We have had car and drivers a number of time for the Amalfi coast. We have always done it through our hotel concierge- at Ville d'Este in Como and at the Hassler in Rome. We strongly suggest not to drive the Amalfi coast as it is nerve shattering- the curves, cliffs and other drivers. Just sit back and enjoy the views and libations.
Hi, Deb. I've been reading the Rick Steves travel guide for Italy in preparation for a trip and he gives some suggestions regarding hiring cars/drivers, etc. If you don't have it, I find he has a lot of great info, although I'm sure someone in here with first hand knowledge will respond too.
I, too, made my arrangements through the hotel (Hotel Miramare), Deb, and it was one of the better decisions I've ever made! The driver met us at the train station in Napoli and drove us to Positano and back a week later. We had another driver to take us to Ravello for the day/night. He waited for us as we toured the beautiful Villa Cimbrone. We saw him later sitting in the square reading the paper and we invited him to join us for dinner at Cumpa Cosimo only to find out after the meal, the owners were his sister and brother-in-law. Let's just say that was one of the least expensive meals of the trip. We learned so much about the Amalfi Coast during that dinner. I highly recommend hiring a driver and I hope you get one as great as ours!
Make time for Pompeii! It was fascinating.We head to Praino from Rome. Guessing we'll take the fast train to the spot where we would meet a driver, for the back and forth and possibly a day between.
Haven't reached the Pompeii section of my book yet, but something tells me it would be good. Did you have a tour guide there, Missy?
Make time for Pompeii! It was fascinating.
I just did a randon Google search and came up with this: http://www.sorrentosilverstar.com/ It's a start!
Pay close attention at Pompeii and when you return, tell me why one photo shows deeper ruts than the other.
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Be especially careful around Naples, one of the most dangerous cities in Europe (see the book, Gomorrah).