sevenseassailor

We just returned from Rome to Ft Lauderdale 14 day cruise but was in Rome for 3 days prior and booked the 8 hour day tour with RomeInLimo. Antonio picked up at the Hilton right on time and Janny had upgraded us to an S class Mecerdes for the day. Braydon, our Vatican tour guide, was waiting for us at 2pm exactly as had been planned. Absolute necessity to have guide for museums and Sistine Chapel!! Was a great day. You actually need a whole day at the Colosseum/Forum and would recommend getting one of the guides there.

Thanks for everyone's help. We booked a van for only 5 Euros more for transfer from FCO to Hilton Cavalieri. That should accommadate my wife's luggage?? Only 12 days left until we leave DFW. Really looking forward to our 3 nights in Rome and then Regent transatlantic cruise back to Ft Lauderdale.

What I wrote was confusing. I was primarily focusing on the three or four large suitcases you mentioned, your checked luggage, but, in fact, carry-on luggage may be an issue, too. I don't know what class seat you have booked. Many coach tickets will allow you only one free suitcase packed with up to 50 pounds on a trans-Atlantic flight. Other class seats will allow you to check two of the same size suitcases.

 

If you're flying a non-US carrier, you may find that the size and the weight allowance of the carry-on luggage is more restrictive than US airlines.

 

The bottom line is the same: Know before you even begin to pack so you'll avoid unpleasant and expensive surprises at the airport.

We are flying business class on British Airways and are allowed 3 checked bags EACH so I am not worryied about airline. I am asking about size of limo trunk or will I need van.

Will be using Romecabs for transfer from FCO to our hotel. Will have 3 (maybe 4) large suitcases and 2 carry-on suitcases. Will this fit into their sedan?? Figure 1 large case can sit next to driver and 1 carryon in back seat with us. What do ya think??

Have settled on full day Rome tour with RIL. We are not big on art so I am wondering if we really need a guide for Vatican part of the tour in afternoon. Jamy says it's extra 150 Euros. Any thoughts?