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Train stations are generally located in the center of cities and towns which means there is no need to negotiate traffic and congestion or find expensive and secure parking. To get to Sicily there is a short car ferry ride from Reggio Calabria to Messina or overnight ferry services from Naples, Civitavecchia (port of Rome) and Genoa to Palermo.

Tipping is not strictly necessary in restaurants as most places add servizio (service) to the bill. If they don’t or if you want to leave something, a few euros is fine in pizzerias and trattorias; 5% to 10% in smarter restaurants. What’s this about not drinking a cappuccino after 11am? The ports of Sardinia – Olbia, Golfo Aranci and Porto Torres – have services to Livorno and Genoa. With journeys taking 8 hours or more they are useful only if you are taking a car over to the island. Realistically, you’ll need at least two or three days in top cities such as Rome, Florence and Venice. That won’t give you enough time to cover everything but it will allow you to get a feel for the place and explore some of the headline attractions.When we’re planning our trips to Italy, some of the most useful tools are Google Maps and Rome to Rio. These online applications give you the various options for the journeys you want to take by train, car, bus and plane. We recommend renting a car if you want to explore the countryside and lesser-known regions that are not well connected by high speed trains and other regional services. Italian cities are very congested and it is often difficult to find parking, and when you do it is expensive to Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast is the most popular route to do this. You can arrange this transfer from the station or airport easily online with Suntransfers. T hey have long standing global reputations, competitive prices and 24/7 customer service. You just book online and your transfer is confirmed instantly. For those traveling in large groups, they have larger vehicles and you can also book child car seats if required.

Driving in Italy is fun and can take you to places that others will not be able to reach easily using trains and buses. In fact, many off-the-beaten-path towns and villages are only accessible by car. The best places to drive in Italy are Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia, the Dolomites, along the Riviera coast and through Umbria and Le Marche. This is where you’ll see the picturesque villages, rolling green hills and coastal vistas of your dreams. However, if you are thinking of driving in Italy you’ll need to be aware of some important differences to the conditions you experience at home: The best way to travel around Italy, if you mainly want to visit the cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, is by train. Italy has an extensive network of both fast speed inter-city trains and regional services that connect the smaller cities and towns.

Some cities in the south of Italy, especially Puglia, are not well served by trains. In this case, Flixbus can be very useful and a great alternative to driving long distances. That being said, if you want to experience the countryside, discovering Italy by car is one of the most thrilling experiences you’ll have on your trip. Car rental in Italy The Italian peninsula relies on several ferry services between the mainland and Sicily and Sardinia as well as islands in the bay of Naples and throughout the lakes region.