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24 July 2018 at 12:44:59 #891214

Thanks a million for your always prompt responses.

i started this post with the intention of getting help to figure out the least amount of base changes.

Jul 24, 2018 – 12:02 PM in reply to Rani

I think the less bases you change and/or the less luggage you bring the better.

Do you feel there are too many base changes? If so, which ones can I condense to stay longer in one place?

I know I can combine 22 and 23 but I kept it that way in case anyone is tired after 8hrs on the previous day they can sleep in and we could start a little late. What is the latest time we could start to get both done on same day?

Can you possibly help with how to get to Venice? I had read somewhere that from Lugano it’s approx 4hrs but no other details were given. Once again THANK YOU for your selfless invaluable service. God Bless

[Removed user]

24 July 2018 at 18:54:31 #891215

For an 11 day trip I would limit your bases to 4 at the most – 3 is better.

Such as: St. Moritz, Zermatt and Interlaken. And make day trips where needed.

you can use the Swiss railways timetable to plan trips to Venice and see how to get there: https://www.myswissalp s.com/timetable

[Removed user]

26 July 2018 at 13:31:37 #891216

Hi,

Decided against Venice, so keeping in mind to keep bases at a minimum, is it possible to make a day trip to Lugano from Zermatt or Interlaken?

Thank you very much

[Removed user]

26 July 2018 at 14:03:57 #891217

It isn’t really possible no. You can use the timetable to find the train schedule options from those towns to Lugano and back. But it is about 4/5 hours one-way from either town.

It would be easier to visit from Lucerne (2 hours).

[Removed user]

26 July 2018 at 16:44:17 #891218

Please help me, how do I minimize bases if I want to do Lugano and GEX full trip of 8hrs along with all the other places I listed in my tentative itinerary earlier. Can an overnight in St Mortiz be avoided and just stay in Zermatt?

Thanks a million

[Gunzel]

26 July 2018 at 19:42:08 #891219

IHMO this is a classic case of trying to do too much in the time available.

Again IMHO a vacation/holiday in Switzerland should be an enjoyable and memorable experience rather than an endurance test.

Especially for people in the mature/senior age group.

[Removed user]

27 July 2018 at 5:22:05 #891220

Yes, It is starting to get very busy Rani.

To add in Lugano, it might be easiest to do it from Lucerne (2 hours if you take the fast route through the tunnel).

[Removed user]

27 July 2018 at 5:39:53 #891221

I have put together a revised itinerary, will get 15day Swiss pass. please advise, thanks a lot.

18th: landing in Zurich/explore Zurich

19th: Rhine Falls/Schaffhausen

20th: Zurich to St Mortiz n overnight

21st: GEX (hv to still reserve seats) overnight in Zermatt

22nd: explore Zermatt/ Matterhorn

23rd: Gornergrat

24th: Travel To Interlaken

25th: Day trip to Jungfraujoch

26th: Day trip to Bern

27th: Day trip to Schilthorn/Trummelbach falls

28th: Day trip Montreux

29th: Travel to Lucerne

30th: Explore Lucerne

31st: Day trip to Lugano

1st: Travel back to Zurich

2nd: Fly home

[Removed user]

27 July 2018 at 9:56:04 #891222

Hi Rani,

Looks good now to fit it all in – just needed to add a few extra days! Nice you could do that. 🙂

[Removed user]

27 July 2018 at 11:20:11 #891223

Can’t Thank You Enough. Your selfless help for a stranger is priceless. I could not have done it without your guidance and patience with me. A BIG THANK YOU from the core of my being.

I may still reach out if queries regarding routes or accommodations come up. Thank you for being there for me 🙏🏻