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Cars & Scooters: LEAVE THE DRIVING TO SANDRO
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  • Updated by travelgourmet on Jan 28, 2009
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND: Pagnotta, autonoleggio con autista (car rental with driver), is an easy and stress free way of getting to and from the airport in Rome or to and from the port, Civitavecchia, in Rome. My wife and I scheduled for a driver with a Mercedes ( they also have vans and limousines) to pick us up at the airport and take us to our hotel in Roma. We also used the same driver to take us to the port, so we could take a cruise five days later.

    Sandro, our driver, is the son of the owner of the company and he was not only an excellent driver but quite fluent in English, as he worked in New York for a while. He not only drives to locations but you can hire him out for sight-seeing and tours. One of the perks is that he is willing to stop for a break of espresso or a bite to eat while enroute to your destination.

    Both my wife and I highly recommend Pagnotta for the relaxed way to get to and from and out and about in Rome. Yes, it is much more expensive than the train and about the same as a taxi, but the service of pick up and helping out, as well as a well spoken driver like Sandro who knows the area backwards and in English, was a welcome relief to help us have a carefree time in Rome and not miss the boat or plane. No walking here or carrying heavy luggage to and from trains or taxis. Only the finest care and service, we will call on Sandro on our next return to beautiful Italy. If you use Sandro, please tell him "Larry and Sue from California" say hello. Ciao


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    Tourbus: E16 for Roma trambus 110 Open
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  • Updated by travelgourmet on May 25, 2009
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    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: Only E20 for one day ticket of transportation around the sights of Rome. The Roma 110 open is a Tourist line open top deck trambus that circles the city and has 12 stops that are ideal for most major sites in Rome. The stops are quick except at Termini which is the train station but then it is only a short time till you are on your way. The stops are: Termini, Quirinale, Bocca della Verita, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, St. Pietro, Piazza Cavour, Ara Pacis, Piazza Navona (2x) Fontana di Trevi, Via Veneto, and back to Termini. Every ten minutes in high season, 20 minutes in off season, there is a 110 open at each stop.

    You can get on and off to visit sites such as the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, etc. Start early in the morning and hop on and off at the stops you wish to visit. A full audio headset in 7 languages is included to listen to what the 110 is either going by or the next stop. Great for beginners to see the sights and great for those who can't walk for long distances. The 110 sign is up at the locations to help you wait for the next bright red trambus and you pay as you get on, no matter which stop. Have fun! See http://www.romeguide.it/trambus/110open.htm for English.


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    Comments for travelgourmet about Rome
    gilabrand Wed Jan 28, 2009 19:45 UTC
     The B&B looks great. My visit to the Spanish Steps wasn't anything like yours. Not a flower sight!
    unaS Sun Sep 7, 2008 20:09 UTC
     Yes, it does bring back lovely memories. Thanks!
    Jerelis Fri May 9, 2008 13:02 UTC
     Mouth watering tips on your restaurant section. Well done and thanx for sharing!
    cpiers47 Tue Jan 15, 2008 02:23 UTC
     Had to check out your restaurant tips for Rome. . . thanks very much!
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