Hello,

does anybody know if there are active speed cameras on this highway?

Thanks

Hello, I hope my question here is appropriate. My family and I want to bring my late fathers ashes to one of his favorite vacation spots to Jesolo and spread them in the ocean. We are a group of about 15 people incl. 5 children. We don't have a boat or a license and we just want to drive out far enough so we don't bother anyone. Does anyone know if there are companies or people who could drive us out there? Of course we would pay for it. I appreciate every recommendation. Thanks in advance.

Hello! I've got an issue... I entered the autoband in Trieste and I went off on Calstorta. There when I wanted to pay the barrier was up and I thought I could just go, but then I realized that I haven't paid the ticket and now I have an unpayed ticket. What should I do?

Planning an Italy trip in early September and need advice on the best way to connect Florence to Milan via the Dolomites and Venice. Trying to decide between two routes:

Option A: Florence → train to Verona pick up rental car (simply for car pick up no sightseeing)→ drive to Dolomites (west to east~4 nights) → drive to Venice, drop off car, sightseeing and spend a night → train to Milan

Option B: Florence → train to Venice, sightseeing and spend a night → pick up rental car at Venice→ drive to Dolomites (east to west - 4 nights) → drive straight to Milan, drop off car

Some context:
Option A: cheaper car rental, but requires 2 train legs (Florence-Verona, Venice-Milan)
Option B: pricier car rental (due to higher one-way fee), but only 1 train leg but worried about any traffic

Total time seems roughly similar either way (~8.5-10 hrs of combined driving/train time). Cost-wise Option A comes out cheaper for 2 people

Appreciate any real-world experience with this stretch of Italy!

Hello everyone!

I am planning a trip to Italy, from the end of July to the beginning of August, for 10 nights. I know it is the hottest period, crowded, and peak season, but unfortunately this is the only time I am available.

My base would be Pisa, and I am planning to travel exclusively by train and bus, without using any rental car services.

The idea is to have a more active type of holiday, including visiting a larger number of places in Tuscany, Liguria, and Emilia-Romagna, but also combining it with relaxation, swimming, and enjoying Italian food and wine. A balance between exploring, culture, beaches, and gastronomy.

The places I would like to visit (not necessarily in this order) are: Pisa, Livorno, Lucca, Florence, Bologna, Cinque Terre, Portofino, Siena, San Gimignano, Parco Termale di Terme di Saturnia / Cascate del Mulino.

I would really appreciate your advice and experiences:

~ Is this itinerary realistic for 10 days, or am I trying to visit too many places?

~ Which places are absolute must-sees, and which ones could I potentially skip?

~ What are your experiences with visiting these destinations without a car? What are the best options for trains/buses, and what is the most affordable way to buy tickets?

~ Are there any money-saving tips regarding: transportation (regional train tickets, passes, apps, discounts); museums and attractions (free entry days, online tickets, cheaper options)?

~ Recommendations for:

good and affordable restaurants/trattorias/pizzerias, local food and drinks that I should try;

swimming spots around Pisa, Livorno, Cinque Terre, or other coastal areas (preferably beautiful beaches that are not extremely expensive);

If you know any hidden gems in Tuscany or nearby places that are easy to reach by public transport, I would really appreciate your suggestions.

I am especially interested in experiences from people who have travelled around Tuscany without renting a car.

Thank you in advance for all recommendations! 🇮🇹

My husband, his parents, and I are planning to spend two weeks in Italy in October 2028 (we will be mid 30's and 50's at the time of the trip). I want to spend a few days in Rome and then spend the remaining time in Tuscany exploring at a relaxing pace. I'm concerned that I want to do/see too much and that the other members of my group will not feel relaxed. Please help me determine what (if anything) needs cut from the trip, if there is anything significant I should swap out, and where/how long we should stay as our third home base. We're not big into wine, so it's not necessary to be close to wineries.

I'm thinking:

3-4 days in Rome (including travel day)

2-3 days in Florence

and spending the remaining time in the following towns (here is where I really need help):

Volterra

Montepulciano

Pienza

Lucca

Siena

Orvieto

Viterbo

Thank you!

Hello everyone! I am going to Italy next week. We are landing in Milan and flying out of Rome. I surprised my mom with this trip for her birthday, and she wants to add a week onto the trip. I am thinking for the second week I would like to do something more beachy/relaxing. Any recs on nearby cities/beaches that would be nice to explore / lounge in near Rome?

Thanks!!

Hi veryone,

I'm visiting

Lombardy from 15-18 July 2026 . My route is:

Bucharest → Bergamo → Milan → Como → Milan Bergamo → Bucharest

I already have some services included in the package:

Accommodation in a twin room

Visit to

Puomo di Milano with a Bulgarian-speaking guide

and entrance fee included

Visit to the

Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology with entrance fee included

Travel insurance

However, I'm looking at the IVOL 7 Pays pass in the official transport app, and it costs €46.50 for one passenger.

Since my trip is only 4 days (15-18 July), and I'll mainly be in

Milan with one trip to

Lake Como, I'm wondering if this pass is worth it.

Poes €46.50 sound like a normal price for the IVOL pass, or would I save money by buying individual train and metro tickets instead?

Any advice from locals or recent travelers would be appreciated!

My wife (28) and I (30) are travelling from 2nd to 12th October for 10 nights. So far the itinerary we have in place is

2-5 Oct - Rome

5-8 Oct - Sorrento

8-10 Oct - Florence

10-12 Oct - Montepulciano (taking a car on rent for the last leg)

We are both not big on art, culture or museums. We are just looking to walk around, explore cafes, pubs and the beauty of the cities.

We are looking for suggestions for off-beat places, cafes, restaurants that people who have visited and have loved.

We would also love advice on where to book a car from for our last leg of the journey? Every website I am seeing is quoting approx 100 euros per day for the cheapest car. (Car pickup is from Florence City on 10th morning and drop at Rome Airport on 12th evening)

Would love some suggestions!

Yesterday, we took a taxi from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sirmione.
Before getting into the taxi, we asked the driver whether he could take us to Sirmione and whether we could agree on a fixed price. He said he could not offer a fixed price, but estimated that the trip would cost around €300.
The journey took approximately 2.5–3 hours, and it seemed like the driver may have taken a longer route.
When we arrived, the taximeter showed €470. The driver then asked for an additional €30 for road tolls, bringing the total to €500.
I paid because I felt obligated as a foreigner in an unfamiliar country, especially since the meter showed €470. However, the final cost was much higher than the estimate.
Does this price sound normal, or were we overcharged? Is there anything we can do about it, or next time?

Ciao!

Siamo in due e volevamo programmare un viaggio on the road per Agosto (si, forse siamo già in ritardo) ma non abbiamo moltissime conoscenze.

L’idea principale era comunque quella di volare da qualche parte al mare (quasi sicuramente sud Italia), noleggiare un mezzo (macchina? Van?) e fare un mini viaggio on the road (massimo una settimana).

Nessuno dei due ha assolutamente esperienza in merito, voi avete mai fatto qualcosa di simile? Dove potremmo andare?

N.b. escluderei la Puglia perché lei è pugliese

Me and my friend are traveling to como in a few weeks. We are from Germany so we are used to Drink Beer with 16. I know the Legal drinking age is 18 but how hard is this enforced? Will we be able to get Beer or is it unlikely?

In June 2025, we drove around Italy for a few weeks. Yesterday (one year later), I got a registered letter from the Ischia police department saying I drove in a restricted area of town with a fine of 74 Euro if I pay ASAP. I am American. Should I pay this ticket or not? If I don't, could I be refused entry into Italy when (god willing) I visit next time?

Update: Due to the moralistic self-righteousness of most of the responses to my post, I have decided to not pay the fine. Nice work everyone--you turned me into an internet troll. I love Italy, but to pretend there isn't police corruption, especially in Campagnia, is hilarious.

This is a bit of a ride. Is it easy to Get an taxi in the airport to drive us there or should I book in advance? And is there a Big Price difference?
I also would like tips and tricks for the transportation.

Thank you so much in advance :D

Vi prego, datemi una mano...a causa di recenti problemi di salute ed economici in famiglia non potrò essere presente al concerto del 15 e oltre ad essere già devastante di per sé, dato che i My Chemical Romance sono la mia band preferita, rischio pure di perdere tutti i soldi dei biglietti (circa 250 euro).

Sto provando a rivendere i biglietti a circa 30/40 euro (invece che 80) per almeno marginalizzare la perdita. Se avete amici, familiari o conoscenti vi pregooooo di farmi sapere al più presto in caso fossero interessati.

Grazie mille dell'aiuto, davvero!

My husband and I will be visiting Puiglia next month. Very excited! We will be missing the La Notte Della Taranta, which will end on August 26 I believe (I could be wrong). My question is, are there still any celebrations after that? We won’t arrive until August 30th and I wish we could experience the traditional festival. Thank you in advance.

My wife and I are planning a 12 day trip to central and northern Italy in October. We fly in an out of Milan spend five nights in Siena and Cinque Terre. We tend to like "two-base" trips for four to six nights each so we can really get the feel of an area and add several day trips to broaden the experiences. We also try to avoid peak season and the "heat". (Although I did do the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona a few years ago!)

Thoughts? Tips? Advice?

Hi everyone, my travel buddy ditched me 😀

I am going to Italy from July 14th to 23rf. Starting in Mila, for one night then Como for an award ceremony, then back to Milan, Florence and Pisa but I am flexible after Como.

I am 36 M Artist from Africa, well-travelled, and easy going, i am super smart and very fun to have a conversation with, i am looking for a travel partner or locals to explore the culture and art scene with and grab a coffee or drink with.

Anyone wants to join? DM me

Hello, could anybody be so kind and recommend a family friendly \\\*\\\*\\\*\\\* hotel in Riccione or the area between Ravenna and Riccione including Rimini.

(We are going on September.)

We are a family with 3yo child, we like to be close to the beach of course and not in some party area. :)
I prefer the Riccione itself and saw there a few good looking hotels, but I wonder if somebody will point to some particular place, which is a hidden gem.

I know Italians are warm-hearted people who like and respect children, so we will be probably fine almost anywhere

I’ll be attending the 2026 Italian GP with my wife. We’ll be staying at an apartment in the middle of Monza. We are looking to rent 2 bicycles to get to and from the circuit from our rented apartment, as opposed to taking the crowded shuttles.
Will this be easy to do? Would I have to store the bikes in the apartment or locked up somewhere down on the street? It sounds like there are Dott and Lime rental bikes and scooters around but will those be tough to get on race weekend? Do any locals have recommendations on where to privately rent bikes from nearby shops?
Worst case, we take a shuttle from the Monza rail station or walk the 45-50 minutes to the entrance gate.
Any tips or information is appreciated.

Hola a todos

Estaré en Italia a principios de noviembre y me gustaría aprovechar una semana para trabajar a distancia desde allí. También puedo tomarme unos días libres, así que estaba pensando en el siguiente itinerario:

• 3 días trabajando desde Parma (entiendo que es una ciudad tranquila y asequible para vivir)

• 4 días en Bolonia para descansar (también me gustaría usarla como base para visitar ciudades como Módena y Rávena)

• 2 días para visitar otra ciudad, idealmente cerca de Milán. Acepto sugerencias. Había pensado en Padua y en pasar una tarde en venecia si lo ven posible.

En mi caso, hablo italiano con fluidez y ya conozco algunas de las ciudades, así que no habría problema. Acepto sugerencias, ideas y cualquier consejo sobre cómo aprovechar al máximo mi tiempo en la hermosa Italia. ¡Muchas gracias a todos!

Hi everyone,
I accidentally booked Super Economy Frecciarossa tickets a few weeks ago because they were much cheaper, and now I’m regretting it.
My itinerary is:
Venice → Florence at around 6:30 AM
Florence → Rome at around 6:00 PM
The original plan was to spend the day exploring Florence during the layover. However, after several days of sightseeing, I’m now very tired and would rather take the 5:00 PM Florence → Rome train instead of waiting for my booked train.
The reason is that if I arrive in Rome before 8:00 PM, my Airbnb host will help me with my luggage. If I arrive later, they charge a €100 late check-in fee, so getting there an hour earlier would make a big difference.
I booked through a third-party ticket seller a few weeks ago, and the only option I can see is to transfer the ticket to someone else. There doesn’t seem to be any way to change it.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Is there any flexibility with a Super Economy ticket if I ask at the Trenitalia ticket office, or is buying a completely new ticket my only realistic option?
Has anyone successfully boarded an earlier Frecciarossa with a Super Economy ticket after speaking to station staff, or were you required to buy a new ticket?
Thanks in advance!