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needs advice on 5-6 days trip in mid July

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Jan 21, 2012 10:22:24 AM ohemgee Posts: 1	Hello!!! This is my first time planning a family trip after my graduation. Since time is limited, we'll only have 5-6 days to travel in mid July. There are 6 of us, parents in the 40-50s, me and siblings (16-26) and I would really appreciate any kind reviews on the itinerary! (draft) =) Day 0, arrive at Zurich at night Day 1, Zurich Take the Funicular railway "Polybahn" and enjoy superb views of the city. Bahnhofstrasse Old Town -Leave for Lucerne Day 2, Lucerne LAKE LUCERNE - and the Pilatus Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke) Anything I should see or do and I missed it out? or covering the lake and pilatus would take up the day? Should I move to Berne or spend the night at Lucerne? Day 3, Berne Old Town Zytglogge tower House of Parliament Stay in Berne or move to Montreux? Day 4, 16th July - Montreux Chocolate train Castle Stay in Montreux or move to Geneva? Day 5, Geneva Haven't done research on Geneva yet will either leave at night or the next morning Do you guys think I move around too much? as changing bases? will I be able to cover everything I listed for each day? suggestions are welcomed! thank you in advance! =) edited by ohemgee on Jan 21, 2012

Jan 22, 2012 07:04:06 AM modannika Moderator Posts: 1502	Hi ohemgee, and welcome! I think your itinerary is doable; you haven't planned too much. As for day 2: visiting the Pilatus, the Kappel bridge and taking a (short) lake cruise will take up most of your day indeed. Lucerne-Berne is a 1 hour train ride, so it doesn't really matter whether you plan this on day 2 or 3. I do advise to spend the night after your visit to Bern in Montreux, since the Chocolate Train trip leaves quite early and takes up a few hours. Montreux-Geneva is only a short ride, so spending the night in either Montreux or Geneva after day 4 won't make that much of a difference. You can find and book hotels through this hotel page and use the timetable to plan your trips. And have you already considered a Swiss rail pass to minimize travel costs? I think you'd profit from a Swiss Half Fare Card or - if the idea of free traveling appeals to you - a 4 day Swiss Saver Pass for day 1-4. (Local trips in Geneva on day 5 would be covered by the Geneva Transport Card you'll receive from your Geneva hotel.) -- Annika Moderator MySwissAlps.com

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