Transportation 101 How to get around in Italy

Select Italy Webinar Series, Vol. 15April 19, 2016

Introduction

What is a TA’s biggest challenge?

Introduction

Managing expectations

Let’s review some basic (but crucial) information, in order to better assist our clients and start high season

in a high note!

Introduction

First thigs 1st:Let’s look at the map

Getting There

There are around 53 direct flights between USA and Italy

For a complete list, please check:http://j.mp/usitalyflights

Flying Local

Best way to reach the Southern Regions from anywhere north of Rome• Puglia – Bari or Brindisi• Calabria – Reggio Calabria• Sicily – Palermo or Catania

Private Transfers• Recommended:• Upon arrival• Venice Santa Lucia Train Station • Naples to the Amalfi Coast• Milan to Lakes Como or Maggiore

• Not Recommended or Not Available• Multi day private driver• Driver-Guide service

Private Transfers• How to combine services to optimize

experience:

• Rome - Naples by Train, Transfer to the Amalfi Coast with stop at Pompeii

• Florence – Siena Transfer with stop at San Gimignano and wine tour

Trains

• Normally the best way to travel in Italy, especially within the major cities

• All Trains on Select Italy’s website are Frecce, or High Speed

• Regionale and Intercity trains can be added to FITs, depending on client’s experience and itinerary

Rental Cars

• Never for the Major Cities

• Definitely not recommended for wine tours, nor the Amalfi Coast

• Not for innexperienced drivers/travellers

Rental Cars

• Recommended for:• Tuscan Countryside• Puglia, Calabria• Sicily• Norther Lakes (Milan – Como – Verona – Venice)

Grazie! Questions?

Questions or quotes?

Feel free to call or email at info@selectitaly.com and 1-800-877-1755.