Hello all:
I am still working on planning my trip. I have hit a snag and need advice from those who have done this. The plan is to land in Rome at 7:55.....then I want to go to Sorrento. I know I have to catch the Leonardo Davinci Express to Rome Termini, and I know that the train ride there is 32 minutes, and they run about every 30 minutes. There are two high speed train options I was looking at from Rome to Naples. One departs Rome at 10:53 and the other at 11:00. Do I have enough time to clear customs, catch the Leonardo Express and then make the high speed train. I want to book the tickets in advance. I plan on only having a carryon and backpack, so no luggage to claim. I've read enough posts to know not to even try a large suitcase. I know that's not much of a difference timewise, but I was going to book a shared shuttle from Naples, and the two choices for pick up are 12:30 and 2:30, and I'd really like to take the 12:30. I know I could just take the Circumvesuviana and not worry about a private shuttle, but I've read horror stories about it, so not sure if I want to get on that with even a carryon, and since I'm going in October, feel it still might be crowded. I don't want to be getting to Sorrento too late, as I'm heading out in the morning to Pompeii. I really just want to see Sorrento and spend the night there, go to Pompeii and then head up to Florence, where I plan to spend most of my time. Is this even logistically feasible. I've thought of just staying in Naples to make it easier, but I so want to see Sorrento. Thanks for any suggestions.