Forum: Italy

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Hi - I have a few lovely hotels I'm considering for my stay in Florence. One is in the heart of the piazza della Signoria. Is this too crowded/loud in June? Maybe it's not a concern, I'm not a light sleeper and it's a trade-off for great/central...

I am planning to take the 8am train but want to take the bus back to Naples as the trains don't run again until 2pm. I have looked at the bus website which does not have a route map nor any timetables available. Can anyone tell me how often to...

Ciao! I'm looking on homeaway.com for apartment rentals in Rome. We'll have probably 2 or 3 nights there and plan to see the expected sites - Vatican, Colisseum, Sistine Chapel, etc. I'm not sure how close all these things are to each other. ...

OOPS - MAKE THAT 4 HOTELS I AM CONSIDERING? : La Dimora degli Angeli Residenza d'Epoca (in Piazza della Signoria) Florence Number Nine Hotel Laurus Al Duomo I am traveling solo in Florence before meeting up with family. Would appreciate...

Does anyone know of any local folk/accordion music in Italy? Perhaps a festival or small local band? I will be in Rome, Florence, Chianti and Lerici area and hoping to hear some fabulous live folk music. Thanks!

Hi there - first time posting. I need help with my itinerary. I am an independent traveler, female and love to walk/explore, hike with camera. I have 6 days to fill between Florence and Rome. I will have already visited Venice and Lucca. I am...

Yes, Arrivederci, Iitalia! and I hope a presto, till later. I have been home now almost three weeks and often when reading one of the news items, blogs, etc. I receive in emails about Italy, I think that I wish I could see that or be there. I...

Would like suggestions on how to get to cruise dock in Civitavecchia from Rome airport and back. Also, an idea of costs. Thanks

My husband and I are taking our 2 grown daughters (20's) to Italy for 10 days in mid-Dec. We fly into Rome and out of Milan. My hubby and I have been to Italy twice, but never in winter. We would like the girls to see Rome and Florence, and...

Ciao While traveling in Italy, has anyone bought a Vodafone Italian Sims card for their cell phone? How much did you pay and where did you purchase? Is there a way to change from Italian langage to English? 2 years ago I bought a Vodafone...

We are planning to travel to Tuscany and Venice sometime between beginning of june and middle of august. When is the best time to go? We'd like to spend half of our time in tuscany and then drive to venice and explore the coastal area there. Any...

Ciao, Since last I posted, I have made some definite plans for my trip this late fall. As I said before I will be flying into Milan, a city I like very much. There is much to see. I will be staying at the Hotel Grand Duca di York, where I have...

We're learning that credit cards are not accepted in as many places as we've been thinking. Our son and daughter-in-law, who live in Germany, and have also been on a trip to Italy, say they had to pay with cash in most restaurants when in Italy. ...

If you are planning to travel to Italy and you are coming by car, either your own or a rented car, and have booked into a hotel in the central area of an Italian old city, such as Rome or Florence or Pisa, then you'll better watch out for signs...

Hi, everyone, I need help or suggestions on how to travel to Sambiase, Italy. I have been unsuccessful in finding groups or other services that might travel close to the city. Thank you, Carol

We will be arriving into Rome and would like to spend one night before taking the train to the Amalfi Coast. We are looking for a clean comfortable hotel that will pick us up at the airport (and not break the bank) and be in walking distance to...

Hello all. So I've decided to treat myself at the end of my transfer degree in 2 years with the trip to Italy I've always wanted before starting uni. I don't know anyone who would be able to afford to go with me so I will be travelling alone. I...

Ciao! We're planning a day trip to Cinque Terre during our 5-day stay in Tuscany in mid-October. I'm looking for pointers from those who are familiar with this little piece of heaven on earth as to the best way to experience. I understand...

any suggestion for moderately priced dinner 30-40 euros sans wine

Hi there, Looking for some help. Traveling to Italy for the first time in April. Staying near Cortona and looking for a great winery to tour. Fun, fabulous food and great wine. English speaking, an over all terrific experience. I did find...

So, since we began planning our trip, we'd been planning on taking the train between Como, Venice, Bologna, Tuscany and Rome, and renting a car just during our 5-day stay in Tuscany. However, while studying the Trenitalia/ RailEurope sites today,...

I am interested in traveling to Italy this summer. I am a 24 year old female, and I have been to Europe before, but never alone, and never to Italy. At this point, I don't know anyone that can afford to travel to Italy with me, so I am considering...

Hi everyone - I am trying to find a tour that will take me to Sicily spending 2 days in Tourmina and another for Amalphi spending 4-5 days in the area. Does anyone have any suggestions. Tried Collette, Globus, Grand Circle, etc. - Thanks - Domenica