Angela_Smith

I am traveling w/ a group in Nov. We are doing Paris, Rome, Siena, Florence, Venice, and London. The rest of my group is leaving on Tuesday, but I am staying until Saturday. We will all be in Rome on the rest of the group's final day. I am trying to decide where to go for my remaining days in Europe (Tuesday morning-Saturday). I have considered Dublin, Amsterdam, or Prague? Ideas or other suggestions? I am a 38 yo female traveling alone.

Angela_Smith

I forgot to mention that I am NOT a huge museum fan if that helps.

adrienne

It would help more to say what your interests are rather than what they are not.

You've already eliminated Rome, although you only have 1 day there (if I've read your threads correctly).

If you really want to go to Prague then that's where you should go. Since you're only considering northern locations I'm guessing cold weather is not a problem.

Prague is beautiful and you can spend the days wandering around looking at the architecture and all the beautiful building facades. Go to some concerts.

I would choose Palermo.

adrienne

Where I think you should really go is Krakow.

I just got back from my second trip there in 2 years and it's a fabulous city. It's much more friendly than Prague, has a beautiful main square, doesn't get the number of tourists that you find in Prague, people dealing with tourists speak English more than they do in Prague, and tourists are treated exceptionally well. Lots of beautiful buildings and outdoor cafes.

Even though you're not a museum fan I would recommend some of the museums in Krakow as they are not "typical" museums:

1. Salt mine - very interesting, lots of beautiful salt carvings and an interesting history.
2. Krakow Under the Occupation - fairly new and very high-tech. Lots of old photos and videos of holocaust survivors plus lots of other things relating to the war years. All signs and touch screens are in English.
3. Collegium Maius - tour of some of the university including very old scientific instruments and globes; great tour given by a student.
4. Underground Rynek - the excavations under the cloth hall. Again, very high tech with touch screens in English.

kelbo

Angela,

Where are you flying home from? What city?

suze

That's my question as well. What city are you flying home from? And how long is the trip total?

You've already done 6 cities!! Especially being solo, I might just stay in Rome those last 4 days (especially if you have to fly out of Rome).

annhig

that's my idea too - what's wrong with staying in Rome?

you are hardly going to run out of things to do and see in 4 days.

suze

Or do some of the "day trips" outside but nearby Rome if you have lost interest in the city itself for whatever reason.

uhoh_busted

Your tour only covers "cities" -- maybe you would enjoy some countryside? If you are flying home from Rome, you may want to stay close. I'd look for a cooking course in Umbria, Tuscany or in a town like Verona or Mantova.

Leely2

I love Rome and could spend months there happily. The longer I'm there the happier I am. I also think Palermo would be terrific--an atmospheric city with tons to do. In any case, in November I would lean toward staying in Italy (city or smaller town) or going to another spot in southern Europe where you might chance on some sunny weather.

But this is about you. It appears that your interests lie more northerly. For what it's worth, I was solo in Amsterdam a couple of years ago (woman, was your age at the time). It's a very easy, pleasant city with a relaxed vibe and an interesting history.