I usually drive to Italy with my old style UK paper drivers licence with no photo. Back in early 2020 this was also good to show for car hire. Have the rules changed since Brexit? is an old style UK paper licence still valid for car hire? The
Just in case it might help anyone not already aware. My comune is discounting the costs of IMU by 37.5% for second home owners resident abroad who are in receipt of a recognized pension as proof of retired status.
Any recommendations on an Italian bank? I have used MPS for years and they are fine and I can manage stuff online but they seem expensive, I assume to pay for an extensive branch network.
I thought the test had to be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival in Italy? I too would love to get to Italy this year but would prefer to drive as I enjoy it and I have stuff to take but that means trying to organise a test in France or cross France with a one nighter. I do envy the easier travel within most of the EU for double vaccinated.
Thanks for sharing. Encouraging. I hope they remove the quarantine requirement at the end of August and ideally the tests for into Italy and coming back into UK.
Ferry to Elba very straightforward from Piombino to Portoferraio. It was years ago but just a very short hop. Feasible to do it as a day trip as frequent service.
Done a bit more research. Ferry companies are Toremar, Moby and Blu&Navy. Takes 1 hour. High season cost for two adults and a large car euro 200 return. Last time I went ages ago we hired mopeds from the quayside as avoided taking the car so we could get into the tighter coves. My foggy memories is of a pretty coast line with nooks and crannies worth exploring by boat. I only did day trips because I stay near Pisa. The centre of Piombino is pretty but you wouldn't guess that from the past iron ore industry.
I want to try Troyes as looks so pretty. I've eaten the eponymous andouillette so I deserve to see the town. I will look out for that service station south of the Gottard so thanks. I love passes so I have done Mt Cenis and the Petit San Bernard which pretty and not challenging and cheap but not as fast as Mt Blanc tunnel. Usual route is across WW1 battlefields of northern France, so moving, pay homage at a couple of sites. Stopping in Arras, Laon, Reims, etc then a stretch onto Besancon or Pontarlier which lovely and alpine and quiet. Then dash across Switzerland, Gt San Bernard pass into Italy as it feels like an adventure. Cafe at Agip or pretty Etroubles and onwards for dinner and end south of Pisa. Return journey similar but it is much harder as uphill all the way home and it rains once across the Alps.
I want to try Troyes as looks so pretty. I've eaten the eponymous andouillette so I deserve to see the town. I will look out for that service station south of the Gottard so thanks. I love passes so I have done Mt Cenis and the Petit San Bernard which pretty and not challenging and cheap but not as fast as Mt Blanc tunnel. Usual route is across WW1 battlefields of northern France, so moving, pay homage at a couple of sites. Stopping in Arras, Laon, Reims, etc then a stretch onto Besancon or Pontarlier which lovely and alpine and quiet. Then dash across Switzerland, Gt San Bernard pass into Italy as it feels like an adventure. Cafe at Agip or pretty Etroubles and onwards for dinner and end south of Pisa. Return journey similar but it is much harder as uphill all the way home and it rains once across the Alps.
I hope you're right. I love the old Roman route which largely follows la Francigena across France, Switzerland and Italy as I make my pilgrimage to Italy albeit in a Ford rather than on foot. Stop at the same place as you for a first and last cafe if on that route. Thanks for the positive view. Amusing Brit on You Tube 'not useless yet' doing up a place in northern Tuscany. He has the advantage of living in Austria at least for travel.
I agree Italy seems clear on where to get tested and cost. What isn't clear to me is if driving back and stopping in France so needing a test for entry to UK.
I guess a bit academic at the moment as France has controls on UK due to Indian variant. The net suggests having to see where test are available in town where last overnighting. Costs seem modest and availablity good. I agree France too nice to rush to to through. Anyhow situation seems uncertain except for intrepid souls.
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Brilliant. Shame to rush France but needs must. Who did you use for the test with such quick results?
I thought the test had to be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival in Italy? I too would love to get to Italy this year but would prefer to drive as I enjoy it and I have stuff to take but that means trying to organise a test in France or cross France with a one nighter. I do envy the easier travel within most of the EU for double vaccinated.
Thanks for sharing. Encouraging. I hope they remove the quarantine requirement at the end of August and ideally the tests for into Italy and coming back into UK.
Ferry to Elba very straightforward from Piombino to Portoferraio. It was years ago but just a very short hop. Feasible to do it as a day trip as frequent service.
Done a bit more research. Ferry companies are Toremar, Moby and Blu&Navy. Takes 1 hour. High season cost for two adults and a large car euro 200 return. Last time I went ages ago we hired mopeds from the quayside as avoided taking the car so we could get into the tighter coves. My foggy memories is of a pretty coast line with nooks and crannies worth exploring by boat. I only did day trips because I stay near Pisa. The centre of Piombino is pretty but you wouldn't guess that from the past iron ore industry.
I want to try Troyes as looks so pretty. I've eaten the eponymous andouillette so I deserve to see the town. I will look out for that service station south of the Gottard so thanks. I love passes so I have done Mt Cenis and the Petit San Bernard which pretty and not challenging and cheap but not as fast as Mt Blanc tunnel. Usual route is across WW1 battlefields of northern France, so moving, pay homage at a couple of sites. Stopping in Arras, Laon, Reims, etc then a stretch onto Besancon or Pontarlier which lovely and alpine and quiet. Then dash across Switzerland, Gt San Bernard pass into Italy as it feels like an adventure. Cafe at Agip or pretty Etroubles and onwards for dinner and end south of Pisa. Return journey similar but it is much harder as uphill all the way home and it rains once across the Alps.
I want to try Troyes as looks so pretty. I've eaten the eponymous andouillette so I deserve to see the town. I will look out for that service station south of the Gottard so thanks. I love passes so I have done Mt Cenis and the Petit San Bernard which pretty and not challenging and cheap but not as fast as Mt Blanc tunnel. Usual route is across WW1 battlefields of northern France, so moving, pay homage at a couple of sites. Stopping in Arras, Laon, Reims, etc then a stretch onto Besancon or Pontarlier which lovely and alpine and quiet. Then dash across Switzerland, Gt San Bernard pass into Italy as it feels like an adventure. Cafe at Agip or pretty Etroubles and onwards for dinner and end south of Pisa. Return journey similar but it is much harder as uphill all the way home and it rains once across the Alps.
I hope you're right. I love the old Roman route which largely follows la Francigena across France, Switzerland and Italy as I make my pilgrimage to Italy albeit in a Ford rather than on foot. Stop at the same place as you for a first and last cafe if on that route. Thanks for the positive view. Amusing Brit on You Tube 'not useless yet' doing up a place in northern Tuscany. He has the advantage of living in Austria at least for travel.
Depressing isn't it. I just hope we introduce vaccine passports that also accepted in the EU.
I agree Italy seems clear on where to get tested and cost. What isn't clear to me is if driving back and stopping in France so needing a test for entry to UK.
I guess a bit academic at the moment as France has controls on UK due to Indian variant. The net suggests having to see where test are available in town where last overnighting. Costs seem modest and availablity good. I agree France too nice to rush to to through. Anyhow situation seems uncertain except for intrepid souls.