Below is a prespective itinterary and I want to know what people think and will this work: Day 1 (6/17) Depart Vancouver to Amsterdam Day 2 (6/18) Arrive Amsterdam catch a flight at 4:45 p.m. to Milan- overnight in Milan Day 3 (6/19) Train to Lake Como (which part of Lake Como do you recommend with a 5 year old)- Lake Como Day 4 (6/20) Lake Como Day 5 (6/21) Train back to Milan connecting to Interlakken (can we get from Lake Como to Interlakken, how long will that take Day 6 (6/22) Interlaken- trip to Lake Thuyn and cruise on the steamer Day 7 (6/23) Trip to Jungraujoch & visit Gridewalk on the way back Day 8 (6/24) Interlaken still or should we go to Lucerne or somewhere else Day 8 (6/25)Travel to Lucerne on the Golden Pass Line & visit the chapel bridge, lion monument and the glaciar garden as well as old town Day 9 (6/26) Tour of Mount Pilatus take a cruise from Lake Lucern to Alpanchstad and board the cogwheel Mountain Pilatus Day 10 (6/27)Train to Zurich fly to Amsterman at 6:20 p.m. Day 11 (6/28) Amsterdam Day 12 (6/29) Board Norweigian cruise until 7/7 Day 20 Amsterdam (or somewhere else near there you recommend Day 21 Amsterdam
Day 22 fly home Any help or suggestions appreciated!
Posted by
Dallas, Texas, USA
501 posts
My suggestion is Varrena at Lake Como, but prior to leaving Milan, climb the Duomo and go see "The Last Supper" prior to going to Lake Como. I would suggest you not miss Murren while in Berner Oberland. You'll love Luzern and Mt. pilatus; your five year old will not be bored, and they WILL remember this trip.
Posted by
Sammamish, WA
403 posts
Well, sounds a bit ambitious to me with a 5 yr. old (having travelled with such ages myself many times), but I also understand your drive to see it all! :)
I think you could tighten it up and have a better experience by traveling all the way to Wengen or Murren on Day 5. About 6 hrs. total on the trains, etc. and totally fun for a kid. There is no point in staying in Interlaken-it's boring, and most kids find boat tours boring after about 10 min. Go straight up into the mountains! You can spend Days 5-7 there and do wonderful day trips to the Jungfraujoch, hiking with the cows, riding cable cars, and eating lots of cheese--all great kid pleasers! Just a reminder that jet lag hits kids hard--yours will probably wake up at 4 am for the first 3 days. This might work to your advantage in taking a very early train to Lake Como on Day 3 and getting the most out of that day. Be sure to pack plenty of snacks and toys for early morning wake ups.
Posted by
OP
Snoqualmie, Washington, USA
7 posts
thanks for the suggetions i am all ears for any suggestions
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
I am truly mind boggled, too much moving about, luggage hauling almost every day, even without a child I would find it stressful to move that much. I would trim itinerary down to minimum of three night stays in most places( and a three night visit is only two full days in a place remember) .
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
BTW you haven't allowed any recovery time for travel fatique from flight over, nor for adjusting to jet lag.