say i were in paris and i have a 3 country, 5 day travel pass. if i were to go to london for the day, and i leave at 5am and return at 7pm the same day is that 1 days worth of travel? or is it two due to them being separate journeys?Eurorail pass... 1 days worth of travel?
If you could do this it would only count as one day, but your pass will not be valid for travel from France to England. In some cases, you can take a night train from one city arriving the next day in another location and it will only count as one travel day. You can't have a train change though.
Eurail Pass is not valid for travel on the Eurostar to/from London.
Eurostar tickets must be bought seperately although you can get a discount by showing your Eurail pass at the ticket counter.
It is cheaper if you buy your ticket through eurostar.com for a day trip ticket.Eurorail pass... 1 days worth of travel?
it only counts as one day...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
Traveling through Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. two weeks. and using Eurorail and possibly renting a car for some of the trip through Switzerland. Any ideas on traveltips, what to do, what not to do, where to go, what we have to see, what we don't have to see.Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
1
Decide where you want to go. Read a lot of books, watch the Travel Channel and talk those who backpacked through Europe before. See what fires your curiosity. Buy a backpacking travel guide. "Let's Go," "Rough Guide" and "Lonely Planet" are all popular book series. Understand that all plans are tentative. The very nature of backpacking requires spontaneous flexibility (see Resources below).
2
Pack smart. Buy a backpack no larger than 45 linear inches. This is the maximum size allowed for an airline carry-on. Do not check luggage. You must carry everything while backpacking through Europe. If it does not fit in your backpack, don't bring it. The heavier your bag, the more miserable you will be when it is on your back. trust me
3
Take two changes of clothing in neutral colors so everything goes with everything else. Every night, wash clothes in your hostel sink. Choose easy-care fabrics that dry fast. You may look the same in all your pictures, but it beats carrying around a bag full of dirty clothes. If something wears out, buy a replacement in Europe. Leave jewelry at home and get a cheap digital watch with an alarm.
4
Get your paperwork in order. You must have a valid passport, but most countries in Europe do not require visas for Americans. Shop around for cheap airfare to a gateway city, then take the train everywhere else. This is the best way to experience Europe. Buy a Eurail Pass, which provides unlimited train travel. You must get it before arriving in Europe through their website or a travel agent (see Resources below). Your ATM card and credit cards will work in Europe.
5
Stay in hostels and inexpensive hotels. Most are safe, clean and reasonably priced. They are common in Europe, and are always near public transportation. Follow recommendations from your guide book and fellow travelers. Hostels are the best places to meet other travelers and make friends (see Resources below).
6
Eat on the go. Food is expensive in Europe. Avoid restaurants and eat at take-away places. They serve much nicer cuisine than American fast food. Better yet, go to specialty shops and buy fresh bread, meat, cheese and fruit, then have a picnic.
7
Skip the expensive sites. Backpacking through Europe is about the journey. Wandering around a town square or marketplace is a cultural experience in itself. You can spend a bunch of Euros to enter a museum and not remember anything you see there. Pick a few "must see" sites like the Louvre or Vatican Museum. Skip the other stuff and walk around instead. Use bag check places and lockers to store your pack while you stroll around.
8
Stay safe. Europe is relatively safe, but tourist are still targeted for crime. These are usually crimes of opportunity. Secure your valuables in a security wallet beneath your clothing, travel in groups and don't walk around remote areas at night. Bring a lock. Most hostels provide lockers to secure your stuff. Watch your pack, and don't make yourself an inviting target.
9
Limit your souvenirs to photographs and journal entries. They are free and will be what you treasure most when you reflect on your backpack journey through Europe years later. Buying stuff fills up your backpack and weighs you down. If you must buy something, mail it home.
Must sees
Also When in Italy you should go to Venice and take a gondola ride, go to Sicily as well. In France go to the Eiffel tower and try a wine and cheese tasting. Germany go to Auschwitz. Switzerland you must go to the Geneva city tour. and lastly Austria go to Vienna.
Google translate these terms in each language you will be happy you did this.
Wheres the Bathroom?
Where is...?
Hotel
Nearest Grocery Store
best attraction
tourist center
gas station
Do you speak English?
how much does this cost?
where is the best restaurant?
Where is the most inexpensive restaurant?
shirt
backpack
jeans
shoes
money
souvenirs
camera
where can i buy...?
what do you recommend?
your number 1-10
When does the train leave?
What day is it?
What is the weather going to be like?
Rainy
Sunny
Foggy
Cloudy
Where is the tourist information office?
do you have a map showing the subway stops?
do you have a subway in the city?
Can you call me a Taxi
Take me to this address
My ____ is poor.
I am lost
I am looking for...
in what direction do I have to go to get to...?
I want to go...
I hoped I helped and I also hope you have a terrific time!!!!!!!!!!Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
My suggestion, look up a few things, but then explore the local towns. The major tourists attractions are never hard to find. What is hard to find are the farmer's markets that aren't in travel guides, or the small restaurant with an unforgettable view, or food. I would consider it a waste to just go see the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa etc. Get off the beaten path and go explore a bit. You might end up in some boring places, but you might find some things you'd never expectmuffler greek salad dressing
1
Decide where you want to go. Read a lot of books, watch the Travel Channel and talk those who backpacked through Europe before. See what fires your curiosity. Buy a backpacking travel guide. "Let's Go," "Rough Guide" and "Lonely Planet" are all popular book series. Understand that all plans are tentative. The very nature of backpacking requires spontaneous flexibility (see Resources below).
2
Pack smart. Buy a backpack no larger than 45 linear inches. This is the maximum size allowed for an airline carry-on. Do not check luggage. You must carry everything while backpacking through Europe. If it does not fit in your backpack, don't bring it. The heavier your bag, the more miserable you will be when it is on your back. trust me
3
Take two changes of clothing in neutral colors so everything goes with everything else. Every night, wash clothes in your hostel sink. Choose easy-care fabrics that dry fast. You may look the same in all your pictures, but it beats carrying around a bag full of dirty clothes. If something wears out, buy a replacement in Europe. Leave jewelry at home and get a cheap digital watch with an alarm.
4
Get your paperwork in order. You must have a valid passport, but most countries in Europe do not require visas for Americans. Shop around for cheap airfare to a gateway city, then take the train everywhere else. This is the best way to experience Europe. Buy a Eurail Pass, which provides unlimited train travel. You must get it before arriving in Europe through their website or a travel agent (see Resources below). Your ATM card and credit cards will work in Europe.
5
Stay in hostels and inexpensive hotels. Most are safe, clean and reasonably priced. They are common in Europe, and are always near public transportation. Follow recommendations from your guide book and fellow travelers. Hostels are the best places to meet other travelers and make friends (see Resources below).
6
Eat on the go. Food is expensive in Europe. Avoid restaurants and eat at take-away places. They serve much nicer cuisine than American fast food. Better yet, go to specialty shops and buy fresh bread, meat, cheese and fruit, then have a picnic.
7
Skip the expensive sites. Backpacking through Europe is about the journey. Wandering around a town square or marketplace is a cultural experience in itself. You can spend a bunch of Euros to enter a museum and not remember anything you see there. Pick a few "must see" sites like the Louvre or Vatican Museum. Skip the other stuff and walk around instead. Use bag check places and lockers to store your pack while you stroll around.
8
Stay safe. Europe is relatively safe, but tourist are still targeted for crime. These are usually crimes of opportunity. Secure your valuables in a security wallet beneath your clothing, travel in groups and don't walk around remote areas at night. Bring a lock. Most hostels provide lockers to secure your stuff. Watch your pack, and don't make yourself an inviting target.
9
Limit your souvenirs to photographs and journal entries. They are free and will be what you treasure most when you reflect on your backpack journey through Europe years later. Buying stuff fills up your backpack and weighs you down. If you must buy something, mail it home.
Must sees
Also When in Italy you should go to Venice and take a gondola ride, go to Sicily as well. In France go to the Eiffel tower and try a wine and cheese tasting. Germany go to Auschwitz. Switzerland you must go to the Geneva city tour. and lastly Austria go to Vienna.
Google translate these terms in each language you will be happy you did this.
Wheres the Bathroom?
Where is...?
Hotel
Nearest Grocery Store
best attraction
tourist center
gas station
Do you speak English?
how much does this cost?
where is the best restaurant?
Where is the most inexpensive restaurant?
shirt
backpack
jeans
shoes
money
souvenirs
camera
where can i buy...?
what do you recommend?
your number 1-10
When does the train leave?
What day is it?
What is the weather going to be like?
Rainy
Sunny
Foggy
Cloudy
Where is the tourist information office?
do you have a map showing the subway stops?
do you have a subway in the city?
Can you call me a Taxi
Take me to this address
My ____ is poor.
I am lost
I am looking for...
in what direction do I have to go to get to...?
I want to go...
I hoped I helped and I also hope you have a terrific time!!!!!!!!!!Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
My suggestion, look up a few things, but then explore the local towns. The major tourists attractions are never hard to find. What is hard to find are the farmer's markets that aren't in travel guides, or the small restaurant with an unforgettable view, or food. I would consider it a waste to just go see the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa etc. Get off the beaten path and go explore a bit. You might end up in some boring places, but you might find some things you'd never expect
What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
I am studying abroad for a semester in Madrid, Spain and I was wondering if I should just get a eurorail pass to travel on the weekends, or what other good modes of transportation there are? I heard there are cheap flights. What is the best way to travel around Europe?What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
Ryan air is my favourite. Cheap and reliable
Try Ryanair, wizzair, bluair, easy jet
They are all low cost companies..What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
Try Skyscanner.net. It has most of the cheap airlines.
Ryan air is my favourite. Cheap and reliable
Try Ryanair, wizzair, bluair, easy jet
They are all low cost companies..What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
Try Skyscanner.net. It has most of the cheap airlines.
I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
What cities and what will we see? Traveling via EuroRail unlimited. Thanks.I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
Check up on the countries included into your pass, I know the UK is not one, so no unlimited England for you.
If I read the list right, neither are Czech republic and Poland.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
Talk about what is Europe for you, like Paris, Rome, Norway or London.
Take a map and point out the place you really want to see, try to work out a way to connect them.
The Eurail site has a pretty good train planner, enter the towns you want to go and see what it comes up with:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_鈥?/a> (I am not so sure about the prices they offer for single tickets, as there are many different reductions available they do not mention.)
http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/鈥?/a> (this German rail planner is pretty good, works for most long distance trips all over Europe, does not always have all local trains.)
If you have not bought the pass yet, you might even reconsider, as often single tickets are as cheap or even cheaper than a pass, and if you want to do several long hauls, like Paris-Rome or London-Prague, you will want to get cheap airline tickets for those trips.
If you have European roots, try to include the country of your ancestors in your trip, specially if you remember the stories of the people who used to live there. Europe will have changed, but it the stories will come alive better when you have seen the country.
My sister enjoyed England so much that she went back a 2nd time. As far as she was concerned, she wasted time by going to France. The sites are pretty limited %26amp; the French aren't all that friendly to Americans.
She has also been to Salzburg %26amp; loved it. Also another major city (is it in Austria) there but I don't recall the name.
She loved Italy %26amp; visited many cities there. I think they visited Florence, Rome (of course), Sicily and an island. They spent most of their time in Rome.I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
Paris and Madrid. Both are very beautiful and friendly cities. Also consider visiting parts of Italy and Greece. Also talk with your wife to see if there are any specific places she wants to visit.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Paris, Rome, Venice and Vienna.
Check up on the countries included into your pass, I know the UK is not one, so no unlimited England for you.
If I read the list right, neither are Czech republic and Poland.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
Talk about what is Europe for you, like Paris, Rome, Norway or London.
Take a map and point out the place you really want to see, try to work out a way to connect them.
The Eurail site has a pretty good train planner, enter the towns you want to go and see what it comes up with:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_鈥?/a> (I am not so sure about the prices they offer for single tickets, as there are many different reductions available they do not mention.)
http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/鈥?/a> (this German rail planner is pretty good, works for most long distance trips all over Europe, does not always have all local trains.)
If you have not bought the pass yet, you might even reconsider, as often single tickets are as cheap or even cheaper than a pass, and if you want to do several long hauls, like Paris-Rome or London-Prague, you will want to get cheap airline tickets for those trips.
If you have European roots, try to include the country of your ancestors in your trip, specially if you remember the stories of the people who used to live there. Europe will have changed, but it the stories will come alive better when you have seen the country.
My sister enjoyed England so much that she went back a 2nd time. As far as she was concerned, she wasted time by going to France. The sites are pretty limited %26amp; the French aren't all that friendly to Americans.
She has also been to Salzburg %26amp; loved it. Also another major city (is it in Austria) there but I don't recall the name.
She loved Italy %26amp; visited many cities there. I think they visited Florence, Rome (of course), Sicily and an island. They spent most of their time in Rome.I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
Paris and Madrid. Both are very beautiful and friendly cities. Also consider visiting parts of Italy and Greece. Also talk with your wife to see if there are any specific places she wants to visit.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Paris, Rome, Venice and Vienna.
EuroRail Clarification?
Planning a backpacking trip through Europe and looking into purchasing a EuroRail pass for a portion of my trip. My plan is to fly into Cork, Ireland, and from there I go to Dublin, London, and Paris. I want my EuroRail pass to start for an overnight train ride from Paris to Nice, and take it from there. The trips I have planned for my pass are
1. Paris-Nice
2. Nice-Madrid
3. Florence-Udine
4. Udine-Zurich
5. Zurich-Munich
6. Munich-Vienna
7. Vienna-Prague
8. Prague-Berlin
9. Berlin-Amsterdam
Then I'll be flying home from Amsterdam.
MY QUESTION IS: Would I be fine purchasing the 10 days within 2 months pass @ $509, or would it be safer to buy a continuous pass(21 days for $559?)? I'd rather just have 10 trips to use over 2 months instead of buying the 21 day pass and being confined to that time period, but does the 10 day ticket mean that I get 10 trips from point X to point Y, or if I have to transfer trains to get somewhere, does that mean that I lose two trips out of my 10 trips instead of losing just one (For example, I want to get from Udine to Zurich but need to transfer in Milan...do I lose a trip for Udine-Milan AND Milan-Zurich, or just one out of the ten INCLUDING the transfer?
sorry for writing so much information, it's just that the website is really confusing as to how each specific "Global pass" works and I want to clarify so that I'm not stranded somewhere with no train trips left! I figured by including in my question the places I want to go that someone with experience could maybe help me out.
Thank you so much!!!! I REALLY appreciate the help!!EuroRail Clarification?
You might find this site useful since it has a huge amount of information on passes and links to the various country rail sites: http://www.seat61.com/ . To answer your specific questions:
The 10 days within two months means exactly what it says - you count travel days and not individual legs on a trip. If you go from Udine to Zurich in a single day, then you've used one travel day. A travel day normally runs from midnight to midnight and you can take as many trains in that period as you want and use only one day off the pass. There is also a special rule for night trains. If you take a night train that leaves after 7 pm and you don't change trains during the night then you only count one day instead of two for the trip.
Be aware that there is no overnight train from Paris to Nice and that Nice to Madrid will cost you two travel days.
1. Paris-Nice
2. Nice-Madrid
3. Florence-Udine
4. Udine-Zurich
5. Zurich-Munich
6. Munich-Vienna
7. Vienna-Prague
8. Prague-Berlin
9. Berlin-Amsterdam
Then I'll be flying home from Amsterdam.
MY QUESTION IS: Would I be fine purchasing the 10 days within 2 months pass @ $509, or would it be safer to buy a continuous pass(21 days for $559?)? I'd rather just have 10 trips to use over 2 months instead of buying the 21 day pass and being confined to that time period, but does the 10 day ticket mean that I get 10 trips from point X to point Y, or if I have to transfer trains to get somewhere, does that mean that I lose two trips out of my 10 trips instead of losing just one (For example, I want to get from Udine to Zurich but need to transfer in Milan...do I lose a trip for Udine-Milan AND Milan-Zurich, or just one out of the ten INCLUDING the transfer?
sorry for writing so much information, it's just that the website is really confusing as to how each specific "Global pass" works and I want to clarify so that I'm not stranded somewhere with no train trips left! I figured by including in my question the places I want to go that someone with experience could maybe help me out.
Thank you so much!!!! I REALLY appreciate the help!!EuroRail Clarification?
You might find this site useful since it has a huge amount of information on passes and links to the various country rail sites: http://www.seat61.com/ . To answer your specific questions:
The 10 days within two months means exactly what it says - you count travel days and not individual legs on a trip. If you go from Udine to Zurich in a single day, then you've used one travel day. A travel day normally runs from midnight to midnight and you can take as many trains in that period as you want and use only one day off the pass. There is also a special rule for night trains. If you take a night train that leaves after 7 pm and you don't change trains during the night then you only count one day instead of two for the trip.
Be aware that there is no overnight train from Paris to Nice and that Nice to Madrid will cost you two travel days.
My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
We are planning to go to Rome, Venice, Florence, Sassari and Sadania(sp). How long would you plan to stay in each place? Can you recommend hotels? Is Eurorail really as good as they say? How would get from the Italy mainland to the island of Sassari?My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
Rome: Minimum of 3 days.
Venice: Minimum of 3 days. If this is going to be a Romantic adventure, stay here longer.
Florence: 2 days in Florence, but it makes a good central location for to visit other places: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Orvieto.
Sassari and Sardinia: 3 days.
For hotels, I recommend "tripadvisor.com". Enter the city and your price range, and chose a hotel that has lots of good reviews.
The European trains are great. You can go just about anywhere and the prices aren't bad and they are easier to get on and off than planes. Utilizing the trains is key to having a good vacation.
To get to Sardinia, I'd take a ferry. Once there, I'd rent a car because the public transport isn't like it is on the mainland where I'd recommend *not* renting a car.
Ferries to Sardinia leave Genova, Livorno, Piombino, Civitavecchia, Fiumicino (where the Rome airport is), and Naples. It will be about 150 euros round trip without a car and 300 euros with a car (if your rental company allows ferry travel). Airfare to Cagliari (on Sardinia) would be about 250 euros for RT for two.
I agree with Stan as for extending the stay in Tuscany to visit not oly Florence, but also Siena, san Gimignano, Pisa; lucca, Volterra the wonderful countryside of Chianti region
It is possible to do this if you choose an accommodation in a central position.
As for a nice and convenient accommodation, I suggest "Il Romeo" apartments.
Their website:
http://www.vacanzainchianti.it
They are centrally located in the Chianti region, in the middle between Sienna, Florence and Pisa and near to San Gimignano. If you rent a car, you will get to Florence and San Gimignano in 30 minutes, Siena and Pisa in 1 hour.
If you plan to stay there about a week, you can visit: Florence 2 or 3 days (Duomo, Museums and old town). Siena 1 day is enough, Pisa and Lucca 1 day (same day: they are very near one another), San Gimignano and Certaldo 1 day, Volterra 1 day.
While going to the various towns you cross the Chianti region, with wonderful views every step.
bye
My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
hi, i'm italian.
rome 1week
venice 4-5days
florence 4-5days
sassari (i don't know, never been there)
sadania (never heard before)
if you mean the island whom sassari is located in, some days.
as hotels i don't know what recommend, and i never heard eurorail before.
from italy to island of sassari you can leave from Piombino (in tuscany, is the best if you go to florence)
or in alternative from Civitavecchia (30min from rome by train, the best if you suppose to leave from Rome)
and you can arrive in "golfo aranci" or "olbia".
if i can advice you one thing, leave apart sassari, and from olbia or golfo aranci, go to "costa smeralda" where Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, and some km over Santa teresa di Gallura, are located. Good places and best beaches of Italy. As places are a little expansive.
you can get there or by bus (i catched it from olbia airport, but i don't know if from golfo aranci there is) or you have to rent a car.
for any other question, ask me. =) have fun and good anniversary.
In Rome you can stay how long as you want cause things to visit are really so many.
In Venice not more than 2-3 days, is very very expensive city for the quality you get but it's very beautiful. Avoid the weekends during summertime cause it will be much more crowded (many tourists book cheaper hotels on the coast and go to Venice just by day).
Florence is a small city with many things to visit as well but mostly are concentrated in the city centre so, 3 days are enough to visit all. I'll suggest you 1 day trip to Siena that's close by (you can go by train).
Sassari sounds strange in your trip...Sassari is actually on the island of Sardinia, is in the north but there is not much to visit...if you really want to go there 1 day is more than enough. Sardinia is beautiful for the coasts and the seaside...the best is to reach the island by plane from Rome...by ferry will take you ages...for example Genoa to P.to Torres (north of Sardinia) takes 12hours with the standard ferry and 6 with the fast (and expensive) one...so the costs between fast ferry and airplane are almost the same...book in advance cause in summertime will be very hard to find a place.
About hotels, as someone already suggested you, get a look on tripadvisor.com is a very good website.
Other interesting cities in Italy are Genoa, Turin, Milan, Verona, Ferrara..1-2 days each one are enough...depends anyhow by your interests and what you plan to do there.
You can also check the office for tourism of Italy.
I agree 3-5 days in each city if you want to see the majority of the sites. Anything less and you will be so exhausted it won't be a holiday. If you are worried about getting trains and hotels on your own you may want to look into a bus tour. You stay in very nice 4 star plus hotels and the cost is quite good. Plus with a tour guide you don't have to worry about the language and with a bus you don't have to worry about getting lost. My wife and I went on a Globus tour for our honeymoon last year and it was fantastic. We extended it at the end to stay a few extra days and revisit some areas on our own. By then we knew our way around and were more comfortable with the language.
Have a great trip!
I am afraid I cannot suggest anything for anything but Rome. I went there in March. We stayed a week in Rome but it wasn't enough. I would recommend that you stay no less that 3 whole days in each place. Even that's cutting it short. For some ideas on what to do in Rome read my blogs. They are very detailed with lots of pictures.
http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/gamerbunny/
When planning a trip, I usually start with Frommers. Either their website or one of their books. Here's a link for Frommers on planning a trip to Italy.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/italy/0228010002.html
A valuable tip I wish I had known before going to Italy was this: Don't rely on your credit cards too much. Plan on using cash in most places.
I had to borrow cash from my friends because I hadn't exchanged enough at the airport.
Good luck planning your trip. You'll love Italy!
Rome: Minimum of 3 days.
Venice: Minimum of 3 days. If this is going to be a Romantic adventure, stay here longer.
Florence: 2 days in Florence, but it makes a good central location for to visit other places: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Orvieto.
Sassari and Sardinia: 3 days.
For hotels, I recommend "tripadvisor.com". Enter the city and your price range, and chose a hotel that has lots of good reviews.
The European trains are great. You can go just about anywhere and the prices aren't bad and they are easier to get on and off than planes. Utilizing the trains is key to having a good vacation.
To get to Sardinia, I'd take a ferry. Once there, I'd rent a car because the public transport isn't like it is on the mainland where I'd recommend *not* renting a car.
Ferries to Sardinia leave Genova, Livorno, Piombino, Civitavecchia, Fiumicino (where the Rome airport is), and Naples. It will be about 150 euros round trip without a car and 300 euros with a car (if your rental company allows ferry travel). Airfare to Cagliari (on Sardinia) would be about 250 euros for RT for two.
I agree with Stan as for extending the stay in Tuscany to visit not oly Florence, but also Siena, san Gimignano, Pisa; lucca, Volterra the wonderful countryside of Chianti region
It is possible to do this if you choose an accommodation in a central position.
As for a nice and convenient accommodation, I suggest "Il Romeo" apartments.
Their website:
http://www.vacanzainchianti.it
They are centrally located in the Chianti region, in the middle between Sienna, Florence and Pisa and near to San Gimignano. If you rent a car, you will get to Florence and San Gimignano in 30 minutes, Siena and Pisa in 1 hour.
If you plan to stay there about a week, you can visit: Florence 2 or 3 days (Duomo, Museums and old town). Siena 1 day is enough, Pisa and Lucca 1 day (same day: they are very near one another), San Gimignano and Certaldo 1 day, Volterra 1 day.
While going to the various towns you cross the Chianti region, with wonderful views every step.
bye
My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
hi, i'm italian.
rome 1week
venice 4-5days
florence 4-5days
sassari (i don't know, never been there)
sadania (never heard before)
if you mean the island whom sassari is located in, some days.
as hotels i don't know what recommend, and i never heard eurorail before.
from italy to island of sassari you can leave from Piombino (in tuscany, is the best if you go to florence)
or in alternative from Civitavecchia (30min from rome by train, the best if you suppose to leave from Rome)
and you can arrive in "golfo aranci" or "olbia".
if i can advice you one thing, leave apart sassari, and from olbia or golfo aranci, go to "costa smeralda" where Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, and some km over Santa teresa di Gallura, are located. Good places and best beaches of Italy. As places are a little expansive.
you can get there or by bus (i catched it from olbia airport, but i don't know if from golfo aranci there is) or you have to rent a car.
for any other question, ask me. =) have fun and good anniversary.
In Rome you can stay how long as you want cause things to visit are really so many.
In Venice not more than 2-3 days, is very very expensive city for the quality you get but it's very beautiful. Avoid the weekends during summertime cause it will be much more crowded (many tourists book cheaper hotels on the coast and go to Venice just by day).
Florence is a small city with many things to visit as well but mostly are concentrated in the city centre so, 3 days are enough to visit all. I'll suggest you 1 day trip to Siena that's close by (you can go by train).
Sassari sounds strange in your trip...Sassari is actually on the island of Sardinia, is in the north but there is not much to visit...if you really want to go there 1 day is more than enough. Sardinia is beautiful for the coasts and the seaside...the best is to reach the island by plane from Rome...by ferry will take you ages...for example Genoa to P.to Torres (north of Sardinia) takes 12hours with the standard ferry and 6 with the fast (and expensive) one...so the costs between fast ferry and airplane are almost the same...book in advance cause in summertime will be very hard to find a place.
About hotels, as someone already suggested you, get a look on tripadvisor.com is a very good website.
Other interesting cities in Italy are Genoa, Turin, Milan, Verona, Ferrara..1-2 days each one are enough...depends anyhow by your interests and what you plan to do there.
You can also check the office for tourism of Italy.
I agree 3-5 days in each city if you want to see the majority of the sites. Anything less and you will be so exhausted it won't be a holiday. If you are worried about getting trains and hotels on your own you may want to look into a bus tour. You stay in very nice 4 star plus hotels and the cost is quite good. Plus with a tour guide you don't have to worry about the language and with a bus you don't have to worry about getting lost. My wife and I went on a Globus tour for our honeymoon last year and it was fantastic. We extended it at the end to stay a few extra days and revisit some areas on our own. By then we knew our way around and were more comfortable with the language.
Have a great trip!
I am afraid I cannot suggest anything for anything but Rome. I went there in March. We stayed a week in Rome but it wasn't enough. I would recommend that you stay no less that 3 whole days in each place. Even that's cutting it short. For some ideas on what to do in Rome read my blogs. They are very detailed with lots of pictures.
http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/gamerbunny/
When planning a trip, I usually start with Frommers. Either their website or one of their books. Here's a link for Frommers on planning a trip to Italy.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/italy/0228010002.html
A valuable tip I wish I had known before going to Italy was this: Don't rely on your credit cards too much. Plan on using cash in most places.
I had to borrow cash from my friends because I hadn't exchanged enough at the airport.
Good luck planning your trip. You'll love Italy!
I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
paris, france to see eiffel tower, louvre and arc de triomphe
brussels, belgium to see the atomium, mannekin pis and architecture
berlin, frankfurt or cologne in germany to see the former berlin wall, architecture, van goethe house, oktoberfest, bavarian alps
salzburg, austria to see mozart's birthplace
there is a lot to go to but you can check it on this website. Enjoy your Euro trip, it's one of a kind!!!
http://www.eurail.com/eurail_home
I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
I recommend spending some time in Italy. I went interrailing a fews years ago and had a lot of fun.
In particular I'd suggest:-
Venice - You can spend a fun day walking around. And take a short gondola ride - expensive but it has to be done.
Florence - This was my favourite place in Italy. It may not have as many of the famous Italian sights but it is a really amazing city. Great food too.
Rome - See the Colosseum and all the other ruins.
See http://www.interrail-italy.co.uk/ for more photos and details.
I'd also recommend going to Austria to see Vienna and Salzburg. Vienna has a lot of amazing looking building. Salzburg is smaller but worth seeing to. Try to go up the cable car whilst you are there (30 minute bus ride to get to the mountain but worth the trip)!I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
are you planning on getting an Interrail, or a Euro Rail pass. They are different, and if you are leaving soon, you had better make your decision soon.
It depends entirely on how much time you plan to spend, but I would suggest you think about: Paris, London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome, Prague. If you have enough time, Greece. I skipped Greece, because I wanted to really spend some indepth time there. Many years have passed, and I still haven麓t done Greece! Someday...
Spain is my own favorite country, so I recommend you not miss Spain and Portugal, and definitely try to fit in Switzerland.
Honestly, though,you don't want to try to pack in too much and then not remember anything. Choose from the lists that people give you. Don't miss Paris and London, though. two of the most important cities in the world on so many levels!
Don't forget your camera, and don't worry about eating. I lived on bread and water the whole time I was travelling. You can eat anytime!long john silvers locations billy elliot san francisco
brussels, belgium to see the atomium, mannekin pis and architecture
berlin, frankfurt or cologne in germany to see the former berlin wall, architecture, van goethe house, oktoberfest, bavarian alps
salzburg, austria to see mozart's birthplace
there is a lot to go to but you can check it on this website. Enjoy your Euro trip, it's one of a kind!!!
http://www.eurail.com/eurail_home
I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
I recommend spending some time in Italy. I went interrailing a fews years ago and had a lot of fun.
In particular I'd suggest:-
Venice - You can spend a fun day walking around. And take a short gondola ride - expensive but it has to be done.
Florence - This was my favourite place in Italy. It may not have as many of the famous Italian sights but it is a really amazing city. Great food too.
Rome - See the Colosseum and all the other ruins.
See http://www.interrail-italy.co.uk/ for more photos and details.
I'd also recommend going to Austria to see Vienna and Salzburg. Vienna has a lot of amazing looking building. Salzburg is smaller but worth seeing to. Try to go up the cable car whilst you are there (30 minute bus ride to get to the mountain but worth the trip)!I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
are you planning on getting an Interrail, or a Euro Rail pass. They are different, and if you are leaving soon, you had better make your decision soon.
It depends entirely on how much time you plan to spend, but I would suggest you think about: Paris, London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome, Prague. If you have enough time, Greece. I skipped Greece, because I wanted to really spend some indepth time there. Many years have passed, and I still haven麓t done Greece! Someday...
Spain is my own favorite country, so I recommend you not miss Spain and Portugal, and definitely try to fit in Switzerland.
Honestly, though,you don't want to try to pack in too much and then not remember anything. Choose from the lists that people give you. Don't miss Paris and London, though. two of the most important cities in the world on so many levels!
Don't forget your camera, and don't worry about eating. I lived on bread and water the whole time I was travelling. You can eat anytime!
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