Transport FCO-Rome-Civitavecchia

[dougburns]

Anyone have any recent experience with private transport from FCO into Rome and then from Rome to Civitavecchia? I know about limoinrome.com, but am wondering if there are any other recommendations for outfits that offer minivan transport, since limoinrome seems a bit pricey. We'll have a lot of luggage, so a regular sedan won't do. Plan to spend a couple of days in Rome at the end of Oct prior to going to Civitavecchia to join the Silver Spirit 2 Nov. The SS grand hotel package is much too expensive and we're doing our own hotel reservations at the Rome Cavelierri.

[WesW]

Hi Doug; pls see the link below (pasted most uptodate post with Rome transport info)

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1762324

 

Old January 8th, 2013, 08:21 AM

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FCO to Rome (Price for 2 Persons/ Couple)

8-14Euro - Shuttles/ Buses that load until full and generally go to Termini

16Euro - Suburban Train (destination depends on public transport)

30Euro – Express Train (14Euro each) to Termini and Transfer to Metro (1Euro each) http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/inde...003f16f90aRCRD

31Euro – Airport Shuttle with http://www.airportshuttle.it/ must wait for shuttle to fill up

40Euro - Private Car direct to hotel with http://www.jumplimousinerome.com/

40Euro – Private Car direct to hotel with http://www.romeshuttlelimousine.com/...t-transfer.php

48Euro – Taxi at airport direct to hotel (fixed rate)

50Euro – Private Car direct to hotel with http://www.romecabs.com/transferservice/airports/ or http://www.transferitalyrome.com/romeairport.html or http://www.romelimousines.com/transfer-services/ or http://www.romelimousineplus.com/t&t/airport.php

55Euro – Private Car direct to hotel with http://www.tiberlimo.com/Private-Transfer.shtml

60Euro – Private Car direct to hotel with http://www.romeinlimo.com/transfers/ or http://www.starlimousine.eu/en/transfers

 

Rome (Termini) to Civitavecchia by Train (Price for 2 Persons/ Couple) – 10 Minute Walk Required to Port

http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/inde...0080a3e90aRCRD

• 10Euro on the Regionale ® is the slowest, taking between 1:06-1:20. No reservations.

• 10Euro on the Regionale Veloce (RV) is a tad faster 0:59-1:01. No reservations.

• 18Euro 2nd Class on IC (Intercity) which takes 0:50.

• 18Euro 2nd Class on Frecciabiana, which takes 0:38-0:40 non-stop. Reserved Seat. Prices sometimes higher depending on dates/ available discounted seats.

• Much, much more = Transfer/ Taxi (around 100EUR+)

 

Civitavecchia to FCO (Prices for 2 Persons/ Couple)

25Euro - Train trip with duration of 1:35-1:50, appx 4 itineraries arrive by 9AM. Regional Train to Trastevere, Transfer to Regional Train to Fiumicino Aeroporto. No Reservations. Must incorporate walking time to the Civitavecchia station (stairs only) and luggage handling. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/inde...0080a3e90aRCRD

90Euro – Airport Shuttle with http://www.airportshuttle.it/ must wait for shuttle to fill up

100Euro - Private Car with http://www.jumplimousinerome.com/

110Euro – Private Car with http://www.romeshuttlelimousine.com/...a-transfer.php

120Euro – Private Car with http://www.transferitalyrome.com/romecivitavecchia.html

125Euro – Private Car with http://www.romelimousines.com/transfer-services/

128Euro – Private Car with http://www.romelimousineplus.com/t&t/cruise.php

130Euro – Taxi at Port (fixed rate), questionable availability early in the morning

130Euro – Private Car with http://www.romecabs.com/transferservice/civitavecchia/

140Euro – Private Car with http://www.tiberlimo.com/SP-Private-Transfer.shtml

150Euro – Private Car with http://www.starlimousine.eu/en/transfers

160Euro – Private Car with http://www.romeinlimo.com/transfers/

 

IN GENERAL, Romeinlimo and romecabs seem to be the most used by CC members right now. The other companies listed a people I saw recommended on here and on TA.

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[ScottToronto]

Good evening!

 

We used RomeCabs.com last April 2012. The driver was punctual, friendly, professional. I highly recommend RomeCabs.com

 

We used their services from FCO to our hotel in Rome and again from our hotel to the port in Civitavecchia to join the Silver Cloud.

 

Need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Bon Voyage!

 

ScottToronto

[Wellseasoned]

Doug, I agree with Scott. We used RomeCabs in 2008 and had great service. Stefano, the owner, replies very quickly to to e-mail requests, and the website is good.

 

Dieter

[dougburns]

Thanks! I'll check RomeCabs.com to compare prices with limoinrome.com. It does appear that the going rate for a 2 person minivan from Rome-Civitavecchia runs in the euro 120-140 range now.

[Masonic Phantom]

Anyone have any recent experience with private transport from FCO into Rome and then from Rome to Civitavecchia? I know about limoinrome.com, but am wondering if there are any other recommendations for outfits that offer minivan transport, since limoinrome seems a bit pricey. We'll have a lot of luggage, so a regular sedan won't do. Plan to spend a couple of days in Rome at the end of Oct prior to going to Civitavecchia to join the Silver Spirit 2 Nov. The SS grand hotel package is much too expensive and we're doing our own hotel reservations at the Rome Cavelierri.

 

A good choice Doug:), both RomeCabs & Rome Cavalieri..can recommend both..and are using them both again in June, go Imperial Rome View,you will not be disappointed .

 

Cheers M.P.

[dougburns]

I e-mailed Rome Cabs last evening asking for a minivan quote and received a reply this morning. Now that's a pro outfit! Airport to hotel 55 euros and hotel to Civitavecchia 140 euros in a minivan. That's about the same as limoinrome.com, but I like the way Rome Cabs operates, so we'll go with them as soon as we get our SS air schedule. Booked the Rome Cavelierri yesterday.

[dusababy]

dougburns we stayed at the Cavalieri on our first SS trip.

June 1996 Rome/Athens.

 

Then all inclusive: met at FCO by SS rep - claimed luggage and taken to Lancia sedan for solo transfer to Cavalieri pre-cruise overnight. Transfer to Civetaveccia to board Silver Wind.

 

 

THOSE WERE THE DAYS !!!:)

[dougburns]

Maryann; We're in a King Imperial room with a Rome view, which includes use of the Imperial club, so it is basically all inclusive. They offered an upgrade to a Napoleon suite for an extra 219 euros/night, but I didn't bite. We are reserved for 2 nights at La Pergola restaurant in the hotel and that will bruise my wallet badly enough.

[dusababy]

Maryann; We're in a King Imperial room with a Rome view, which includes use of the Imperial club, so it is basically all inclusive. They offered an upgrade to a Napoleon suite for an extra 219 euros/night, but I didn't bite. We are reserved for 2 nights at La Pergola restaurant in the hotel and that will bruise my wallet badly enough.

 

Doug just want to clarify -- "all inclusive" meant included in our voyage fare -- not extra on our own dime..

 

And again -- those were the days -- seemingly gone forever....:o

[ScottToronto]

Great choice. The service was above and beyond our expectations.

 

Bon voyage!

 

ScottToronto

[jstroose1]

We used Rome Cabs last summer http://www.romecabs.com. Slightly different - we had them pick 4 of us up at port and take us to the Hilton at Rome Airport. We were spending the night in Rome but had such an early flight next day that we thought it smarter to not have to drive from city to airport. We used hotel shuttle to get back into Rome and spent full day.

 

Rome Cabs was cheaper than a couple of other sites (not by terribly much) - driver was waiting at pier earlier than requested - very nice - very professional.

[farbster]

Even though this is completely off-topic, I would like to recommend a tour in Rome. This summer we went on a private tour of the Vatican Museum and it ended with a stop in the Sistine Chapel. They emptied the whole Chapel out and it was just our group of about 12 people. The guide can talk to you, unlike the normal tours where they must be silent. We had about 30 minutes inside by ourself.

 

I'm probably not allowed to tell the name of the company, but you can PM if you like.

 

It was awesome!

[dougburns]

We've done Rome extensively on past trips, so this pre-cruise stay will just be for rest and relaxation prior to going to the ship. After 20+ hours of travel it will be nice to just unwind at a great hotel like the Cavelieri. The one disappointment is that we were only able to book La Pergola for the evening of 31 Oct, since the restaurant will be closed on 1 Nov.

[mirrored_images]

Hello, everyone. All your info is very helpful for us as well, as we'll be disembarking in Civitavecchia. We embark in Istanbul so we'll be needing private transfers from the airport in Istanbul (Antarak) to our Hotel & then from our hotel to the cruise port. Any suggestions? Thank you

[farbster]

For our cruise in 2011 we used http://www.ataturkairporttransfer.net. They are part of http://www.backpackerstravel.net

 

We used them and they were very reliable and reasonable.

 

Do you need a hotel recommendation for Istanbul?

[mirrored_images]

farbster,

 

Thank you, I'll check the links. We are set on the hotel. We used LuxuryLink.com to find our hotels in Rome & Istanbul. We're getting more & more excited!!

[farbster]

Hi,

 

I checked out your link and would only have one comment regarding the properties they listed in Istanbul. I think that while nice, they are not in the best location for seeing the sites. You'll spend time traveling back and forth to the sites. Many of the sites are in the Sultanahmet area. This is not a knock on how nice the rooms/properties are, just their location.

 

The best hotel in Istanbul in that area is the Four Seasons.

 

Maybe you've been to IST before and you don't care, but I would not recommend staying outside of that area. Just my 2 cents...

[mirrored_images]

You're right, farbster-they are a lil ways away from the main attractions in Old City but we will be happy to do a full day tour of the main attractions in Istanbul & then we want to go see Asia since we'll be so close. Why would you stay out of that area? Is it a rough part of town? We've never been to Istanbul.

I did look into the Four Seasons but I'm not paying $1000/ night. I'd rather spend the savings on the tours we'll do. The back to back cruises we're taking have also put a dent in the bank account. Though I'm sure, will be well worth every hard earned penny! :)

[mirrored_images]

Colonel(Ret.)Wes,

 

Thank you for the info on the transfers in Rome. I got a rate of 100 euro in a Mercedes E Class from Jump Limousine. They have access to go right up to the ship as well.

Again, Thank you.

[farbster]

Not dangerous to my knowledge, but just away from the main attractions.

 

Istanbul is so amazing.

 

Please feel free to send me a PM if you want any suggestions.

 

You're right, farbster-they are a lil ways away from the main attractions in Old City but we will be happy to do a full day tour of the main attractions in Istanbul & then we want to go see Asia since we'll be so close. Why would you stay out of that area? Is it a rough part of town? We've never been to Istanbul.

I did look into the Four Seasons but I'm not paying $1000/ night. I'd rather spend the savings on the tours we'll do. The back to back cruises we're taking have also put a dent in the bank account. Though I'm sure, will be well worth every hard earned penny! :)

[mirrored_images]

Farbster, how do I PM you on here? Do I have to friend you first or...?

[farbster]

not sure why some people can PM others (some setting somewhere), but check out my signature and you will see my email.

[mirrored_images]

I just emailed you, farbster. you may need to check spam.