We will be going to Europe in August. We will be leaving Paris September 3rd by train to switzerland. I have yet to decide where we will go and Switzerland and what we will do or where we will stay. I'm looking for recommendations for the best place to stay and things to do for 2 days before we head to Italy for 17 days.
Posted by
Fort Myers, FL
2316 posts
Paris to where in Italy? That would help with a recommendation for Switzerland.
Posted by
OP
13 posts
Hi we plan to go from Switzerland to Milan first. We plan to visit Milan Venice Florence Abruzzo the Amalfi Coast and finish in Rome. I am still planning
Posted by
OP
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I have the first part of our trip already planned for the Netherlands Amsterdam Roermond Germany Belgium and paris.
Posted by
OP
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Our plan is to leave Paris and take a train to Switzerland stay there for 2 days and then head to Italy for 17 days
Posted by
Chicago
4524 posts
Maybe Lucerne/Luzern and then on to Milan.
There are some great ideas in this video for things to do in Lucerne:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2St3R344S04
I can recommend the Hotel Des Alpes if they have availability.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
10535 posts
Hotel des Alpes has a fabulous location at one end of the Chapel Bridge. However, unless it has added air conditioning in the years since I last stayed there, I can’t recommend it. I would not stay there in summertime heat unless heat doesn’t bother you.
Posted by
OP
13 posts
Thank you Carol. I prefer somewhere that has air conditioning
Posted by
Indiana
1255 posts
I also would not book a stay in Lucerne without A/C. During our September trip the temps were over 90 degrees farhenheit. Hotel Beau Sejour was a great choice for our visit. Large room; excellent service; A/C; lovely walk along the lake into Old Town. While in Lucerne, you can visit Mount Rigi and/or Mount Pilates. Normally, for a trip to Switzerland, I would first recommend the BO, but if by "2 days", you mean "2 nights" that would not give you enough time to really experience the area.
Posted by
OP
13 posts
Yes we plan to be there for two nights I am however considering staying three nights.
Posted by
OP
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Thank you so much Carrie what a great video
Posted by
California
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This August?! Oh gosh I hope you can find vacant places.
Posted by
OP
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Yes Kevin. Switzerland is September
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
11678 posts
September is just around the corner. I would book lodging asap. September is a popular month for travel everywhere, including Switzerland. We were there last September for 9 nights (part of an 11 week trip) and booked way ahead. When we decided to add a night in Lucerne a couple of months before our trip there wasn’t a vacancy so we ended up with our first night at another hotel.
Posted by
Indiana
1255 posts
Ditto on making reservations for Italy. September will still be busy, so if you have not made reservations, I would advise you make them ASAP.
Posted by
OP
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I have made my reservations for Milan Venice Florence Abruzzo. I just need to make my reservations for somewhere in the Amalfi Coast and 4 days in Rome any suggestions would be great