We are planning a month-long trip starting 4/20/26 and spend a week in Amsterdam area to catch the tulips season. Then spend three weeks in Switzerland. I know May may not be the best time to be in Switzerland, but need to start the trip in April for the tulips. We had one day in Lauterbrunnen in early May 2023 as part of the Rick Steves 14 days Europe tour and lucked out with perfect weather. Loved walking around the Murren area and on the valley floor. For our three weeks in the country this time, we would like to be able to take the Golden Express, Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, if possible. Priority is to spend a week in Lauterbrunnen area and also to Zermatt to try to see the Matterhorn. My tentative first try at a plan is to fly from Amsterdam to Geneva, and head to Montreux area for a few days before taking the Golden Express to Intertaken. A week in Lauterbrunnen then to Zermatt (not sure about train to get there). 3 to 4 days in Zermatt to maximize opportunity for good weather, then take the Glacier Express to Chur. A day in Chur then take Bernina Express to Tirano. Spend 1-2 nights in Tirano then take the train to Lucerne. Two nights in Lucerne then a day in Zurich (so we can go to the Rhine Falls) before flying home (San Francisco) from Zurich. Does this sound reasonable or cut out some parts and add on others? We don't want a hectic trip; prefer a slower relax pace. We are walkers and not really hikers. Ok to walk up to 5 miles a day as on the Rick Steves tour. Should we get the 21 days Swiss travel pass? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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