Calais? ................
Submitted by alan h on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 17:00
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
800 miles a day................................
Submitted by alan h on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 18:32
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
"........ the intention of covering 800 miles each day ......." Thats some driving! You'll be absolutely cream crackered by the time you get there. Also the 'loss' of the hour crossing into Europe can somehow mess up travel calculations [it does make the return 'easier'] I also travel from Northampton - you need to leave before 4.30am[ish] or after 8am [ish] to avoid the rush hour into and around London [M1 & M25] If travelling later, avoid the M25 between about 4pm and 6.30pm
800 miles a day
Submitted by tonys on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 05:28
In reply to 800 miles a day................................ by alan h
i think im therefore being overly optimistic then. I would imagine with fuel and food stops during the day one could probably do around 8 hours driving in 1 day without being too shattered. Bearing in mind we intend to book an overnight hotel after the first full day of travel.
Fuel front
Submitted by Spud on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 22:40
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Re Passat Diesel....Have you checked fuel prices recently?? Those days are gone when we could cruise around in Europe for peanuts....Forget filling your car up at the first station in France...UK 1.77 euro per litre,Italy 1.71,France 1.52....actually,fill your car up in France...(Passat diesel driver also)
at least 500 miles to a tank
Submitted by tonys on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 05:32
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In reply to at least 500 miles to a tank by tonys
Costs should be(ish)..1600 miles,26 hours driving time,fuel should be around £220(at current prices) and toll around £70, plus ferry(train) costs.Bearing in mind this is one way only.We used to do a regular trip to Tuscany in 2 days(then sleep for 3 days on arrival) Now we just take it easy and stop wherever looks nice(and cheap) There are a lot of good people on here who can advise where to stay if you want to plan it carefully.Just watch your speed in France!! And don't forget beer testing kit,hi vis vests,triangles etc etc.Check on Michelin website for route planner,costs and legal requirements....Enjoy your trip!!!
thanks for the info Alan and Spud
Submitted by tonys on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 06:33I have done this trip before back in the 90's when my dad was younger and he used to drive down. Used to take him around 35 hours to do 1600 miles getting the ferry from dover - calais and then doing the luxembourg route down through to Switzerland then the autostada del sole all the way down Italy. As he was eager to get down there and knew he had a 1 months rest to look forward to he didnt stop overnight at any hotel but took regular breaks for food and for a snooze. I want to make the journey part of the holiday so at least 1 stop overnight at a nice scenic hotel would be nice.
Hi, Diesel is definitely the
Submitted by Sposatl on Mon, 06/09/2014 - 16:14
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Hi, Diesel is definitely the way to go, 800 km per day is bit much. Italy from Calabria to Padova is 9 hrs. You would miss so much along the way. Their are small towns like Venice, a must see -Verona- Great 3000 yr old Arena to visit, - Then Pisa - another small town- Of course you must stop & do the Amalfi Coast - , then cut over to Salerno & head to Calabria. Forgot - are you driving from UK. - what about the chunnel train to France & cut over to Italy - beautiful country ,scenery and good food along the way. If I think of anything else- will post it. Just got back from Calabria- Corigliano beach near Schiavonea is wonderful. Hotel La Villa - a Jewel.Have fun
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