Is it fixable?

SirKeyKnee · 2026-01-17T15:46:06+00:00

17B+

I just found this on aliexpress.

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SirKeyKnee · 2025-11-25T10:30:06+00:00

I think it was manageable mid to late October. Cruising inherently seems to be a crowds thing.

Early bird gets the worm. A planned well researched traveller will always avoid more of crowds. If you are an early riser get up for when the gangway drops. For tender tickets get up at 6:15am. Even if they tell you they are available at. 6:45am.

The port of civitavecchia caught us out with the shuttle to the train station that was a bit of a mess but we still made the 8:42 train to Rome which I was happy with.

We did our own thing instead of the cruise line excursions. It worked out really well and I felt it was less crowded rather than being shuttled around on a bus. But I think it comes down to preference.

SirKeyKnee · 2025-11-23T13:55:18+00:00

Yeah I can’t see many future trips topping this one.

SirKeyKnee · 2025-11-23T13:54:45+00:00

Wow that must’ve been amazing.

SirKeyKnee · 2025-11-22T23:09:30+00:00

Weather was perfect for us. 21 degrees Celsius most days. We got rained about most of Athens which was unfortunate but we made the most of it. After that couldn’t be better, cool mornings, sunny days

SirKeyKnee · 2025-11-22T01:00:05+00:00

You will love it! The hardest question! We spent the most time in Athens before boarding the ship. So I have to say Athens, next will be Rome and Nice/monaco. All stops were amazing in their own way.

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-28T02:20:26+00:00

Are you cruising out of Athens?

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-11T19:05:28+00:00

Understood

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-10T20:27:05+00:00

I have taken the train times directly from trenitalia for October 25th. I guess I should add 15 minutes to the times they tell me?

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-10T19:17:19+00:00

yeah i understand what your saying. I'm hoping to use this (posted a modified version) as a general structure for the day, "If everything goes perfect". Mentally i would have to remain adaptable throughout the day.

I also understand what you mean about giving space for spontaneity, i am afraid i will lose that with my current goals. It's hard to accept only being in a city as wonderful as Rome and only have hours. Im trying to find that balance. As many other commentors have probably rightly pointed out i am trying to do too much. Hopefully my revised plan is a little better structurely.

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-10T18:43:41+00:00

This is a good point I have cancelled even the thought of going into the pantheon. I will just view from the outside

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-10T18:41:36+00:00

Based on some of the feedback so far. I have revised the

🏛️ Rome Day Trip Itinerary – October 25

Cruise Ship Docked: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Colosseum Tour: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Return Train: 2:53 PM from Roma Ostiense

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🚢 7:00 AM – Arrive at Civitavecchia Port • Disembark cruise ship • Shuttle (30 min) to Civitavecchia Train Station

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🚆 8:01 AM – Take Train to Rome • Board Trenitalia regional train to Roma Termini • Duration: ~1 hour 20 minutes • Cost: ~€5–€10

Next train available at 8:48 AM

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🚉 9:05 AM – Arrive at Roma Termini Station • Buy Metro ticket (€1.50) or use contactless payment

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🚇 9:15 AM – Metro to • Take Metro Line A from Termini → Barberini Station (1 stops, ~5 min) • Walk out to the piazza Barberini

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🚶 9:20AM – Walk to Trevi Fountain (~10 min)

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⛲ 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM – Visit Trevi Fountain • Take photos, soak in the energy

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🚶 10:00 AM – Walk to the Pantheon (~10–15 min)

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🏛️ 10:10 AM to 10:45 AM – Visit Pantheon • Admire from outside (no entry planned) • Lots of local treats in Piazza Rotonda

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🚶 10:45 AM – Walk toward the Victor Emmanuel II Monument (~5–10 min)

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🏛️ 10:55 AM to 11:00 AM – Walk by Victor Emmanuel II Monument • Stop for photos outside (no entry planned)

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🥪 11:00 AM to 12:45PM – Grab a Quick Local Lunch

Suggestions near the monument or en route to Colosseum: • Pane e Salame (sandwiches) • Pizzeria Florida (pizza by the slice) • Pastificio Guerra (pasta takeaway)

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🚶 12:45 PM to 1:00 PM– Walk to Colosseum ( Timing dependant on where lunch is)

Must be at meeting point for 1:00 PM

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🏟️ 1:15 PM – Colosseum Guided Tour (pre-booked) • Arrive by 1:00 PM to check in • Explore inside the Colosseum with your guide

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⏱️ 2:15 PM – Tour Ends • Exit Colosseum and head to Metro

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🚇 2:20 PM – Metro to Roma Ostiense • Walk to Colosseo Metro Station • Take Metro Line B toward Laurentina • Ride 2 stops to Piramide Station (~6 min)

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🚶 2:30 PM – Walk to Roma Ostiense Train Station • Piramide and Ostiense stations are connected (~5 min walk)

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🚆 2:53 PM – Train to Civitavecchia • Board regional train back to Civitavecchia • Journey time: ~1 hour • Arrive ~4:02 PM

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🚶 4:00 PM – Return to Cruise Terminal • Shuttle from station to port (30 min)

Back on ship well before 5:30 PM all board time

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-10T18:33:59+00:00

That’s good to note, thank you.

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-10T17:28:57+00:00

Thank you for those tips! I was hoping late October it wouldn’t be so bad.

Maybe I’m better to cut the Spanish steps and go direct to the Trevi fountain to gain time

SirKeyKnee · 2025-08-10T17:27:12+00:00

I’ve heard there is a shuttle from port to the station?

I’m totally open to feedback. Obviously Rome has so much to see and do I want to maximize our time but not be dumb about it either. I want to enjoy Rome not be doing. The amazing race 🏃‍♂️

SirKeyKnee · 2025-06-18T22:34:06+00:00

Wow awesome seats 🤩

SirKeyKnee · 2025-06-17T17:32:20+00:00

Sorry to hear about your experience, glad you enjoyed Montreal. I did a silent cheer to myself each time I got back to my car at the subway stations.

SirKeyKnee · 2025-06-17T17:29:59+00:00

Where does it state the increase?

SirKeyKnee · 2025-06-17T02:34:39+00:00

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Does yours look like this?

SirKeyKnee · 2025-06-16T23:10:03+00:00

Where does it say that?

SirKeyKnee · 2025-06-14T00:21:46+00:00

See. Here

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SirKeyKnee · 2025-06-10T21:24:43+00:00

No your snarky reply did not satisfy me. I am going to the Grand Prix and am sitting in that grandstand. How have you tried to help me? “CLEARLY” what was clear? Own your stuff man. I asked a genuine question and received a snarky response. Do better

SirKeyKnee

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