Travel

Flights to Rome

A few recommendations to help make your journey to Rome as smooth as possible.

Recommended Airport: Rome Fiumicino (FCO)

Rome Ciampino (CIA) is also an option, though Fiumicino is the primary international airport.

From New Orleans & the U.S. there are no direct flights to Rome.

Our preferred route is New Orleans → London → Rome, which typically offers the most reliable connections.

We recommend allowing at least 2–2.5 hours for international connections, as customs and security in Europe can take time. Short layovers can be risky.

For a more relaxed start to the weekend, we suggest arriving in Rome at least one day early.

Rome Recommendations

Where to Stay

Here are some of our recommendations for where to stay during the wedding weekend.

Hotel Rome Cavalieri

Hotel Rome Cavalieri

Balduina
Notes

"Location of the Reception"

Navona Queen Rooftop, Rome

Navona Queen Rooftop, Rome

Piazza Navona
Notes

"6 min drive (11 min walk) to the Ceremony. 20 min drive to the Reception"

Donna Camilla Savelli

Donna Camilla Savelli

Trastevere
Notes

"15 min drive to the Ceremony. 20 min drive to the Reception"

Getting Around

Transportation

Rome is best experienced on foot, with metro, ubers/taxis and short rides filling in the gaps.

Uber

Available, but limited compared to U.S. cities and typically more expensive than taxis.

Taxis

Easy to find throughout Rome. Use official white taxis or taxi stands; taxis can also be booked via the Uber app. Readily available from the Reception.

Private Driver

Giampiero Mazzotta, available for hire. For individual, group transfers, guided tours. Mobile: +39 392 1037240. Email: giampiero.mazzotta@gmail.com

Travel Pictures

For your pleasure 🙂

Sunlight through Roman pines at Villa Borghese

ViewAirplane, on our way to Rome (probably)

Strolling through the cobblestone streets of Trastevere

ViewCastel Gandolfo, IT

A quiet moment by a hidden Roman fountain

ViewAtlanta, GA (our first trip!)

Ancient Roman arches framing the sunset

ViewLondon, UK

Toasting to the future on a Roman rooftop terrace

ViewEdinburgh, UK

Walking along the banks of the Tiber River at dusk

ViewMatera, IT

Walking along the banks of the Tiber River at dusk

ViewPolignano a Mare, IT

Walking along the banks of the Tiber River at dusk

ViewMichael's comfy plane outfit

Walking along the banks of the Tiber River at dusk

ViewLounge, New Orleans Airport