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Post by nitsansh on Feb 19, 2003 15:22:40 GMT -5
If you're worried about any company, call by phone... Don't make a commitment if you are unsure or suspicious... Stray as a 12-days tour is really a whirlwind one... is that really what you want? For over 400$, you could get a better transport deal if you make less journeys...
Are these the only dates you can travel?
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Post by Pauline on Feb 23, 2003 19:54:06 GMT -5
I have bought the airticket and applied for leave, so the dates are all fixed. Could you elaborate on the part where u say I can get a better transport deal for over $400+? Dun quite understand why, and what other transport deal do u mean? Basically, as there are only 2 of us gals travelling, I would prefer to go on a tour group, while covering as much places as possible. Since Stray covers a number of places and we can stay in hostel (save more $), so I thought its a pretty good deal.
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Post by nitsansh on Feb 24, 2003 12:35:32 GMT -5
How many days you've got, and where you want to go?
IIRC, the London to Venice route has stops in Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Cinque Terre, Rome and Firenze... you can get a Selectpass of 3 countries and 5-6 travel days to cover France, Spain and Italy at 250-300$, plus cheap flight or overnight bus London-Paris for about 50$, or Eurostar for 75$ (youth ticket). If you drop Barcelona, you can buy France&Italy pass for even less... I suggest that you make fewer stops, and stay at least 2 days in each place... many cities (inc London, Paris, Barcelona) offer hop-on-hop-off tourist buses, or you can just use regular urban transportation... hostels can be booked ahead if you want to make sure you have a place to stay... (no reason to worry in this time of year, except Easter)
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Post by nitsansh on Feb 24, 2003 12:48:07 GMT -5
You'll find the pass options here: www.ricksteves.com/rail/choosemenu.htmFrance&Italy pass is 199$ for 4 travel days, and 21$ for each additional day... 3-countries 5-days Selectpass is 249$, 6-days 276$. You might also get good deals on BIJ... international youth rail tickets that allow multiple stops in 2 months... Also, consider no-frills flights... London-Barcelona is often cheaper by air...
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