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Tuscany Walk
Getting There: the trip starts with pick-up at noon in Florence on Sunday. Florence is well connected by road, rail and air with the rest of Italy and Europe. We meet at the Hotel Royal, about a 15-minute walk (or a short taxi ride) from the train station.
Air: Florence airport receives both domestic and international flights, although most international flights come in from international hubs in Europe, such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Munich and Brussels. You can also fly into Pisa (about an hour by train) on many low-cost airlines. Rail: The Eurostar fast train connects Florence with Milan (travel time about 3 hours), Bologna (travel time 1 hour) and Rome (travel time 1 hour 45 minutes).
Road: The A1 Autostrada connects Florence with the rest of Italy. Travel time from Milan is about 5 hours, from Bologna 1.5 hours, and from Rome about 3 hours.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends after breakfast on Saturday morning at the Villa Lecchi. We then offer a group shuttle at 10:00 a.m. to the nearby town of Poggibonsi which is well connected by both bus and train to other cities in Italy. Buses to Florence leave every hour, we usually take the 10:25, arriving in Florence at 11:15 (other departures from the Villa Lecchi are possible, but you must pay roughly 15 Euro for a taxi). Trains from Florence to Rome, Milan, Venice, Pisa, etc. leave every hour.
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Tuscany Bike Classic
Getting There: the trip starts in Florence.
Air: You can fly directly into Florence airport, or nearby Pisa (1 hr by bus) is served by many low-cost airlines; Rome airport is about 2 hours from Florence.
Rail: Florence is well connected to all major Italian cities by train (Rome is 1.5 hours, Pisa about one hour, Bologna about one hour, Milan about 3 hours, etc.).trip starts at the Villa Lecchi, in the Chianti hills near the town of Poggibonsi which is easily reached by bus or train from Florence and Siena.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends with a 40-minute van transfer to the Chiusi train station after breakfast on Saturday. We arrive in Chiusi before 10:00 a.m. to make connections to both Florence and Rome. Travel time to Florence is 1 hour and 10 minutes and travel time to Rome is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Amalfi Walk
Getting There: the trip starts with your arrival at our pre-booked hotel in Salerno, which is well linked to Rome and Naples by train.
Air: the closest airport to the beginning of the trip is Naples. There is a shuttle bus from the airport to the central train station every 30 minutes. Rome Airport is your next best option (also known as “Fiumicino”). There is a direct train from Fiumicino to the main “Roma Termini” train station every 30 minutes.
Rail: Salerno is well connected to both Naples and Rome by train. You could even come all the way down from Milan on a high-speed Eurostar, passing through Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Florence is about 5 hours by train, Rome 2.5 hours, and Naples about 30 minutes. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends after breakfast on Saturday with a 1.5 hour van shuttle from Praiano/Positano to Naples Central train station, arriving in time for 10 a.m. train connections. We can also arrange to drop you at the Naples Airport. If you decide to stay in Praiano on the last day and travel independently to Naples (or Rome), you need to take a bus from Praiano to Sorrento and a train from there to Naples. It takes about 2.5-3 hrs.
Rental cars are available in Amalfi, Positano or Sorrento.
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Dolomites Hike
Getting There: the trip starts with your arrival in San Candido/Innichen at our pre-booked hotel. San Candido is well connected by rail with the rest of Italy. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Air: Venice airport (see link below) is the most convenient international airport to the start of this trip. Venice airport receives both domestic and international flights, although most international flights come in from cities within Europe. Other airports in Northern Italy include Verona or Milan (Linate or Malpensa).
Rail: All trains to San Candido from within Italy pass through Verona and then the town of Fortezza. Journey time from Verona to San Candido is 3.5 hours; from Innsbruck to San Candido is 2.5 hours; and from Venice 3 – 5 hours depending on connections. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends with a private bus transfer to the Conegliano train station, arriving around 10:30 a.m. From here, you can make train connections onward or head to fantastic Venice for a few additional days wandering the city’s narrow, twisted streets and admiring its architecture and canals. If you decide to stay in Cortina on the last day and travel independently to Venice, you will need to take a bus from Cortina to Calalzo (1 hr) and then continue by train to Venice. Otherwise, there is a direct bus from Cortina to Venice that leaves at 15:15 everyday.
Rental cars are available in either Cortina or Mestre (just outside Venice).
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Cinque Terre
Getting There: the trip starts with your arrival in Santa Margherita Ligure at our pre-booked hotel. Santa Margherita is well connected by rail. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Air: Pisa Airport (please see link at the bottom of this page) is well serviced by international flights from major European cities such as London, Paris, and Frankfurt. There is a train station right at the airport so it is easy to make further connections. There are many more departures, however, from the Pisa “Centrale” station, which is only 10 mins by train, bus, or taxi. Genova Airport also has flights from other European centers. From the airport you can take a taxi or bus to the train station, then one of the frequent trains to Santa Margherita (a 20 – 40 minute ride).
Rail: All trains to Santa Margherita leave from either Genova or La Spezia. Journey time by local train from La Spezia is about 2 hours and from Genova, only 20 to 40 minutes depending on the train you catch. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Car: Santa Margherita Ligure can be reached from Genova by travelling south along the A12 (exit Rapallo/Portofino) or along the same route heading north from La Spezia.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: concludes after breakfast on Day 7 (which is always a Saturday) with a group transfer to the La Spezia train station. Our arrival time in La Spezia is timed to coordinate with trains leaving for Rome and Milan at or around 10 a.m. You can easily train from La Spezia to a number of different cities in Italy, including Pisa, Genova and Florence. Rental cars are available through Europcar in both La Spezia and Genova.
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Cinque Terre Getaway
Getting There: the trip starts with your arrival in Santa Margherita Ligure at our pre-booked hotel. Santa Margherita is well connected by rail.
Rail: See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Air: Pisa Airport (see link at the bottom of this page) is well serviced by international flights from major European cities such as London, Paris, and Frankfurt. There is a train station right at the airport so it is easy to make further connections. There are many more departures, however, from the Pisa “Centrale” station, which is only 10 minutes by train, bus, or taxi. Genova Airport also has flights from other European centers. From the airport you can take a taxi or bus to the train station, then one of the frequent trains to Santa Margherita (a 20 – 40 minute ride).
Car: Santa Margherita Ligure is south of Genova on the A12 (exit Rapallo/Portofino) or along the same route heading north from La Spezia.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: This trip concludes after breakfast on Day 6 (Friday) and the group is free to depart whenever they like. Monterosso al Mare is linked by train to Pisa (1.5 hrs), Genova (1 hr) and Florence (2.5 hrs) where you can find connecting trains to other destinations in Italy. Many of you will want to enjoy a day or two at the beach before leaving Monterosso. Let us know if you would like to stay on and we’ll make reservations for you at the trip hotel. Rental cars are available through Europcar in both La Spezia and Genova.
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Lake Como Walk
Getting There: the trip starts with your independent arrival in Como at our pre-booked hotel. Como is well connected by rail from Milan. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Air: There are two airport in Milan, the one most frequently receiving international flights is Milano “Malpensa” Airport (see link below). This is the closest airport to the start of our Lake Como Walk. To get into the city from the airport you can take a taxi (expensive), bus, or train. The “Malpensa Shuttle” bus departs every 20 minutes and goes to the Central train station. The trip costs €5 and takes about 50 minutes. The “Malpensa Express” train is quicker during peak traffic hours, but goes to the Cadorna train station (a short taxi or metro ride from Centrale). It departs every 30 minutes, costs €11 (€13.50 if purchased on the train), and takes 40 minutes. Milano “Linate” Airport is only 7 km from Milan, and the Central Train Station is easily reached by private airport bus (in front of the Arrivals terminal). Buses depart every 30 minutes (every day, from 6:05 to 23:45). Fare is €3. Tickets are for sale at the Agenzia Autostradale Linate or can be bought on board. The bus stops at the Lambrate Train Station in Milan before reaching the Central Station. Taxis to the center cost about €15.
Rail: There are several trains per hour from Milan to Como. The trip takes 40 minutes to one hour. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: Independent departure after breakfast on Day 7 (Saturday). We have not included the transfer back to Como in the price of the trip because there is a great variety of boat and bus options. You can choose to take a fast hydrofoil back to Como (25 minutes) or extend your vacation by taking a leisurely and scenic flow ferry (1.5 hours). Or finally, you can opt to take the bus to Como (1 hour). From Como you can transfer by train to a number of different cities in Italy. Rental cars are available through Europcar in both Como and Milano.
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Venice to Bologna Bike
Getting There: the trip starts with your independent arrival in Venice at our pre-booked hotel. Venice is well connected by rail from Florence, Bologna and Milano. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Air: Venice “Marco Polo” Airport (see links below) is the closest airport to the start of the trip, while Bologna is the closest to the end of the trip. Your hotel is on the Venice Lido, accessible from the airport via the “Alilaguna” hydrofoil. Take the Red Line (Aeroporto-Zattere) and get off at the Lido. There are departures every hour (on the :15) and the trip takes 53 minutes.
Rail: There are frequent daily trains to Venice from cities around Italy. Most trains stop at the Venezia “Mestre” station, on the mainland, but your hotel is more easily acessible from the “Santa Lucia” station on the island of Venice. From there take Vaporetto no. 51, 1, or 82, direction “Lido.” The trip takes about 40 minutes.
Boat: Alilaguna offers boat and hydrofoil (aliscafo in Italian) service to several points around the Venetian Lagoon, including a stop at the airport and the Lido. For more information check out their site (in English) www.alilaguna.it
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: there will be a group van transfer to the central train station in Bologna after breakfast on Day 9 (Sunday). Bologna is well connected to all other destinations in Italy. Rental cars are available through Europcar and Avis in Bologna.
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Puglia & Basilicata Bike
Getting There: the trip starts in Bari on Saturday night at our pre-booked hotel. You can either take the train or fly directly into Bari airport.
Air: Bari Airport (see link at the bottom of this page) is well connected with other Italian cities and there are some flights from European hubs such as London. It is a 25-minute taxi ride from the airport to our hotel in Bari. Remember that London, Milan, and Rome have multiple airports (one serving more int’l flights and the other domestic), so be careful when purchasing transfer flights on different companies!
Rail: There are several trains a day to Bari from the major Italian cities (for timetables please see the link below to the Italian railway website). Travel time from Rome and Milan by Eurostar train is about 5 hours and 8 hours respectively. The hotel is a 5-minute cab ride from the train station (a taxi is advised), and should cost no more than €10.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends on Friday morning. We provide a group shuttle to the Monopoli train station for trains to Rome or beyond.
Train: there are only two convenient trains to Rome from Bari, one very early, one rather late: we usually aim for the 6:13 a.m. train, arriving in Rome at noon (there is also a 12:38 departure, arriving around 6 p.m.). You can also make rail connections to other cities.
Air: Transfers to the Bari airport can also be arranged for an additional cost.
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Tuscany by Vespa
Getting There: the trip starts with your arrival in Florence at our pre-booked hotel. Florence is well connected by road, rail and air with the rest of Italy and Europe.
Air: Florence airport receives both domestic and international flights, although most international flights come in from international hubs in Europe, such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Munich and Brussels.
Rail: The Eurostar fast train connects Florence with Milan (travel time about 3 hours), Bologna (travel time 1 hour) and Rome (travel time 1 hour & 45 minutes). Road: The A1 Autostrada connects Florence with the rest of Italy. Travel time from Milan is about 5 hours, from Bologna 1.5 hours, and from Rome about 3 hours.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends on Thursday (*or Saturday for the extended trip) at the Montevarchi train station at 3 p.m. From there you can take the 15:10 train to Florence or the 15:29 to Rome. If you have an earlier departure please let us know and we will arrange transport for you (at your expense).
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Tuscany Vespa™ Scooter Getaway
Getting There: make your way independently to Florence in time for the 3:09 p.m. train to Montevarchi. If you arrive in the morning, go to the main “Santa Maria Novella” train station and check your bags so you can explore the city. The luggage check is open all day and accepts bags of all shapes and sizes.
Air: Florence airport received flights from the rest of Italy as well as some key cities in Europe (see the airport website below). Pisa Airport has many more flights and is only 1 hour by train or bus.
Rail: you can also get to Florence by train from anywhere in Italy.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends at the Montevarchi train station at 3 p.m. (Monday, *or Wednesday for the extended trip). This departure is timed to correspond with evening flights to London leaving from Florence (Meridiana 18:05) and Pisa airports (Ryan Air 21:10). Should you require an earlier departure we can arrange for transfers (at your expense).
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Umbria Bike
Getting There: the trip starts in Perugia, which is easily accessible by train from throughout Italy, or from the small Perugia Airport.
Air: Perugia Airport now receives several flights per week from London on Ryan Air (see websites below). Alitalia also offers flights from Milan.
Rail: trains to Perugia from Rome take anywhere from 2-4 hrs, from Florence about 2 hrs.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends after breakfast on Saturday morning with a transfer to the Orvieto train station, arriving in time for trains to Rome (at 9:58) or Florence (at (9:57).
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Tuscany Walk NEW
Getting There: make your way to the hilltop town of Orvieto, located about midway between Florence and Rome. The hotel is in the upper, historical part of town, while the train station is in the valley below, so you will probably have to take a taxi (10-15 euros depending on how much luggage you have. Pack light!)
Air: the closest airport is either Florence or Rome (see the airport websites below). You could also do Pisa if you find a good deal.
Rail: Orvieto is only about 1 hour from Rome by train. It is 1 hr 25 mins from Florence — Campo di Marte station! (on the north side of town, a 5-minute taxi or train ride from the main station). Trains from the main Santa Maria Novella station take an hour longer!
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends after breakfast on Saturday morning with a quick transfer to the Orvieto train station for rail connections around 10:00 a.m.
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Puglia by Scooter
Getting There: the trip starts in Bari on Saturday night at our pre-booked hotel. You can either take the train or fly directly into Bari airport.
Air: Bari Airport (see link at the bottom of this page) is well connected with other Italian cities and there are some flights from European hubs such as London. It is a 25-minute taxi ride from the airport to our hotel in Bari. Remember that London, Milan, and Rome have multiple airports (one serving more international flights and the other domestic), so be careful when purchasing transfer flights on different companies!
Rail: There are several trains a day to Bari from the major Italian cities (for timetables please see the link below to the Italian railway website). Travel time from Rome and Milan by Eurostar train is about 5 hours and 8 hours respectively. The hotel is a 5-minute cab ride from the train station (a taxi is advised), and should cost no more than €10.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends in Bari for the 16:14 train connection to Rome (arriving 10 p.m.). If you choose to leave earlier from Matera for the Bari airport or train station, we can arrange transport for you (at your expense, about €90).
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Dolomites Family Hike
Getting There: the trip starts with your arrival in San Candido/Innichen at our pre-booked hotel. San Candido is well connected by rail with the rest of Italy. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Air: Venice airport (see link below) is the most convenient international airport to the start of this trip. Venice airport receives both domestic and international flights, although most international flights come in from cities within Europe. Other airports in Northern Italy include Verona or Milan (Linate or Malpensa).
Rail: All trains to San Candido from within Italy pass through Verona and then the town of Fortezza. Journey time from Verona to San Candido is 3.5 hours; from Innsbruck to San Candido is 2.5 hours; and from Venice 3 – 5 hours depending on connections. See our link below to Italian train schedules.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends with a private bus transfer to the Conegliano train station, arriving around 10:30 a.m. From here, you can make train connections onward or head to fantastic Venice for a few additional days wandering the city’s narrow, twisted streets and admiring its architecture and canals. If you decide to stay in Cortina on the last day and travel independently to Venice, you will need to take a bus from Cortina to Calalzo (1 hr) and then continue by train to Venice. Otherwise, there is a direct bus from Cortina to Venice that leaves at 15:15 everyday. Rental cars are available in either Cortina or Mestre (just outside Venice).
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Dordogne Bike
Getting There: the trip starts in Bergerac, which is easily accessible either by air or rail.
Air: you can fly into Paris or Bordeaux and then take a train, or fly directly into the small Bergerac airport, which now receives daily flights from the United Kingdom (see airport link below).
Rail: trains from Paris take about 4 hours (with one change), while trains from Bordeaux take 1 hr 20 minutes. There are frequent departures from both cities. Check the French railways website for details.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends in Brive la Gaillarde after breakfast on Saturday. We shuttle everyone to the train station for the 9:29 train to Paris (trip takes 4 hrs).
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Dordogne Walk
Getting There: the trip starts in Périgueux, which is easily accessible by train from the Paris, Bordeaux, or Bergerac airport.
Air: most international flights arrive in Paris, but Bordeaux Airport now receives a large number of European flights and is much closer. Or the small Bergerac airport is even closer, receiving daily flights from the U.K. (see links to those aiports below).
Rail: trains from Paris Périgueux take 4-5 hours (with one change); from Bordeaux it is 1.5 hours, and from Bergerac it is only about 45 kilometers but you would then need to arrange transport.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends after breakfast on Saturday morning. We transfer by van to the Brive la Gaillarde train station for the 9:29 train to Paris (or other destinations).
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Provence Bike
Getting There: the trip starts in Orange, which is easily accessible by either air or rail.
Air: most international flights fly into Paris “Charles de Gaulle” airport, but you can also fly into Marseille, Avignon, or Nimes. See the airport websites below for more information.
Rail: there is no direct TGV (high-speed train) from Paris to Orange, so you have to change in Lyon “Part Dieu” and pick up another TGV or a regional “Corail” train from there. Or, Avignon is only 30 minutes by train and Marseille 1.5 hrs.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends with a van shuttle to the Montélimar train station. There is a direct train to Paris at 9:30, arriving at 12:18; or a 9:46 train to Avignon (arr. 10:25) continuing to Marseille (arr. 13:05).
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Provence Walk
Getting There: the trip starts in Avignon, which is easily accessible by air and rail:
Air: most intercontinental flights fly into either Paris “Charles de Gaulle” or Marseille “Marignane” airport. There are also many connections now from other European hubs to some smaller airports in Provence, like the new Marseille “MP2″ airport, the small Avignon airport, or the Nimes airport served by Ryan Air flights.
Rail: Avignon is on the direct TGV (high-speed train) line from Paris, journey time around 2 hrs 45 minutes. Trains from Marseille take about 40 minutes.
Note: there are 2 train stations in Avignon, one in the center that receives regional trains and some TGVs, and the newer TGV station, a 10-minute bus shuttle out of town.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends in Avignon, with a van transfer to the train station (either one, depending on need). There is a 10:09 train to Paris and a 10:00 to Marseille.
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Provence by Scooter
Getting There: the trip starts in Avignon, which is easily accessible by air and rail:
Air: most intercontinental flights fly into either Paris “Charles de Gaulle” or Marseille “Marignane” airport. There are also many connections now from other European hubs to some smaller airports in Provence, like the new Marseille “MP2″ airport, the small Avignon airport, or the Nimes airport served by Ryan Air flights.
Rail: Avignon is on the direct TGV (high-speed train) line from Paris, journey time around 2 hrs 45 minutes. Trains from Marseille take about 40 minutes.
Note: there are 2 train stations in Avignon, one in the center that receives regional trains and some TGVs, and the newer TGV station, a 10-minute bus shuttle out of town.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends in Avignon around noon. From there you can take trains to Paris (13:01, 14:01, etc.) or Marseille (12:52, 13:00, 13:18, etc.)
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Turkey Walk & Cruise
Getting There: the trip begins in Istanbul, which is well connected with all of the major European hubs by either national carriers or by Turkish Airlines. See the various airline websites below.
The Hotel: our hotel is in the Sultanahmet district, the old historical center of the city with the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, and Topkapi Palace. All taxi drivers know the area (even if they don’t know precisely where the hotel is). The ride should cost somewhere around the equivalent of 25 euros (though you will have to pay in Turkish Lire! Get some at the airport!)
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: our trip finishes at Istanbul Airport around 9 p.m. on the last day. Those with early departures the next day should book a room at the new and comfortable airport hotel (www.airporthotelistanbul.com). Or if you plan on going back into the city, we can help you book a hotel there.
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Piedmont Bike
Getting There: the trip begins in Novi Ligure, which is easily reached by train from Genoa, Turin (Torino), and then Milan.
Air: Both the Genoa and Torino airports are serviced by a number of airlines, including Alitalia, Air France, British Airways, plus low-cost companies like AirOne and EasyJet. Both airports have shuttles to the main train station in town for further connections. The Milan “Malpensa” airport is the easiest if you are flying in directly from the U.S.
Rail: trains from Genoa take about 45 minutes (departures every hour), from Torino about 1.5 hours (departures every hour), and from Milan about 1 hour 45 minutes (with one change).
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends on Sunday in Asti, with a morning transfer to the train station. There are trains to Genoa, Turin, and Milan around 9:45. See our link to Italian train schedules below.
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Tuscany Mountains Walk
Getting There: the trip starts with your arrival in Lucca at our pre-booked hotel. Lucca is very close to both Florence and Pisa.
Air: The Florence and Pisa airports are convenient to the start of the trip and are well connected to other European cities like London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Munich and Brussels. See our link below to these airports.
Rail: Lucca is only 20 minutes from Pisa (2 departure per hour), and trains from Florence take about 1.5 hours, departures every hour.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends after breakfast on Saturday morning with a transfer to the Lucca train station for 10:00 departures.
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Scooter Rentals
If you have never driven a scooter before coming on our tour we highly recommend you to try one. Here are some links for the UK:
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Algeria Saraha Walk
Getting There: the trip starts in Paris at the “Charles de Gaulle” airport, where you will meet your guide for your flight to Djanet, in Algeria. Paris Roissy (“Charles de Gaulle”) and Paris Orly share a website (“Aeroports de Paris”) with useful information on schedules, ground transportation, etc.
Air: most intercontinental flights arrive at this airport, while others may go to Orly.
Rail or Bus: Charles de Gaulle airport is easily reached by train and bus from downtown Paris or other points in France. See their website for more details.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends back at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, after a group flight back from Djanet, Algeria.
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Croatia Walk and Sail
Getting There: the trip begin and ends in Split, unless you choose to do an extension to Dubrovnik (which is accessible by bus or airplane from Split)
Air: Most international flights arrive in Zagreb, but it is much simpler to fly directly into Split (or Dubrovnik) from London, Frankfurt, Vienna, or Rome – the four cities that have direct flights into Split with Croatia Airlines. See the Split Airport and Dubrovnik Airport for more details.
Rail: Croatia’s mountainous coastline makes it unsuitable for easy rail access to Split and Dubrovnik. There are trains, but many of them link through Zagreb, inland, so unless you are planning on arriving overland from Budapest this is not the option for you. Trains from Italy fare no better: you can get to the border at Trieste, just past Venice, but then the trains move into the interior and the only option for traveling south is by bus. Ten hour bus. There are also ferries which hop down the coast, which would be nice option for those with time on their hands and a smattering of Croatian.
Sea: arriving by ferry from Italy is yet another option for those who wish to dip into Italy before beginning their Croatian odyssey. There are overnight ferries from Venice, Ancona, and Bari to both Split and Dubrovnik, and there are even hydrofoils from Ancona, ferrying you across the Adriatic in just a few hours. See the SNAV ferry website for more information, or Adriatica Navigazione or the Croatian Jadrolinija lines.
Croatia by Scooter
Getting There: the trip begin and ends in Split, unless you choose to do an extension to Dubrovnik (which is accessible by bus or airplane from Split)
Air: Most international flights arrive in Zagreb, but it is much simpler to fly directly into Split (or Dubrovnik) from London, Frankfurt, Vienna, or Rome – the four cities that have direct flights into Split with Croatia Airlines. See the Split Airport and Dubrovnik Airport for more details.
Rail: Croatia’s mountainous coastline makes it unsuitable for easy rail access to Split and Dubrovnik. There are trains, but many of them link through Zagreb, inland, so unless you are planning on arriving overland from Budapest this is not the option for you. Trains from Italy fare no better: you can get to the border at Trieste, just past Venice, but then the trains move into the interior and the only option for traveling south is by bus. Ten hour bus. There are also ferries which hop down the coast, which would be nice option for those with time on their hands and a smattering of Croatian.
Sea: Arriving by ferry from Italy is yet another option for those who wish to dip into Italy before beginning their Croatian odyssey. There are overnight ferries from Venice, Ancona, and Bari to both Split and Dubrovnik, and there are even hydrofoils from Ancona, ferrying you across the Adriatic in just a few hours. See the SNAV ferry website for more information, or Adriatica Navigazione or the Croatian Jadrolinija lines.
Corsica Walk
Getting There: we begin our trip in Bastia, on the northeast side of the island, and we end in Ajaccio, on the western side. Both Bastia and Ajaccio are easily reached by air from France and other European hubs, and by Italy by ferry.
Air: a number of airlines fly into both Bastia and Ajaccio, including Air France, CCM Airlines (Air Corsica), Air Linair, Lufthansa, and Luxair; as well as these “low cost” carriers: EasyJet (London Gatwick), Transavia (Amsterdam), Thompson Fly (from the U.K.), Jetairfly (Brussels), and Intersky, Germanwings, and Germania from cities in Germany. See the Bastia “Poretta” airport website and the Ajaccio airport for more information.
Ferry: there are daily ferries from cities in southern France (Toulon, Marseille, Nice) to Bastia and Ajaccio with Corsica Ferries or the SNCM and overnight ferries from Marseille with La Meridionale. You can also get ferries from Genoa or Livorno (one hour from Florence), Italy, with Moby Lines. Ferries take 4-6 hours, depending on destination and type of ferry. Be sure to shop around before you buy! Here’s a really complete website, Direct Ferries, with lots of information, or also try Corsica for Hikers for more information.
Getting to the Hotel: there is an airport bus to downtown Bastia, it takes about 35 minutes and costs €8. You can also get a taxi, it costs about €37 (or €50 after midnight).
Spain Camino de Santiago Walk
Getting There: the trip starts in León, which has a regional airport with flights from Madrid, Barcelona and Paris. The airport is some 6 km from the center of the city, a journey which you can make by taxi or bus.
Air: For airport information please click under León on the AENA website, the Spanish airports authority.
Rail: trains from Madrid, on the fast ALVIA service, take around 3 hours. From Barcelona the journey time by ALVIA is 8 hours, and there is also a sleeper train which takes roughly the same time. For more information, see the Spanish train service (RENFE) website.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends in Santiago de Compostela after breakfast on the Saturday morning. From Santiago de Compostela airport (10 km from the city center) you can take flights to Madrid and Barcelona for onward connections, and there are also direct international services to Paris and Rome. Another option is to fly from the airport of nearby A Coruña (1 hr by local train from Santiago), from where there are international flights to London and Lisbon, as well as various domestic services. By train from Santiago, you can travel to Madrid on the TALGO service (8 hr 30), and there are also bus services covering this and other destinations.
If you book a trip with us you will receive detailed information about how to get to the start of your trip, or feel free to e-mail us with any specific travel questions.
Spain Andalusia Walk
Getting There: the trip starts in Málaga, which is served by southern Spain’s largest international airport with flights from all over Europe as well as New York’s JFK. The airport is some 8 km from the center of the city, a journey which you can make by taxi, train or bus.
Air: most trans-continental flights into Spain arrive in Madrid or Barcelona, but Málaga airport is a key destination for airline operators within Europe and good prices can usually be obtained. For airport information please click under Málaga on the AENA website, the Spanish airports authority.
Rail: trains from Madrid, on the high-speed AVE service, takes under 3 hours. From Barcelona the journey time by AVE is under 6 hours, and there is also a sleeper train which takes 10 hours. For more information, see the Spanish train service (RENFE) website.
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends in Córdoba after breakfast on the Saturday morning. From Córdoba you can travel by train to Madrid (the AVE service takes 1 hr 45), to Málaga or Seville (1 hr by AVE), and there are also bus services covering these routes.
If you book a trip with us you will receive detailed information about how to get to the start of your trip, or feel free to e-mail us with any specific travel questions.
Tuscany Etruscan Coast Bike
Getting There: the trip starts in Florence.
Air: You can fly directly into Florence airport, or nearby Pisa (1hr by bus) is served by many low-cost airlines; Rome airport is about 2 hours from Florence.
Rail: Florence is well connected to all major Italian cities by train (Rome is 1.5 hours, Pisa about one hour, Bologna about one hour, Milan about 3 hours, etc.).
Getting Away at the End of the Trip: the trip ends with a van transfer to the Grosseto or Pisa train station (depending on the group’s travel arrangements) after breakfast on Saturday. We arrive around 10:00 a.m. to make connections to Florence, Rome, or other destinations.
If you book a trip with us you will receive detailed information about how to get to and from the trip, and of course you can e-mail us with any questions.
Puglia & Basilicata Walk
Getting There: the trip starts in Bari on Saturday night at the Bari Palace Hotel, in the center of the city. You can either take the train or fly directly into Bari airport.
Air: Bari Airport (see link at the bottom of this page) is well connected with other Italian cities and there are flights from European hubs such as London. It is a 25-minute taxi ride from the airport to our hotel in Bari. Remember that London, Milan, and Rome have multiple airports (one serving more international flights and the other domestic), so be careful when purchasing transfer flights on different companies!
Train: There are several trains a day to Bari from other Italian cities (for timetables please see the link below to the Italian railway website). Travel time from Rome and Milan by Eurostar train is about 5 hours and 8 hours respectively. The hotel is a 5-minute cab ride from the train station (a taxi is advised), and should cost no more than €10.
Getting away at the end of the trip: the trip ends on Saturday morning with a shuttle to the Potenza train station. You can get the 11:00 train departures to Naples, Rome and beyond. We can also arrange a transfer to the Bari airport (at your expense).
If you should book a trip with us you will receive detailed information about how to get to the start of your trip. Please e-mailus with any specific travel questions.
General InformationHere are some useful links for the most up-to-date timetables and schedules. These links will redirect you to external websites. Italian RAILWAYS (Trenitalia). Online schedule in English. French RAILWAYS (SNCF). Online schedule in English. ITALIAN AIRPORTS: Most intercontinental flights land either at Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci airport (also called Fiumicino) or at Milan’s Malpensa airport. It is also possible to fly to regional airports such as Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Venice, Genoa, Naples and Bari through European gateway airports such as London, Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam. See your particular trip for more information.
Airport – city centre transfers Terravision offers bus transfers from several airports to/from the city center (or other cities nearby), like London, Rome, Milan/Bergamo, and Pisa to/from Florence. FRENCH AIRPORTS: most intercontinental flights fly into Paris Roissy (“Charles de Gaulle”), but there are now a number of smaller airports throughout France that will get you closer to your trip destination. See your specific trip for more information.
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