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- Rome
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Forums from Rome, Italy
Transportation from hotel to Port
Posted by starlagurl
Here's a bunch of information about public transportation in Rome. If you have more luggage than you can carry onto the subway, you might have to ask your hotel about airport shuttles, (if they have those).
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted by steph_444
... short time, then Contiki is one of the most popular tour companies to look into. There is also so much more to see in Italy though, and we should consider ourselves lucky that those big tour buses stick only to those big cities for the most part. I also ...
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted by uncle_davros
... traveling experience ever. I was able to see all of Italy in 13 days Is there not more to Italy than QUOTE The places that I visited are Rome, Florence, Lake Como, Venice, Assisi, and Sorrento What about Sicily or Verona, Milan, Turin, Pompeii. The ...
First Time in Italy
Posted by mark2424
... to leave from the same airport they came in from and you don't. You can save a lot of time by taking the train from Rome to Florence and Tuscany then up to Venice and fly out from the Venice airport. Doing this will save you at least half a day going ...
Florence & Rome Electric Bus
Posted by bcjh
We will be traveling with our son who uses a wheelchair (he cannot transfer out of his wheelchair) to Rome and Florence at the end of March, 2011. We can lift him in his wheelchair up on to a bus up to 24 inches. Does anyone know if the Electric Bus A in ...
Getting to Rome - Lavento travel question
Posted by suz123nj
... to Rome from Lavento Do you mean Lavento above cinque terre? There are trains from Levanto to La Spezia. Then take a train to Rome. Some are direct and some require you to change in Florence or Pisa. The most direct is about 4+ hours. They seem to ...
Smart Traveling - Rome, Cinque Terre, and Florence travel question
Posted by shazzar
... 39;m flying into Rome in April and out of Venice in May. Trying to figure out what make the most sense. Going to Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre and then Venice? Or going to Rome, Cinque Terre, Florence and then Venice? Any suggestions would be greatly ...
FIRST TIME!
Posted by suz123nj
... is not difficult -- To take the train from Termini to Eucilde take the Line A (Orange on map) to Flamino/ Change trains for the rome/viterbo line( Green on maps) . Your stop should be the very next one. Termini railway is a place where I have seen many ...
Itlay for the 1st time
Posted by starlagurl
... 's a very romantic place, of course. I've also been to Florence and Rome, but I liked Rome a lot better than Florence. Rome is busy and not very small, so I don't think you would like it too much. Florence actually might be a good idea for ...
Pisa in a day
Posted by starlagurl
On day 5, how are you getting around? It seems REALLY tight to me. Have you been to Rome before? I would swap Pisa and Tuscany out for Rome if I were you. Rome is fantastic.
Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted by natcire
... of Venice. But in other places will do B&B since they are smaller towns. Maybe even in Venice to be closer. 5 days/4 nights in Rome!? I know it is a large city and lots of sights. But don't want to rush through other parts also. Comment? Any ...
Italy- family accommodations
Posted by cheli
... area for a week? That starts to become very cost effective, especially as then you can eat in a few nights and save money that way. Rome you probably won't need a car as there's enough to do there for a week just in the city, which is all easily ...
Alan's Italy Show # 12 - Polaroid Photography of Italy by Franc Palaia
Posted by alanjgreenhalgh
... , Chiusi (in Tuscany) by the gifted and acclaimed artist of the Hudson Valley, Franc Palaia. Biographical sketch of Franc's passion of Italy shared by Alan Greenhalgh, Producer and Host for the show Alan's Italy on Woodstock Public Access TV.
Italy in June
Posted by alanjgreenhalgh
... easy is it to get by without any Italian? I speak Spanish and a little French (and English). Thanks in advance. I suggest you visit Alans Italy on Youtube and see my posted videos about the three places you indicate. E mail questions to me at any time.
Ideas please - first time in Italy
Posted by happyjj
Ideas please - my 80 year old Mum has wanted to go to Italy 'where the painters go' for many years but until recently has been taking care of my Dad. Sadly he died in February but it means my mum is now free to travel. I would like to treat her to ...
Where do the painter's go?
Posted by happyjj
Ideas please - my 80 year old Mum has wanted to go to Italy 'where the painters go' for many years but until recently has been taking care of my Dad. Sadly he died in February but it means my mum is now free to travel. I would like to treat her ...
first trip to Italy in July?
Posted by donaldbeckon
... in the south, especially inside. High temperatures in Rome starts to begin in May, often lasting until sometime in October. Winters in the north of Italy are cold, with rain and snow, but in the south the climate is warm all year and average in winter.
Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted by huckabmm
From the postings here, my better half wants to see Rome and Venice. Good choices. Italy will be hot and crowded in July, but judging from the other places you've been, I don't think this will bother you much. I think the idea of staying in ...
4 weeks in Italy
Posted by bombasticlife
... . Ravello is much nicer (in my opinion). If I were you, I would spend four day sin Ravello and three in Amalfi. I was in Italy for five weeks in June/July this year and traveled from Rome to Napoli, Capri to Amalfi to Sicily and Sardinia. In all, 17 ...
4 weeks in Italy
Posted by manderson
... I know, but saves disappointment!! If you think you're not interested in churches, you will be after 4 weeks in Italy!! Also it's worth visiting the town of Ravello, which is really pretty and not half as touristy as Almalfi. ...
4 weeks in Italy
Posted by sarisarah
... I know, but saves disappointment!! If you think you're not interested in churches, you will be after 4 weeks in Italy!! Also it's worth visiting the town of Ravello, which is really pretty and not half as touristy as Almalfi. ...
Contiki - Simply Italy
Posted by Rosie
... , and Venice is a sight no one should miss. It is unique in all the world, and never have I seen the light that is in Venice. It is impossible to explain this, you have to see it for yourself. Enjoy Italy. It is the most beautiful country in the world.
Rome to Tuscany
Posted by alanjgreenhalgh
My husband and I are staying in Rome for 3days, using public transportation. We are then going to Greve in Chianti for 6days. We want to rent a car while there but no rental place. Should we rent a car in Rome (really don't want to drive there ...
Rome to Tuscany
Posted by narf01
My husband and I are staying in Rome for 3days, using public transportation. We are then going to Greve in Chianti for 6days. We want to rent a car while there but no rental place. Should we rent a car in Rome (really don't want to drive there). ...
First Time in Italy
Posted by carpathe
I have condensed my trip to staying in Rome for 5 nites, Siena 5 nits and venice 3 nits. From Rome we would like to take a day trip to Pompeii, any suggestions as to good tour groups? Would you recommend a tour guide for the vatican? Thanks from Texas
First Time in Italy
Posted by carpathe
I have condensed my trip to staying in Rome for 5 nites, Siena 5 nits and venice 3 nits. From Rome we would like to take a day trip to Pompeii, any suggestions as to good tour groups? Would you recommend a tour guide for the vatican? Thanks from Texas
How to get a train from Arezzo to Poppi - Poppi travel question
Posted by marion710
I am travelling to poppi from Rome in September 2011, I was thinking of taking a train from rome to arezzo and then another train to poppi does this work? I have tried to find a train to poppi but so far have had no success is there a website I should be ...
i love italy - Milan travel question
Posted by claireluton2010
... places. There is very diverse cultures and all tourist attractions. I was lucky to get there. I agree about Milan and Rome, they're both wonderful cities; beautiful architecture, amazing restaurants and so much more to see and do (especially ...
First trip to Europe/Italy (Suggestions on itinerary)
Posted by dancera
... suggestions anyone has regarding this itinerary. Is it doable? Is it too much or too little? Is it in the correct order for visting. Rome:3 full days not including arrival day Florence 4 full days plus 1/2 day for arrival. 2 out of the 4 will be for side ...