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We always stay at the double tree in monti. 10 min walk to the colosseum, prob a 10 min walk from the train station too. not the old world charm you might get from some of the local hotels but very clean and a good breakfast too.

much appreciated!!!

thx for y'alls help!

what was the ride like..... small bus, large bus? very crowded or not? the kind of bus with TV in headrest and a bathroom on board or like in Cartagena where they throw your luggage on the roof and you dust off your seat? LOL!! was pick up at the airport smooth? any info appreciated!

thx, looks great. put it on my calendar to reserve

Last year we did the Rome Greek islands and turkey cruise, it was awesome. we took "Rome Chauffer"" from port to airport $130. we used them three different times while we were in rome and they were very professional and punctual https://www.rome-chauffeur.com/

we thoroughly enjoyed Ephesus too. I believe its called the worlds largest outdoor museum. Virgin Mary's house is close by also, to be honest not much to see but glad we went.

did you decide what transpo you are going to use, working the same problem for a august cruise

https://www.rome-chauffeur.com/ they will be waiting for you outside customs door at airport, we used them three times last year, very reliable and worry free

we did ship excursion (celebrity) to beach with drinks and lunch included. the coldest water I've ever been in and this was early July. someone said the ocean dropped way off just beyond beach. I would guess 20% of the people really got in. Once you got in and was there a bit is was ok but if you got out you didn't go back.

little off topic, our trip down to the cruise ship on the sky tram. we shared car with couple in early 20's, the lady said it was crowded when they arrived in port so they decided it best to walk up. She said and I quote "Easily in the top five worst things I have ever done in my life!" she was so sincere you could tell she really meant it and it pained her to even think about it.

~3 blocks from hotel, excellent food. https://www.lafataignorante.it/ https://www.iqhotelroma.it/files/Menu_La-Fata-Ignorante-Rooftop-Restaurant.pdf

we stayed at this double tree in july, worked out well for us. short walk to all the sites except Vatican. we did taxi to Vatican and another from there to Spanish Steps. nfrom there walked our way back thru Trevi etc to hotel. Sadly the last night we found our favorite restaurant and its a very short walk from hotel. La Fata Ignorante Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, its on the roof of IQ Hotel. I say we found it sadly our last night because I could have eaten there every night. our first night we were tired from traveling and just across the street from hotel is sidewalk restaurant, not 5* by any means but very good lasagna etc. two entrees and a bottle of wine $25, it was a good end to long day. https://www.lafataignorante.it/ https://www.iqhotelroma.it/files/Menu_La-Fata-Ignorante-Rooftop-Restaurant.pdf

we did ours July 1st, they had just dropped the test requirement to enter Italy, things have changed a lot since then

hotel room with the Abbot Binax test, logged in thru cell phone on wifi and they walk you thru it on video. it took 20 minutes each at the most. they then send your results thru emai and app. I took screen shot and showed that at check in there are pharmacy's everywhere there that can probably do it but I wanted to make sure I wasted as little time as possible and liked the idea of just doing it from hotel

we just went out of Rome and it was more than a quick glance at my phone, there is no way he had time to read when the test was taken etc.

I used the app, there is a website also. the people on the other end were very helpful and instruction for use very easy

I downloaded the app and connected on wifi, very easy to do the test and results to app (and email) quickly too. I didn't get a sim card so I screen shot both results and showed photo when I checked in, no problems at all

we did AbbotBinax recently. we were in Rome four days before cruise and didn't want to use Italian pharmacy. we did it from the comfort of our hotel room two days before sail date. downloaded app and called in, they asked to see box and then walked us through test. had to prop phone up so test was visible for 15 minutes and then they were back and read results. sent results to app and we showed that at check in, would do again if out of country for sure

stayed there june 30th till july 4th. nice hotel, roof top lounge was nice place to have a drink in the evening. short walk to colosseum. we took cab to Vatican less than $20 then from there ~$8 to trevi fountain and worked the sites from there walking back to hotel. very easy and lots to see along the way. lots of restaurants close by, our fav is root top couple of blocks away https://www.lafataignorante.it/ I could have ate there every night.

was there a couple of weeks ago and yes there were people in short shorts, saw some skimpy tops also. for the most part people followed the rules wearing long shorts/pants and dresses/capris that cover the knee

we were there last week, we went to Ephesus though, we used this company https://www.curiotravel.com/ did tour for two, they are first class, Mercedes small van, great guide. they seem very flexible, they might be able to meet your needs

thx I will look at that app for sure

useful info, didnt know that, three days with a phone is a good thing!! wish I could leave it off for the whole two weeks thx!

traveling Italy Greece and Turkey, was going to get international plan added to phone for a couple of weeks and att guy said better if you purchase a sim card in Rome for the trip. anyone else done this? how was it? how much it cost? I will be there 15 days, what is the duration of the card? I have iPhone 13 if that matters. thx in advance for the info