Hi, I am planning a trip to Europe, and I am having problems arranging the itinerary. I already know what cities I want to visit and I'll be travelling by train. Cities are: Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Munich, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Lauterbrunnen, Innsbruck or Salzburg, London, Paris I welcome any suggestions of any kind, such as enroute stops, best time to travel, etc Thank you all in advance!
Posted by
Seattle, WA, United States
873 posts
I think it seems most logical to start in London and work your way south and east: London > Paris > Brussels/Bruges > Amsterdam > Cologne > Berlin > Prague > Vienna > Salzburg > Munich > Innsbruck > Lauterbrunnen That makes kind of a backwards C shape, basically. You could fly back out of Geneva or Zurich?
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15585 posts
This looks like a 6-week trip, at least. Is that what you are planning?
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Same question as Chani: we can provide feedback that will be more useful to you, if you tell us how much time you have for this?
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32212 posts
Natalia, My question is the same as Kent and Chani mentioned. It would help if you could provide some additional information on your travel plans. Given your location, I'm not sure which flight options are easiest for you. Which country / city were you planning to start in? Also, the duration of your trip and any other details?
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
And what time of year would be helpful information as well.
Posted by
OP
Buenos Aires, Argentina
120 posts
Hi all, thank you for your messages! I am planning 35 to 40 days of travel. I will be arriving and departing from London, because it's my best option. Open-jaw flights are very expensive from here. I intend to go during summer, around July and August. Hope this help you help me!!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23281 posts
Are you sure you are using open jaw pricing the correct way. I did some quick playing around with dates a month a part and there was little price between from Paris or London.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15585 posts
It does look do-able, just. 12 cities, average stay 3 days, plus 1/2 day travel each. That's 3.5 x 12 = 42. I would try to cut out at least one, maybe two stops, first because you will need at least a day, maybe two, to get up and running after the long-haul flight, jetlag, and change of seasons to boot. I am assuming that the flight time (to and from Argentina) is NOT included in your 35-40 days. Secondly, some of your cities deserve more than 2-3 days to enjoy (London, Paris, Berlin). ..... I agree that a "straight line" is a good idea, then get a cheap flight back to London. ...... Getting from place to place takes time. It is packing, checking out, getting to the train station and then the reverse when you get off the train. Even a 2-hour train ride can eat up almost half a day.