My childhood friend and I are working on a trip for end of June-July 2024 beginning with a visit to see my son in Prague. We are active 55 year old friends who love nature (we will hike, bike, walk, swim). While we are going to be in places where we expect crowds of tourists, we’d like to include some places that are quieter, local and less expensive (in terms of overall budget for trip, we are trying for mid-range). We value your comments and suggestions!
Day 1 arrive Prague late afternoon
Day 2 Prague
Day 3 Prague
Day 4 Prague
Day 5 Prague
Day 6 July 1 flight Prague - Milan/Bergamo
Lake Iseo Rent car or public transportation or train to Stresa?
Day 7 Stresa/Lake Iseo?
Day 8 Bergamo (see friends here) or Milan to spend the night for early train
Day 9 to Zermat (reservation made-dates firm)
Day 10 Zermat
Day 11 Zermat
Day 12 leave Zermat - open - spend a night in Kandersteg or add another night in Murren? Other suggestions
Day 13 Murren (reservation made-dates firm)
Day 14 Murren
Day 15 Murren
Day 16 leave Murren- Go to Luzern or Strasborg?
Day 17 or leave Murren this day
Luzern or Strasborg
Day 18 spend the night in Frankfurt before flight to US
Day 19 Fly out of Frankfurt to US
Here are some questions in addition to the ones marked in itinerary:
– Does this itinerary seem reasonable in terms of pacing and time in each location? (I have noted the only reservations that can't be changed. All other reservations have been made refundable.)
– Do you have a suggestion for Italian lake to visit (including transportation). Italian friends suggested Iseo.
– Can you help with routes for train from whichever suggested lake to Zermat (we hope to take regional trains on same routes as scenic tourist trains)
-- Where to spend 1-2 nights en route to Frankfurt for flight to US
Again, thank you so much!