Ira's Italy Trip Report
May 29th, 2005, 03:02 PM
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Hi hope,
>did you feel you were doing a lot of backtracking when you returned to Florence each night?<
No. Our daytrips were all about 1 hr by train or bus.
My Lady Wife was quite happy to not have to pack or unpack for 11 nights.
For Venice, we took one small bag.
You do have to be careful about schedules. For example, we couldn't have dinner in Siena because the last train left too early (we don't like dinner before about 8:00).
Have fun planning your next trip.
>did you feel you were doing a lot of backtracking when you returned to Florence each night?<
No. Our daytrips were all about 1 hr by train or bus.
My Lady Wife was quite happy to not have to pack or unpack for 11 nights.
For Venice, we took one small bag.
You do have to be careful about schedules. For example, we couldn't have dinner in Siena because the last train left too early (we don't like dinner before about 8:00).
Have fun planning your next trip.
May 30th, 2005, 08:22 AM
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Ira: need help - I called for reservation for the Uffizi Gallery for June 9th (10am or any time that day) - they are really sold out for all June....I tried several websites - no room in the inn....what should I do (at this point it looks like a long wait that morning)....
Jun 2nd, 2005, 11:13 AM
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CAN YOU PLS. TELL ME THE COST OF THE TRIP FROM AIRPORT TO ROME TERMINAL THEN ON TO FLORENCE......ROUND TRIP? GOING IN DEC. AND NEED TO BUDGET. DID YOU GET THSE TIX IN US B4 YOUR TRIP OR AT THE AIRPORT? THANKS
Jun 3rd, 2005, 06:07 PM
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Ira: I got the pizza in Rome under control. We are going to be staying for 4 nights at the Mozart Hotel at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Do you have any dinner favorites. We dine well - but, here I would rather have less touristy wonderful without the 5* fuss....thoughts? Also, you seem to live near Atlanta - where?
Jun 4th, 2005, 05:48 AM
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Hi pvd
The Leonardo da Vinci train from FCO to Roma TE is 9.5E.
Prices and schedules from Rome to Florence are at www.trenitalia.com. If you travel on Saturday, they have 15E special.
For December, you needn't buy your tickets in advance, unless you are there around Xmas.
You can buy all of your train tickets at the train station in FCO.
The Leonardo da Vinci train from FCO to Roma TE is 9.5E.
Prices and schedules from Rome to Florence are at www.trenitalia.com. If you travel on Saturday, they have 15E special.
For December, you needn't buy your tickets in advance, unless you are there around Xmas.
You can buy all of your train tickets at the train station in FCO.
Jun 14th, 2005, 03:40 AM
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Thankyou Ira for your help. I have looked at your section on Naples and many others. Fascinating
My Fiance wants to take my wheelchair to Italy we are going to Sorrento then Naples. I am not sure if it is a good idea as we will also have luggage and do not know if the streets of Sorrento and the Amalfi coast, Naples is very suitable for wheelchair users. I do not need my wheelchair all the time but can only walk for about 1-2 hours before I am in a lot of pain. I have a disc disease which is worsening but am desperate to go back to Italy (as I have already been to Rome Venice and Florence) before I am totally wheelchair bound. Any suggestions. Can you hire wheelchair in sorrento for a week.
Thanks Bubbles
My Fiance wants to take my wheelchair to Italy we are going to Sorrento then Naples. I am not sure if it is a good idea as we will also have luggage and do not know if the streets of Sorrento and the Amalfi coast, Naples is very suitable for wheelchair users. I do not need my wheelchair all the time but can only walk for about 1-2 hours before I am in a lot of pain. I have a disc disease which is worsening but am desperate to go back to Italy (as I have already been to Rome Venice and Florence) before I am totally wheelchair bound. Any suggestions. Can you hire wheelchair in sorrento for a week.
Thanks Bubbles
Jul 30th, 2005, 02:14 PM
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Hi bubbles,
This is a very late reply but I just wanted to say that I went on a trip several years ago with a lady who had a small wheeled chair that was not what I consider a wheelchair. It was small enough to fold up and I believe it was motorized. There were some places she could not go but this was a very useful thing for her. It was smaller than a regular wheelchair and folded. You might want to consider one of these. Also I was on another trip with a lady who used one of those walking sticks with a small seat attached so she could sit when necessary. Happy travels.
This is a very late reply but I just wanted to say that I went on a trip several years ago with a lady who had a small wheeled chair that was not what I consider a wheelchair. It was small enough to fold up and I believe it was motorized. There were some places she could not go but this was a very useful thing for her. It was smaller than a regular wheelchair and folded. You might want to consider one of these. Also I was on another trip with a lady who used one of those walking sticks with a small seat attached so she could sit when necessary. Happy travels.
Jul 30th, 2005, 02:43 PM
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Hi bubbles,
Please forgive me for being so late in replying, but I seem to have missed your post.
If you have a reasonably light-weight chair you can navigate Sorrento and Naples by walking uphill and riding down.
Much of Naples is fairly flat, but you do have to watch out for cobblestones.
The towns of the AC; Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, etc; are very vertical. I suggest that you take the bus from Sorrento to Amalfi and the ferry back (or VV)
I hope that this got to you in time.
Please forgive me for being so late in replying, but I seem to have missed your post.
If you have a reasonably light-weight chair you can navigate Sorrento and Naples by walking uphill and riding down.
Much of Naples is fairly flat, but you do have to watch out for cobblestones.
The towns of the AC; Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, etc; are very vertical. I suggest that you take the bus from Sorrento to Amalfi and the ferry back (or VV)
I hope that this got to you in time.
Jul 19th, 2006, 09:37 PM
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Ira - I know your post is from a while back...I just wanted to tell you I think it's great and I am taking many of your pointers and suggestions as I plan my honeymoon! We are leaving August 12 to go to Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome...your information is priceless. I think the people on this forum are great! 
