First time in Europe (first time overseas for that matter). I am beginning my trip in Rome. From there I've decided to head to Cinque Terre for 3 nights - is this an easy trip? Most importantly, and reason for posting, I have booked a flight home from Paris, where I intend on spending my final week. Is anyone able to provide advice on the best way to get from Cinque Terre to Paris, and how long this might take? I may also have a couple of days up my sleeve, so any suggestions on somewhere to stop between Cinque Terre & Paris are welcome! Please note: 31 years of age, traveling solo, seeking safe / secure options only.
Thank you!
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Kate
A few comments and suggestions based on it being your first trip. You don't say how long it is so I'm assuming two weeks. More or less will alter what I'm abbout to say. First, you can take the train from Rome Termini station to Florence and will be in walking or taxi distance from the center of the city. Look in Rick Steves Italy guide book if you have one for a small family owned hotel near the Duomo or city hall, which are as central as you can get. Spend a couple of days in Florence and visit the Uffizz Gallery, the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David, the Duomo (climb to the top) and the Baptistry in front of it. San Marco has some incredible frescos that are centuries old and that just to name a few of the things you can see there. If you are on a real time crunch consider hiring a private guide for a day, and preferrably one with a car. I love the CT, but unless you plan to hike the trails between the towns or just want to relax for the whole time you don't need that much time there. As for getting to Paris, you can take the train from the CT, either through Nice and Avignon on the high speed TGV, or through Milan and the Alps. If money is not a problem I's suggest you book the trip in first class. This depends on your preference. I'm assuming you don't have a rail pass. If you don't have Rick's Italy and France guide books you should get them, or at least Italy. You can get his Paris guide book for that part of your trip. Lastly, check on flights from either Pisa or Genoa to Paris. It may be less expensive than the train and certainly faster. I'm sure this is the first of many responses you will get to your question and you should feel free to share as much ahout your itinerary as possible to to get the most help. Good luck. Jim