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6 Pax (3 seniors couples)

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Request:

The customer, along with two other couples, is seeking assistance for a tour of Rome and Florence following their Viking cruise, which ends in Rome on November 16. They would like a guided tour of both cities from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday, including accommodations with no steps in both Rome and Florence. The itinerary they have in mind is: arriving in Rome on Sunday, staying there until Monday night, then taking a train to Florence for Tuesday and Tuesday night. They would like to see major attractions in both cities and have recommendations for meals. The customer also needs transport arrangements, either by private driver or train, and help with the details of their three-day tour. They would like to discuss further by phone on Wednesday afternoon. 

Cruise Schedule: 

Ship Viking Neptune

Cruise Schedule: Piraeus (Athens), Greece (09 Nov embark(+1)d); Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey (11 Nov); Chania, Crete (12 Nov); Messina, Sicily (14 Nov); Naples, Italy (15 Nov); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (16 Nov) 

Civitavecchia

Arrive in Civitavecchia on November 16th

16th Nov 

Transfer from Port of Civitavecchia to Hotel in Rome

EUR 260  total price for 6 people, 90 min driving time.

Your chauffeur meet you holding a sign with your name, right at your ship pier.

Combination Transfer (1.5 h) +  4  hours tour of Rome

EUR 660 total price for 6 people

Your chauffeur meet you holding a sign with your name, right at your ship pier, while keeping the luggage in the vehicle, he will take you on a custom tour of Rome before dropping you off at your hotel. Any of the locations you have not visited before could be explored on this day.

Possible Itinerary:

Our driver will pick up you up wherever you want, in a Hotel or apartment and from there you will begin your journey through the history and myths of the eternal city.

Possible Itinerary that would last 4 hours:  The Tour will begin with a visit of the Colosseum (outside) or Flavian Amphitheater, whose construction was opened in '80 with the games that lasted 100 days and saw the massacre of five thousand wild beast. We will pass the Roman Forum, cultural, artistic and religious center of ancient Rome.

We will continue guiding you through the Venice Square, where you can admire the Vittoriano or Altare della Patria ("the wedding cake") built and designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1885 and the famous balcony where Benito Mussolini spoke to the people and declared the Italian entry into World War II against France and Great Britain.

Moving on to Via del Corso we will stop at the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

We will continue with the fantastic view of Rome from Pincio and descend from Popolo Square, the famous square rebuilt entirely between 1811 and 1816 by the famous architect Valadier. We will stop at the Pantheon, the Temple of all gods, built by Marcus Agrippa in 27 BC and entirely rebuilt by Hadrian.

Last stop of our tour will be at Navona Square, corresponding to the Stadium of Domitian, where you can admire the Fountain of Neptune (Giacomo della Porta - 1586) and the imposing Church of St. Agnes in Agony of Borromini.

At the end of your tour our driver will take you back to your Hotel or leave you where you want.

NOTE: this is a possible itinerary which can be changed to suit your preferences.

ROME HOTELS

Here is a list of hotels in the range of E200-250 per night per room, all featuring elevators for access to the upper floors (few steps at the entrance are often unavoidable in Rome). These hotels are in great central locations and have very good reviews. I didn’t include Airbnbs because they frequently don’t specify whether they have elevators. Additionally, since Airbnb properties are typically in residential buildings, many of these buildings in Rome have extremely small elevators, if they have one at all, which is why I would not consider them a safe bet.

• Trastevere Royal Suite - Viale di Trastevere 75, (best location for restaurants options)

• Best Western Hotel Royal Santina, Via Marsala, 22, (has king beds, less central)

• Boutique Hotel Galatea, Via Genova 24, (has double or twin beds)

• Hotel Raffaello - Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, Via Urbana 3 (has kind beds)

• Pantheon Inn - Via Santa Caterina Da Siena 57, (has king or twin beds, most central of all)

• Albergo Ottocento - Via Dei Cappuccini 19, (has double or Twin beds, elegant,very central)

• Monti 66 Hotel - 66 Via Nazionale, Rione Monti, (simple, less expensive)

Here are some great restaurants in central area for typical Roman food of good quality: Sottosopra Trastevere, Tonnarello Scala, Otello, Tonnarello, La Tavernetta 29. Rome has traditional Trattoria style restaurants that are an experience in real Roman flair. They are often located in the Trastevere area.

17th Nov

Private Guided Walking Tours of the Vatican

EUR 130 per person PRIVATE tour (6 people and your guide)!

3h Private Guided tour of the Vatican w/Vatican skip the lines tickets

You could take a taxi and ask to be taken to the entrance of the Vatican Museums. You will meet your guide at the entrance of the Vatican Museum at a time to be decided,  for a private walking tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Basilica and St Peter's square.  Alternatively the guide could meet you at your hotel and go with you (however the guide will still be available for a total of 3 hours). If you combine this with a chauffeured tour the driver could take you to the meeting point.

Rome by night 2-4h private Chauffeured Tour 

EUR 490  evening tour total price for 6 people,  4 hours private service or 

EUR 450  daytime tour total price for 6 people,  4 hours private service or 

You choose the pick up time and location. The 4 hours tour will give you more time at each stop. At the end you can be dropped of at any location in Rome.

18th Nov

Florence in a Day By Train

EUR  160 per person 

This tour is definitely doable as the ride to Florence is about 90 minutes. It will be a 10 hours day 

 Tour includes:

• Return high speed train tickets to Florence from Rome

• Take a comfortable high-speed train from Rome Termini, departing at 9:10 AM and arriving at Florence SMN at 10:46 AM.

• Your guide  will meet you at the train station for a 3 hours custom walking guided tour of Florence

• Tips from your guide Virginia on how to spend the rest of the day

• Take a comfortable high-speed train from Florence SMN, departing at 6:14 pm and arriving at Rome Termini at 7:49 PM. This is also available at 5:48 PM and arriving at Rome Termini at 7:25 PM. There are earlier trains but the time needs to be decided in advance as the train ride has reserved seats.

16th Nov

2 days in Florence By Train

Going straight to Florence from Civitavecchia is doable but it is not the simplest thing. 

Going by train requires you to be transferred to Rome as Civitavecchia does not have any direct train to Florence. Furthermore  changing trains in Rome will cause you to have to take a very long walk inside the Rome train station from where the Civitavecchia train stops and where the train to Florence departs.  A better way would be to hire a driver that would pick you up at your ship and take you to Roma Termini train station. There you would board a train to Florence which takes 1.5 hours. 

Steps: 1) Driver at ship takes you to Rome Train station, 2) Take the train, 3) arrive in Florence and take a taxi outside the train station that would take you to your hotel.

Cost option 1:  EUR 500 total for 6 people

Option 2: Another way is to hire a driver to pick you up at your ship and take you all the way to your hotel in Florence. This is doable and much more expensive. Also the drive take much longer than the. Travel time 3.5 to 4h

Cost option 2:  EUR 750 total for 6 people

3 hrs Private walking tour of Florence - Discover the Heart of the Renaissance

EUR 360 total price for 6 people

Your expert guide will meet you at your hotel or the Santa Maria Novella train station, ensuring a seamless start to your Florentine adventure.

Wander through the charming streets and grand piazzas as you explore iconic landmarks like the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore), Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi Courtyard. Along the way, hear fascinating stories about the Medici family, Renaissance artists, and hidden gems that most visitors miss.

Enjoy personalized recommendations, photo stops, and the chance to savor Florence’s best gelato or espresso at a local café. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this tour offers an authentic, engaging experience tailored to your interests.

🔹 Duration: 3 hours

🔹 Meeting Point: Your hotel in Florence or Santa Maria Novella train station

🔹 Includes: Private guide, customized itinerary

🔹 Excludes: Entrance fees (optional), food & drinks

Return Transfer by train

Cost option 1:  EUR 300 total for 6 people (excluding city taxy)

It would take these steps: 1) taxe a city taxi from your hotel to the Train station in Florence. 2) Board the fast train to rome (1.5 h). 3) take a city taxi from Rome train station to your hotel.

Total cost for the city taxi may be total about EUR 50 (to be confirmed)