The points on the itinerary are Milan (or Genoa), Cinque Terra, Florence and Rome. Ending (or starting) in Rome is the desired route, as I plan to visit the hometowns of my grandparents about 2 hrs from Rome (toward Pescara). I have been to Rome before so don't plan on being there more than 2 days, but everywhere else would be a new adventure to me. Traveling within Italy by train and going in September.
Does anyone have suggestions for the best "flow" given the planned stops to avoid wasting time?
Thanks!