Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Agree, but you can also join the "ignorant" foreigners.
Many officials at the train stations are the most unhelpful people, especially if you're struggling with the language. Plus, it is best to make plans early, before one gets hotel reservations fixed in stone.
Yeah, good point. Plus they speak the venetian dialect in Venice, so phrasebooks won't be terribly helpful. I agree best bet is to simply ask the hotel people before you get there.
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
No taxis in central Venice. Motorboats are even prohibited. Perhaps a gondola, but that might be awkward with the bikes.
They had boat taxis when I was there, but that was 25+ years ago. Hard to imagine they don't still have water taxis available from the train station.
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Maybe a few steps. I don't remember anything steeper than, say the hill going up my driveway. You'll be fine. If you have a partner, worst case is you'll prematurely unload the bikes, and carry bags and bikes in separate trips.
I remember one foot bridge being fairly steep, but frankly my memory of it is pretty fuzzy at this point. Even so, like you say, not insurmountable.
BTW Gyro, wow, that sounds like a really fun trip! I'm jealous!