I had a great trip.
I spent longer than intended in Assisi and Cortona.
Days spent packing, organizing travel route to fit in with public transport schedule, then finding new accommodation in next stop, then orientating to new town are best kept to a minimum.
I didn’t go to San Gimignano for this reason.
Transit days in trip
Of a 21 day journey (excluding flying time) I spent 6 days moving from 1 destination to the next
Day 1 Rome to Assisi
FCO to Termini - arrived FCO about 7am
Termini to Foligno - arrived Foligno about 11 am then 2 hour wait for next train
Foligno to Assisi short trip
Bus from train station at Assisi to hilltown
Then find accommodation
Settled in accommodation by about 4pm.
Day 7 Assisi to Cortona
Organize to vacate room and leave luggage by 10am
Bus to Assisi station about 1pm
Train to Terentola about 2pm then wait for about 1.5 hours for bus to Cortona
Change buses along way ? at Camucia
Arrived Cortona and found accommodation by about 5pm.
Day 13 Cortona to Montepulciano
Bus from Cortona to train station at Camucia about 9am
Train from Camucia to Chiusi about 9.30 then wait for about 1 hour for bus to Montepulciano.
Then find accommodation
Settled by about 1pm
Day 14 Montepulciano to Montalcino
Able to stay in accommodation until midday
Schoolbus from Montepulciano to Buonconvento about 2 pm
Bus Buonconvento to Montalcino
Found accommodation and settled by about 4pm.
Day 17 Montalcino to Siena
Bus from Montalcino to Siena at about midday
Settled in accommodation by about 3pm after waiting for B&B manager to let me in.
Day 19 Siena to Rome
Bus from Siena to Rome about 11am
Train for Tiburtina to Cavour
Settled in accommodation in Rome by about 3.30pm
Accommodation
Assisi Friday March 9th – Wed. March 12th
Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement
St. Anthony's Guest House
Via Galeazzo Alessi, 10
06081 Assisi (PG)Tel. 075.812.542
Fax 075:813.723
Email atoneassisi@tiscali.it
E35 per night, no deposit required.
Highly recommended. I had a small single with adjoining bathroom. Run by modern day nuns who are very welcoming. Breakfast in basement with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Nice garden area to relax with superb views of the Basilica of St Chiara. See my photos http://bolandg.zenfolio.com/p832039811/
Probably the best place I stayed because of the friendly reception.
Cortona 15th – 20st March
Instituto Santa Margherita
V. Cesare Battisti 15, , Cortona, Tuscany 52044
E 32 per night without breakfast
Stayed 4 nights at the convent and 2 nights at the Youth Hostel.
I stayed here by default having booked at the San Marco Youth Hostel which was not opened to visitors when I arrived. The convent was more than satisfactory but could be a bit spooky or on the other hand atmospheric. I did not see any other travelers there. The hot water was warm, not really hot. The view from my window was magnificent. The nuns were friendly but I did not see them much. They only speak Italian. Breakfast is available in a former chapel (with altar still in place!) for E3. some photos are at http://bolandg.zenfolio.com/p804234941/
Ostello San Marco Via Maffei, 57 - Cortona 52044 AREZZO (Italy)Tel. +39 575 601765
I then moved to the San Marco Youth Hostel where I had a perfectly decent room sharing bathroom for E17 per night (breakfast included!). I moved from the convent because it was a bit lonely and I wanted to see what the hostel was like. It’s in an old monastery not far from the centre of town with beautiful views from the dormitory. No school groups while I was there, just a few other travelers. I was given a key and could come and go as I liked.
Montepulciano 21st March
I hadn’t booked anything. I found ‘Albergo Il Marzocco’ www.albergoilmarzocco.it.
I had single use of a double room for E60 including generous breakfast. Recommended. Beautiful view from room. http://bolandg.zenfolio.com/
Montalcino 22rd -24th March
I stayed at one of Anna’s rooms. This was a single bedroom and with adjoining bathroom for E50 per night. The rooms are in an old building near the main street. Anna is connected to the Hotel Giglio and they organize the bookings. I booked the previous day from Montepulciano. Comfortable and affordable for Montalcino. Fake frescoe on the ceiling!
Siena Sunday 25th March – Mon26th March
B&B San Francesco
Tel. 0577.46533- Fax .0577.47924Vicolo degli Orbachi n° 2 – SIENA – 53100
E50 per night includes breakfast.
I was upgraded to a double room with beautiful view. The price on the back of the door indicated that E159 per night was the regular charge.
The B&B is managed by Manuelle who does not reside there. I did have to wait for about 45 mins for Manuelles assistant to let me in. This B&B has been recommended by others on Slow Travel. Apart from the wait to get in I would also recommend it.
Rome Tues 27th – Thurs 29th March
House of Welcome for Pilgrims and TouristsISTITUTO IL ROSARIOProvincia ItalianaDelle Suore di Carità Domenicanedella PresentazioneVia Sant?Agata dei Goti, 10 - 00184 ROMA
Ph 066792346
Irodopre@tin.it
E40 per night with breakfast and shared bathroom.
Peaceful retreat in quiet street in very central location near via Nationale. Recommended.
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