Fly Away Tours by Trinitae https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60 Your Italy Adventure en-us 2017-01-16 01:57:18 UTC 2024-07-15 18:12:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png Travel Agency Information trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276493 Fly Away Tours will be the amazing Travel company i will be using for my trip. This trip will be a great learning experience for me as I've always wanted to travel to Italy. Italy is full of amazing food, wonderful culture and so much more. Travelling here will be so interesting a full of new things. I choose Italy because of it's fascinating history, amazing people and lifestyle. I will be travelling to Milan, Rome and Naples Due to the difference in currency in Italy, things will be more expensive the they are in Canada. The language barrier between me and some Italians will be a travel barriers for when I travel there.]]> 2017-01-16 02:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276493 Itinerary/ What to Do and See trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276505 Day 1: Milan -February 2nd
My first day In Milan  after the almost eleven hour airplane ride  I will taxi to my hotel :Hotel Magna Pars. Its in downtown Milan and will include breakfast and lunch for my two days there. we check in at 2:00pm. As this is  the first night of my trip, id spend it settling in and resting due to the long flight. Today is a day of soft tourism.

Day 2: Milan -February 3rd
After waking up and eating breakfast at the hotel we will be taking a taxi to the Duomo di Milano Chathedral (entry $28). The tour is about 2 hours and after that we will eat lunch at the Piz. An Italian pizza joint just outside the cathedral. After lunch i walk to my bike tour with 'Milan Bike Tours' for approximately 3:00pm ($58). The tours lasts and hour and a half. Later i will go back to my hotel and then dine for dinner at the hotels famous restaurant. Today is a day of hard tourism

Day 3: (Travel Day) Milan  to Florence - February 4th 
On the 3rd and final day in Milan I will be checking out of the hotel for 12:00pm and taxing to the bus station to await my bus to Florence. The trip is 6hrs and 36mins long. When i arrive in Florence later that evening i will taxi to the Hotel Globus(located in the heart of Florence)  and check in at 7:00pm. I dine at eh hotels restaurant later that night then go to bed early for my adventurous day ahead. Today is a day of soft tourism.

Day 4: Florence - Feburuay 5th
After eating the included breakfast that comes with staying at the Globus i will be walking to Florence Cathedral only a few blocks from the hotel. The tour i take there will be 3 hours long ($20). After the tour around 2:00pm I will have lunch at the Casa del Vino. It is a gourmet bruschetta and panino restaurant located in the St. Lorenzo markets in Florence. Luckily it's only a ten minute walk from the museum. after lunch i will be visiting the Galleria dell'Accademia ($32). It is an art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons. I will visit the gallery till around 6:00pm then dine at the Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina right outside of the hotel. After dinner at around 9 ,I'll make my way back to my room to prepare for tomorrow. Today is a day of soft tourism 

Day 5: Florence  - February 6th
 After my free breakfast with the hotel I will be  visiting the David. The breathtaking nude statue represents the Biblical hero David, a favored subject in the art of Florence ($15). The David is only a few locks from the hotel so transportation will be free. Later in the afternoon I will be dinning at the Casa del Vino once again due to its amazing prices and accessibility from the hotel. After lunch i'll walk the streets of Florence to take pictures and shop around. For dinner i will be eating at the Mangia Pizza Firenze. A pizza place that serves delicious home cooked pizza. After dinner at around 9:30pm I will retire to my room and plan fro the travel day I will be having tomorrow.  Today is a day of soft tourism.

Day 6:  (Travel Day) Florence to Rome  - Feburuay 7th
Will taxi to the bus station for 2:00pm. The checkout at the hotel is at 1:00pm. By bus to Rome departs at 2:45pm. The ride will by 2hrs and 36mins. When I get to Rome at around 4:30pm  I will check into my hotel the Ig-Suites located in central Rome. I'll dine at the hotels restaurant and call it a night early.  Today is a day of soft tourism.

Day 7: Rome -Feburary 8th
On mu first day in Rome i will eat breakfast with the hotel that is complementary with my stay and immediately taxi to the Roman Colosseum ($34) and go on the first tour at 10:00am. After the two hour tour I will then taxi to the Pantheon( $16); another roman landmark not far from the Colosseum.That tour starts at 3:00pm and ends at 4:00pm. After that I'll taxi back to the hotel and have my included dinner that call it a night to rest up for my next day of adventures.Today is a day of soft tourism

Day 8: Rome - Feburary 9th
Today after breakfast I will be visiting the trevi fountain and exploring the streets of Rome (free). I will eat lunch at the Pandivo; amazing Italian cuisine bakery & restaurant. After lunch i will taxi to the Spanish steps in northern Rome and experience the scenery and take amazing picture. I will taxi home and dine at the hotel for my last dinner abroad. Today is a day of soft tourism.

Day 9:Rome - February 10th
Last day in Rome I will checkout at 10:00am an depart to the airport for my flight at 1:30pm. The flight is 11hrs, so i will return back to Canada at around 12:30am.  Today is a day of soft tourism. 

]]> 2017-01-16 02:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276505 Current Travel Issues trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276528 Article Link ]]> 2017-01-16 02:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276528 Destination Information trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276537 The population of Italy is 61.6 million and the capital city is Rome. The country has a long history filled with sad an amazing stories. the government is a democracy and politics are very popular there. The official language of Italy is Italian but other languages spoken are German, French and Ladin. The most popular religion in the country is Roman Catholicism. Regarding the clothing of the locals who live there they keep up to date with the highest and test fashion due to Italy is one of the fashion capitals of the world.  they are famous fro the breathtaking pieces of art works and artists  ranging from divinchi to michealangelo. The best months for traveling in Italy are from April to June and mid-September to October—temperatures are usually comfortable, rural colors are richer, and the crowds aren't too intense. regarding the geography of Italy almost 40% of the Italian territory is mountainous, with the Alps as the northern boundary and the Apennine Mountains forming the backbone of the peninsula and extending for 1,350 km (840 mi). There are many active and no active volcanoes in Italy including : Etna in Sicily the largest active volcano in Europe; Vulcano, Stromboli, and Vesuvius, near Naples. there are no distinguished deserts and as of lakes an beaches there are thousands that cover the country. ]]> 2017-01-16 02:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276537 Before You Go trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276564 When traveling to Italy your passport mus the validate for at least 6 months. Although 2 blank passport pages are required No shots or vaccinations are required. 10,000 Euros or equivalent for entry and exit of the country. Italy is 6 hours ahead in the time difference so getting here you will be jet lagged. ]]> 2017-01-16 02:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276564 Transportation trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276568 Lot Polish Airlines: $845- leave at 10:10pm, arrive there at 6:10pm. Depart there at 7:40am and return home at 8:20pm (direct flight)

British Airways: $855- leave YYZ 10:15pm, arrive at 2:50 pm. Stop for a 10 hour stop in London an continue travelling to Milan. For departure leave Rome airport at 8:50pm an stop in Hawaii for 5:00am. After 3hr wait, transfer to an Air Canada flight and make your way home for 2:10am. 

Aer Lingus- $996- leave YYZ at 6:00pm. Have 11hr stop in Madrid then arrive to Milan at 6:00pm the next day. Depart from Rome at 11:40am and stop in Porto for 4hrs then transfer to flight back to the YYZ. Return home at 4:00am the next day. 

For Transportation i will mostly rely on busing an walking. Busing systems are more friendly to tourist rather then using public transit. There is also no hassle i will just take a bus immediately to my next detestation. With public transit i will be moving trains for subway lines. That can get very difficult an confusing for someone new to the area.  ]]> 2017-01-16 02:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276568 Accommodations and Food trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276576 Will be staying at the:Hotel Magna Pars in my first two nights in Milan. located downtown Milan and is easy access to everything. breakfast is included and each day I will be eating lunch at the Piz (pizza joint). For diner both days I will dine at the hotels famous restaurant. For my travel day from Milan to Florence I will be dining at the complementary breakfast that comes with my purchase an buy find in the local market to eat on my bus ride to Florence.  When i arrive to Florence i will dine a the All'Antico Vinaio. Located right outside my new hotel. Will be staying  at the Hotel de Globus, right in the heart of the city. on my first day in Florence i will dine with the free breakfast from the hotel. All my hotels come with include breakfast. For lunch i will eat at the Casa de la Vino; a gourmet brochette restaurant. For dinner I will again dine at the All'Antico Vinaio. On the next day in Florence fro lunch I will be having Lunch at the Casa de la Vino and dining for dinner at the Mangia Pizza Firenze. Next day i will be skipping lunch; have big breakfast.and travelling to Rome. When arriving in Rome i will dine at the Hotels Restaurant (ig suites). I will be staying here for the next two nights as my final days abroad. Breakfast is free and i will be eating lunch at the La pergola a pasta place. for dinner both nights i will be dining at he Lost food factory. All the hotels are located in the heart of the city with breathtaking views of the skyline and surrounding communities .]]> 2017-01-16 02:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276576 Budget trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276592 Per person the overall cost of my trip is roughly $3280 in Euros I manage to say about $75 to $80 a day per food. transportation wise over $150 from taxis and $300 dollars for busing. All the sites an places I visited costed over $350. My flight was about $800. Just for emergencies i brought an extra $200 an over $500 is souvenir an shopping money. Tyhe canandian dollar to a euro is 0.72. I will have to about 4177.03 Canadian Dollars for this trip]]> 2017-01-16 02:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147276592 Globus Hotel trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147283467 2017-01-16 04:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147283467 Ig Suites Hotel trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147283653 2017-01-16 04:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147283653 The David trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147287328 2017-01-16 06:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147287328 Coliseum trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147287399 2017-01-16 06:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147287399 Travel Issues trinstar21 https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147320152 Earthquakes. Earthquakes are a huge travel issue when traveling to places such a Italy. In fact weather is a huge factor when traveling to places such as Italy. Visiting places like sin resorts located in the Alps you should always be aware of the weather precautions they have there. Also terrorism is a huge factor when traveling to anywhere in Europe. Last year in Paris there was a terrorist attack. Ever since Europe has been on tight surveillance. ]]> 2017-01-16 10:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/trinstar21/w40ek4nlnh60/wish/147320152