Where to Stay in Rome

Hotel Picks for Travelers

best hotels in romeRome is a favorite destination of travelers and The Traveling Professor visits several times a year on his small group tours to Italy. Finding a hotel accommodation near transportation options, in a quiet location, at a reasonable price can be a challenge.  After many, many tours to Italy, The Professor shares his recommendations for the best hotels in Rome. Read the blog post and find out what the best hotels in Rome are.

Saturday, November 19, 2016/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (912)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.3
Categories: Italy

Favorite Hotels in Italy

Sorrento, Florence, Rome, Treviso, and Venice

tours to italy 2017Whether it be a small group tour to Italy or traveling solo, The Traveling Professor has some hotels in Italy you should know about.  Listed today is a luxury hotel in Sorrento, a convenient hotel in Rome, a luxury yet affordable place right in the middle of everything in Florence, and a canal side beauty in Venice.  Lastly, I talk about my latest find in Treviso:  a beautiful, romantic and roomy B&B that is perfect for a trip to this underrated Italian city.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (976)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.5
Categories: Italy

How to Do a Bargain Trip to Italy

Save Money and Time Without Sacrificing Luxury or Comfort

small group tour to italyLet's face it, travel is expensive these days.  But we all love going to Italy.  The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Italy are probaly the most popular of our tours.   There is a way to go to Italy, enjoy it in luxury, without breaking the bank.  In fact, if this blog post doesn't save you a ton of money on your next trip to Italy, the next time you go, I will meet you there and buy you the biggest gelato to be found.

Thursday, February 11, 2016/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2189)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 5.0
Categories: Italy

Traditional Roman Walk

Itinerary Idea When Visiting Rome

best rome itineraryRome is one of the most popular destination in all of Europe.  The Traveling Professor has led many small group tours to Rome since 2010.   One of our favorite activities is to wander around this open-air museum.   Check out today's blog post for a worthwhile itinerary when visiting this ancient city.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (1953)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 5.0
Categories: Italy

The Rome Problem

Plagued by a Wide Variety Issues, Is It Worth Visiting

The Traveling Professor has been running small group tours to Italy, including Rome, for about 5 years now.   Although Rome is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, it has its issues.   There was even a recent article in The New York Times (see it on my FB page) describing the problems Rome is facing.   For my take on the issues, see my Rome blog post.


Monday, July 27, 2015/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2558)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.0
Categories: Italy
Tags: ItalyRome

How to Enjoy Italy

Careful Planning Can Save Time, Money and Frustration

how to avoid crowds in italyThe Traveling Professor runs several small group tours to Italy every year.   We go to Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, and Venice.  We even do tours to The Veneto region which encompasses Padua, Verona, Vicenza, and Lake Garda.   Travelers complain that Italy has become too touristy, too crowded, and too expensive.   Listen to what I say about making your trip to Italy more pleasant.

Thursday, July 23, 2015/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2177)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.5
Categories: Italy

Italy Trip Report

Rome, Amalfi, Florence, and Venice

best venice tourWe just returned yesterday morning from a 2-week tour with nine travelers.  We did our "Grand Tour" of Italy to include Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Florence, and Venice.  We saw the great sites of Italy, ate some delicious meals, but the best thing about our tour were the friendships we made.  Check out the blog post for a quick overview to see what our ambitious small group did in Italy, where we stayed, and what we ate.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2379)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 5.0
Categories: Italy

We're Going to Italy

We Leave Today for Rome, Amalfi, Florence and Venice

italy itineraryThe Traveling Professor is off on a "Grand Italy Tour" with 9 travelers.  We will tour Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Florence and Venice.  The weather should be terrific this time of year and we are looking forward to another great small group tour of Italy.  In the blog post, I have published our ambitious and exciting Italy itinerary.

Saturday, May 16, 2015/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2154)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 5.0
Categories: Italy

Take the Bus, Not the Metro

In Paris and Rome, It's the Way to Go!

is bus better than metroGenerally, there are two forms of public transportation in most cities, the bus and the metro.  In Paris, the metro is as sophisticated as can be found.   In Rome, for now there are only 2 metro lines so the buses are much more widely used.  But on any tour to Paris or to Rome, I always prefer using the bus, and I will tell you why in this special Paris and Rome travel blog post.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2596)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.5
Categories: ParisItaly

How to Get to Rome from the Airport

Transportation Options from Rome FCO Airport

how to get to rome from airportLet's address a very practical question in this Rome blog post:  how to get to the Rome city center and your hotel from the Rome airport.   We are going to assume that on your tour to Rome you will be arriving at Rome Fiumicino airport.   On The Traveling Professor small group tours to Italy, we provide private limo pickup.  However, if you are on a tour to Rome by yourself, we will talk about public transportation options and private ways to get into the city.

Monday, January 5, 2015/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (1991)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 5.0
Categories: Italy
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