Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted November 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2017 We will be getting off one ship and boarding an other in Civitavecchia 2 days later . Have been to Rome Any ideas Hotel Things to do Restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted November 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Do you want to stay in Civitavecchia or are you open to staying in other places? Also, what kinds of things do you like to do? Strong interests (art, history, nature, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted November 10, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) We are not Museum people. And not hikers we are walkers We will Have a lot of luggage Edited November 10, 2017 by we're sailing away.... have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted November 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I've read conflicting things about left luggage at the port, the web site says it exists yet I've read reports from visitors that it's not open yet, so I don't know if that's an option. I just checked the web site, they acknowledge that the one inside the port isn't open but offer several alternatives: https://civitavecchia.portmobility.it/en/luggage-storage-tourists-port-civitavecchia Would you be open to storing your bags and staying elsewhere, or would you rather hunker down in Civitavecchia and do a day trip or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted November 10, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I've read conflicting things about left luggage at the port, the web site says it exists yet I've read reports from visitors that it's not open yet, so I don't know if that's an option. I just checked the web site, they acknowledge that the one inside the port isn't open but offer several alternatives: https://civitavecchia.portmobility.it/en/luggage-storage-tourists-port-civitavecchia Would you be open to storing your bags and staying elsewhere, or would you rather hunker down in Civitavecchia and do a day trip or two? Hunker down would be our choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted November 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Okay. Now, would you be getting around using public transit or are you willing to rent a car and drive, or hire a car service? If you're not planning to visit cities driving in Italy is pretty easy and can be a fun way to discover off the beaten track places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted November 10, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Public #1 private 2nd choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted November 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Well, the easiest place to get to using public transit (other than Rome) would probably be Tarquinia, where there are some great Etruscan ruins and a museum. Slightly less easy to get to, but still quite possible as a day trip is Ostia Antica. If you're more adventurous you can get to Tivoli for the day, it really can't be done within the confines of a port day but since you won't have a "hard" return time you can do it by train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted November 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Another option in the area, if it's a nice day, would be Lake Bracciano. You can't walk around the entire lake (even if there was a path it would be too big) but there are sections where you can take a nice walk along the waterfront. There's also a castle and museum to visit there, so that might make for a nice day with a long, leisurely lunch on the waterfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted November 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 10, 2017 If you don't want to go into Rome, then staying put in Civitavecchia (particularly given your comment about luggage :')) seems to make the most sense. I wholeheartedly recommend going to Tarquinia -- both to the site outside the town with the lovely painted Etruscan tombs and also the charming town itself. In town, don't miss the museum, and especially the terra cotta horses. Nearer Lake Bracciano is another site of Etruscan tombs -- Cerveteri. These aren't painted but are more like a "ghost town" of above-ground tombs. Very picturesque. Also, if you wanted to look into getting a driver, many people enjoy a visit to Orvieto, a lovely hill town and possibly also adding Civita di Bagnoregio -- although I confess that I visited it years ago and now understand it can be completely overrun with tourists. Other than its proximity to the port, Civitavecchia itself doesn't have much to recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted November 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I just happened to see a rerun of Everybody loves Raymond this morning, the one where the entire family goes to Italy. As I was watching it I realized that it was filmed at Lake Bracciano, in the town of Anguillara Sabazia about five or six miles from the castle in Bracciano. Really beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted November 11, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) It sounds like you just want some down time between cruises. There is a nice oceanfront promenade in Civitavecchia with cafes. Maybe someone else can recommend hotels or restaurants. Edited November 11, 2017 by Carolyn R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacymay30 Posted November 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2017 If you enjoy food and wine there is a good food and wine pairing dinner. Riscoli Remessa was great! Basílica Di San Climente (Saint Clement) is really cool 11th century church, over a 3rd century church dedicated to Saint Jerome and that is over 1st century Roman ruins. We enjoyed walking there and it is self guided. We also did a bike ride on the appian way which was awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ollienbertsmum Posted November 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 12, 2017 If you don't want to go into Rome, then staying put in Civitavecchia (particularly given your comment about luggage :')) seems to make the most sense. I wholeheartedly recommend going to Tarquinia -- both to the site outside the town with the lovely painted Etruscan tombs and also the charming town itself. In town, don't miss the museum, and especially the terra cotta horses. Nearer Lake Bracciano is another site of Etruscan tombs -- Cerveteri. These aren't painted but are more like a "ghost town" of above-ground tombs. Very picturesque. Also, if you wanted to look into getting a driver, many people enjoy a visit to Orvieto, a lovely hill town and possibly also adding Civita di Bagnoregio -- although I confess that I visited it years ago and now understand it can be completely overrun with tourists. Other than its proximity to the port, Civitavecchia itself doesn't have much to recommend it. I vote going to Tarquinia - it is really easy to get to by train from Civitavecchia. I have not done any of Mom's other suggestions but they sound good. It won't be as tiring as doing a port stop because you have not got the same sense of urgency "not missing sailaway" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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