It was a longish summer holiday for us. Starting with London for a week followed by three rainy days in Paris. Next came Italy which we had heard was very beautiful. However that was an understatement. Pretty, charming, fascinating and stunningly beautiful is what we actually felt. Moreover it had been just four days that we had spent here as we set out for our next destination. And we eagerly looked forward to ‘Roaming around in Rome’.
But before that have a look at what we experienced of Italy during the first four days that we spent in the Bay of Naples.
Sorrento, the Charming Italian Lemon Town
Amalfi Coast
Fascinating Ruins of Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius
A Boat Ride to Capri
Spending a Day in Capri
Moving on to Rome
Best way to travel from Sorrento to Rome
Book your seats in Curreri Bus
The buses leave from opposite the Sorrento Railway station in the city center. Book your tickets in advance and try and get the left hand side windows for some great views of the Bay of Naples. The journey lasts an hour. The last stop is outside Napoli Capodichino airport.
Check out the schedule for your travel to Rome from Sorrento and a whole lot of other options for your travel in Italy on Curreri website here.
Take a Bus to Napoli Centrale Station
Walk for a minute to the bus stand for a direct journey to Centrale Station. The distance is around 3 kms and takes around 5 minutes.
Walk for 2 mins to reach Napoli Centrale
Book your tickets and seats in advance
Check out the Trenitalia train schedule
Check the schedule, availability and Book your train tickets right here.
Being in Rome
Our journey to the hotel
We had booked a cab in advance through Viator to save on time and the rates were more or less the same as those of cabs available from outside the station. The 6 km distance to our hotel in Poggio Verde took us around 15 mins.
Where to stay in Rome
We normally prefer to stay a little away from the city center in prominent cities to get a good bargain price. And normally you would get a much spacious accommodation as well. We found a great deal for this 3 star property with a lovely swimming pool on our preferred hotel booking website. Hotel Poggioverde Roma, Via Poggio Verde 31, Gianicolense, Rome 00148.
Moreover you too could get a great price for your stay a little away or even in the city center by booking here through Booking.com.
Roaming around in Rome
Our hotel was conveniently located just a minute walk to the nearest bus and tram stop at Poggio Verde/Mazzacurrati. We then took the bus 889 for a half an hour ride to the Colosseum and spend some time outside marveling at the beauty.
Public Transport Tickets & Passes on Atac Roma. Check & Book here.
A spin of the city on Big Bus Red Line
Come along for the ride
Walking around the City Center
Stop by at few landmarks
A Boat Ride
A relaxed evening at our hotel
Before a Pizza Dinner at ‘Punto Pizza’ nearby
Our first half a day in Rome had been eventful. Although a bit hectic as well. And all the more considering the bus and train journey in the morning to reach here. But then that’s the fun of holidays. Relaxed and on-the-go moments complimenting each other. We slept well and were fresh for the next two days in Rome. If you too wish to be here during the summer months have a look at this itinerary for 3 days in Rome with kids to help you plan out your trip.
If you loved the first glimpse of Rome, PIN it for planning and friends!
You had a great time in Italy! A guided bus tour is the perfect start to get aquainted with a new city. I bet that staying at a hotel in the city center added to the experience of the “eternal city of Rome”.
We stayed a little away from the city centre but not too far. Yes you are Rome is probably the best way to remember the city.
Rome is always in my list. Once I read Nero, since then I wanted to visit Rome for sure. Your pics are enough to create that urge again. Lovely post. Is Rome expensive?
Thanks Pamela. Food is a little expensive and so is accommodation. But if you stay a little away from the center you can get some great hotels which are not so expensive. Pubic transport is good and hence staying a bit away is not a problem at all.
I never thought of booking a taxi through Viator but the worst cab experience we ever had was in Rome. So maybe I will remember that for a return visit! There is so much to see when you just wander in Rome. We will have to think about a boat ride the next time we visit.
Yes Linda we had heard about the taxi scam in Rome and hence booked a cab in advance to avoid hassles after reaching Rome.
I have just returned from a four day trip to Rome. I walked everywhere, as I like to explore a city by foot. If you don’t have much time though, taking the touristic bus is a great way to see all the important sites fast. It looks like you had a great time around the Amalfi coast before getting to Rome. Sorrento is such a romantic place!
Yes Joanna. We too fell in love with Sorrento and the lovely day trips from there.
Regrettably, I did not make it to Rome on my visit to Italy. While I saw many beautiful things in Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast, I missed out on the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Colloseum, and so many other amazing sites! I didn’t realize how easy it is to get around with the public bus transportation, or that you could book a taxi in advance. These are great tips and I will be sure to use them when I return to Italy to finally see Rome!
Thank you Jackie. Wish you a great trip to Rome in the near future.
I have visited Rome several times and never get bored with it. My grandparents are from Amalfi and so I was glad to see you visited the coast as well as the city.
Yes Angie ir certainly was a wonderful trip for us.
Rome was a place that I promised myself that I would return to. Somehow, I could not get enough of it. And seems like I have found a new itinerary to accompany my return, I sure wanna do Amalfi coast and Pompeii and you have some useful tips to help me do it all.
Thanks Ami. Yes next time do visit Naples coast. You’ll love it.
Rome has always been in my list and I cannot wait to head to Europe again. I love the way you have detailed about what to see around Rome. I would surely take a boat ride to Capri.
Thanks Shreya. Happy you found it useful.
Rome is replete with history and fascinating architectural marvels, and your blog reminds me of my time there! The Spanish Steps, Colosseum, even the streets are so vibrant! I would love to explore other parts of Italy that you mention like Pompei and Mt Vesuvius.
Yes Aradhana you must travel to that part of Italy. It’s so refreshing being there.