I need advice about getting from Rome to Bordeaux.
My family has rented a house starting 7/4/09-7/11/09. I'd like to be in Bordeaux by 7/5 or 7/6.
We can leave Rome 7/3 or 7/4. There are two of us traveling- we are young (30's) and up for adventure-the journey is part of the fun.
I've looked at flights, ferries, trains, and rental cars.
The flights I found were roughly $450/each.
I was excited by this itinerary, but think it might be too crazy:
Begin in ROME
2hr train Piombino (cheap)
2hr boat to Corsica (20 euros each)
5 hr boat to Nice (20 euros each)
8 hr rental car drive to Bordeaux (have rental car for the week and return it to Bordeaux 7/12 which is about $350- this is a bonus to have a car for the vacation)
I also looked at taking a ferry to Barcelona and driving from there, but ferries are only offered on particular days which doesn't work for our schedule. I was surprised to see it was a shorter drive from Spain than Nice.
Trains from Rome to Bordeaux singular tickets are expensive. Eurail for two countries, 4 days travel in 2months, for two people 2nd class: $574
I'd love some input/advice. I had thought the inter-european flights were cheaper than they are...although I think the prices reflect the fact that I am a last-minute planner (i realize this flaw).
Thanks very very very much!
Heather