This thread has been very useful. We've traveled internationally a lot and have visited Rome before, but first time cruiser out of Civitavecchia. We're planning a few days in the city beforehand with maybe a short train trip somewhere, but I am mainly concerned about the return flight. If we self-assist with our own luggage, I am trying to determine if we can make the 11:00am flight to Newark. If we can't make that flight in time, that means we can't make our connections in time to get home that night in Texas. A total of 17 nights is a stretch and I wouldn't mind one more day if it wasn't for our precious Java, our Boxer!