Poll: One Week In Europe

rachel620 · Jun 26th, 2008, 08:00 PM

If you had one week to visit Europe, where would you go and why?

There's so much to do and see it's overwhelming but all I've got is a week. So I'm up for suggestions. I'd be going near the end of August.

ProfNot · Jun 26th, 2008, 08:31 PM

I love art museums. So if I had only 1 week, I would go to Paris.

babymelsmom · Jun 26th, 2008, 08:34 PM

This is a hard one but I would definitely stick to bigger cities, especially if this is your first time and try to limit the amount of time spent traveling between cities if you only have one week. London and Paris are always great options and it is very easy to get between the two cities. if you wanted to stick to just one country, you could do Spain - Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao - or Italy - Rome, Florence and Venice.

scarlett_2005 · Jun 26th, 2008, 08:37 PM

I would go with Italy or Switzerland.

sonya · Jun 26th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Anywhere in Italy.

rachel620 · Jun 27th, 2008, 11:13 AM

I've narrowed it down to a week in Rome or a week in Paris. Which city do you guys think would be easier to navigate for a first timer?

lordguinny · Jun 27th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Italy. I would hit up Venice, Florence and then Rome. All are within 2 to 2.5 hours of drive time from each other. So I would do 2 days in Venice, 3 days in Florence (and surrounding area) and 2 days in Rome. Perfecto!

PS - I see that you've narrowed it down to Rome or Paris. Will you have a car? If you will have access to a car I would say Rome because there are so many day trips that you can do (Pompeii, Sienna, etc). However, if you don't have a car I would say Paris because the transit system is amazing in Paris and you can take a train to Luxemburg, Versaille, even London (which I believe is 2 hours away on the Eurostar?).

nikki213 · Jun 27th, 2008, 05:48 PM

I would do 3 days in Rome, 2 days in Venice, and 2 days in Paris. Those are the three places I most want to go to in Europe so if I only had a week to do it that is how I would split it.

jbennett562 · Jun 28th, 2008, 01:16 AM

Paris!!

dreamcherry · Jun 28th, 2008, 02:44 AM

I'll suggest to visit Paris and no other cities within Europe - a week isn't enough to visit more than 2 places within Europe.
Just my opinion... I live in Germany and I often travel around within Europe.
I always stay at one place for at least a week because there are so many things to discover! (a lot more than the regular sight-seeing)

It would be good to prepare a lot for your trip. I suggest to read some books about France, the cuisine and at least a few French words would be nice.

Do have in mind that Europe isn't one country but many different countries with so many differnt people, customs and languages etc.
(We like the idea of the European Union and the same currency but we'd also like to remain how and who we are.)

I wish you a nice trip!

Mediana · Jun 28th, 2008, 09:29 AM

One week in just Rome or Paris is to much, so I agree with the others. Rome, florence and venice

PaintedLady · Jun 28th, 2008, 11:14 AM

Yes, you read the title right. My grand daughter is studying in Spain for 6 weeks, so my oldest daughter (her mother) decided it was a good reason for a road trip. Of course we want to see and do everything we can in the short period of time we have.

We are landing in Rome. Going to Florence, Venice. Touring the Vatican and have a walking tour of Rome. Serenaded Gondola ride scheduled in Venice. Take an overnight train to Paris. The travel agent said we needed to sleep and ride and that was the most cost effective way to go. We are having lunch at the Eiffel tower. Going to the Louvre and some other museums, and a show at the Moulin Rouge. Taking another overnight train to Madrid. We will then go to Segovia to see where my grand daughter is living and going to school. Also have a show scheduled to see the Flamenco dancers. I remember when I was there in '74 how colorful and exciting the show was. Whew! I get excited and tired just thinking about it. We're leaving mid-July.

Comments and suggestions welcome.

bagaddict44 · Jun 28th, 2008, 03:41 PM

I would go to Spain and Portugal or Greece cause those are the places I have not been.... I would suggest though Italy ( although it took us 10 days- Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence and Pisa) or... London and Paris.

aki_sato · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:08 AM

It depends on what you like

If you are an art lover, Italy would be the right choice (Vatican Museum, Uffizi and Accademia in Florence for Michaelangelo, da Vinci and Boticelli) and Milan (*cant remember the name of the museum for Leo's Last Supper)

Though Paris is also great for Louvre and Musee d'Orsay...

Honestly, I love France for everything..the beautiful architectures, museums, sceneries and shoppings

VPT · Jun 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Italy and south Switzerland (Lugano)

Jun 26th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#4
scarlett_2005 Crazy 4 LV Joined: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 6,314	I would go with Italy or Switzerland. __________________

Jun 27th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#7
lordguinny Balenciaga Moderator Joined: May 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,301	Italy. I would hit up Venice, Florence and then Rome. All are within 2 to 2.5 hours of drive time from each other. So I would do 2 days in Venice, 3 days in Florence (and surrounding area) and 2 days in Rome. Perfecto! PS - I see that you've narrowed it down to Rome or Paris. Will you have a car? If you will have access to a car I would say Rome because there are so many day trips that you can do (Pompeii, Sienna, etc). However, if you don't have a car I would say Paris because the transit system is amazing in Paris and you can take a train to Luxemburg, Versaille, even London (which I believe is 2 hours away on the Eurostar?). __________________

Jun 28th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#9
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Jun 28th, 2008, 09:29 AM	#11
Mediana My next purchase Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,973	One week in just Rome or Paris is to much, so I agree with the others. Rome, florence and venice __________________ ~ Searching for a Orange Karo GM. Please pm me if you see one ~

Jun 28th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#12
PaintedLady Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2	Yes, you read the title right. My grand daughter is studying in Spain for 6 weeks, so my oldest daughter (her mother) decided it was a good reason for a road trip. Of course we want to see and do everything we can in the short period of time we have. We are landing in Rome. Going to Florence, Venice. Touring the Vatican and have a walking tour of Rome. Serenaded Gondola ride scheduled in Venice. Take an overnight train to Paris. The travel agent said we needed to sleep and ride and that was the most cost effective way to go. We are having lunch at the Eiffel tower. Going to the Louvre and some other museums, and a show at the Moulin Rouge. Taking another overnight train to Madrid. We will then go to Segovia to see where my grand daughter is living and going to school. Also have a show scheduled to see the Flamenco dancers. I remember when I was there in '74 how colorful and exciting the show was. Whew! I get excited and tired just thinking about it. We're leaving mid-July. Comments and suggestions welcome. __________________ In Gratitude, Annette www.PaintedLadyEnterprises.com "Helping You and Your Business Look Good"

Jun 26th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#1
rachel620 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 154	If you had one week to visit Europe, where would you go and why? There's so much to do and see it's overwhelming but all I've got is a week. So I'm up for suggestions. I'd be going near the end of August.

Jun 26th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#2
ProfNot INFP Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,031	I love art museums. So if I had only 1 week, I would go to Paris.

Jun 26th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#3
babymelsmom Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Land of Ahs Posts: 277	This is a hard one but I would definitely stick to bigger cities, especially if this is your first time and try to limit the amount of time spent traveling between cities if you only have one week. London and Paris are always great options and it is very easy to get between the two cities. if you wanted to stick to just one country, you could do Spain - Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao - or Italy - Rome, Florence and Venice.

Jun 26th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#5
sonya Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,559	Anywhere in Italy.

Jun 27th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#6
rachel620 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 154	I've narrowed it down to a week in Rome or a week in Paris. Which city do you guys think would be easier to navigate for a first timer?

Jun 27th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#8
nikki213 Accesories Addict Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 1,403	I would do 3 days in Rome, 2 days in Venice, and 2 days in Paris. Those are the three places I most want to go to in Europe so if I only had a week to do it that is how I would split it.

Jun 28th, 2008, 02:44 AM	#10
dreamcherry Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,001	I'll suggest to visit Paris and no other cities within Europe - a week isn't enough to visit more than 2 places within Europe. Just my opinion... I live in Germany and I often travel around within Europe. I always stay at one place for at least a week because there are so many things to discover! (a lot more than the regular sight-seeing) It would be good to prepare a lot for your trip. I suggest to read some books about France, the cuisine and at least a few French words would be nice. Do have in mind that Europe isn't one country but many different countries with so many differnt people, customs and languages etc. (We like the idea of the European Union and the same currency but we'd also like to remain how and who we are.) I wish you a nice trip!

Jun 28th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#13
bagaddict44 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 208	I would go to Spain and Portugal or Greece cause those are the places I have not been.... I would suggest though Italy ( although it took us 10 days- Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence and Pisa) or... London and Paris. __________________ LV Wish list-2008 mono keepall 55 mono batignolles vertical-purchased 7/08 mono zippy coin purse mono key and change holder-purchased 6/08

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:08 AM	#14
aki_sato Stay Gold! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Looking for happiness... Posts: 3,770	It depends on what you like If you are an art lover, Italy would be the right choice (Vatican Museum, Uffizi and Accademia in Florence for Michaelangelo, da Vinci and Boticelli) and Milan (*cant remember the name of the museum for Leo's Last Supper) Though Paris is also great for Louvre and Musee d'Orsay... Honestly, I love France for everything..the beautiful architectures, museums, sceneries and shoppings __________________ still loving Balenciaga now wishing for: 08 yellow MU 07 sienna ggh day Purse (05 Indigo 04 Eggplant 04 Seafoam)

Jun 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#15
VPT i ♥ blood oranges Joined: May 2008 Location: Vanc, WA Posts: 1,812	Italy and south Switzerland (Lugano) __________________