You all were incredibly helpful this past March when I began visualizing this trip. We are two vaccinated, active seniors. We have 13 nites on the ground [not including flying.] We must spend the last night in Zurich because of a 7:00am flight. I am not booking anything that is not changeable. I have been to Switzerland and Lake Como before- need more of both!
So I am asking for additional input, as I'm "stuck".
My original plan A itinerary included going to Varenna on Lake Como, with the Bernina Express train trip. My current concern regards the possibility that crossing the Swiss-Italian border may be too complicated with whatever covid requirements could be in place. If we do the Bernina Express, and don't go to Varenna, we probably need to stay a night in the St.Moritz/Pontressina area, before getting back on a long train ride to BO? I need a plan B.
The "musts":
Lucerne
Bernina Express
Berner Oberland [BO]
Which direction works best as we circle Switzerland- to Lucerne >Berner Oberland , or Lucerne to Lugano>Bernina Express> BO? [I've been to Lugano, and don't feel the need to return.]
If we don't spend nites in Varenna, will probably spend time in Lausanne/Montreux area. Looks like we will have one long train day getting west to east, or the reverse. Will probably enjoy the relaxing.
I know I'm missing the obvious, and appreciate all input!