13 May 2023
We arranged to be picked up from our ship at the termination of our cruise then spent the entire day touring all the must-see spots in Rome. The whole experience was wonderful. Luigi picked us up at the port then picked Sara up in the city where she expertly guided us all around the ancient city. Our bags stayed in the car with the driver all day while we got out and toured the various sites so we had nothing to worry about with them. The crowds were bad in some places, but Luigi navigated the traffic and Sara led us through it all. We went to the colosseum, circus maximus, the Spanish steps, Trevi fountain and the Pantheon with pauses in between to get gelato and see some shops. Then she took us to a lovely local restaurant she knew where we had a fantastic lunch before touring the Vatican museums and St. Peters square and basilica. It was a long and wonderful day, then Luigi drove us to our Rome hotel and dropped us off there. For a huge, crowded place like Rome, the personal touch was priceless. If you can get there, I 100% recommend it!