August 19 – September 4, 2011 · 17 days · Party of 2 · Aer Lingus
🗺️ The actual route: Three Italian cities by train (Venice → Florence → Rome), a budget flight from Ciampino to Paris, a week of world-class museums, a Fantasy Football draft at 2 AM from a Paris hotel room, and a Thalys train to Amsterdam for the finale. Five countries, maximum coverage.
| Dates | August 19 – September 4, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 17 days |
| Travelers | Party of 2 |
| Airline | Aer Lingus |
| Total Cost | $6,023 ($3,011.50 per person) |
| Cities | Venice 🇮🇹 · Florence 🇮🇹 · Rome 🇮🇹 · Paris 🇫🇷 · Amsterdam 🇳🇱 |
| Countries | USA → Italy → France → Netherlands → USA |
JFK → Dublin → Venice → 🚂 → Florence → 🚂 → Rome → ✈️ → Paris → 🚂 → Amsterdam → Dublin → JFK
| Flight | Route | Date | Departure | Arrival | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI104 | JFK → DUB | Aug 19–20 | 21:45 | 09:15 | Overnight flight |
| EI422 | DUB → VCE | Aug 20 | 11:20 | 15:00 | Dublin connection |
| (budget) | Rome (CIA) → Paris | Aug 26 | 19:15 | 21:15 | Ciampino Airport |
| EI607 | AMS → DUB | Sep 4 | 19:00 | 19:40 | Return via Dublin |
| EI109 | DUB → JFK | Sep 4 | 21:00 | 23:30 | Home |
| Route | Date | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice → Florence | Aug 22 | 16:25 | 18:25 | 2h 00m |
| Florence → Rome | Aug 24 | 14:25 | 15:55 | 1h 30m |
| Paris Gare du Nord → Amsterdam Centrale | Sep 2 | 12:25 | 15:45 | 3h 20m (Thalys) |
| Rotterdam → Amsterdam Airport | Sep 4 | 15:00 | 16:00 | ~1h |