Hey all, I am trying to figure out what to do on my first day when I land in Rome. We land at 7:15am at FCO airport so we have the whole day. We generally like to force ourselves to fill our first day with activities despite being tired so that we go to sleep at a normal time and wake up jet-lag free the next day. These were the two options I was thinking. Hoping to get some input, and especially interested in hearing which option is perhaps easier to manage logistically.
Option 1:
- Airport to Ostia Antica (is bus logistically easy? or is taxi just better?)
- How many hours to visit Ostia Antica realistically? We tend to take our time at sites
- I see there's a luggage storage company called stasher that has availability. Website says it's a storefront near Castello di Giulio II and hours are from 9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Has anyone used this storage company/facility/location? I am unclear about the 3 hour gap in hours and if I would be able to access my luggage during those times if needed.
- Would head back to Rome city center after Ostia Antica using the train, check into hotel, wander for whatever part of the day is left, dinner, sleep
Option 2:
- Airport to Rome City center - drop off bags at hotel (ask to hold until check in)
- Visit Pantheon and walk past Trevi Fountain / Spanish Steps
- Explore Appia Way / Catacombs / Aqueduct Parc - I see a bunch of e-bike tours that start at 3pm with various companies. Is this the best way to do this or can we simply rent an ebike and see all these sights on our own / go at our own pace?
- Dinner after then sleep