Tuscany Travel Forum

I would like to take a day time train from Nice to Siena in September 2008. I cannot find train timetables that cover this journey on the internet. Has anybody done this trip recently, and where do I find information? Also, I will hire a car in Siena. Are there any car hire firms operating from Siena railway station? Any other tips? Thanks for your help

Hi,
Would it be easy to find accommodation in Cinque Terre next week? I've nothing booked.

Regards,
Peter

Can anyone suggest a reasonable place to stay in San Gimignano. I was hoping to stay at the Monastery di San Girolamo...but a phone call was not of much help. The lady who answered only spoke Italian...but with my school girl french and a little English from the nun? I got to understand that the place is for males only. So any other suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

We're renting a car from Siena and we might have to return it in Cortona. Then take the bus from Cortona to Florence. Is there a regular bus from Cortona to Florence? Where do we board it in Cortona and where would it stop in Florence? How long is the ride? Thanks!

Hi,
I arrive into Pisa late on Saturday night (11pm). How far is it to Pisa city centre from Pisa airport? Can anyone reccommend a good hotel?

Grazie,
Pieroo

Hi,
Could anyone recommend a good hotel in Cinque Terre? I will be going there with my girlfriend next week for two days.

Grazie,
Pierro

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Hi,
Would anyone know how long it would take to get from Pisa to The Cinque Terre by car?

Grazie,
Pierro

Hi,
Would anyone know how long it would take to get from Pisa to The Cinque Terre by car?

Grazie,
Pierro

Hi! I'm planning to rent a car in Siena and returning the car in Florence, after which I hope to be able to tour Florence briefly on foot then take the train to Rome within the day.

I plan to use Europcar rental, which has 4 branches in Florence: the airport, Novoli H24, Via Borgognissanti, and Via del Gelsomino. Which branch is most convenient for getting into town (do I need to take a bus)? Also, in case I have to skip touring Florence, which branch is nearest to the Florence train station (again, do I need a bus)?

Thanks in advance!

Hello all, my honeymoon is fast approaching (2 weeks to go) and we will be in beautiful italy. We will be staying a few days in florence, the plan is to use one day to visit pisa and a beach.

We will get up early and get the train to pisa. Only reason for going is to be total tourists and take photos of ourselves 'holding up the tower'. After that we would like to go to the beach. As most of our hols will be city based we would like to take one day to relax on a beach. I have checked out a website for viareggio which i believe you can reach by train from pisa. The only problem is that it doesn't look like a relaxing beach. Packed full of sunbeds and no where to throw a towl down.

Please can anyone advise me on which beach to go to and how to get there (by train from pisa?). Also we need to get back to florence later on. Would like to make a day of it stopping for an evening meal etc. What is the latest we would be able to make it back (by train). We will later be in Naples and will try and visit the Amalfi coast but from what i can tell this is more rugged coastline than beach.

Would appreicate any help anyone can give.
Jacqueline
P.S. Really can't wait now :)

We are coming in to Pisa on a Cruise Ship. They want to charge a silly amount of money to get to the train station. Is there a better way?

What spas are a favorite in Montecatini Terme.
Should we make a reservation?
How do you make a reservation?
Ellykelly

I'm renting a car and driving from Florence to Rome, May 28-May 31.
I had originally planned this itinerary,
1) Sam G, stay in Siena
2) Montalcino, Monte Amiata, stay in Montepulciano
3) Chiusi, Assisi, Spello, stay in Spoleto
4) Castellucio, Norcia, Orvieto, Civita, drop car off at DaVinci Airport

That last day is a ton of driving, so I'm wondering if you all can tell me where the best nights are to be had along the way. Is it better to stay in Assisi the second night? If I do that then I would hit the Umbrian hill towns on day three instead of four.
And if so, with a car, should I stay in the newer part of town? I like cheap B&B's or hotels, but not too cheap.

Any help would be great! Thanks!

- jason

I will be in Chianti from June 17 to June 19 and would like information where we can rent scooters to tour the tuscany valley on our own. All I was able to find was vespa tour groups. We just want to rent for 3 days to ride around the valley on our own. We already have lodging at a winery in Chianti.

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We are attending the MotoGP race at Mugello Circuit on June 1. We currently have hotel reservations in Florence and are trying to determine if it is feasible to take the train from Florence to Borgo San Lorenzo on race day (June 1). If yes, does anyone know if there is a shuttle bus running due to the event from the train station to the track and/or due to the traffic, would it be feasible to get a taxi from the station to the track. We would prefer not to have to walk 5km. Taking a taxi from Florence seemed expensive. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

We are attending the MotoGP race at Mugello Circuit on June 1. We currently have hotel reservations in Florence and are trying to determine if it is feasible to take the train from Florence to Borgo San Lorenzo on race day (June 1). If yes, does anyone know if there is a shuttle bus running due to the event from the train station to the track and/or due to the traffic, would it be feasible to get a taxi from the station to the track. We would prefer not to have to walk 5km. Taking a taxi from Florence seemed expensive. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

We have boooked a holiday in Pisa and will be staying in Claudia Ferri B&B. Has anyone been there and can give me an idea of the surroundings? Also would it be difficult to do some cycling in Pisa say, by the Arno? are there Cycling Paths?

Does anyone know of a 1 or two day bike tour through Tuscany?

Has anyone stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Florence? How close is it to the city center? Are there good food options nearby? We're looking for good pizza in Florence.

We will be arriving at Florence airport at 11.30pm on Thursday 1 May evening. By the time we get our luggage I am sure the train/bus? will have stopped running. Is it easy to get a cab froom the airport to the city and does anyone know how much it should cost?
With thanks
J.

9 of us are in Livorno for a day from a cruise ship July,we have done, Pisa, Florence and Sienna on previous stops and would like to go on a boat up the coast - any ideas of who we could try?

We are traveling to Italy From May 24 -June 4. We arrive and depart from Rome.
Since we arrive early Sunday, I was thinking
Sunday- Monday to Lucca
Tuesday-Thursday- Florence
Friday-Sunday Cinque de Terre
Monday-Tuesday Rome
What are your thoughts?
Any bike tours we could take?
What would be the cost of a guide for part of the time?
Hotel suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks,
EllyKelly

Hello All,

I am planning a trip to Italy in the near future. I once read an article about staying in a villa at a working winery. I stupidly cannot remember where I saw this article. Does anyone know of any places like this?

Hi folks,

We will be flying in to Pisa airport and then want to catch a train directly to Lucca. I thought I read that we can pick up the train right near the airport. Is that true? If not, what's the best way to get to the train station. Should we also consider taking the bus?

I know we'll be a bit dazed after a long overnight flight and just want to get to Lucca as easily as possible.

Any help would be appreciated.

Tom

If anyone could answer these questions:
1. How long will it take to drive from Livorno to Florence?
2. Is it easy getting from the cruise ship terminal to the main highway to get to Florence?
3. Is it easy to find the parking lot at the train station in Florence, or is there a better place to park?
4. How much does it cost to park in the train station in Florence?

I will be in Tuscany, for 5 days, for a wedding. I will only have 2 days to "tour". I was planning on Florence for a day and somewhere else in Tuscany on the second day. Any suggestions? I've heard San Gimignano is beautiful and not too far. It will also be my 27th birthday so it must be memorable!

Grazia!

hi
i'd like to rent an apartment when we are between May 19 - 22. Anyone has any good suggestions?
Thanks

Hello

Can anyone tell me if we can get a train directly from Pisa Airport into St Maria Novello station in Florence. How long does it take and what is the approx cost. Do we need to look for any particular signs to find the right train line. Thanks for any help