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Florence on Vintage Wheels

Viator

Written by Viator, February 2013

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 20 | Tours & Tickets

It's no wonder why Florence is one of Europe's most walkable cities; setting out on foot through the compact medieval streets, you can reach many of Florence's most popular attractions. After all the ... 
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Cruise Ports in Italy

Jessica

Written by Jessica, USA, September 2012

With as much coastline as Italy has, it’s not surprising that it’s a major destinations for Mediterranean cruise ships. Not every popular tourist city has its own cruise port, however, and some ... 
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Tips for Train Travel in Italy

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2012

Train is one of the best ways to travel around Italy – it’s affordable, efficient and you get to see the landscape passing by. As the service adds high speed trains you’ll find travel times of ... 
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Arriving in Venice

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2011

There are many ways to arrive in Venice and your first view of this magical city will remain in your mind for a long time. The least romantic or memorable but easiest, is by train (to Venice Santa ... 
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Biking in Rome

Jessica

Written by Jessica, USA, August 2012

Some cities lend themselves well to bicycles as a mode of transportation, while others seem to create an atmosphere in which it is more intimidating to hop on a bike when everyone else is ... 
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Florence Tips for Cruise Visitors

Jessica

Written by Jessica, USA, September 2012

The first thing to know when you see “ Florence ” on the itinerary of your Mediterranean cruise is that your ship won’t be docking in Florence’s city center. A quick glance at a map of Italy  ... 
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How to Get Around Florence

Jessica

Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013

The central part of historic Florence is quite walkable – it’s compact, most major sights are close together, and much of it is flat. Still, if you’re planning any short excursions to neighboring ... 
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How to Get Around in Tuscany

Jessica

Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013

Tuscany has long been one of the most popular places to visit in Italy, and you’ll certainly find plenty of other people there no matter when you go. Still, there are a few relatively quiet corners ... 
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The Easy and Cheap Way to Get Around Venice

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, May 2012

The only wheeled traffic in Venice are the trolleys used to take things from barge to shop. And prams. There are no cars and very few bicycles, because of all the steps. It seems obvious to say ... 
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Treno Natura (Nature Train)

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012

Part of the attraction of Tuscany is its unspoiled landscape. Those lovely rolling green hills, olive groves and cypress trees that make you believe you’ve traveled back in time. Our desire to ... 
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Visiting Perugia from Rome

Jessica

Written by Jessica, USA, October 2012

After you’ve spent a few days exploring Rome , you might be in the mood to get out of the big city and see something else for a day. There’s a seemingly endless array of great options for day ... 
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Walk like a Venetian

World Traveler

Written by World Traveler, USA, October 2010

Forget the vaporettos, and just start walking. Venice is connected by pedestrian bridges going over the canals that bring you through more quaint passage ways then you would see by using the public ... 
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When in Rome...

World Traveler

Written by World Traveler, USA, October 2010

Take advantage of the metro system in Rome, it is one the fastest and most efficient ways to travel around the city. Almost every popular landmark or attraction has a metro station near the entrance ... 
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When Venice Floods: What to Do if You Get Caught in High Water

Jessica

Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012

It may not be surprising to learn that Venice floods on a regular basis. The city is built on the water and it’s sinking – if it didn’t flood regularly, that would be the shocking piece of ... 
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Veneto Wineries

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