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   Re: Three days in the center of Italy

   by tereselbt 18 May 2012

   My favourite places in the Val d'orcia and venture south into Umbria and visit extrodinary Orvieto The Val d’Orcia in Southern Tuscany…

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   RE: Suggestions for my third time in Italy

   by katiecat 15 May 2012

   Sorry, I figured when I said I had been to the usual places and done the usual things, that would cover it! haha. ;) Here is where I…

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   RE: Rome - Day Trips Outside of Rome Advice

   by mike9 13 May 2012

   Agree with MTL above - either base yourself with car somewhere out in the countryside (and he's given you a good list of places to visit)…

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   RE: Single female, one month in Italy in June

   by mike9 03 May 2012

   Agree 100% with clementis above. In particular, people who don't like Naples are those who don't want to look more than skin deep. Its…

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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…

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   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: Ray?

   by goldfinger 24 April 2012

   Next time, next time. It's been on my radar a while, along with Orvieto.

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   RE: Which is better ? Pisa,venice or Naples

   by neckervd 19 April 2012

   Check the gems (more or less) between Rome and Florence: Tarquinia and Chiusi, both with Etrurian museums and tombs Orvieto Frasassi cave…

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   RE: Siena to Rome drive - stops or stayovers on the way?

   by mike9 19 April 2012

   My nearest big supermarket is in Viterbo, and to be honest, while it has some interesting spots, it is not top of the list -and the traffic…

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    RE: Rome to Greve

    by mike9 09 April 2012

    You really need to look at a map and see how long you want to spend driving. In addition to richiavo's suggestion, you can take the "old…

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    RE: What are the beaches like on the Lazio coast?

    by MTL 06 April 2012

    > As we are spending the following week in a villa near Orvieto, well, Orvieto is only 1 1/2 hr from Rome so anything between Rome and…

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    Re: What are the beaches like on the Lazio coast?

    by AVUM 02 April 2012

    Thankyou so much for yr reply, I really appreciate it. As we are spending the following week in a villa near Orvieto, we weren't planning…

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    RE: What are the beaches like on the Lazio coast?

    by lovingRome 02 April 2012

    Hi, I can suggest you one, very cute hotel (precisely, more bed and breakfast), in a place Civitella d'Agliano, near to Orvieto: http://ilc…

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    What are the beaches like on the Lazio coast?

    by AVUM 01 April 2012

    We are looking for a nice family friendly hotel this August between Rome and Orvieto in Umbria, has anyone got any suggestions on great…

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    RE: What is the best backpacking trip you've ever been on?

    by FirstCircle 18 March 2012

    I liked to Rome to Jerusalem overland though it wouldnt really be possible anymore. If I remembner correctly it was something like this…

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    RE: 3 days in Rome

    by MTL 15 March 2012

    Ostia Antica, Viterbo, Tarquinia, Ceveteri. Colli Romani (Frascati etc), Tivoli, Bracciano, Orvieto. Google them

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    RE: 3 days in Rome

    by richiavo 15 March 2012

    Orvieto about 1 hour on a train

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    RE: FIrst time in Italy

    by neckervd 12 March 2012

    May be 4 full days (don't count the jetlag day) for Rome and Vatican and another 4-5 days for either Naples and surroundings or some small…

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    A Taste of Tuscany: Honeymoon Report Part II (Siena, Orvieto, Montalcino)

    by aem1975 09 March 2012

    I just finished writing Honeymoon Report Part II featuring Orvieto, Siena and Montalcino. My report includes lots of pictures and informatio…

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    A Taste of Tuscany: Honeymoon Report Part II (Siena, Orvieto, Montalcino)

    by aem1975 09 March 2012

    Greetings! I just finished writing Honeymoon Report Part II featuring Orvieto, Siena and Montalcino. My report includes lots of pictures…

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    RE: Car Rental: Florence pickup Dropoff Orvieto

    by mike9 25 February 2012

    Both Avis and Hertz have bases in Orvieto (almost next door to each other) within about 200 metres of the train station. Trains to Rome…

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    RE: Car Rental: Florence pickup Dropoff Orvieto

    by richiavo 25 February 2012

    Yes a really good place to drop off. Try Carhire3000.com they are a broker and will give you a pretty good price. Edited by: richiavo…

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    Car Rental: Florence pickup Dropoff Orvieto

    by edgygirl 25 February 2012

    I'm planning on renting a vehicle after visiting florence so that we can drive around tuscany for a few days. From Tuscany we want to…

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    RE: Please help review itinerary before I book!

    by clementis_fur_cap 17 February 2012

    If your mom wants to go to Rome and Venice in the first 7 days, that's where I'd go. I have nothing against either Orvieto or Bologna,…

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    RE: Please help review itinerary before I book!

    by mike9 17 February 2012

    Then to add there are 2 through trains a day from Orvieto to Venice at 1144 and 1644and take about 5 hours. If staying in Orvieto, make…