Q: Where is
the best gelato?
A:
All gelato places are good, especially in Italy. Just avoid gelato
places that have bright gelato colours, these places are for the
tourists, usually more expensive, and are not as good. Plus they also
have artificial flavors in them.
Q: How long do
you get to stay in Pisa?
A:
You don't stay long in Pisa. You park and walk the 15 minute walk
from the coach parking to the leaning tower area, you then may get 30
– 45 minutes to take pictures and have a look at the markets and
then it is time to meet up again. There is no time to climb up the
tower.
Q:What are Italian pizza's like and
where are the best ones?
A: Italian pizzas are very simple and
very tasty. You can't go wrong here. They are usually bread, cheese
and some meat or mushroom and tomato. Very simple and tasty. The best
ones are usually in road side stops – service centres.
Q: What are Italian road side stops
like?
A:
Driving through Italy, you stop at various points at service centers.
These are big places that are lik shop/ restaurant/ rest area. They
have good food, but the way to get the food is different. You need to
select the food, pay for it, then pick it up. Easy? No, there may be
three counters and the place is packed, so it is a challenge. Overall
they are fun places to be in.
Q: Where can i
get a good coffee in Italy?
A:
In Italy any cafe has good coffee, just be sure to order the right
type at the right time of day. Have an espresso standing at the bar
and it will be very cheap. Do as the locals do.
Q: In Italy,
can you drink the tap water?
A:
In Rome, the water comming out of the tap tastes good and it is free.
However as you get further south of Rome, it is recommended that you
don't drink it. Bottled water is cheap.
Q: What should i be looking for when
buying gelato in Italy.
A:
Find a place that does not have all bright gelato colors, this means
that it is real, if there is only a small amount, it means that it is
made on site and would be fresh. Then just go for it. Try as many flavors as possible.
Q: In Pompeii,
how long does the contiki tour of the site go for?
A: The tour here
is about 90 minutes, but you get to see a lot of things.
Q: In Pompeii,
if i don't want to tour the ruins, what other things can i do?
A:
You should do the ruins even if you have been there before. However
there are market stalls and gelato and good views, so sit back and
relax.
Q: How long
does it take to get from Pompeii to Sorrento?
A: It is about 90
minutes in a coach with stops for pictures.
Q: In
Sorrento, how long does it take to walk from the hotel that contiki
stays in to the centre of town?
A:
It is about a 20 minute walk with great ocean views.
Q: Does the
island of capri have good gelato?
A: There are a
few gelato shops on the island, all are good, cheap as well.
Q: In Capri,
what is the best way to go to the top town and then back to the ferry
area?
A:
The best way is to catch the cable car up to the top and then walk
back down the hill. You get to see the island that way.
Q: How long
does it take to get from Sorrento to Bari?
A:
It is about a 5 – 6 hr drive with stops included.
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