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Tuscany Siena Bus/ Train Timetable Questions
Posted: Tue November 3, 2009 07:25 PM UTC
I have specific bus/train questions about timetables/schedules for travel from Siena to the following: Can someone please help? I have tried to look up the timetables but am overwhelmed not knowing the station names which bus line etc., etc.

I would like timetables for the following:

1. Siena to Volterre by bus (on a Saturday) round trip

2. Siena to San Gimignano by train (on a Monday) round trip

3. Siena to Perugia ( Station Fontivegge) by BUS (on a Wedensday) one way

Grazie (Mahalo) Thanks

traveling with aloha

the coconut wireless
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Florence Quick Question about Driving in Florence
Posted: Fri October 30, 2009 01:23 PM UTC
I'll be meeting friends in Florence later this week...I'm arriving by train and they're coming by car.

My friend had heard that there is a tax or fee for driving into the city (he says it's over 100 euro). I've driven into Florence in the past, but not for a while, and don't remember anything like that. I've done a search or two here and on the internet in general and can't find any mention.

Can someone clear this up for us? It will make a big difference regarding where I meet them.

Thank you in advance!
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Florence Mrs Maureen Reavley
Posted: Thu October 29, 2009 09:19 PM UTC
I would like to purchase a toy from bartolucci in Via dei pastini. I dont know how to get through to the web site. Can you help.
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 MaureenReavley
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Florence Help on best mode of transporation to Amalfi Coast
Posted: Wed October 28, 2009 11:38 PM UTC
We(family of 4)will be traveling from Florence next July to the Amalfi Coast. Should we fly to Naples and bus it to Positano? If so, should we purchase air tickets locally, and approx cost if bought locally. Or should we take the train to Naples and then local train to Sorrento, then cab or bus to Positano? I am worried that train travel will take to long. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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 angel425
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Florence lovely gloves from Luciano's
Posted: Wed October 28, 2009 08:54 PM UTC
I am trying to reach Luciano's, it is a store with beautiful merchandise and is located at p.za santa croce 9/R. Can you give me an email address to contact them?
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 ciriasaenz
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Tuscany Hot Air Balloons over Tuscany
Posted: Thu October 22, 2009 01:51 AM UTC
I am seeking a Hot Air Balloon company in the Tuscany region that offers balloon rides for under 200 euros per person. Most of the websites I've been browsing are set at around 220euros for a 1 hour ride (or so). Are there any companies that offer it for around 100-150 euros each? Or is this impossible? We will be in the areas of Siena, Pienza, Monticciello, and Sorano (renting a car). Thanks!
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Tuscany Recommended location & villa for family of 9
Posted: Tue October 20, 2009 07:01 AM UTC
Hi All,

We're planning to rent a villa in Tuscany in mid July of 2010 for one week. I'm not sure where is the ideal location for a family of nine including two children and one teenager. We would be landing in either Rome, Venice or Milan, whichever is nearest. Then we want to take a train to the nearest station to the villa.

If we were to stay for a second week in another villa, which town should we go for and any villa recommendations?

Advice on train and rental car bookings are also appreciated.

Thanks,
Tareq
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Tuscany And the name of the road?
Posted: Tue October 20, 2009 03:17 AM UTC
While we are relaxing in Tuscany (Siena and Pienza), we want to travel the 'famous' cypress-lined winding road (the postcard spot!) and take photographs in April 2010. I think I've narrowed it down to a stretch of road between Montepulciano and Monticchiello. Does it have an actual name or number so I can google it a bit more? We want to bike it or scooter it during a daytrip from Pienza.
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Tuscany How can we avoid summer crowds?
Posted: Sat October 17, 2009 10:47 PM UTC
We want to rent a place in Tuscany in July but would like to avoid places too crowded with tourists. We'd be happy to stay in a small town, love to hike, eat and be by the water (everyone says that the coast is horrible in the summer - too many people). We'll have a car but don't want to drive all the time. Is Lucca a good option?
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 bigspace
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San Gimignano Help Please!!....shopping in San Gimignano
Posted: Fri October 16, 2009 07:40 PM UTC
Spent a lovely day in San Gimignano and can just scream that I didn't buy the parfum I smelled in a tiny shop on the right hand side as you are walking up the hill. Does anyone know the name of the shop? I've tried looking at the town web site but have come up empty. Thank you!!
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 strj25
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Lucca Gelateria "Crema e Cioccolato".
Posted: Fri October 16, 2009 05:46 PM UTC
Some time ago I found a good place for a ice cream. It is located in via San Sebastiano. Its name should be Cream e Cioccolato, or something like that. I'd like to know the right name and address of this gelateria.

I've already checked on "Pagine Gialle" and googled a lot.
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 Maurizioago
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Florence Free Willey Store
Posted: Fri October 16, 2009 01:14 PM UTC
I think that is the name of the the store. They sold enameled jewelry. Very bright colors of pendants and bracelets. I can't find it on the internet. Do I have the name wrong. I know it was in Florence.
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 dbwilks
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Livorno day trip from Livorno to Pisa by train or bus
Posted: Mon October 12, 2009 03:25 PM UTC
Can you tell me the best way to get from Livorno to Pisa by train or bus, we will be there for the one day at beg of November by cruise ship, my husband and I are very fit so do not mind walking to the station. Next day we are in Civitavecchia for Rome and looking for the same info. Many thanks
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 cyprus2005
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Tuscany From Florence to Montalcino-Sagra del Tordo
Posted: Mon October 12, 2009 12:58 PM UTC
Hi everybody!
We 'll be spending 10 days in Tuscany, and we'd really like to go to "Sagra del Tordo" held in Montalcino on 25/10/2009. Since our hotel is located in Florence and we are afraid to hire a car, how can we get there? Should we have an invitation or something (in order to participate?). It's our 2nd time in the area and we don't know a lot of things.Thanx a lot!!!
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 vickat
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Florence Best pizza in florence,4 generations
Posted: Mon October 12, 2009 07:57 AM UTC
Hi there,
I remember someone posted a pizza restaurant that's been in the family for 4 generations and it was good.Where is it?Does anyone know?
thanks,
lengleng
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Florence Antique and bookinist stores in Florence
Posted: Sun October 11, 2009 10:21 PM UTC
I will be in Florence for a very short time, but would love to find some stores selling old books and antiques.
Any addresses?
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Florence Mosquitos in Florence.....
Posted: Thu October 8, 2009 10:42 PM UTC
Why is it I never read about the problem of mosquitos in Florence?We were so unprepared upon arriving and got attacked so badly in a farmhouse to a point we stayed up ALL night watching my 3 year old and killing all the mosquitos in the room.Needless to say we checked out the next day to go to a different bed and breakfast and thank god they are more responsible and took measures to oust those blood thirst suckers out of the room by spraying it before hand.Are we the only ones?
lengleng
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 lengleng
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Florence Luna Rossa Hostel Information
Posted: Thu October 8, 2009 07:14 PM UTC
Hi everyone,

I'm planning a weekend in Florence and am having no luck getting in contact (directly) with the Luna Rossa hostel. Perhaps someone has stayed there and still has the email address? Or a phone number?

(I've found this number: 328 6251017, but there's no answer.)

Thanks in advance!
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Florence Como or Venice from Florence?
Posted: Wed October 7, 2009 07:55 AM UTC
Hi all,
I'm in FLORENCE WOOHOOO!!! Thanks to all your input and help on getting here :-)Please help with the decision of choosing Como or Venice as we only have time for one day trip that far.
I'm staying in this amasing villa just outside of florence http://www.poggioaimerli.com/english/index.htm
Service is impecable,the setting and location can't be beaten!
lengleng
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 lengleng
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Tuscany Tuscan towns of choice!
Posted: Wed October 7, 2009 04:15 AM UTC
When I visited Italy last, the 2 towns of the Tuscany region I managed to explore were Pisa and Florence. This time around, I will likely have 1 day to explore another town in Tuscany, for photography reasons, in April. So, I need some ideas--what is your top choice for a photogenic Tuscan town to visit? I'm interested in towns that are older but well-kept, with cobblestone streets wide enough to allow a bike or two through, but not a car. Warm colors, lack of power lines and industrial areas, a room with a view over a family vineyard. Small, serene, and easy enough to get in and out of, and not swarming with tourists. A place that makes you want to sit down and stay a while, just to drink it all in. Where?
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Pisa Travel from florence psa airport to hotel roma??
Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 06:41 PM UTC
just wondering if any one can give the best and cheapest way to travel from the PSA airport to the Hotel Roma which i believe is located near the tower?
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 bryansuk
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Montalcino 5 days near Montalcino
Posted: Fri October 2, 2009 04:42 PM UTC
With a short trip spanning a weekend, what do you recommend? It's next week, 10/9-14, and we'll have a car. Festivals? Wineries?
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Montalcino Weekend hours off-season
Posted: Thu October 1, 2009 11:23 PM UTC
Interested in knowing if Montalcino or surrounding area wineries or Enoteca are open on Saturdays and Sundays off-season( November )? Are sites to visit( Castello; Abbey in Anselmo ) open?
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 barefoottraveller
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Florence Closest hotel to Florence airport?
Posted: Wed September 30, 2009 07:22 PM UTC
We have a very early flight out of Florence on our last day in Tuscany, and I was wondering if anyone knows the closest hotel/place to stay to the airport.

Thanks!
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Siena Spending 2 nights in Siena. Is there a cool castle or other interesting place to stay?
Posted: Mon September 28, 2009 09:11 PM UTC
Maybe in the center or outside... I don't know, some place really cool for 2 nights. Also, we are coming from Florence into Siena, should we take the bus, train, or rent a car? Can we explore Siena without a car?
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 msklausler
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Livorno Livorno to Fiumicino train or bus information
Posted: Sun September 27, 2009 11:30 PM UTC
Hi,

We will be staying in Marina di Pisa and flying home out of Fiumicino on a Monday. We are planning to get to a hotel close to the airport on Sunday as our flight is early. Must we train to Rome first? Are there buses from Livorno to the Fiumicino Airport area on Sundays?

Any ideas for a hotel near the airport?
How long a trip is it from Livorno to the airport by car? What would a taxi cost?

Matt & Michelle
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Livorno train travel
Posted: Thu September 24, 2009 09:32 PM UTC
I want to travel by train from Livorno to Pisa, my wife is confined to a wheelchair and cannot walk or stand
,are the trains wheelchair friendly?
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 Petermorgan
5 replies

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Florence vineyards in florence
Posted: Thu September 24, 2009 02:20 PM UTC
Hi, am coming to Florence for a couple of days. My first time in Tuscany and I feel I should see a vineyard since I enjoy wine so much. Only problem is I don't know the area and will be relying on public transport. Are there any vineyards that do tours/tastings that are accessible by buses? Or is that too much of a long shot?!
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 nut_meg
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Florence Still looking for the perfect countryside agriturismo.
Posted: Thu September 24, 2009 07:15 AM UTC
I've already booked a room with settemerli.it but read some reviews that's it's not really the country side experience if I was looking for that.The surrounding area and town is not charming like most towns in italy?
I'm looking for the perfect farmhouse and beauty of contryside in the heart of tuscany.Any suggestions?
Sally I looked at your suggestion but somehow my husband wanted to look for other options :-)
lengleng
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Florence Florence to Montecatini
Posted: Thu September 24, 2009 07:02 AM UTC
We will be travelling from Rome to Florence byrail and I wonder whether anyone has travelled on to Montecatini Terme by train. If so, are there many connections from Florence and how long does the trip take? Thanks
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 tossydog
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