Useful links

Posted on Mar 12, 2015 in Planning Support, On your own

[revised December 2021]  When you plan a trip to Rome, you might need the following links: Trains: fast trains connect easily the main cities of Italy. Just two companies i.e. Trenitalia and Italo. You usually get better deals buying tickets in advance. Bus/Metro in Rome is provided by a public company called  ATAC. Here you’ll find the […]

When to start planning your trip?

Posted on Mar 12, 2015 in Planning Support

[revised November 2021] We firmly believe a trip starts when you start planning it. That said…the sooner, the better! But it is also true you cannot reserve everything too much in advance. Make your reservations well ahead of time, chosing the best period for you/your family to travel. Consult local experts (like us!) concerning how many […]

How to reach Rome from Fiumicino airport

Posted on May 22, 2013 in Planning Support

[revised December 2021] Many visitors reach Rome by plane and Fiumicino airport is the first approach to a new country, a new currency and a new language… After an intercontinental flight this might result into an exhausting experience and all you really want is a safe, easy way to reach the city centre and a comfortable bed […]

Meeting points

Posted on Feb 12, 2013 in Planning Support

[revised August 2022] Your Friend in Rome always prefers to meet you directly at your place in Rome, especially on the first day of tours. But sometimes this is not practical: maybe you are staying far away from the centre or we meet in the afternoon and you’ll be sightseeing already. Or simply you wish to find […]