8 days in Rome & Cinque Terre Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get some cultural insight at Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico and Cupola di San Pietro. Villa Borghese and Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Venezia, and make a trip to Piazza del Campidoglio.

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Linz, Austria to Rome is an approximately 11-hour car ride. In April, daytime highs in Rome are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Duomo di Pisa and Via Giuseppe Garibaldi. Escape the urban bustle at Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza and Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cinque Terre: Genoa (Boccadasse, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, &more), Pisa (Camposanto, Battistero di San Giovanni, &more) and St Martin Cathedral (in Lucca). And it doesn't end there: discover the deep blue sea with Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Giorgio, get into the urban bustle at Vernazza, and get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico del Paese di Tellaro.

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Getting from Rome to Cinque Terre by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Cinque Terre can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.