2026-10-08 | Here We Come | Carnival Legend

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Day 1 · Thu. 10/08/26 · Cincinnati → Rome (FCO)
✈️ Depart DL509 from CVG for Rome

Arriving at 1:48 pm at Kennedy (JFK)
3h 42m Layover

✈️ 5:30 pm Depart on DL182 ➡️Rome (FCO)

Day 2 · Fri. 10/09/26 · Rome (1/2)

Arrive at Fiumicino Airport at 7:55 am

Transfer to Rome Hotel by Taxi or Driver, or Train to Termini Station

🏨 Best Western Art Hotel

Best Western Hotel Artdeco

The hotel is located a short walkfrom Termini Train Station, the Colosseum (1.2 mi) and Palatine Hill (1.3 mi). It features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. The included breakfast provides a pleasant respite from your busy day. (Info) (Map)

Via Palestro 19, Roma, 00185 

Standard Double $286/room
Comfort Queen $$319/room
Deluxe King $$351/room

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Day 2 · Sat. 10/10/26 · Rome (2/2)

🏨 Best Western Art Hotel

Tour of Rome

Day 3 · Sun. 10/11/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 1

Embark Civitavecchia · Depart 18:30

🚆 Train from Rome Termini → Civitavecchia (Cruise Port)

Fast Facts
• Train Type: Regionale (local commuter train)
• Duration: ~55–70 minutes
• Cost: €4.60–€5.60 per person
• Frequency: Every 20–30 minutes
• Tickets: Trenitalia machines or app
• Seat Reservations: Not available (open seating)
• Luggage: Allowed — overhead racks + floor space

How to Take the Train (Step‑by‑Step)

  • Walk to Roma Termini — from Best Western Art Deco, it’s a 12–15 minute walk.
  • Buy a Ticket — use Trenitalia kiosks (English available) or the app.
  • Board the Regionale Train — look for trains to Civitavecchia, Pisa, Grosseto, or Livorno (all stop at Civitavecchia).
  • Ride ~1 hour — sit anywhere; no assigned seats.
  • Arrive at Civitavecchia Station — exit and walk 10–12 minutes to the port entrance.
  • Take the Free Port Shuttle — Carnival provides a shuttle from the port gate to the ship terminal.

Timing for Cruise Day (10/11/26 Embarkation)
• Walk to Termini: 12–15 min
• Train ride: 55–70 min
• Walk to port: 10–12 min
• Shuttle to ship: 5–10 min

Total: ~1 hour 30 minutes door‑to‑ship — very safe for a 6:30 PM embarkation.

🚖 Taxi / Private Transfer from Rome → Civitavecchia

Fast Facts
• Duration: 55–75 minutes (traffic‑dependent)
• Cost: €140–€170 for a private sedan · €180–€220 for a van
• Pickup: Hotel lobby or any Rome address
• Drop‑off: Directly at the cruise terminal (no walking required)
• Best For: Early arrivals, families, luggage, mobility concerns

🚐 Welcome Pickups

$315.30*— Fixed pricing · English‑speaking drivers

Why Choose a Private Transfer?
• Door‑to‑door convenience
• No navigating Termini or train platforms
• No walking from Civitavecchia station to the port
• Guaranteed arrival window
• Professional English‑speaking drivers

Timing for Cruise Day (10/11/26 Embarkation)
• Pickup at hotel: 11:00 am
• Drive to port: 55–75 minutes
• Check‑in window: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

The Port of Civitavecchia (video guide)

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Day 4 · Mon. 10/12/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 2
At Sea

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Day 5 · Tue. 10/13/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 3
At Sea

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Day 6 · Wed. 10/14/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 4
Kusadasi (Ephesus) · 07:00–16:00

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Day 7 · Thu. 10/15/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 5
Kavala · 09:00–17:00

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Day 8 · Fri. 10/16/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 6
Istanbul · 09:00–22:00

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Day 9 · Sat. 10/17/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 7
At Sea

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Day 10 · Sun. 10/18/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 8
Mykonos · 08:00–17:00

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Day 11 · Mon. 10/19/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 9
Piraeus (Athens) · 06:00–17:00

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Day 12 · Tue. 10/20/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 10
Katakolon · 09:30–18:00

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Day 13 · Wed. 10/21/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 11
At Sea

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Day 14 · Thu. 10/22/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 12
Naples · 07:00–19:00

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Day 15 · Fri. 10/23/26 · 🛳️ Cruise Day 13
Arrive Civitavecchia · 06:00
Self‑assist disembarkation and private transfer to FCO recommended

Private transfers: Welcome Pickups

8:30 am Pickup at Port $$275

About 3-4 days prior to your arrival, you will receive your driver’s details, including their photo and contact information. You will also receive email and SMS updates regarding your ride, up until the moment you meet at the arrival gate. Drivers know exactly where to meet you and what to do in case of a delay so rest assured that everything will go according to plan.

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✈️ 1:10 pm Depart on DL113 from Rome (FCO)

Arriving 4:43 pm at Boston (BOS)
4h 2m Layover

✈️ 8:45 pm Depart on DL5801 ➡️Cincinnati (CVG)
Arrive in Cincinnati at 11:16 pm

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