Switzerland and North Italy Itinerary Help - First Time European Travelers

I think that is a lot of cities especially for first time European travelers. My first time to Europe I only had 8 days and spent 4 in Florence and 4 in Tuscany at a little agritourism and fell in love with the country. and have returned many times focusing on small sections each time allowing us to soak up the area. I'm afraid all you will remember is how tired you were and how you missed some great sights because of a day of bad weather, going all the way to Lauterbrunnen and not being able to see anything would be such a disappointment.

Here is the trip I am doing this summer. I am staying longer in Varenna but 2 days will be a nice rest up before the trip, If you have time, add a 3rd night and just chill. We are doing this all on train. Flying into Milan and out of Zurich. The Bernina express and the Golden Pass are 2 fabulous train trips.

Arrive Milan AM
Varenna on Lake Como - 2 nights
Varenna to Tirano (lunch in Tirano)-Bernina Express to Chur 1 night close to the train station
Chur to Lauterbrunnen (Stopping in Lucern for lunch) - Lauterbrunnen 3 nights
Lauterbrunnen to Lusanne (Golden Pass) on Lake Geneva 2 nights
Lusanne to Zurich night before flight 1 night

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Thanks Frank and also Alicia for sharing your itinerary! Varenna looks stunning! Will definitely consider it and possibly a different city departure from Milan...