TRAVEL TIPS

This document has been prepared in order to better assist you in the planning of your travels and overnight stay off - campus:

PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE:

• No later than 48 hours in advance, go on-line and complete the ‘Student Travel Information’ form here.
• If you are not traveling alone, make sure that you and each person traveling with you has the following:
  • Passport
  • Identification card
  • Cash as well as debit/credit card
  • Flight information
  • Hotel/hostel information
  • The phone number of Bernardi (06 3260 0548)
  • Thanos's cell phone number (333 4640 946)
• Bring a phone card or cell phone if you have one

Transportation to the airport - Two Options:

Option #1: By taxi (see Thanos for taxi information)
Option #2: Public transportation (i.e. Metro, train, airport shuttle) - See below:

From Termini Train Station to Fiumicino or Ciampino Airports:

1. TERRAVISION bus airport service (between Fiumicino or Ciampino Airports and Rome city center (Via Marsala n. 29 F/G – in front of Terracafè! Termini Train Station) - Check Terravision's main website for timetables and prices or call 06 9761 0632
   
   
2. Getting to Fiumicino Airport by train (option 2):  If your flight is too early to take the Metro to Termini (Metro opens at 5:30 am), ask Thanos to assist you in calling or reserving a taxi for you in advance. Once you are at Termini, take the "Leonardo Express" train that will take you directly to the airport. You can buy your train ticket (€ 14) at an automatic ticket machine or at the ticket counter. The "Leonardo Express" train departs from platform #24 or 26 (the platform number changes every so often), every 30 minutes, and it takes 30 minutes to get to FCO.
   
   
3. Getting to Ciampino Airport (option 2): During Metro hours (5:30am to 11:30pm) take the Metro from Lepanto (nearest Metro stop to Bernardi) and go all the way to Anagnina. Once you get off at Anagnina, you can buy a bus ticket (C.O.T.R.A.L. bus --- blue bus) from a ticket counter there. The bus will drop you off right outside of Ciampino Airport.

Other Important Tips:

• Choose your travel partners well, making sure that each person has similar interests.
• Get to the airport at least 2.5 hours in advance.
• Tip your cab driver.
• Inform Thanos if there is a change in plans
• If you fall into a sticky situation among those traveling with you, talk with each other - discuss all the options and give yourselves at least 10 minutes to make a decision rather than hastily deciding on something.
• If you run out of time in your travel city, just get to the airport and don't try to finish everything on your list - be realistic about how much time you have.
• Plan each day as a group.
• Read the airline rules & guidelines beforehand.
• See Thanos for more information or any questions related to the above travel tips provided.