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How to Get to Portofino

May 9, 2013 by
Ferry to Portofino

How to Get to Portofino by Air, Train, Bus and Ferry: Portofino is located about 45km east of Genoa on the eastern stretch of the Italian Riviera. Genoa is the hub for all transportation along the Italian Riviera and from Genoa to Positano travellers have a choice of travel by train or ferry. Portofino is also easily reachable from Rome by train. By Air The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, about 45km west of Portofino. The airport is served by Alitalia, British … [Read more...]

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Suntan on the Ferry from Positano to Sorrento

April 23, 2013 by
Positano Ferries

Positano Ferries: Travel by Ferry from Positano to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast: When we visited Positano on a quick tour from Sorrento, we travelled by mini-bus. Our tour guide did not mention that we could easily return to Sorrento by ferry and so after a quick two-hour stay in Positano everyone went back to Sorrento with her, except us. As we were exploring the beach area, we saw the ferry landing at the western end of the beach and discovered that there was a Positano to Sorrento ferry … [Read more...]

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How to Get to Positano

April 20, 2013 by
Positano cruises

How to Get to Positano by Bus, Ferry and Road: Positano is a very popular tourist destination and each year thousands of visitors come to Positano and the Amalfi Coast during the summer vacations.  The bus and ferry are the two most convenient transportation means although there are other ways to reach Positano. By Air The nearest airports to Positano are: Naples Capodichino Airport - From Naples airport Curreri Viaggi operates ten daily shuttle services to Sorrento and the … [Read more...]

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How to Get to Siena

April 7, 2013 by
How to go to Siena

How to Get to Siena by Air, Bus, Train and Car: Being in the centre of Tuscany, and surrounded by Pisa, Florence, Arezzzo and Grosseto, Siena is easily reachable from any of these Tuscan towns. By Air If you're flying into Italy, the closest international airports to Siena are the Aeroporto di Firenze (Florence Airport) and Galileo Galilei Pisa Airport. From Florence Airport there's a bus service to Firenze S.M. Novella (Florence Central Train Station) where you can catch the … [Read more...]

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Piazzale Roma – A Hub for all Venice Transport

March 16, 2013 by
Piazzale Roma

Piazzale Roma - the Gateway for all Venice Transport: Piazzale Roma has none of the charms of the many Venetian piazzas and campos. This large Venetian square at the western end of the island is a major hub for all Venice transport and the thousands of people who use the square every day are either hopping on and off buses, catching the People Mover or looking for a place to park.  You can buy your transport tickets at the Hellovenezia/ACTV office here and there is also a luggage storage … [Read more...]

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Bologna Airport (BLQ) – Bologna Airport Transfers

March 13, 2013 by
Bologna Airport Transfers

Bologna Airport Transfers by Bus, Train and Car: Bologna is the largest city in the Emilia-Romagna region and the Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Aeroporto di Bologna-Guglielmo Marconi) is the main airport servicing this region. Close to 6 million passengers pass through Bologna Airport (BLQ) annually, making it the seventh busiest airport in Italy. The airport is named after the famous Guglielmo Marconi, a native of Bologna. Main stream airlines as well as low-cost carriers operate … [Read more...]

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How to Get to Cortina d’Ampezzo

March 5, 2013 by
Cortina d'Ampezzo

How to Get to Cortina d'Ampezzo by Bus and Train: Cortina d'Ampezzo is situated on top of the Valle del Boite in the Dolomites. This very popular ski-resort town is 72 km from the town of Belluno, 162 km from Venice, 432 km from Milan and 692 km from Rome. There is no train station in this town but during the ski season, direct bus services bring skiers here from all over Italy. How to Get to Cortina d'Ampezzo By Bus During the peak ski season, there are direct bus connections … [Read more...]

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How to Get to Castel Gandolfo from Rome

March 2, 2013 by
Castel Gandolfo

Travel to Castel Gandolfo by Public Transport: As the summer residence of the Pope, Castel Gandolfo is a very popular with people of the Catholic faith. They flock to this town from around Italy and overseas whenever there is a religious event or when the Pope gives an audience. Castel Gandolfo commune itself is very small and there are only a few hotels in town and around Lake Albano, but fortunately Castel Gandolfo is easily reached from Rome. How to Get to Castel Gandolfo from … [Read more...]

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How to Get to San Gimignano

March 1, 2013 by
How to Get to San Gimignano

Getting to San Gimignano by Train, Bus or Car: San Gimignano is a small Tuscan hill-town situated about half way between Florence and Siena. Although there is no train station in this town and the closest airports in the region are either Firenze or Pisa Airport, San Gimignano is nevertheless easily accessible by car or public transport from Siena or Florence. Getting to San Gimignano By Train - from Florence: From Firenze S.M. Novella station there is an hourly direct service to … [Read more...]

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How to Get to Sorrento

January 18, 2013 by
Sorrento Marina Piccola

How to Get to Sorrento by Bus, Boat, Train and Plane: Sorrento is in the Campania region in southern Italy, about 210 km south of Rome. With its cliff-top resorts and luxury hotels, this small tourist town is a good base from which to explore the Amalfi Coast, Capri and the ancient city of Pompeii. How to Get to Sorrento By Train Trenitalia connects travellers from various Italian cities to Napoli Centrale (Naples main station) and from there the Circumvesuviana train service … [Read more...]

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