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  1. lucapal avatar

    RE: Vatican/St Peters Cathedral

    by lucapal 22 May 2012

    Glad you enjoyed it! There are so many nice small towns in Tuscany...though Bologna is also a very interesting destination. If you wan…

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    RE: 4 days in Tuscany

    by mike9 09 May 2012

    Just to add to lucapal, firstly cars are fine for getting about in but can be difficult in towns (narrow one way streets, difficult parking,…

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    RE: Rome in 13 Days...

    by mike9 01 May 2012

    Agree with #1 - there are dozens of smaller interesting places in Tuscany and Umbria. The whole area round Pienza, San Quirico, Montepulcian…

  4. mike9 avatar

    RE: 21 yo male first-time around Western Europe solo!!! Itinerary?!

    by mike9 29 April 2012

    Agree with those above who comment about big cities - if you are really interested in local culture, then you will have to go to small…

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    RE: Train fares expensive in Italy?

    by neckervd 12 March 2012

    Italy has 3 categories of trains: Eurostar Italia (ES): fast and expensive IC or EC, slower and less expensive R or RV, slow and cheap…

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    RE: place to stay Tuscany

    by arizona 22 February 2012

    I didn't understand either but hands up for spelling (your doubt) Agriturismo rightly. Googling this and Arezzo probably here's the one…

  7. dalecoyk avatar

    place to stay Tuscany

    by dalecoyk 22 February 2012

    Hi, will be in Italy late March want to spend 3 -4 days in and around Tuscany(@an hour from Florence) friend told of an amazing Agriturismo(…

  8. Casafredda avatar

    RE: Base for honeymoon in Tuscany?

    by Casafredda 25 January 2012

    Hi there, the Tuscan coast is sensational, in particular the southern part: from Castiglione della Pescaia to Monte Argentario there…

  9. Casafredda avatar

    Re: Where to stay in Umbria or Tuscany

    by Casafredda 19 January 2012

    Hi there, all of the towns you listed are truly magnificent places; my favorite one is Cortona, which has a stunning view over the Chiana…

  10. mike9 avatar

    RE: Sorry..another Rental Car Question

    by mike9 04 January 2012

    Fwoggie's right - Italy now has the most expensive fuel in Europe at around €1. 65 - 1.70 per litre. Motorway tolls are due to go up anoth…

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    RE: 22 nights in Italy

    by mike9 29 November 2011

    Further to Stavros #8, I was thinking of rural Tuscany / Umbria and using a car to spend a couple of days based in an agriturismo somewhere…

  12. mike9 avatar

    RE: Italy + Switzerland Travel Question

    by mike9 17 November 2011

    You don't say where you are coming from, but if it is long haul then plan for jetlag on day 1.You are very sensible to limit yourself…

  13. battybilly avatar

    RE: Rome airport to Termini in a rush. Cab it?

    by battybilly 23 September 2011

    The last train to Perugia direct is 20:08. After that, you have to change on the 20:15 in Arezzo - and Foligno on the 20:45. Advance fares…

  14. mike9 avatar

    RE: Bus transfer from Siena to Assisi

    by mike9 20 September 2011

    I'm struggling to find you anything better than the train - I assume the train journey you found involved changing at Chiusi and Terontola…

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    RE: Bus transfer from Siena to Assisi

    by mike9 20 September 2011

    There used to be about 3 buses per day between Siena and Perugia, but I can only now find one run by Sena and that is in the evening,…

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    RE: Any Suggestions for Small Towns in Italy?

    by Partireeunpomorire 07 September 2011

    Bear in mind that for some of the trips mentioned above (Tuscania, Sutri, Pitigliano, Montalcino etc) it is best advised to hire a car…

  17. neckervd avatar

    RE: Cheapest way to get from Rome to Florence?

    by neckervd 12 August 2011

    The few IC trains between Roma Termini and Florence (330km) stop at Chiusi, Orvieto, Terontola and Arezzo. Fare: 30 EUR The Eurostar trains…

  18. mike9 avatar

    RE: Rome - Ciampino airport to Perugia - best route?

    by mike9 09 August 2011

    Agreed - the most flexible way is airport coach from Ciampino which should drop you at the back of Centrale station. Rome - Perugia train…

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    RE: Transportation options from northern Umbria to Sorrento

    by mike9 27 July 2011

    There are about 4 IC trains every day which stop at Arezzo and Chiusi which run through to Naples. You'll need to check precise times,…

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    RE: Transportation options from northern Umbria to Sorrento

    by richiavo 27 July 2011

    So instead you want to take a train to Bologna which will include a change then bus/taxi to bologna airport, arive Naples bus or taxi…

  21. karenmarlo avatar

    Transportation options from northern Umbria to Sorrento

    by karenmarlo 26 July 2011

    We're going to be near Lake Trasimeno in Magione and will need to get to Sorrento from there. I've looked at the trains and once we get…

  22. mike9 avatar

    RE: Italy in September for 18 days

    by mike9 15 July 2011

    Cortona to San Gim is quite a way - not impossible for a day but you'll be doing a lot of driving past Siena, Monteriggio etc. However…

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    RE: TRAIN OR BUS

    by mike9 14 July 2011

    Arezzo by train see trenitalia. Siena by either train or bus - for buses see Sena.it - buses are directdown the motorway, train requires…

  24. stephenjohn avatar

    TRAIN OR BUS

    by stephenjohn 14 July 2011

    Hello - I have to leave for Rome on a sunday. I can either leave from Siena or Arezzo and go by train or bus. Any suggestions please which…

  25. mike9 avatar

    RE: TRAIN

    by mike9 30 June 2011

    If you're on the IC train from Arezzo you haven't any option as the only station it stops at in Rome is at Termini- the Regional trains…

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