Starting PointHotel Stromboli
Via Marsaka, 34
00185 Roma
Tel: +39 (0)644 556 64
www.hotelstromboli.com
BY TRAIN:
The easiest way to get to the starting point is by train, as our hotel is located some 100 m from the "Roma Termini" station in Rome. Exit the station by the "Via Marsala" exit, cross the street and walk to your left. The hotel is on your right-hand side. (5mins walk).
TRAINS FROM AIRPORT: The Leonardo Express is the name of the train that'll shuttle you from Rome's main international airport, Fiumicino, to central Rome's Termini station. A Leonardo Express train leaves every half hour in each direction.
Trains to Roma Termini Station start at 6:35 in the morning, with trains running at 5 and 35 minutes after the hour. The last train of the day departs at 11.35pm
The train station is open 4am to 1am.
The train covers 35 km in around 30 minutes. Cost: 11 Euros
Tickets for Leonardo Express are available at:
- rail ticket office (railway station atrium)
- newspaper seller-tobacconist's (railway station atrium)
- self-service tellers (railway station atrium)
NOTE:
You must always stamp tickets in the yellow machines on the platform before starting your journey.
TAXI : fixed rate to/from airports
From 1st October 2006 taxi service to/from Rome airports to all destinations within Aurelian Walls costs a fixed rate. For regular Rome taxi drivers at Fiumicino airport, the rate is 40 EUR. The rate for designated Fiumicino taxi drivers is 60EUR, inclusive of luggage, for a maximum of four passengers.
Finishing Point
Finishing Point Hotel
Hotel San Geremia
Campo San Geremia,
Cannaregio 290/A
Venice, Italy
Tel: +39 041 716245
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Group Size
Maximum group size is 15
The Average is 10
Difficulty - Easy
Light walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels.
AccommodationHotels (12 nts).
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often slightly larger, city hotels), which will vary a little in standard (2-3 stars) and facilities. Some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all have bags of traditional character, friendly reception and are in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for the most important things - exploring the sights and enjoying the local cuisine and social life.
Meals
No meals included.
Single Supplement
For you own room it will cost £399 extra.
If you would like your own room a please tick the ‘Single Supplement’ box within the booking process.
If you do not need your own room single travellers will be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Included
Wine tasting in Asti, Lake Como boat trip, Visit to Pisa, Cinque Terre hike.
Not Included
International Flights.
Transport
Local bus, Train, Boat.
Intercity transport on this trip will mostly be by train and occasionally local bus. The bus and train systems in Italy are generally good, with seat reservations and toilet/snack facilities on longer journeys. Keeping to schedules is notoriously not one of the Italian transport system's specialities, so pack in your MP3 player, a good book and some Italian phrases and kick-back and enjoy the views with the locals.
Please note that you must be comfortable carrying your luggage as there will be a lot of up and down stairs on this trip due to the nature of station layouts in Italy (very few have any escalators or elevators). Between public transport and hotels you may be required to carry your luggage short distances (up to 15mins walk), in larger cities you may travel by metro or city bus, and occasionally the group will take taxis to and from hotels.
What to TakeWe recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find EASIEST TO CARRY). A good size daypack is also essential. Remember that you might be required to walk short distances with your luggage (15-20 mins max) between transport and hotels, and bear in mind limited space for luggage on public transport. Please also note that many smaller hotels do not have elevators, so you will need to be comfortable carrying your bags up and down steps.
- Passport (with photocopies)
- Travel insurance (with photocopies)
- Airline tickets (with photocopies)
- Euros and travellers cheques
- Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
- Camera and film
- Reading/writing material
- Cover or plastic bags for backpacks
- 4 shirts/t-shirts
- Small towel and swim wear
- 1 pair of long trousers
- 2 pair of shorts
- Sun hat
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries (biodegradable)
- Watch or alarm clock
- Water bottle
- First-aid kit(should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Bug repellent with DEET, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhoea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Health & Safety
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.
We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements.
Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the itinerary and assess your ability to cope with this style of travel.
For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required.
We reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our group leader they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Important Info
Disclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Gap Adventures.
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader.
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION