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Post by CowTown on Apr 14, 2005 15:27:17 GMT -5
Hi all, I've been reading this board for the past couple months and I think I'm ready to make an informed post. I'm going to Europe for 7.5 weeks and have the following itenerary:
May 2nd - Arrive in Paris
2nd - 9th in Paris
10th - 14th in London
15th-20th in Amsterdam
21st - 26th in Paris
27th - June 2nd Barcelona
3rd - 7th Rome
8th - 12th Florence
13th - 18th Prague
19th - 22nd Paris (fly home on 22nd).
I have a friend in Paris so I will be staying with her, as far as "touristy stuff", I want to go to the big things but I'm not too partial to seeing every museum. I want to spend some quality time at the beach and partying. I was wondering what everyone thinks of this itenerary? Everything is totally flexible except for the Amsterdam trip (15-20th). I am travelling by train and I have a 15 day flexi-pass.
Also, I've looked at the eurorail site, they don't have any schedueled times from Prague to Florence (or Rome), they also don't have any times from Nice to Barcelona (I'd like to go to Nice). Does this mean the trains don't run in between these locations and what should I do about this?
Thanks a ton for any replies!
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Post by CowTown19 on Apr 14, 2005 17:47:54 GMT -5
I managed to register for the forums now.
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Post by nitsansh on Apr 14, 2005 18:22:52 GMT -5
Also, I've looked at the eurorail site, they don't have any schedueled times from Prague to Florence (or Rome), they also don't have any times from Nice to Barcelona (I'd like to go to Nice). Does this mean the trains don't run in between these locations and what should I do about this? There are no DIRECT trains, but you can make connection of several trains. |
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Post by CowTown19 on Apr 14, 2005 19:20:19 GMT -5
I'm confused on how I get from Florence to Prague, and how I get from Barcelona to Rome. Looking at www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_schedules/index.htm, I could go Florence-Zurich-Munich-Prague, but that seems like an exessive amount of transfers. Would it be better to go Florence-Paris-Prague? Also, to get to Rome should I go Barcelona-Paris-Rome? I must say, this is turning into a frustrating process... I wish I had a magic carpet that took me where I wanted when I wanted. |
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Post by nitsansh on Apr 15, 2005 10:12:07 GMT -5
I suppose the best way to travel Barcelona->Roma is via Milano.
For Firenze->Praha check 2 options: via Munchen or Wien.
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Post by me on Apr 15, 2005 23:12:37 GMT -5
CowTown, you're not from Ft Worth, are you? ;D
from Amsterdam, as you're spending much time in Paris as it is, you might want to add a side trip to Brugge, Belgium. although i've not been yet, i'd like to go!
also, one place in Italy which was a nice surprise for me: Sienna.
look into some cheap flights, too. they're often cheaper than trains! to Barcelona, to Rome, to Prague & back to Paris are journeys you might be better off flying.
- d
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Post by CowTown19 on Apr 16, 2005 17:48:03 GMT -5
Okay, so I've updated my itenerary. Does anyone have any more suggestions? Like I said, I'm flexible. I put in Frankfurt, but I'm not positive on that... what is the best city to visit in Germany (I'll only be going to one)?
May 2nd - Arrive in Paris
2nd - 7th in Paris (train to london)
8th - 12th in London (train to Paris)
12th-15th in Paris (train to Amsterdam)
15th-20th in Amsterdam (train to frankfurt)
21st-24th in Frankfurt (train to prague)
25th-30th in Prague (fly to florence)
31st - June 5th Florence (day trip to pisa) (train to rome)
6th - 11th Rome (fly to barcelona)
12th - 17th Barcelona (train to paris)
18th - 22nd Paris (fly home on 22nd).
I have friends flying into Paris on the 10th of May, so I want to spend some time with them in Paris, and then we are going to Amsterdam together. I figured I could take the train from London to Amsterdam, but then I would not be able to spend any time with them in Paris.
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Post by me on Apr 16, 2005 17:58:28 GMT -5
have read that the Eurostar, chunnel train, is not cheap. flights are said to be much cheaper. read up on this. - d 2nd - 7th in Paris (train to london) 8th - 12th in London (train to Paris) |
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Post by me on Apr 16, 2005 18:03:35 GMT -5
my 2¢, Vienna is a much more interesting city, if you plan to spend any time in one of these cities. - d IFor Firenze->Praha check 2 options: via Munchen or Wien. |
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Post by CowTown19 on Apr 16, 2005 18:08:25 GMT -5
I will have a eurorail pass though, so won't the train inbetween london-paris be included in that cost?
Oh, and I'm from Calgary, not Ft. Worth.
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Post by me on Apr 16, 2005 18:21:20 GMT -5
don't know. think the pass just gives a reduction on the price on Eurostar. I will have a eurorail pass though, so won't the train inbetween london-paris be included in that cost? The Maple Leaf flag was a dead giveaway that you're not from Fort. Oh, and I'm from Calgary, not Ft. Worth. |
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Post by CowTown19 on Apr 16, 2005 18:23:28 GMT -5
I don't know where Ft. Worth is, curse my naiveté.
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Post by nitsansh on Apr 16, 2005 18:27:20 GMT -5
I will have a eurorail pass though, so won't the train inbetween london-paris be included in that cost? Oh, and I'm from Calgary, not Ft. Worth. Eurail passes are NOT valid in UK, but you get a reduced fare for the Eurostar to London (75US$ one way if I recall correctly). You might get a cheaper price if you buy a return ticket some time ahead. |
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Post by nitsansh on Apr 16, 2005 18:29:03 GMT -5
I don't know where Ft. Worth is, curse my naiveté. In Texas, very close to Dallas. |
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Post by nitsansh on Apr 16, 2005 18:33:14 GMT -5
I put in Frankfurt, but I'm not positive on that... what is the best city to visit in Germany (I'll only be going to one)? I think Berlin will be my 1st choice of city in Germany. |
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