Posted seeking itinerary help previously, but refined based on feedback from the forums (THANK YOU!).
I'm hoping now our itinerary is practical... but the train options, scheduling, and comparison pricing is overwhelming given the multi-country itinerary and excursions (e.g., Swiss Pass, half fare, Schilthorn, Jungfraujoch, in/around Lauterbrunnen).
Assistance and recommendations are greatly appreciated!
June 2020:
FRI: Fly from Chicago or Minneapolis
SAT: Arrive @ AMS, take train to Papenburg/Haselunne
SUN: Papenburg/Haselunne
MON: Train from Papenburg or Haselunne to Boppard
TUE: Train from Boppard to Bingen (hopefully free via VRM guest tickets); Rhine Cruise (Bingen to Boppard)
WED: Train from Boppard to Murren
THUR: Murren, Schilthorn
FRI: Murren, Jungfraujoch
SAT: Murren
SUN: Train from Murren to Salzburg
MON: Salzburg, Eagles Nest
TUE: Salzburg, Hallstatt
WED: Depart Salzburg; GROUP SPLITS: half fly to Crete, half take train to Munich
THUR: Half in Crete; Half in Munich
FRI: Half in Crete; Half in Munich
SAT: Half group in Crete fly to hub to Chicago or Minneapolis; half in Munich
SUN: Half group fly to Chicago or Minneapolis
Lodging Nights:
2 in Papenburg or Hasselunne; 2 in Boppard; 4 in Murren; 3 in Salzburg; 3-4 in Crete or Munich
