Me and my husband are leaving for Europe this August, and we are trying to create an itinerary. Is this itinerary feasible? LONDON- Arrive August 17 at 8:35am - Depart August 20 Paris, France August 20 Depart August 22 Cinque Terre- Arrive August 23 Depart August 27 Venice- Arrive August 27 Depart 29- Croatia Plitvice Lakes Arrive August 29 Depart August 31 Tuscany, Florence Arrive August 31 Depart Sept 2 Rome Arrive Sept 2
Return home- Depart Sept 5 at 11:05am
Posted by
Ojai, CA
591 posts
Too many destinations; I'd suggest a goal of no more than 4. Maybe the 3 capitals plus one more in Italy, or just make it an Italian trip. Paris definitely needs more than 2 days and CQ may not need 4 unless you're planning to do some hiking.
Posted by
Philadelphia
655 posts
Omit Paris and save it for another trip when you can be there at least four full days - or -omit London and spend that time in Paris.
Posted by
Columbia, SC
989 posts
Not necessarily the number of places but you are covering a lot of ground. I'd skip Croatia and cut back on the time in Cinque Terre. Have you already bought your air tickets?
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
Definitely not enough time in Paris and London. These towns deserve a minimum of 3 - 4 full days each- not counting arrival and departure days. You are wasting that part of your trip. You probably should decide betwen Italy and Croatia or: London/Paris/Rome. You are trying to cram in too many different experiences and wont enjoy any
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
Stick to France and Italy in that time frame. Plenty of wonders to see.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32212 posts
Chelsea, I tend to agree with Elaine. I would also suggest reducing the number of days in the C.T. and dropping Croatia entirely, as it's somewhat "distant" from your other locations. If possible add a day to both Paris and Rome. I assume you'll be travelling by rail for the entire trip? Also, since you'll be travelling in August, I'd suggest pre-booking your Hotel rooms as soon as possible! Happy travels!
Posted by
Germany, Germany
813 posts
I also agree that one full day in Paris, one day in Venice, one day in Croatia, but three in Cinque Terre is doesn't make any sense. You'll be spending most of your time on a train, which will get old really quickly. Lastly, August through mid-
September most Europeans will take vacation time, so book as soon as you can.