Euro, Italy Road trip Q&A

I plan to book tickets for the Colosseum online. There's a ticket for the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a headset that costs 19.5 euros. But the tickets are only available in the afternoon on the day I go. I would like to ask my fellow travelers who have been there if I book a ticket for the afternoon, can I visit the Roman Forum in the morning and then go to the Colosseum at the appointed time in the afternoon? Is this appointment ticket the one that doesn't require me to queue up for a long time ? Italy Q&A

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Excelsior parking? Did anyone return a car there from Florence central station? I returned it on Sunday and the parking guy said the rental company was closed, so I paid 20e and they returned it for me. But today the rental company called and said the car wasn't returned, not sure what's going on. Did anyone return a car there ? Italy Q&A

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Excuse me, what expenses in Italy must be paid in cash? How many euros should we bring for four people to stay for ten days ? Italy Q&A

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Milan's ZTL is not scary. You can spend 5 euros to buy a ticket tied to the license plate number. Florence is the one that gives me a headache. I clearly checked the route to Piazza Michelangelo and it was not within the ZTL range, but as I drove, I found those white circles everywhere. I didn't know how to proceed. In the end, I still drove into it. But I didn't see any cameras, and I don't know if I actually entered illegally ? Italy Q&A

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The enthusiasm of the people of Sicily, Italy, is a passionate and unrestrained one. In Rome, the enthusiasm you see is a refined routine. For example, when you go to a restaurant, the waiter will recommend two special dishes for the day. When you ask what they are, he will tell you about the volcano beef and swan roasted fish... The prices are all on the menu. Each dish is about 25 euros, not bad, right? When you're halfway through the meal, they will bring you a glass of ice wine, telling you it's complimentary, and shake hands with you... As for the swan roasted fish, they will enthusiastically ask if you need help opening it. I firmly say no, but they will still help you open it as if they didn't hear me... Let's talk about the bill. When you pay, they will tell you it's 293 euros, plus a 10% service charge, and fish is charged by weight (the fish is at most 1.5 pounds, and the beef is only the size of a fist, definitely not 2 pounds), and the water before the meal is 10 euros. Also, when taking a taxi, make sure to use the meter... And there are a lot of pickpockets there, so be careful of women wearing scarves. Even if you put your bag in front of you, it won't help. They will use the scarf to block your line of sight... They usually work in groups... Even so, Italy is still very, very beautiful. It feels like walking in a historical museum, and shopping is also very enjoyable... Wishing friends a pleasant journey ? Italy Q&A

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Today I went to the Colosseum and met a dishonest volunteer. I had changed my online appointment for a skip-the-line ticket and asked him where to queue. He said that the Colosseum was full and it would take 2 hours to enter, unless you joined a group and paid 64 euros to enter quickly. I didn't believe him and asked the staff on site. I was able to enter the venue without queuing very smoothly. So everyone be careful. However, the tourists who queued for 2 hours in the sun on site were really amazing ? Italy Q&A

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About the case of being charged about 100 euros more when picking up the car, please pay attention to whether you have paid for a full tank of oil. We usually think that you should get the car with a full tank of oil and return it with a full tank of oil, but the counter is not happy unless they charge you a little extra, so they will not tell you and then charge you for a full tank of oil. If you have already paid this money, do not go to refuel when returning the car. The money will not be refunded. If you have not picked up the car yet, you can refuse and ask the counter to change the terms ? Italy Q&A

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I went to the San Siro Stadium today, parked inside for 3 euros, then walked around the stadium and took the subway to Duomo. In the afternoon, I went to see the Last Supper and then returned to Duomo to stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which is really all flagship stores. I spent an hour and bought a pair of new Tod's shoes and three LV bags. The stadium attendant said I could park until 8 o'clock, so I quickly headed back after making my purchases, but the attendant had already left. I plan to go to the outlet in Milan near Genoa tomorrow ? Italy Q&A

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I just got home today. Let me share my experience of renting a car in Italy for your reference. I picked up the car on October 6th and returned it on the 28th, a total of 22 days. I rented from AVIS for a total of 374.6 euros. They tried to sell me insurance, but I refused and said I would take responsibility for any issues. They didn't force me to buy the insurance in the end. They pre-authorized 94.86 euros on my card as a deposit. I booked a BMW 3 series, but they gave me a BMW X1 with navigation. I had heard about people getting downgraded cars before, so I didn't expect much and didn't argue about getting the X1. When I picked up the car, there were noticeable scratches on the front and back. I asked the AVIS staff to record them before I drove off, and they used a yellow marker to mark them on the contract, then circled and signed them with a black pen. The gas tank was not full, and they marked it with a stamp. The car wasn't very clean when I picked it up. When I returned the car, I made sure it was relatively clean. I told the person who received the car that all the scratches were old and showed him the previous markings. I also said that I take good care of the car, and he said I was a good renter . He told me there were no issues and I could leave. I was still worried about any potential problems, so I took new photos of the car from all angles with the date displayed. It's only been a few days since I returned the car, so I don't know if there will be any issues ? Italy Q&A

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Hello everyone! I just visited Cinque Terre on July 29th. It was very difficult to find a parking space (I don't know if it's because it's the weekend). I suggest it's more convenient to take a train from La Spezia to visit Cinque Terre. Trains from La Spezia to Levanto run every half an hour and stop at all five villages. We drove to Riomaggiore first and bought tickets there for 16 euros per person, which allowed unlimited rides all day, including buses and restroom fees. Among the five villages, Manarola has the best scenery. It is said that the night view is also special, but we didn't plan our time well and left Cinque Terre before it got dark. We arrived around 10 am and left around 8 pm, spending about ten hours. We visited all five villages, and the scenery was quite similar. Monterosso, the northernmost village, is mainly a beach resort. Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are similar, while Corniglia, after getting off the train, requires a bus ride to reach the top of the town. After 8 pm, the train back to La Spezia runs every hour. I hope my experience can be helpful to friends who are planning to visit Cinque Terre. ? Italy Q&A

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