic and road conditions.
As such, the recommended departure time from Rome for most cruises is 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM to arrive in time for embarkation process.
It is NOT recommended to book a transfer or leave Rome too early in the morning (such as before 10 AM), as you may arrive at your ship before it completed the disembarkation process and is ready to embark the newly arriving passengers starting their cruise.
It is NOT recommended to book a transfer or leave Rome too late in the afternoon (such as after 1:30 PM) without sufficient safety leeway in case you encounter any traffic or unforeseen delays on the way to the cruise ship arrive too late to the port.
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PRIVATE CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS and PRIVATELY SHARED CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS
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One of the many benefits of booking a private transfer is having control of your scheduled Pick Up Time and knowing in advance your estimated arrival time at your ship – so you can plan accordingly.
When booking generic shared shuttle transfers, you will not know your exact pick up time or your estimated arrival time as it would depend on how many other passengers there will be in the vehicle and how many times (and where!) the vehicle will have to stop to pick up other passengers. This can be unnerving for some anxious travelers.
If the predictability of service is important to you but you also wish to also save money, cruisers have the unique opportunity to create your own Privately Shared Civitavecchia Port Transfers by inviting other fellow cruisers from your ship and staying in the same area of Rome as you to join your transfer.
This way YOU are in control of the total number of passengers in the vehicle, the number of additional stops, and will know the overall duration of the service so you have a good idea when to expect to arrive at the Cruise Port (or vice versa if you are booking a reverse transfer from Civitavecchia to Rome hotel, or from Civitavecchia to Fiumicino Airport).
If you book a Privately Shared Civitavecchia Transfer with us, we will recommend a suitable pick up time from Rome for you and your group based on your hotel / accommodation locations and the number of persons in your group.
Creating your own privately shared transfer is easy: just place an ad on Cruise Critic Roll Call and invite other fellow cruisers staying in the same area as you to share your transfers.
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Learn MORE about Privately Shared Civitavecchia Port Transfers in our travel article below:
Civitavecchia Shared Transfers: The way YOU want them!
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Interested in seeing more of Rome or visit interesting places outside of Rome before embarking on your cruise?
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We offer fun filled Pre Cruise Tours of Rome and the Roman Countryside to maximize your sightseeing opportunities.
Our Rome Pre Cruise Tour and Countryside Pre Cruise Tour are tailored to fit with the cruise ships’ schedule so you have enough time to enjoy visiting beautiful places and arrive to your cruise ship just in time to embark on your cruise.
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When you book your morning tour with us, you don’t have to worry about what time to head to the cruise port. We pick you up at your hotel in the morning, take you for a morning tour, and then at the designated time take you directly to your ship. There is nothing for you to do but enjoy yourself!
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Visit our website’s Civitavecchia Shore Excursions Tours and see our Pre Cruise Tour options.
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Pre Cruise Tours and Civitavecchia Shore Excursions with RomeCabs
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Are you ready to book your Civitavecchia Port Transfer?
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Thank you for visiting our Travel Blog. For detailed information about our Civitavecchia Transfers, Day Tours from Rome, and Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia, Livorno and Naples, please visit our website below.
We look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!
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5 BEST Rome Tours and Shore Excursions with RomeCabs
Buon giorno and welcome Stefano’s RomeCabs Travel blog.
We are often asked which are the best rome tours and shore excursions that we offer from Rome hotels (Day Tour) or from Civitavecchia Cruise Port (shore excursions)?
We compiled a list of the 5 BEST Rome Tours and Shore Excursions by car based on what our clients have requested the most. We also included 2 top tours offered by our sister company Stefano Rome Tours that have frequently been booked and enjoyed by travelers in Rome and cruisers alike.
Our tours by car are provided with English speaking Driver at your service for the duration of the tour, who will take you to all the fascinating places in your own private deluxe vehicle.
The Tours by Car we offer maximize your sightseeing opportunities so you see MORE of Rome in LESS time, and minimize time consuming and exhausting walking as in DYI or walking tours. Your personal driver will take you as close as lawfully possible to each location you visit, and will wait for you with the vehicle to whisk you away to your next location.
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See MORE in LESS time, comfortably and in style on our Rome tours and shore excursions with Stefano’s RomeCabs.
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5 BEST Rome Tours and Shore Excursions with RomeCabs
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ROME IN A DAY
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Rome in A Day Tour from Rome hotel and Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia is by far the most popular day tour and shore excursion of Rome as it touches on the main highlights of Rome including visits inside the Colosseum and Vatican (Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica), along with stops to 2 of Rome’s most popular squares: Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, and a visit inside the Pantheon – ancient Roman pagan temple converted into a church and in continuous use for nearly 2,000 years.
- Colosseum
- Circus Maximus
- View of Roman Forum
- Drive by Piazza Venezia
- Pantheon
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Vatican Museums
- Sistine Chapel
- Saint Peter’s Basilica
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10 Unique Facts about the Pantheon you probably didn’t know
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PANORAMIC ROME Tour for Crusiers
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As the name suggest, this tour takes you on a panorama of Rome. Panoramic Rome Tour for Cruisers (also offered as a Day Tour from Rome hotel) touches on Rome’s highlights while offering flexibility and avoiding visits inside very crowded sites such as the Colosseum and Vatican that also require advance purchased non-refundable tickets for specific time slots that do not allow for flexibility in the tour.
This tour includes visit inside the Pantheon, and the 12th century Basilica of San Clemente for an unforgettable underground journey through 2 layers of ancient Rome to explore a 4th century AD primitive church upon which the current one was built, and a 3rd century AD Roman apartment complex that also contained a pre-Christian Mithraic Temple where secret rituals took place in honor of the pagan deity Mithras.
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- Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Piazza Navona
- St Peter’s Square
- Capitoline Hill with view of Roman Forum
- Colosseum Square
- Basilica of San Clementd and Underground Visit
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SEVEN WONDERS OF ANCIENT ROME
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If you love Ancient Roman history and Roman architecture, you’d love our Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome tour that will take you to the 7 world famous monuments, archaeological sites, roads, and ruins that are testament to ancient Rome’s advanced engineering and architectural feats, and that still continued to inspire the world.
- Colosseum
- Circus Maximus
- Baths of Caracalla
- Via Appia
- Park of the Aqueducts
- Pantheon
- Trajan’s Forum
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VACANZE ROMANE / ROMAN HOLIDAY
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Vacanze Romane / Roman Holiday Rome Tour with Stefano Rome Tours
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This highly popular (and recommended by Travel + Leisure) tour created by our sister company Stefano Rome Tours, takes you on a “behind the scenes” tour to the iconic locations in Rome featured in this unforgettable classic movie starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
This tour includes visit inside the Colosseum and Pantheon, as well as drive by or stop to see other places of interest such as Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Via Margutta, and the Mouth of Truth.
- Colosseum
- Piazza Venezia
- Capitoline Hill
- Teatro di Marcello
- Mouth of Truth
- Palazzo Barberini
- Castel Sant’Angelo
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Via Margutta
- Pantheon
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CHRISTIAN ROME
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Rome has been one of the most visited cities by Christians for centuries, however, you don’t have to be a devout to enjoy a day visiting some of Rome’s most sacred and incredible sites, and walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors and saints alike.
The Christian Rome Day Tour was crafted by our sister company Stefano Rome Tours offers guests the opportunity to visit the ancient underground Christian Catacombs, the Ancient Appian Way, St Paul Outside the Wall Church (the second largest basilica in Rome after Saint Peter’s Basilica inside the Vatican), San Pietro in Vincoli / Saint Peter in Chains Church (don’t miss Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses), and the Vatican.
- Circus Maximus
- St. Paul Outside the Wall
- Appian Way
- Catacombs
- San Pietro in Vincoli
- Vittorio Emanuele Monument
- Piazza Venezia
- Vatican Museum
- Sistine Chapel
- St Peters Basilica
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Here are some additional HELPFUL TRAVEL BLOGS from RomeCabs to enhance your visit to Italy:
Traveling to Italy this summer? Don’t forget to bring THESE with you
5 Romantic villages near Rome you should visit
Don’t Do These 7 Things when Booking a Fiumicino or Civitavecchia Transfer
Make the Most of your Pre-Cruise Civitavecchia Transfer
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Whichever Rome tour and shore excursion you wish to book based on the suggested itineraries, you will have a wonderful day exploring Rome and enjoying the best the Eternal City has to offer.
Thank you for reading our 5 BEST Rome Tours and Shore Excursions with RomeCabs blog post.
For more information on these Rome Tours and Shore Excursions, and more, please visit our website, as well as our sister company Stefano Rome Tours.
We look forward to seeing you soon in Italy!
The RomeCabs Team
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5 Romantic villages near Rome you should visit – RomeCabs
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private Airport Transfers, Civitavecchia Transfers, Day Tours from Rome, and Shore Excursions from Italy’s main cruise ports.
Italy is considered among the most romantic countries in the world, putting Roma /Rome in Romance. However, big Italian cities are not the only romantic places in Italy, many smaller and lesser known towns and villages are delightfully romantic and charming.
We’d like to include 5 of the most Romantic villages near Rome that you can visit on a day trip from the Eternally Romantic City.
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5 Romantic villages near Rome you should visit
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TIVOLI
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Tivoli is famous for its two diverse yet magnificent Ancient Roman Hadrian’s Villa (named after the ancient Roman emperor Hadrian) and the Renaissance Villa d’Este (named after Cardinal Ippolito d’Este) who commissioned these sprawling wonders of human imagination, ingenuity, and engineering.
Villa d’Este not only has a splendid Renaissance villa with wall to ceiling rich frescoes and opulent decorations fit for royalty, but a Renaissance Italian Garden that is a landscape masterpiece of sloped gardens with terraces upon terraces, manicured hedges and flowerpots, sweeping stairways, imposing architectural structures, and a symphony of fountains.
For a romantic stroll through this regal landscape reminiscent of the mythical Hanging Gardens of Babylon, don’t miss a visit to Villa d’Este in Tivoli.
A Day Tour to TIVOLI VILLAS is possible as a Day Tour from Rome that includes both Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este.
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NEMI
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Nemi is as small and cute as its name. Overlooking the volcanic Lake Nemi from its clifftop position, (where ancient Roman Emperor Nero floated his Imperial fleet of pleasure boats), is the tiny village of Nemi, famous for its romantic charm and wild strawberries (fragoline) that are grown locally by the lake.
Nemi is so famous for its tiny succulent sweet wild strawberries that you find them everywhere from creamy tarts, locally produced jams and preserves, strawberry liqueur and strawberry bubbly. Various family owned shops line the narrow streets with a delightful array of fragoline treats that add to the enchantment of this tiny village.
Many wedding ceremonies take place in Nem in the summer, and it’s one of the most popular weekend destination for locals. Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a sweet fragoline tart while sipping fragoline bubbly at a sidewalk table overlooking the volcanic lake below.
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CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO
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Civita di Bagnoregio is an ancient medieval hamlet has graced postcards all over Italy with its absolutely stunning and unique location: suspended on a plateau of volcanic tuff and surrounded by vast ravines.
Isolated like an island in a sea of badlands, Civita di Bagnoregio is connected to the world by a tall footbridge – too narrow for normal vehicle to pass through. Once inside, the delightful village still retains its medieval splendor with ancient weathered buildings that have housed a thousand years of generations. Currently only about a dozen people live in Civita di Bagnoregio year round, with about 100 in the summer.
Civita di Bagnoregio’s inviting and evocative atmosphere, and charming Medieval interior makes it one of the most romantic hamlets in Italy.
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CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO AND ORVIETO is a popular day tour from Rome or Shore Excursion Civitavecchia with Stefano Rome Tours.
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BRACCIANO
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Bracciano is a town that fairytales are made of: Medieval Town overlooking a pristine volcanic lake crowned by an imposing Renaissance Castle.
Dating back to Medieval times, Bracciano grew into a flourishing town under various popular families who built upon the existing fortress to create what we enjoy now as the Orsini- Odescalchi Castle named after its previous owner the Orsini family, and its current owner, the Odescalchi family who bought it in 1696 and are STILL still the castle’s rightful owners today. It’s more commonly known as Bracciano Castle, and it was made even more famous when Tom Cruise was married here.
While you don’t need to get married inside Bracciano Castle (although, you can if you wish!), there’s no denying the romance of this magnificent castle with 2 levels of endless of opulent rooms where queens, kings, lords, ladies and popes once lived and slept. Each room is adorned with its original centuries’ old furniture, oil paintings, and rich wall frescoes. From the top of the castle, you enjoy a breathtaking views of Lake Bracciano – an actual volcanic crater that became a pristine lake that is also the home of many beautiful swans that regally glide along the shoreline.
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If strolling through the Renaissance castle reminiscent of fairyles of long gone is not your thing, the shores of Bracciano are lined in the summer with bikini clad couples enjoying the refreshing lake, the black volcanic sand, and the warm Mediterranean sun.
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Bracciano is part of the Stefano Rome Tours signature tour CASTLES AND LAKES that also includes the medieval borgo of Ceri and the Etruscan Necropolis in Cerveteri.
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TREVIGNANO
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If taking long strolls along the shore sounds romantic to you, you will enjoy the long promenade of Trevignano, one of the 3 towns that dot the shoreline of Lake Bracciano.
Along spacious promenade that extends for a couple miles you will find outdoor tables to enjoy outdoor lunch or drinks, restaurants, cafes and shops. Every other Sunday for most of the year is a large market with dozens of vendors that sell everything from antiques, local food stuff, clothing, jewelry, and arts and crafts.
Tucked away from the modern outside world is the sleepy Medieval borgo of Trevignano. Almost as if suddenly stepping back in time, you are transported a thousand years back as you find yourself strolling along narrow lanes lined with historic buildings and charming entrances lined with flowers. It’s one of the most enchanting little hamlets in Italy that you can’t believe it’s real!
In Trevignano, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the modern world by the lake, and the Medieval atmosphere tucked away from sight.
Trevignano is part of the very popular CHARMING LAKESIDE VILLAGES Pre Cruise tour with Stefano Rome Tours.
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Thank you for reading 5 Romantic villages near Rome you should visit.
For more information on transfers and tours please visit our website: https://www.romecabs.com/
We look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!
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10 Simple Tips for Visiting Rome in the Summer – RomeCabs
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Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private Day Tours, Shore Excursions and Transfers.
Summer is the most popular time to visit Rome, and also the hottest and the most crowded.
We offer you 10 simple tips for visiting Rome in the summer to help make your summer vacation easy, comfortable, enjoyable, and stress free.
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10 Simple Tips for Visiting Rome in the Summer
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1 Book your Transfers and Tours in advance.
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Civitavecchia Port Transfers – Stefano’s RomeCabs
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Summer months are peak travel and cruise season in Rome with limited availability, especially for last minute reservations.
Don’t wait until the last minute to book your transfers, tours (and hotels) as you may not find availability on your preferred dates. You may end up having to stay at less desirable hotels or book your transfers and tours with companies that are not your top choice.
2 Bring comfortable sandals or light walking shoes.
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Flipflops, high heels, ill fitting sandals platform shoes are NOT recommended in Rome.
Rome’s streets are largely cobble stone, pavements can be uneven, and archaeological sites such as Roman Forum and Palatine Hill have uneven terrain making it easy to trip and/ or otherwise injure unprotected feet.
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3 Bring portable water bottles with you.
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Many water fountains in Rome have refreshing drinking water you can refill your water bottles with. Street vendors that sell water can charge 2 Euros for a small bottle of water.
It’s very important to keep hydrated in the summer months while touring Rome under the hot sun and often in intense summer heat.
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4 Book Air Conditioned Hotels
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If you prefer cold air conditioned rooms with temperatures you can control in the summer, make sure you book hotels, B&B’s or rental apartments with adequate Air Conditioning systems for your needs.
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5 Protect yourself from intense summer sun
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Bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses with you to protect you from the strong Mediterranean sun in the summer months.
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6 Dress appropriately if planning to visit churches or sacred sites in Rome.
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If wearing shorts and tank-tops, keep in mind that many (if not most) churches in Rome do not allow visitors who do not have their shoulders and knees covered. This is especially enforced at the Vatican.
While the Vatican Museums do not have a modesty dress code, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica do. Under dressed visitors are turned away.
Either prepare in advance on the days you wish to visit sacred sites by wearing pants, dresses, or skirts that cover the knees, and if wearing tank tops bring a shawl or an extra shirt to wear that covers your shoulders.
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7 Many Buses and Metros are not air conditioned, are very hot and crowded in the summer.
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If possible, avoid public transportation as much as possible. Most buses and metros are not air conditioned, or don’t have adequate air conditioning making them extremely hot and uncomfortable.
Bus stops are also usually in the sun, so if you have to wait 10-20 minutes for a bus in the sun it can be quite draining.
In August, public transportation is also scarce as it’s the month when many Italians go on holiday and with reduced commuter travelers, the bus and metros schedule is reduced in frequency.
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8 Book private transfers and tours for more comfortable and enjoyable tours of Rome
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Private Tours of Rome – by Stefano’s RomeCabs
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If planning to travel in hot summer months or in August and need to cover a large area of Rome on a limited time, Stefano’s RomeCabs offers Day Tours of Rome by car so you can enjoy more of Rome in less time….and most importantly in the comfort of your private deluxe air conditioned vehicle and personal English speaking driver at your disposal.
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9 Book your No Line Admission tickets in advance.
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Book your tickets to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums in advance to avoid the very long ticket lines – on hot summer days it’s not pleasant to stand in line for hours. It’s exhausting and draining.
When booking Rome tours with us, we provide our clients with links to book their Advance No Line tickets to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.
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10 Schedule your monument and museum visits to avoid the hot sun, crowds, long security lines.
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Security lines at the Colosseum
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Visit sites that tend to be hot and crowded during the day and sites with security checkpoints that can cause hours’ long wait lines first thing in the morning when they open. This way you are among the first to enter, avoid the massive crowds, and avoid the hot sun and heat.
Sites best visited first thing in the morning include: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and St Peter’s Basilica.
Vatican Museums are also hot and crowded in the afternoon as they are not well air conditioned inside. With floor to ceiling masterpieces it’s not possible to knock down walls to install proper air conditioning systems.
However, if you plan to visit the Museums after lunch when the morning rush of early visitors, large group tours, bus tours, and school groups have already left, you may experience potentially less crowds in the afternoon. This is also an option when planning to visit the Colosseum in the morning to avoid the potentially long security lines.
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OTHER HELPFUL TRAVEL BLOG POSTS:
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5 TIPS for Visiting Rome in Spring
Travel Tips: Writing inquiry Emails to Tour and Transfer companies
The BEST and WORST Time to Book your Civitavecchia Transfers
10 TIPS on Tour Sharing – your best Italy Shore Excursions
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We hope these travel tips help make your summer visit to Rome more comfortable and enjoyable.
For more information on Transfers and Tours with Stefano’s RomeCabs, visit our website below:
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Thank you very much for reading our 10 Simple Tips for Visiting Rome in the Summer blog and choosing Stefano’s RomeCabs for your Transfers and Tours in Italy. We look forward to welcome you to Rome!
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Stefano’s RomeCabs Team
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Top 10 Civitavecchia Transfer FQA / Questions Answered – RomeCabs
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for private Civitavecchia Port Transfer to and from Rome hotel and Fiumicino Airport.
We have been providing Civitavecchia Transfers (as well as Day Tours from Rome and Shore Excursions from Italy’s main cruise ports) for more than 15 years to hundreds of thousands of happy cruisers.
Below are 10 of the most frequently asked Questions about Civitavecchia Transfers, and we hope you will find the answer you may be looking for and helpful information to book your perfect Civitavecchia Transfers.
You may also learn more about our Civitavecchia Transfers, Prices, and the type of service we provide by visiting our CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER page on our website.
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Top 10 Civitavecchia Transfer FQA / Questions Answered – RomeCabs
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1 How do I book a Civitavecchia Transfer from Fiumicino FCO Airport?
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Reserving your Civitavecchia Transfer is easy. Just go to our Civitavecchia Transfer page on our tab, and follow the links to go to the OFFICIAL WEBSITE for prices, information, and online booking forms.
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CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS
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You may book the following options:
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Airport to Civitavecchia Port Transfer
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Rome Hotel to Civitavecchia Port Transfer
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Civitavecchia to Rome Hotel Transfer
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Civitavecchia to Airport Transfer
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By booking online, your reservation will be secured in our booking system, and you will have all the details of the reservation emailed to you, as well as a valid Reservation Number to refer to should you require to make any adjustments to your existing reservation.
We don’t recommend booking by phone, through a 3rd party, or text as these are not secure methods. Information taken by phone or through a 3rd party can be misunderstood and service provided incorrectly.
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2 How far in advance should I book my Civitavecchia Transfer?
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As a general rule, it’s recommended to book all your transfers as soon as you finalized your trip details such as:
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you booked your cruise and have your transfer dates determined in advance
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you booked your hotel
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you booked your flight arrival or departure
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It’s important to book as far in advance as possible to secure availability on your Date and Time as last minute reservation requests may not be possible during the busy travel season with thousands of cruisers arriving and departing from Civitavecchia.
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3 How long is the drive to Civitavecchia from Rome Hotel and from Fiumicino FCO Airport?
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To be safe, we suggest allowing plenty of time for travel to and from the Cruise Port in case of unforeseen traffic delays that are notorious in and around Rome during rush hour or accidents on the road that block traffic.
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- Between Rome hotel and Civitavecchia, allow up to 1.5 hours for transfer (pending local traffic conditions)
- Between Fiumicino Airport / FCO and Civitavecchia Port allow up to 1 hour for transfer (pending local traffic conditions)
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4 What is the recommended pick up time from Rome hotel to Civitavecchia Port?
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If your ship departs Civitavecchia at or around 5 PM as most ships do, the recommended pick up time from Rome between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
By scheduling your pick up too early in the morning (before 10 AM the earliest) you may arrive at the Port before your ship is ready to embark, you may have to wait on the pier, and the pier is not a comfortable place to wait.
By scheduling your pick up too late (after 1:30 PM), you risk arriving too late to your ship if you encounter any unforeseen delays and miss your cruise.
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5 What is the recommended Pick Up Time from Civitavecchia to Rome hotel?
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Most of our cruising clients going to a hotel in Rome at the end of their cruise are disembarked between 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Cruisers with early disembarkation pass, or late disembarkation pass can schedule their pick up accordingly.
If you are not sure when your disembarkation time is, contact your cruise ship for information as many cruise ships differ in their disembarkation process.
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6 Can your driver enter the port and provide pier-side pick up and drop off?
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Yes! Our Stefano’s RomeCabs drivers and vehicles have all the necessary licensing and security clearance to enter the port of Civitavecchia and provide convenient pier-side pick up and drop off right by your ship.
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7 How do we meet our driver at Civitavecchia Port?
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Your Stefano’s RomeCabs Driver will meet you right on the Pier next to your Ship holding a sign with your name. Look for the area where all the drivers are waiting for their clients.
It’s also important that you do NOT take any bus shuttles to exit the port as the bus will take you outside the port entrance and you will not find your driver there.
If the pier is crowded and you don’t spot your driver call us and we will be happy to assist so you and your driver will meet each other swiftly.
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8 Can we combine a Civitavecchia Transfer with a Tour to / from our ship?
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Certainly! Stefano’s RomeCabs offer a wide variety of Pre Cruise and Post Cruise Tours so you can make the most of your free time in the morning before your cruise, and your full day at the end of your cruise.
Pre Cruise Tour options include a Rome Pre Cruise Tour that includes a visit to the Colosseum, the Pantheon and Spanish Steps, followed by a transfer to your ship in Civitavecchia.
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ROME PRE CRUISE TOUR to CIVITAVECCHIA – RomeCabs
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Our Pre Cruise Countryside Tour takes you to the medieval town of Bracciano to visit the imposing Renaissance Bracciano Castle that overlooks the pristine volcanic Lake Bracciano, followed by lunch in Ceri – the tiny clifftop medieval hamlet well known in the region for the excellent local cuisine served at the few family owned restaurants inside the tiny hamlet.
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Our sister company Stefano Rome Tours also offers a popular Charming Lakeside Villages Pre Cruise Tour that takes you to visit the delightful historic villages that dot Lake Bracciano: Bracciano (with option to also visit Bracciano Castle), Trevignano and Anguillara.
At the end of your cruise you have the opportunity to enjoy just about any Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia modified as a Post Cruise Tour with pick up at your ship in Civitavecchia and drop off at your hotel in Rome.
The most popular tours are already offered as a post cruise option: Rome in A Day Post Cruise Tour, and Post Cruise Castles and Lakes Countryside Tour from Stefano Rome Tours.
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9 Can we share our Civitavecchia Transfers with other cruisers?
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Certainly! Although our transfers and tours are private, many cruisers have created their own privately shared group transfers.
It’s very easy to do! Simply post an ad on Cruise Critic Roll Call and invite other fellow cruisers from your ship who would be requiring same transfers as you and you can join together to share the price.
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The best options for shared Civitavecchia Transfers are:
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From Rome Hotels to Civitavecchia Port
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From Civitavecchia Port to Rome Hotels
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From Civitavecchia Port to Fiumicino Airport / FCO
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We don’t recommend sharing transfers from the airport due to many issues with flights and luggage being delayed, connections missed, and other unforeseen travel issues that could create extensive delays for the rest of the group.
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For more information on Privately Shared Civitavecchia Transfers, please read our blog below that goes into further details:
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Civitavecchia Shared Transfers: The way YOU want them!
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If you are also interested in Privately Shared Shore Excursions, we also provide a lot of information on sharing your shore excursions in Italy with other cruisers.
TOUR SHARING
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Make New Friends and Save Money on your PRIVATELY SHARED TOURS!
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10 Can we book a Transfer from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to a Hotel in Civitavecchia?
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If you are staying overnight at a hotel in Civitavecchia prior to your cruise, you can book the same type of transfer “from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Civitavecchia”, and in the Special Request Box of your booking form include your Hotel Name and Address in Civitavecchia. The price is the same as a transfer from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the Cruise Port in Civitavecchia.
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For more information on booking a Transfer from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to a Hotel in Civitavecchia CLICK HERE
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OTHER HELPFUL CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFER BLOGS
7 Ways to book Perfect Civitavecchia Transfers
10 Reasons to book Stefano’s Rome Cabs for your Civitavecchia Transfers
The BEST and WORST Time to Book your Civitavecchia Transfers
How to get from Fiumicino to Civitavecchia in 3 easy steps
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Thank you for visiting our Travel Blog and for choosing Stefano’s RomeCabs for your Transfers and Tours in Italy.
To book your own Civitavecchia Transfers (and More!), please visit our website below.
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Costly Mistakes Cruisers Make with Civitavecchia Transfers – RomeCabs
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for trusted Transfers and Tours.
We’ve always taken great care to provide as many details and helpful advice on our website for our clients to be well informed prior to their transfers with us. Afterall, a well informed traveler is a more confident and less stressed traveler.
As we can’t fit all the information we’d like offer our clients on our website, we’d like to provide some additional helpful information to you in this blog post.
From years of experience with tens of thousands of cruisers, we’ve encountered some common costly mistakes and below are the most common. So please keep these in mind when planning your cruise related transfers.
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COSTLY MISTAKES CRUISERS MAKE WITH CIVITAVECCHIA TRANSFERS
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BOOKING YOUR TRANSFER ON THE WRONG DATE
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Double check your Travel Date – Stefano’s RomeCabs
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One of the most common costly transfer mistake is booking your transfer on the wrong date.
Whether the transfer starts from the Airport, from Rome hotel, or from Civitavecchia, this is still one of the most common booking errors that are also costly.
If you book your transfer a day earlier than the correct date, you risk incurring extra costs associated with a driver being provided for you and vehicle blocked for the duration of your reservation service. It means paying for 2 transfers instead of 1.
If you book your transfer a day later than the correct date, you’ll find yourself without a driver coming to meet you.
If availability is not possible for in the moment, you are at risk having to make last minute arrangements on your own or risk arriving too late to the airport or cruise ship.
It can also mean having to settle for a far more pricier option than the service you originally booked on the wrong date.
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BOOKING ARRIVAL FLIGHT TOO LATE IN THE DAY, AND MISS THE SHIP
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Don’t book your arrival flight too late in the day! – RomeCabs
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We have seen many cruisers miss their ship as a result of arriving too late at Fiumicino Airport after their flight experienced some delays.
Because they didn’t allow sufficient leeway to accommodate any unexpected delays, they increased their risks of arriving too late to board their ship. Other times cruisers had to choose between waiting for their delayed or missing luggage to arrive…. or miss their ship.
On occasions, even morning arrivals caused cruisers to arrive too late to embark on their cruise as a result of missed connections and being re-booked on flights that arrived in Italy too late.
To be safe in case of missed connections, flight delays, or missing luggage, most of our clients arrive in Rome at least 1 or more days prior to their cruise departure.
This extra time afforded them time to rest after a long flight, become accustomed to the new time zone, enjoy the Eternal City, and have enough time to sort out any lost or missing luggage issues.
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BOOKING DEPARTURE FLIGHT TOO EARLY IN THE MORNING – MISS THE FLIGHT
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Still on the topic of flights, booking your departure flight from Rome’s airport too early in the morning on the date your ship returns to Civitavecchia at the end of your cruise is also risky.
On occasions ships docked later than scheduled…. Disembarkation process can sometimes be slow and take much longer than planned…. Unexpected traffic can also cause highway delays.
By not allowing yourself sufficient time to cover any unexpected ship or traffic delays, you risk arriving too late to the airport for your departure flight.
Most of our clients book flights after 11:00 AM (if their ship is scheduled to dock at 5 AM) to give themselves plenty of time to disembark and travel to the airport.
FORGET TO CHECK PASSPORTS FOR EXPIRATION DATE
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It’s very important to check the expiration date on your passport.
Not only different countries have different requirements for the total of months permitted to travel prior to expiration date, but cruise lines may be under different regulations.
We’ve had several clients over the years who had to reschedule their arrival in Rome last minute as a member of their party was denied boarding back home because their passport was expiring too soon.
We also had a client who arrived in Italy with his passport, but was denied boarding on the ship in Civitavecchia due to expiration reasons. Instead of embarking on their anticipated cruise, they had to return to Rome.
BRING EXTRA LUGGAGE WITHOUT INFORMING THE TRANSFER COMPANY
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On our reservation forms we ask our clients to provide us their total luggage count (check in suitcases and carry ons together) so they will be provided a suitable size vehicle.
We also specify on our website the maximum luggage capacity a vehicle has so our clients know in advance and plan accordingly – especially if they are traveling together as a party of 6-8.
Also for parties of 1-3 where a sedan is normally provided, we request luggage information in order to determine if a sedan is suitable or an upgrade to a larger vehicle is necessary.
If travelers decide to bring extra luggage without informing their transfer provider, the vehicle that arrives may be suitable for just the luggage indicated in the reservation.
When the luggage amount exceeds capacity, either a minivan is required instead of a sedan, or 2 vehicles if the luggage exceeds what a minivan can accommodate.
This can result in delays as a new vehicle is made available (and on busy days last minute vehicles cannot be guaranteed), unforeseen additional costs of vehicle upgrades or additional vehicles, and overall stress.
Also important for the same reason is to inform your transfer provider if additional passengers will join your transfers. It’s very important to secure in advance your proper size vehicle to safely and comfortably accommodate all passengers and their luggage, And in case an additional vehicle is required to accommodate the extra luggage you will have that secured in advance as well for a seamless and predictable service.
FORGETTING DOCUMENTS, MEDICINE, LUGGAGE AT THE HOTEL
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Another very common mistakes travelers and cruises alike make is leaving behind important personal items at their hotel when leaving for the airport or cruise port.
On the average, the most frequently forgotten items are medicine, documents (including passports), and pieces of luggage.
If realizing upon arriving at the Airport or Civitavecchia port that they’ve forgotten their items, they may or may not have enough time to return to Rome to retrieve them. They risk either leaving without them, or missing their flight or cruise ship.
In case of passports and documents left behind, they had no option but return to retrieve them.
Also sometimes luggage is left behind at the port. In a hurry to disembark and with so many people and so much luggage around, it’s easy to forget an important piece of luggage.
So we ask that you PLEASE check and recheck your hotel room to make sure you packed all your belongings and left nothing behind in the Safe Box, in the Icebox, etc… and count your luggage carefully to make sure you have all of them together.
LEAVING VALUABLES BEHIND IN THE VEHICLE
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Don’t forget your valuables in the vehicle! – RomeCabs
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Possibly the most common mistake is leaving personal valuables behind in the vehicle.
While as long as the items are left behind in our vehicles, they will be returned as soon as possible.
Unfortunately this too can cause delays if the driver is already on his next service, or too far away to be able to return soon. Many highways such as the highway that connects Rome and Civitavecchia do not have U-turns or exit to turn around.
Always carefully check your seats, under your seats, and the seat pockets in front of you for any items placed or dropped there. Cameras, Phones, sunglasses, wallets, passports, Electronic devices, backpacks, briefcases, articles of clothing, and children’s toys are among the items most commonly left behind in our vehicles.
So please don’t risk making such preventable mistakes, check, double check, and triple check your hotel, cruise port and vehicle upon departure.
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MORE TRAVEL TIPS from ROMECABS:
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Travel Tips: Writing inquiry Emails to Tour and Transfer companies
9 Helpful Blogs Posts on TIPS on Rome Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers
Visiting Rome in the Summer? What to expect
Rome Airport and Port Transfers: 7 Differences between CHEAP and GREAT Service
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Thank you for reading our Costly Mistakes Cruisers Make with Civitavecchia Transfers blog.
We hope this information helps when planning your next Cruise that starts or ends in Civitavecchia.
If you have any helpful ideas to share do let us know. We always love to hear from our clients and their experiences.
For more information about our Civitavecchia Transfers, Airport Transfers, Shore Excursions and Day Tours, please visit our website below.
Thank you very much and we look forward to welcome you to Italy!
Warmest regards,
Stefano’s RomeCabs Team
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STEFANO’S ROMECABS TOURS AND TRANSFERS
5 TIPS for Visiting Rome in Spring – Stefano’s RomeCabs
Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s leading company for Civitavecchia Transfers, Airport Transfers, Day Tours, and Shore Excursions in Italy.
Spring is a wonderful time of the year to visit Italy, and spend time enjoying Rome.
Best reasons to visit Rome in spring are many: warmer weather, shoulder season for better airline and hotel rates, fewer crowds, not as hot as summer, flowers are in bloom and exciting spring time festivals and events.
If you plan to visit Rome in the spring, here are:
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5 TIPS for Visiting Rome in Spring
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1 BE PREPARED FOR SPRING WEATHER
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Spring is the transformation from wet and chilly winter months to hot and sweltering summer. This transition makes for ideal weather that is not too cold and not too hot which can make sightseeing uncomfortable for many visitors.
It’s important to note that mornings and evenings can still be chilly with warmer temperatures midday and afternoons.
Therefore, plan to dress in layers so you can remove portable sweaters and light jackets when it’s warm out, and put them back on again when it’s chilly. Scarfs are also highly recommended for ladies.. They keep you warm, are fashionable to wear around your shoulder like a shawl, and light and easy to pack away when not being worn.
The most practical sweaters and jackets are those that you can wrap around your waist or stow in a small day bag or purse.
Large backpacks may possibly hinder your access into certain monuments and museums that prohibit large backpacks for security reasons, or may require them to be placed in a locker. To avoid these potential inconveniences and to ease your sightseeing without carrying cumbersome heavy backpacks, plan to go light: bring jackets and sweaters you can wrap around your waist or fit in a small bag, leave big and heavy guide books behind, and plan to shop for souvenirs at the end of the day so you have less to carry around.
Spring showers can catch you by surprise, so plan to bring a light travel size umbrella with you.
Umbrellas are handy in case of showers, or to provide you with shade on bright sunny days.
If you are caught in a shower, don’t worry. There are many places to duck into to stay dry and to enjoy yourself. There are many cafes in Rome to enjoy a local coffee, a pastry, gelato, or a glass of wine. During lunch or dinner time, you will also find an abundance of restaurants. With nearly 1,000 churches in Rome, you will likely not be too far from a church you probably never visited before.
Most churches in Rome are centuries old, boasting magnificent interiors from simple gothic architecture to ornate Baroque styles, masterpiece paintings, frescoes, and mosaics.
If you find yourself near the Pantheon during rain or shower, don’t miss the opportunity to watch rain fall through the oculus on top of the dome onto the marble floor. The oculus on top is open to allow sun and rain to come through.
After the rain, you can snap some amazing photos of buildings or monuments reflecting on the wet ground.
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2 STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES… AND THE WISTERIA TOO!
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Spring has always been associated with flowers, and in Rome you come to expect it.
In mid April, wisteria blooms and fills the air with their delightful fragrance. Look for hanging wisteria on Via Margutta (near the Spanish Steps), near Vittorio Emanuele Monument next to Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum, and in other quaint neighborhood areas in Rome.
When the azalea flowers are in bloom around late April to early May, you will find the Spanish Steps transformed into a colorful bouquet of red and pink flowers placed on the steps in thousands of pots that last for weeks.
A well kept secret is the Rose Garden situated at the foot of Aventine Hill just across from Circus Maximus.
When roses bloom between late April and June, the garden is open to visitors to enjoy the tranquil park and its 1,000+ variety of colorful and fragrant roses. The Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale) usually open from April 21 to June 21, from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM (open dates and times may vary).
http://www.turismoroma.it/cosa-fare/roseto-comunale?lang=en
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CHERRY BLOSSOMS
If you’ve never been to the EUR district of Rome, the cherry blossom season is the perfect time to come!
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For a short time from mid March through first week of April (blooming season varies based on the weather), the Sakura (Japanese cherry trees) blossom along the artificial lake in EUR, a delightful tribute to to the Japanese tradition of Hanami, a festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring.
Elsewhere in Rome, bright and colorful Flowers in bloom can also be seen throughout many of Rome’s neighborhoods such as Trastevere, and parks such as Borghese gardens.
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3 CELEBRATE ROME’S BIRTHDAY
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Everyone celebrates their birthday, but Rome has been celebrating it the longest!
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Rome’s birthday is officially celebrated on April 21 according to ancient mythical traditions that Rome was founded on this date in 753 BC by Romulus (the twin brother of slain Remus). This is a perfect time to catch a glimpse of Rome’s ancient past, and enjoy historical re-enactments performed by historical groups.
On the Sunday nearest to April 21, hundreds (if not thousands) of historical re-enactors wearing authentic costumes of different eras of Ancient Rome including the Etruscans, gather to parade from Circus Maximus around Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum, and back to Circus Maximus.
The annual parade starts at approximately 10 AM and ends at approximately 4 PM with more events taking place in Circus Maximus.
Fireworks and lumiere light shows that vary from year to year, as well as historic events and re-enactments held in Circus Maximus, makes this the most anticipated birthday celebration in Rome, reminding everyone of Rome’s unbreakable ties of its distant past whose ancient monuments and roads are still a fabric of the Eternal city.
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4 MAKE EASTER SPECIAL IN ROME
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Easter time is an exciting time in Rome, and if your travel plans coincide with Easter, you can make your stay in Rome even more special by attending various Easter events lead by the Pope, and enjoying Easter treats that are only available during this time.
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See the Pope in Rome and at the Vatican
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Easter is a very busy time in Rome and at the Vatican.
If you happen to be in Rome during Easter time, you can catch a glimpse of the Pope leading the Way of the Cross inside the Colosseum on Good Friday, and Easter Mass held in Saint Peter’s Square.
Tickets (free of charge) are required for most events and expect huge crowds (therefore order your tickets months in advance as they are difficult to obtain!) If you can’t obtain a ticket don’t worry, you can still be present outside the perimeter of St Peter’s Square as all the masses held there are screened live in the square in front of the Basilica that you can watch from the perimeters.
http://www.vatican.va/various/prefettura/en/udienze_en.html
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Easter Papal Masses
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Ash Wednesday (first day of Lent, 46 days before Easter Sunday.) The Pope will hold Mass in the Saint Peter’s Basilica at 5pm.
Palm Sunday – Blessing of the Palms, Procession and Holy Mass (one week before Easter.) in St Peter’s Square at 9:30 (tickets required)
Holy Thursday (Thursday before Easter Sunday.) Chrism Mass, in St Peter’s Basilica. at 9:30 (tickets required)
Good Friday (Friday before Easter Sunday.) – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, in St Peter’s Basilica at 17:00 (tickets required)
– Way of the Cross, in the Coliseum at 21:15 (no tickets required, expect huge crowds)
Holy Saturday (one day before Easter.) Easter Vigil Mass, in St Peter’s Basilica at 20:30 (tickets required)
If you can’t obtain a ticket for mass in St Peter’s Square don’t worry, you can still be present outside the perimeter of St Peter’s Square as all the masses held there are screened live in the square.
Easter Sunday – Easter Sunday Mass, in St Peter’s Square at 10:15 (tickets required)
– “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing at 12 noon in St Peter’s Square. (no tickets required).
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5 ENJOY IN SEASON FOOD
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In-season fruits and vegetables are highlights on Italian menus – Italians even host festivals celebrating certain seasonal foods!
Some of the most popular in season vegetables are artichokes. You can enjoy Jewish Artichokes (Carciofi alla giudia), a specialty in Rome’s Jewish Quarter. The whole artichoke is deep fried to a crisp golden brown, with the outer leaves crunchy like potato chips and the heart tender and delicious.
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The Roman artichokes (carciofi alla romana) is a highly popular local appetizer that many local restaurants serve on their menu. The artichokes are simmered with olive oil, green herbs and garlic and are absolutely delightful and healthy.
Another local unique spring specialty is the “puntarelle”. A variant of chicory, the young tender puntarelle shoots have a mild bitter taste, and are served with a light dressing of just the right combination of anchovy, garlic, vinegar and salt.
One particular Italian speciality that heralds spring are young tender fava beans eaten fresh right out of the pod together with aged pecorino cheese (cheese made from sheep’s milk) – enjoyed the old fashioned way with nothing fancy. They’re perfect to take on picnics as there’s virtually nothing in particular to prepare. You can find fava beans in their pods sold at outdoor markets and supermarkets along with aged pecorino cheese.
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Around Easter time, you can also enjoy popular sweets such as Easter chocolate eggs that range from small and simple to big and ornate, and “colombo”, which is the Easter version of the panettone shaped in a cross. You can find these at local pastry shops and supermarkets.
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Not a spring specialty because gelato is special year round, but Gelato is particularly enjoyed in spring to celebrate the warmth that draws us to these delicious frozen treats with the promise of sunny summer days to come.
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Other Helpful Travel Blogs from Stefano’s RomeCabs:
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10 Easy Ways to Survive Rome in the Summer
5 Ways to Stay Cool Touring in Rome this Summer
3 Common Mistakes that Ruin Your Summer Trip to Rome
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For information on our Transfers and Day Tours in Rome and beyond, please visit our website at www.RomeCabs.com.
We also invite you to visit our sister company Stefano Rome Tours that also specializes in Day Tours and Shore Excursions.
Thank you for reading our 5 TIPS for Visiting Rome in Spring travel blog. We look forward to welcoming you to Italy!
Best Wishes from Rome,
Stefano’s RomeCabs Team
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Stefano’s RomeCabs Transfers and Tours in Italy
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The most BEAUTIFUL reason to visit Rome in spring – RomeCabs
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Buon giorno and welcome to Stefano’s RomeCabs, Rome’s premiere company for private Airport transfers, CIvitavecchia Port Transfers, Day Tours and Shore Excursions in Rome and beyond.
Rome is beautiful indeed which is why so many visitors come flocking to the Eternal City each year, but it’s particularly beautiful in spring. If you could choose just ONE season to experience Rome, Spring should be on top of your list.
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The most BEAUTIFUL reason to visit Rome in spring
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Spring is the much anticipated season of rebirth, warm and sunny days after cold and rainy winter months, and nature is in bloom!
With spring comes spring flowers, and in spring Rome itself blooms into a stunning colorful display of flowers and fragrances that adds vibrancy and life to the Eternal city.
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FRAGRANT WISTERIA
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Starting mid April, wisteria starts to bloom into fragrant violet bunches that hang like grapes from vines above inviting streets and from historic structures, enticing you to come close for a sniff of their sweet perfume that permeates the air around you.
You can find wisteria along Via Margutta (a charming oasis of historic beauty near Spanish Steps), next to the Vittorio Emanuele Monument in Piazza Venezia along the steps that lead up to Capitoline Hill, around the Roman Forum, and tucked away in various neighborhoods in Rome.
Via Margutta, 51 wast the famous (and actual) address in the movie classic Roman Holiday / Vacanze Romane starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. A visit to Via Margutta is featured in Stefano Rome Tours VACANZE ROMANE TOUR
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ORANGE BLOSSOMS
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Orange blossoms with their distinctive delightful fragrance invite you for a visit to the Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci) on Aventine Hill in the spring.
Panoramic views of Rome from the park terrace, shady benches beneath umbrella pines, the tranquility of the park, and fragrant blossom flowers from the orange trees make this a perfect respite from the busy city below.
Nearby in Piazza of the Knights of Malta is the “Secret Keyhole” that surprises many visitors who did not know what to expect when urged to take a peek through a very special keyhole. Don’t worry if you can’t find the special keyhole… just look for the line of people who are already peeking through it.
You can find out more about the Secret Keyhole here, or surprise yourself!
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CHERRY BLOSSOMS
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For a brief period from mid-March through the first week of April (depending on the weather), you can enjoy the blossoming of Sakura, the Japanese cherry trees that blossom along the lake in the EUR district of Rome. These cherry blossoms that line the artificial lake of EUR are a tribute to the Japanese tradition of Hanami, a festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring.
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SPRING FESTIVAL (Festa di Primavera, Mostra delle Azalee)
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Spring is celebrated throughout Italy with festivals that often last for days.
In Rome, the arrival of Spring is celebrated by turning the elegant Spanish Steps into a blaze of color with thousands of pots containing shrubs of bright red and vibrant pink azalea placed on the steps in late April – and lasting until early May (coinciding with the blooming period of the flowers). The exact dates vary every year depending on the weather and when the azaleas begin to bloom.
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THE ROSE GARDEN
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One of Rome’s best-kept spring secrets is the Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale) located at the foot of Aventine Hill across the street from Circus Maximus.
During the warm spring months from late April to mid-June, a profusion of more than 1,000 rose varieties bloom in an abundance of colors and fragrances, turning this little-known park one of the most romantic, tranquil, and delightful places to visit in the spring.
The Rose Garden usually opens between April 21 and June 19 during the flowering period, on average from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM with free entry.
All over Rome you will be greeted with colorful flowers either in window flower pots, or growing on vines or branches. If you come to Rome this spring, take a moment to smell the roses, the wisteria, or just capture the beauty around you in a keepsake photograph.
With all the vibrant colors, delicate flowers, and sweet fragrances, no wonder spring is the most beautiful reason to visit Rome.
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9 Helpful Blogs Posts on TIPS on Rome Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers
Buon giorno and thank you for choosing Stefano’s RomeCabs for your Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers in Rome.
We compiled the most helpful RomeCabs Blog Posts with information to help make your Rome Airport Transfers and Civitavecchia Port Transfers easy, efficient, and enjoyable.
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Click on the TITLES to go to the actual blog posts.
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9 Helpful Blogs Posts on TIPS on Rome Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers
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10 Reasons to book Stefano’s Rome Cabs for your Civitavecchia Transfers
This blog post focuses on 10 reasons why you should make Stefano’s RomeCabs YOUR company for Civitavecchia Port Transfers in Italy.
For more than 15 years, Stefano’s RomeCabs has for provided tens of thousands of Civitavecchia Transfers, Shore Excursions, Pre Cruise Tours, and Post Cruise Tour to satisfied cruisers.
The reasons WHY many of our clients book with us and are faithful repeat clients are the reasons why anyone would choose a company: reliability, professional English speaking office staff, easy booking process, experienced drivers and more. If these 10 reasons resonate with you, you’ve found your Transfer company in Rome!
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5 Ways to book the Perfect Airport Transfer in Rome
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TIP: Prior to your Airport Transfer, watch the video HOW TO MEET YOUR DRIVER AT FCO AIRPORT
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Booking Airport Transfers sounds like a very easy thing to do, and it is! However, from many years experience with tens of thousands of travelers, we’ve narrowed down to 5 helpful tips to help you book your Airport Transfers accurately and efficiently for a worry free vacation. Most of these helpful tips can be applied to any transfer services you book during your travels.
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7 Ways to book Perfect Civitavecchia Transfers
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Of course, we couldn’t leave out 7 ways to book your perfect Civitavecchia Port transfers! From suggestions of when to book to recommended pick up times, this blog will help you book your Port Transfers for a no-stress experience.
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Don’t Do These 7 Things when Booking a Fiumicino or Civitavecchia Transfer
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This blog post is very helpful as it helps you prevent some of the worst mistakes when booking your Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers that can ruin your trip!
From booking last minute to ensuring all your luggage can be accommodate inside assigned vehicle , these simple tips can help you prevent booking mishaps that can ruin your trip!
Be sure to read this blog before booking your next transfer.
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The BEST and WORST Time to Book your Civitavecchia Transfers
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Believe it not, there is a GOOD time and a BAD time to book your Civitavecchia Transfers.
Find out the details and book your transfers at the BEST time, and avoid the WORST times for a stress-free trip.
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Should I book my transfers and tours in advance? 6 Reasons why you should
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With so many people planning their trips last minute and booking on the go, there are some important reasons (6 of them to start!) why it’s a good idea to book your transfers and tours in advance as last minute planning may not always go as planned.
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Civitavecchia Port to Rome: Easiest and Quickest way to get there
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IF you don’t have time to waste, if you don’t want to be stuck in transit anymore than you have to, if you want an easy booking process, if convenience is important to you, and if you don’t want to carry your heavy luggage, this blog posts is for you!
Make your Civitavecchia Transfer easy, fun, and convenient, and avoid the mishaps that can ruin your cruise!
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AVOID THESE HASSLES! Book a Transfer for a hassle free comfortable door to door transfer
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* Why Private Shared Port Transfers are better than Shuttle Services
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* Civitavecchia Shared Transfers: The way YOU want them!
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Have you considered you can book a Shared Civitavecchia Port Transfer but wished you could:
- select the time YOU to be picked up at?
- choose the number of passengers YOU want to share your van with to avoid the sardine can feel?
- decide the number of stops you want so you don’t spend hours in transit?
- know in advance the duration of the journey will be so you can book your transfer accordingly?
- Be in charge of making changes to YOUR privately shared transfer?
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These 2 blog posts will show why privately shared transfers are better than generic shuttle services, and how you can create your own privately shared transfers between Rome hotel and Civitavecchia, or from Civitavecchia to FCO Airport and enjoy the perks of a private transfer with the benefits of a shared transfer.
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Civitavecchia Transfer with a Countryside Tour
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Did you know you can combine your Port Transfer with a Countryside tour on your way to your ship in Civitavecchia?
This blog post will show you how you can pair your Civitaecchia Transfer with a relaxing countryside pre cruise tour to make the most of your limited pre cruise time.
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The Roman countryside is geographically compatible with Civitavecchia, and is rich in natural beauty and historical wonders: Imposing Renaissance Castle, Medieval clifftop Hamlet, volcanic lake, and charming Medieval lakeside villages.
- Bracciano Castle overlooking the pristine volcanic Lake Bracciano is a Renaissance fairy tale masterpiece that you just can’t miss!
- Ceri is a Medieval clifftop hamlet with only 1 narrow street that allows just 1 vehicle at a time to make its way from the bottom of the village to the top. Ceri’s family owned restaurants serve up some of the most delicious regional cuisine in Italy! A visit will sure transport you back in time a thousand years!
- Lake Bracciano is one of Italy’s famous pristine volcanic lakes – an actual volcanic crater formed millions of years ago!
- Anguillara nestles on a small cape and boasts one of the loveliest lakeside promenades giving visitors the breathtaking view of the medieval village reflecting on the lake.
- Trevignano is another lakeside village that on the outside is a lively lakeside town with promenades lined with cafes and restaurants, palm trees and narrow beaches, but on the inside tucked way in the Medieval Borgo you’ll discover some of the most charming historic houses and narrow lanes that will surely enchant you.
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Pre Cruise Countryside Tour with RomeCabs – Bracciano Castle
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Thank you for reading our 9 Helpful Blogs Posts on TIPS on Rome Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers and for choosing Stefano’s RomeCabs for your Transfers and Tours in Italy. We look forward to welcoming you!
Stefano’s RomeCabs Team
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Stefano’s RomeCabs – Rome’s leading choice for Airport and Civitavecchia Transfers
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