LEAVE THE DRIVING TO SANDRO by travelgourmet
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
