Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

Help on Logistics for Rome-Amalfi_rome Day trip in September

Help on Logistics for Rome-Amalfi_rome Day trip in September

Old Feb 26th, 2013, 09:49 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Help on Logistics for Rome-Amalfi_rome Day trip in September

Two couples travelling in September, basing out of Rome for a few days. Have one day free for trip to Amalfi coast...would leave Rome early, return Rome late same day. Thinking Amalfi is probably all that we can get in on the day trip. Any tips on how to get there and back, and suggestions on boat ride vs bus ride to Amalfi once we are in the area is appreciated. Any ideas also welcome on what top things do in Amalfi, best place for lunch, best areas to walk, sit, drink, shop.
Cubakat is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 09:58 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 57,890
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Amalfi is a place to relax and enjoy a resort - not so much to see things.

I would take the train to Naples and from there get a ferry that goes to Amalfi (if possible) if not - a fery down the coast - these are he best views. then you can take the bus back to Sorrento to local train to Naples and the regular train to Rome.

This will be a VERY long day.

And the main things to see in the area - Pompeii and Capri - you won't have time for. (And do remember these are not cities but small towns)
nytraveler is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 10:18 AM
  #3  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for the tips!
Cubakat is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 10:54 AM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,834
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
At the end of the day, rather than bus to Sorrento, train to Naples and 2nd train to Rome, consider taking the bus (or taxi) from Amalfi in the other direction to Salerno and then taking a direct train back to Rome. The overall travel time will be about the same. If you plan it right, you could enjoy the sunset in Salerno (about 7:00p) and perhaps have dinner before boarding the train (about 8:40-8:50p).

Check train timetables here. September schedules won't be loaded yet, so just check next week on the same day of the week you're considering.

http://www.fsitaliane.com/homepage_en.html
Jean is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 11:04 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 7,160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Actually Jean's suggestion might be the best way to go to Amalfi also. Rome to Salerno, then bus or boat to Amalfi. Fewer transfers makes a long day a little easier.

It's called the Amalfi coast, but it's really a series of beautiful small towns, of which Amalfi is only one. Rushing in and out you won't see that much and you'll lose the feel of the place. So I don't recommend this daytrip.
Mimar is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 11:12 AM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,834
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
I agree with Mimar that it's easier to go through Salerno in both directions, but if there's time I wouldn't miss the ferry ride from Naples. On a beautiful weather day, that could be the highlight.
Jean is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 02:04 PM
  #7  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks everybody. I just wanted a "taste" of the area in one day, it looks tougher thatn I thought. Any other nice trip you'd recommned from Rome as a base? On other trips to Italy we've been to Rome, Milan, Genoa, Cinque Terre, St. Gim/Sienna/Pistoia.
Cubakat is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 02:10 PM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Orvieto to tivoli?
jamikins is offline  
Old Feb 26th, 2013, 07:13 PM
  #9  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,834
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Orvieto is easy to reach and has enough to see. There are late trains back to Rome.

Assisi is farther (about 2.5 hours plus the shuttle bus between the station and the town). The basilica is spectacular, and there are Roman ruins to see under the main piazza. Views of the Umbria Valley are beautiful, but the town will probably be more crowded than Orvieto.
Jean is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gfrance
Europe
4
Jun 4th, 2013 10:02 AM
DrG
Europe
10
Mar 14th, 2013 06:13 AM
merl416
Europe
7
Apr 30th, 2012 12:39 PM
prudelia
Europe
15
Mar 31st, 2008 04:54 AM
britgirlusa
Europe
4
Jan 28th, 2007 03:55 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -