Naples to Catania
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Naples to Catania
First trip to Italy (leaving end of April) and a little nervous planning on my own for the 4 of us (2 retired couples). Made hotel reservations in Rome, Sorrento and Giardini Naxos but could use help getting there. Have many questions but the most immediate involves trains, buses and planes. I know there's train from Rome to Naples, and switch to go to Sorrento. Would a bus from Rome to Sorrento be easier. Haven't found much info on available buses and times. Just wondering how difficult carting luggage from one train to another in Naples (although we are traveling very light). Also want to fly from Naples to Catania. So far I've only found 2 choices (on the low priced airlines)- either very early or arriving after 6:00 p.m. and then have to pick up rental car and drive to Giardini Naxos. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Changing trains at Napoli Centrale is not difficult, though it's best not to do it in the peak commuting times.
There are overnight ferries from Napoli to Catania (www.tttlines.it) and from Salerno to Messina (www.carontetourist.it).
There are overnight ferries from Napoli to Catania (www.tttlines.it) and from Salerno to Messina (www.carontetourist.it).
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Thanks GeoffHamer - I was aware of the overnight ferries but everyone wants to arrive in Sicily quickly. Have been reading quite a few negative comments on Ryanair, Meridiana and Airone so not sure if we will use them.
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Hi FT - There is a daily bus service Rome-Sorrento (- operator: Marozzi) - departing from Roma Tiburtina station.
Fare: approx € 15. Journey time: approx 4 hrs.
For timetable see:
http://www.marozzivt.it/
Hope this helps ...
Steve
Fare: approx € 15. Journey time: approx 4 hrs.
For timetable see:
http://www.marozzivt.it/
Hope this helps ...
Steve
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o darn, that's too bad because it's lots of fun. I went on one cruise and never again, but I do take the overnight ferry to Sicily (by another route) 10 maybe 20 times a year. Anyway, always do what's best for you.
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TravMimi - Regarding Giardini Naxos - I've been checking a number of areas in Sicily and after reading numerous trip reports this seemed like a good centrally located area with easy access to interesting sites. Taormina I gather is beautiful but seemed much more costly plus one of my group is a little limited on long walks. We will also have a car and it seemed easier to find hotels which had parking available at reasonable costs. But I am certainly open for any tips or suggestions. Sheila
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First about the flights Naples to Catania. Most people do like the ferry, some use train, so that air route just isn't in demand and there is no profit in it for the airlines. Very few flights. Can't get around it. Now about Giardini Naxos. That certainly is a hub for tours of Sicily. I think it's the tour bus/hotel capital of the world lol. I set up lots of tours for people in that area and locals and people who go there alot stay in Letojanni. It's on the other side of Taormina even closer than Giardini. It's a lovely seaside town. There are not many hotels (some on the water some up the hill) but they are nice. It has a nice piazza and lungomare (street along water)Great food! quick easy hop up to Taormina on taxi or bus. There is also a nice little train station, everything within walking distance. I have sent many people there and the only thing they are upset about is they didn't add a day just to hang around Letojanni. It's a thought and something for you to look at so you know you have the bases covered.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g2...ly-Hotels.html
This is the tripadvisor hotel page.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g2...ly-Hotels.html
This is the tripadvisor hotel page.