5 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

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Augusta, USA to Genoa is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Augusta in August: highs in Genoa hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 71°F. You'll set off for Cinque Terre on the 15th (Mon).

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

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Traveling by train from Genoa to Cinque Terre takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Genoa in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Cinque Terre, with lows around 64°F. On the 17th (Wed), you'll travel back home.