Live(ish) Report - Celebrity Ascent - June 18, 2024 - Greece, Turkey & Italy

[Miaminice]

Celebrity Ascent - June 2024 - Greece, Turkey & Italy - 1 - Rome

 

After our short 1 1/2 hour flight to Rome we took a taxi into town. There’s a € 50 flat rate for a ride into the city center. 
As usual, we like to stay around Torre Argentina in Rome. We think it’s the best location for exploring as it‘s basically right in the middle of everything you want to see.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This time we chose the Argentina Relais as our base. The entrance is just a small door on the square. The gate to a very inviting place with a view of the ruins.

Our first go to was Rosciola just around the corner. There is always room for a small Pizza snack. 

 

 

 

We passed the time to dinner with a drink at Campo dei Fiori and then walked across the bridge to Trastevere.

 

 

 

When we walked past the church on the main square, there was a wedding ceremony taking place.

 

 

 

The picturesque alleys of the area are lined with countless little restaurants, one more inviting than the other.

 

 

 

 

 

Since we discovered the La Scala Trastevere restaurant 12 years ago, we have visited it whenever we are in Rome. Today was no exception. However, tbh unfortunately it has seen better times.

 

 

 

After dinner we walked over to the Pantheon and the small distance to Piazza Navona. Unfortunately Bernini’s beautiful Fontana di Fiumi was fenced in and is undergoing renovations.

 

 

 

On the way back to the hotel we incidentally walked past a small place a friend had just told us about on FB an hour before. A cafe for 100 different kinds of Tiramisu.

 

 

 

 

A good way to end the day. Buona Notte!

 

Edited June 16 by Miaminice

[cruisetonowhere10]

This is awesome…following along…

[39august]

Yea! Another Miami nice live!

[Lena11033]

Looking forward to following along

[dsa181920]

Looking forward to following along. We were in Rome last year for two days before doing a Mediterranean cruise. This brings back some wonderful memories.

[debfed65]

Following along as well. Loved all your Japan live reports.  We love the Mediterranean so it will be fun to see it through your eyes!  Looking forward to it!

[Jim_Iain]

Sign me up for this great adventure.    I'm sitting here pre-dinner salivating from all of your food porn.     Keep it up

 

Let the adventure begin.  Thanks for taking us along.

[SoshiFluff]

Same here but because we are taking same cruise next May 2025. 

[Justpackingmybags]

Following- I’m booked on this for next year. Your hotel looks lovely- certainly better than where I stayed this time!

[Miaminice]

Perfect start for the day!

a Cappuccino at Campo dei Fiori…

 

[chemmo]

You have reminded me of the joys of visiting a big city full of history and remembering to look down the small streets and alleyways. Also of the importance of enjoying the present (nice food, drink and ambiance) as well as reflecting on the history of the city…

 

Far too easy in the Mediterranean to gallop around bucket list sights and forget to simply soak its culture and beauty.…

 

Always love your reviews, I will be looking at your posts with my daily morning coffee…

 

[barneyboy]

I wish I had discovered the Tiramisu cafe on previous visits to Rome. Will just have to return!

[kabmab]

Will enjoy following along.  Have a great trip!

[Lena11033]

1 hour ago, barneyboy said:

I wish I had discovered the Tiramisu cafe on previous visits to Rome. Will just have to return!

 

Same 

 

Good excuse to visit again 🙃

[jimbri]

Great pictures. Enjoy!

[mac_tlc]

Following along!!

 

Reminds me of our only trip to Rome. We stayed in Trastevere and my kids still talk about the wonder of walking through the narrow streets and happening upon a wonderful piazza, such as Piazza de Santa Maria. Such a great place. 
 

Looking forward to your journey on Ascent. 
 

mac_tlc

[TheHawk1]

Was looking at booking a similar cruise on Ascent in Fall 2025.  Very interested in hearing how this goes.

[txtechmk]

Loving your review.  We were on the Ascent in May and had a wonderful time!  Enjoy....

[mchell810]

As always you two seem to find the best foods -- 100 kinds of tiramisu!  I'll be looking for that whenever I get back to Rome.

[depplep]

We stayed in the Campo de Fiori two years ago. I wish I had known about the Tiramisu place. Can't wait to hear about the rest of your journey.

[hcat]

off to a great start...will be following

 

ASCENT is a great ship..so far best of E Class  for us!

[clochette]

what a great start, looking forward to following you, Rome is a gorgeous city.

[Loracpin2]

"Our first go to was Rosciola just around the corner. There is always room for a small Pizza snack"

 

Love the photo of Rosciola!!! My maternal (born in Naples) Grandmother's maiden name was MAGGI.  You made my day!!!!!!!!😍😍 

P.S. Wish we found this place the three times we visited Naples.

[Miaminice]

Celebrity Ascent - June 2024 - Greece, Turkey & Italy - 2 - Rome

Originally we had planned to walk through the eternal city with friends who unfortunately had to cancel the cruise last minute. Still, we followed our plan nd started our day with a breakfast on Campo dei Fiori square.

 

 

 

[Miaminice]

Talking the charming backstreets, we walked over to the impressive fortress of Castell Sant Angelo and on to St. Peter‘s.

 

 

 

 

 

Since the line for the basilica wrapped once around the whole square, we refrained from visiting the interior of the church this time.