Once again, we are rating our travel experiences independently for y'all to enjoy (or deplore, either way). Bergamo was the first stop on the Italian week-long tour and while it was largely chosen because it is a Ryanair hub for Berlin, we were more than pleasantly surprised.
Transportation
Greg
4 Cappuccinos - Late take-off, on-time landing. Funicular was like an E Ticket ride.
4 Cappuccinos - Late take-off, on-time landing. Funicular was like an E Ticket ride.
Ian
3.5 Cappuccinos - Easy access on the bus. Funicular was great. Didn't use it other than that.
3.5 Cappuccinos - Easy access on the bus. Funicular was great. Didn't use it other than that.
ebe
5 Cappuccinos -Notwithstanding our near miss on the flight, it was basically on time, comfortable enough, and got us to Italy. Success. Buses and trains in & out of the city were inexpensive and easy-to-use, and the funicular was able to be used on the same ticket. The attendant even waved us on when we were slightly out of time. Love that side of the Italians, especially coming from Germany.
Greg
4.5 Cappuccinos - Gracious hostesses who greeted us with a family-like welcome. Fresh cappuccino & newly renovated flat with a fantastic view.
4.5 Cappuccinos - Gracious hostesses who greeted us with a family-like welcome. Fresh cappuccino & newly renovated flat with a fantastic view.
Ian
5 Cappuccinos- Our very own B&B?! What more could you ask for.
5 Cappuccinos- Our very own B&B?! What more could you ask for.
ebe
4.5 Cappuccinos -B&B Donizetti opened in the last month and I hope that with success, it does not lose it's sincere charm. The ladies were genuinely sweet and a cappuccino and snack as soon as we arrived was sorely needed. A shared bath would have been less desirable had there been other guests, but we had the entire place to ourselves and had full use as well as the living room.
Sights
Greg
4 Cappuccinos - An evening walk about in a fairytale town with charming lights, beautiful flowers, and tile roofs as far as the eye could see. Me thinks me in love.
4 Cappuccinos - An evening walk about in a fairytale town with charming lights, beautiful flowers, and tile roofs as far as the eye could see. Me thinks me in love.
Ian
4 Cappuccinos - Beautiful old town that was a nice way to get thrown into Italian flair.
4 Cappuccinos - Beautiful old town that was a nice way to get thrown into Italian flair.
ebe
3 Cappuccinos - The old town called as it sits atop the hill. Gorgeous! The city was such a welcome change, so Italian. A really great first look into Italy. However, it's "sights" are limited and I wouldn't spend much time here, but would love to come through again.
Greg
4 Cappuccinos - Sorry Papa Murphys, real Italian pizza can't be beat. Top it off with a beautiful setting and I'm in gastric heaven.
4 Cappuccinos - Sorry Papa Murphys, real Italian pizza can't be beat. Top it off with a beautiful setting and I'm in gastric heaven.
Ian
4 Cappuccinos - Pizza was great and just the right amount of gelateries and bakeries to keep me happy.
4 Cappuccinos - Pizza was great and just the right amount of gelateries and bakeries to keep me happy.
ebe
3.5 Cappuccinos - Lots of touristy options (menus in English & German) which is bad & ok. A liter of wine lubricated the delicious pizza meal. Buffalo Mozzarella makes my world.
Overall
Greg
4 Cappuccinos- Although it's small, it was full of charm and the welcoming people made it a place easy to return to.
4 Cappuccinos- Although it's small, it was full of charm and the welcoming people made it a place easy to return to.
Ian
3.75 Cappuccinos - Beautiful old town with an overall great experience. A great way into dip your toes into the craziness that can be Italy.
ebe
4.5 Cappuccinos - I loved this. Really. Especially after the stress before the flight, it was such a relief to actually be back in Italy and enjoying the adventure we were on.
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