we just found out that we are going to have a vacation the 3rd week of September. We are overwhelmed with options and we are planners so don't know where to begin. My husband has never been to Europe so I want to make sure he has a wonderful time. Here's what we are looking at:
1) trip will begin in Zurich but it doesn't have to end in Zurich. We could fly out of another airport
2) we are more nature people than city people. Other than Zurich, we are mostly indifferent to any big city- don't hate it but not our thing. We would prioritize mountains, lakes and forests (but not difficult hikes- easy paths are good though)
3) Alps, lakes and Dolomites are top priorites. Would also be interested in some of Tuscany. Open to other places
4) plan to use public transit as much as possible- trains, boats, trams, bus etc. Not opposed to renting a car if someplace that's great needs one
and that's mostly it. Our favorite vacations have been Baniff in Canada, Nova Scotia, and Maui.
Open to any any all suggestions! Thanks for any help