devarae
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[Edited to update: it turns out we are probably doing a trip to Spain instead of Italy this year for a couple different reasons, so this question is now more for future planning than immediate use! Thank you!]
I posted a previous question regarding options for a second location outside Rome at which my traveling group (three adults) might spend a bit of time. I'm 90 percent sure that we're going to go with Orvieto!
My current thought is to take the train there directly after our flight arrives, spend 4 (or 5?) nights in Orvieto, then train back to Rome for the last 8 or 7 days of our trip.
While in Orvieto we will likely spend:
2 days exploring the city sites and soaking in atmosphere.
1 day going to Civita di Bagnoregio via public transport/bus (I know it's not necessarily a full day but we will probably only plan one "thing" per day).
Some questions:
Has anyone done an Underground Orvieto tour and did you like it?
Are there other day-trips we should consider, given we do not want to rent a car? We might consider a private driver/tour if there's something really enticing.
Does 4 nights sound right? Or should we do 5?
My understanding is that there's a way to get the train tickets right at the Fiumicino airport (assuming that's where we'll likely arrive) that would involve going to the Tiburnia station via the FH1 train and then getting the Orvieto-bound train there. And that we might want to just wait to get them then in case we have a delay with our flight. Do you think we should consider spending the $$ for a private transfer to Orvieto given we'll be tired and one of us is older (my mom) and not quite as spry? We don't travel with a ton of luggage but will each have a small rolling suitcase. Any thoughts on that?
I posted a previous question regarding options for a second location outside Rome at which my traveling group (three adults) might spend a bit of time. I'm 90 percent sure that we're going to go with Orvieto!
My current thought is to take the train there directly after our flight arrives, spend 4 (or 5?) nights in Orvieto, then train back to Rome for the last 8 or 7 days of our trip.
While in Orvieto we will likely spend:
2 days exploring the city sites and soaking in atmosphere.
1 day going to Civita di Bagnoregio via public transport/bus (I know it's not necessarily a full day but we will probably only plan one "thing" per day).
Some questions:
Has anyone done an Underground Orvieto tour and did you like it?
Are there other day-trips we should consider, given we do not want to rent a car? We might consider a private driver/tour if there's something really enticing.
Does 4 nights sound right? Or should we do 5?
My understanding is that there's a way to get the train tickets right at the Fiumicino airport (assuming that's where we'll likely arrive) that would involve going to the Tiburnia station via the FH1 train and then getting the Orvieto-bound train there. And that we might want to just wait to get them then in case we have a delay with our flight. Do you think we should consider spending the $$ for a private transfer to Orvieto given we'll be tired and one of us is older (my mom) and not quite as spry? We don't travel with a ton of luggage but will each have a small rolling suitcase. Any thoughts on that?
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