I love Switzerland and am thinking about traveling there again in summer 2018 (late June/early July).
I have a list of places and things I would like to do. Most will be new experiences for me but I am wondering if I can get some help or advice on a possible order of seeing these places that makes sense. I plan on using public transportation.
I cannot depend on the Bernina Express bus from Tirano to Lugano as I know it is often sold out in the summer. Lugano is one of my most favorite places in the world, so leaving it off the itinerary is not an option.
Bern (up to 2 nights)
Neuchatel (to see a friend; does not have to be an overnight)
Chur (1 night)
Bernina Express
-with stop for a night at
The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl
Lugano (2 nights)
Annecy, France (2 nights)
-Annecy is accessible via Geneva
Other things I would like to include if possible:
-Ice Pavillion Saas Fee
(Near Zermatt and Visp)
-Mount Rigi
(Near Lucerne)
-Aventicum
(Near Bern and Neuchatel; might be something I could do with my friend)
-Ornithological Institute Visitors Centre
(Near Lucerne)
I try to avoid excessively touristy type places and open to suggestions.
I am open to taking a low cost airline flight if it is much easier than the train in a certain situation. Thank you in advance!