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!
