AboutLisa Expertise Can recommend day trips from Lucca, can give car directions from most places in Italy, and can help you plan an itinerary. But cannot recommend hotels and restaurants! For a train time table and info on Eurail passes, check out:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_schedules/index.htm
For general information, hotels and restaurants, visit frommers.com and tripadvisor.com
Experience I've been to Italy many times, and have traveled to Egypt, India, Nepal, Israel, Turkey, Fiji, Malaysia, and other places in Europe and the Caribbean.
Question We will be traveling to Milan for a cruise of Italy on 7/9. We fly into Milan and begin our trip in Monte Carlo. There are four of us. Would like to rent a car for the drive to Monte Carlo, but the drop charges are extremely high. Any advise on car rental for a four hour drive or best way to get there by train...Malpensa Airport to Monte Carlo?
Answer Hi Maria. Try the European car rental called Kemwel at kemwel.com. See if their rates aren't better. Kemwel tends to be cheaper than the American companies. Also, make sure your vehicle is large enough for all your luggage. You'll probably need a van.
If you go by train, you will have to travel to the main train station inside Milan. There is easy public transportation or you can share a van into Milan.
