Maps for shuttle bus locations
Complimentary shuttle bus transportation for participants arriving at either Rome Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci Airport, FCO), Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA), or Rome's Termini Station on Sunday, will be available on October 1st, 2023.
To help the organization and ensure a seat for everyone in need of shuttle bus service, at your earliest convenience please fill out the shared Google Form (click link here) and see below for detailed information:
(1) Transportation instructions for participants who will arrive in Rome BY PLANE:
Shuttle Departure Schedule from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO):
11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 2:30 PM / 6:30 PM
The times are scheduled to ensure everyone can arrive prior to the beginning of the congress (5:00 PM). Note: The 6:30 PM bus has reduced capacity and is reserved for participants who might experience flight delays.
Shuttle Departure from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA):
After collecting participants from Rome Fiumicino Airport, the shuttle buses will proceed to Rome Ciampino Airport to pick up attendees arriving there.
Therefore, the shuttle schedule from Ciampino Airport to the Ambasciatori Hotel in Fiuggi is as follows:
11:30 AM / 1:30 PM / 3:00 PM / 7:00 PM
**Important Information for Shuttle Boarding:**
1. Meeting Point at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): The shuttle buses will be parked at the private buses parking area (bays 11-20), located after exiting Terminal 3 (T3), ground level.
2. Meeting Point at Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA): To locate the shuttle departure point, please exit the arrivals area and walk approximately 100 meters ahead. The private buses parking area is situated on the left-hand side.
3. First Come, First Serve: Each shuttle bus can accommodate up to 52 participants. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
4. Shuttle Identification: The shuttle buses will have a sign labeled "EMBO Fiuggi" on the dashboard.
5. Prompt Departure: Please ensure that you arrive at the shuttle departure point before the scheduled departure time as the buses will depart punctually.
Travel Time to Fiuggi:
The journey to the Ambasciatori Hotel in Fiuggi from Rome Fiumicino Airport takes ~1.5 hours, and from Rome Ciampino Airport takes ~1 hour.
(2) Transportation instructions for participants who will arrive in Rome BY TRAIN:
Shuttle Departure from Rome Termini (the main train station) Sunday, 1st October:
2:00 PM
**Important Information for Shuttle Boarding:**
1. The private shuttle bus will be parked on Via Giovanni Giolitti, near house number 46. Depending on the number of other private buses, our shuttle might be positioned slightly before or after this point. Via Giovanni Giolitti is the street that runs alongside the station, and it's on the left side when you exit from the main entrance of Termini Station.
2. Please note that due to parking regulations, the bus can only remain stationary for 10 minutes. Therefore, it is crucial for attendees to be ready and waiting at the aforementioned spot by 1:50 PM (13:50). Kindly do not expect the bus to be there before 1:50 PM.
3. Shuttle Identification: The shuttle bus is large (52 passengers) and will have a sign labeled "EMBO Fiuggi" on the dashboard for easy identification.
4. Prompt Departure: Please ensure that you arrive at the shuttle departure point before the scheduled departure time as the buses will depart punctually.
Travel Time to Fiuggi:
The journey from Rome Termini train station to the Ambasciatori Hotel in Fiuggi takes ~ 1.5 hours.
(3) Important Note Regarding Autonomous Train Travel Directly to Fiuggi
Those considering traveling directly to Fiuggi by train, please be aware of the following important details and associated complications.
The train station you would arrive at is Fiuggi-Anagni, which is considerably distant from the Fiuggi city center and lacks taxi services. While there is a "Cotral" bus service that operates from the Fiuggi-Anagni train station to Fiuggi, it's crucial to be aware that you must purchase the Cotral bus ticket *in advance* at Rome's central train station. There are no ticket vendors at the Fiuggi-Anagni station, and tickets cannot be bought directly on the bus.
Given these circumstances, a more viable alternative might be to travel to Fiuggi using the regional "Cotral" bus service starting from Rome Termini. Tickets can be purchased at the newsstands of the station and the cost is ~ 5.00 Euro. This bus stops adjacent to the Termini station near Via Giovanni Giolitti 38, and the trip will take 1h 30min. The schedule can be found on the “Cotral” website (here). However, please be advised that the frequency of these buses is limited, especially on weekends:
Saturday: 7:00, 9:00, 13:00, 15:00, 19:00, and 20:30.
Sunday: 9:00, 13:00, and 19:00.
(Please verify these timings closer to your trip – schedules may vary!)
(4) Transportation – Return travels
Shuttle buses will be provided for return travels and organized depending on participant input on need. To that end, please complete the shared Google Form.
The city of Fiuggi is famous for the "Acqua di Fiuggi", which flows from its natural springs that gush from the nearby mountains of the central Apennines. The water has been used since the 14th century, when Pope Boniface the 8th claimed his kidney stones had been healed by the mineral waters from the nearby Fiuggi spring. Two centuries later, the greatest master of Renaissance painting and sculpture, Michelangelo, also extolled the virtues of Fiuggi's water, which cured him of his kidney stones or, as he called them, "the only kind of stone I could not love." In later centuries, Acqua di Fiuggi was bottled and given as a special gift from the pope's ambassadors to the various royal courts of Europe. In Italy, l’Acqua di Fiuggi is still famous for its alleged healing properties.
Owing to its medieval origins, a visit to Fiuggi offers many opportunities for historical, artistic, and cultural enrichment. From here, one can go to visit attractive medieval sites, such as Subiaco, Anagni, Guarcino, and many other small ancient boroughs. Fiuggi offers the possibility of highly picturesque hiking and bicycling in localities that are as ancient as they are beautiful. Finally, it should also be noted that this region of Italy offers unparalleled culinary experiences.
Information on optional excursions and activities to experience the area’s historic, artistic, and culinary traditions will be available closer to the meeting’s date.
