OT: Italy travel recommendations

[AddisynShort]

Rick Steves' book sounds like an essential companion for anyone embarking on an Italian journey. I'm definitely adding it to my reading list for my next trip. Your detailed recommendations paint such a vivid picture of the places you've explored, and I can't wait to experience them firsthand.
Speaking of travel, when I was navigating through Europe, particularly in Germany, I stumbled upon https://www.dbfahrplan.com/de/ for booking train tickets. It made hopping from city to city a breeze, and I couldn't have explored as seamlessly without it. Thanks for sharing your experiences and the helpful link—I'll be sure to keep it handy for my future travels.

 

[onesimus]

I'm in Puglia for the week. Would appreciate any recommendations for what to see/eat/do.

 

[e5fdny]

IFL

As my younger Son has a semester abroad next year and he’ll be based out of Rome.

 

[knightfan7]

IFL

As my younger Son has a semester abroad next year and he’ll be based out of Rome.

My daughter-in-law did that in Rome a number of years ago and nephew did the same in London. Both loved it.

 

[RAA-1]

I'm in Puglia for the week. Would appreciate any recommendations for what to see/eat/do.

You need to visit the very interesting Trulli houses in Alberobello, Puglia. A UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

 

[RAA-1]

Here is the link;
Alberobello, Italy

 

[e5fdny]

I'm in Puglia for the week. Would appreciate any recommendations for what to see/eat/do.

You need to visit the very interesting Trulli houses in Alberobello, Puglia. A UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Used to work with a guy who had that as his last name.

This is what the firehouse came up with…

“Nobody uglier than Puglia.”

The “er” on the uglier naturally evolved into an “a” with the NYC accent.

 

[onesimus]

You need to visit the very interesting Trulli houses in Alberobello, Puglia. A UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Was there this morning. Italian coworker of mine recommended this place to eat and it was fantastic.

Principotto | Bissolati · Alberobello, Metropolitan City of Bari

maps.app.goo.gl

Then spent the afternoon at the beaches Monopoli.

Back in Brindisi and headed to Lecce tomorrow.

 

[batts]

I'm in Puglia for the week. Would appreciate any recommendations for what to see/eat/do.

Rick Stein is a famous British Chef. He knows great food.

 

[RAA-1]

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Rick Stein is a famous British Chef. He knows great food.

Was there this morning. Italian coworker of mine recommended this place to eat and it was fantastic.

Principotto | Bissolati · Alberobello, Metropolitan City of Bari

maps.app.goo.gl

Then spent the afternoon at the beaches Monopoli.

Back in Brindisi and headed to Lecce tomorrow.

My favorite place in Puglia after Abelobello is Matera with its cave city. A truely amazing place. If you have time after Lecce you should try to visit Matera.

 

[RU-05]

My family and I will be in Italy in Sept.

Currently working some logistics.

We land in Milan, and our initial destination is in Cinque Terra. My mother was looking to rent a car. There is 9 of us. Sounding like the rate was $300 a head. A 3 hr drive, but that cost covers 10 hours, so we could stop wherever along the way.

I said, no thanks, the GF and I just take the train, which will cost about $30, with a stop in Genoa. This will then bring down the cost of the car ride for the rest of the group closer to $200 a head, as, I guess, they will be able to take an SUV as opposed to a larger vehicle.

So questions which stem from that are: It should be easy enough to train there right? I downloaded some train app. Checked schedule's. Looks pretty easy. Any tips? Think checking out in Genoa is worth it? Or should I just get to Cinque and start enjoying the vacay there?

Also for the group that is driving, any suggestions for stops between Milan and Cinque?

 

[bethlehemfan]

My family and I will be in Italy in Sept.

Currently working some logistics.

We land in Milan, and our initial destination is in Cinque Terra. My mother was looking to rent a car. There is 9 of us. Sounding like the rate was $300 a head. A 3 hr drive, but that cost covers 10 hours, so we could stop wherever along the way.

I said, no thanks, the GF and I just take the train, which will cost about $30, with a stop in Genoa. This will then bring down the cost of the car ride for the rest of the group closer to $200 a head, as, I guess, they will be able to take an SUV as opposed to a larger vehicle.

So questions which stem from that are: It should be easy enough to train there right? I downloaded some train app. Checked schedule's. Looks pretty easy. Any tips? Think checking out in Genoa is worth it? Or should I just get to Cinque and start enjoying the vacay there?

Also for the group that is driving, any suggestions for stops between Milan and Cinque?

We didn’t get to cinque terra but from our experience zero chance I would drive anywhere. Trains and buses and ferries were easy and cheap. Edit we did hire a car from Naples to priano (amalfi) and back.

 

[RU-05]

We didn’t get to cinque terra but from our experience zero chance I would drive anywhere. Trains and buses and ferries were easy and cheap. Edit we did hire a car from Naples to priano (amalfi) and back.

The one benefit i see of a long car ride is the ability to stash the bags in the car and go out and walk around at a midway point. Thats not worth$270 a head though.

 

[onesimus]

I drive through Italy quite often and there are a few things to keep in mind.

* People are insane drivers. So make sure whoever is driving is ok going twice the speed limit and getting tailed at 100 mph.

* There are small villages/roads that are for locals only and you will get tickets in the mail if you drive on them. The signs denoting this are on the ground and in Italian.

* Parking can get expensive if street parking isn't available. Like 15-20 EUR a day.

* Driving in Cinque Terra is treacherous and I'd advise against it. Specially if it's with a big car as the streets are ultra narrow.

* I'd try to drive through Parma and enjoy the sights/tastes of Italy.