Switzerland 10 days by car
Sep 23rd, 2007, 10:28 AM
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Switzerland 10 days by car
Hi,
We are flying to Geneva (round trip). We (2 couples)were planning to be in French, German and Italian parts (even visit Milan for 1 day), but after reading many messages posted here, I am not sure that it is a good idea. I've been told that I have to visit Basel. So far nobody say anything about this town.
How many days would you suggest to stay in Vavey - Bern/Basel- Luzen/Interlaken- Lugano regions, when you have 9 nights?
Our son is taking a semester in Geneva and he bought a small car which he would lend us. So, since the car is given to us, is it any advantage to our trip or a headache?
Is it still cheaper traveling by car (with a gas $7 per gallon_, than traveling by train? Is any good combination of having both? Should we consider to leave a car somewhere and take a train? It that case, should we buy a discount train ticket?
Do you have any experience with Bad and Breakfast ? Any suggestions?
I was looking for the apartments but could not find anything for 1-2 nights.
We are flying to Geneva (round trip). We (2 couples)were planning to be in French, German and Italian parts (even visit Milan for 1 day), but after reading many messages posted here, I am not sure that it is a good idea. I've been told that I have to visit Basel. So far nobody say anything about this town.
How many days would you suggest to stay in Vavey - Bern/Basel- Luzen/Interlaken- Lugano regions, when you have 9 nights?
Our son is taking a semester in Geneva and he bought a small car which he would lend us. So, since the car is given to us, is it any advantage to our trip or a headache?
Is it still cheaper traveling by car (with a gas $7 per gallon_, than traveling by train? Is any good combination of having both? Should we consider to leave a car somewhere and take a train? It that case, should we buy a discount train ticket?
Do you have any experience with Bad and Breakfast ? Any suggestions?
I was looking for the apartments but could not find anything for 1-2 nights.
Sep 23rd, 2007, 12:18 PM
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That's next week!
Next question: Are you a mountain person or a city person? You mention only cities and towns.
If I had a car and was the first time in Switzerland, I would check out Vevey and Montreux, drive to Gruyere, go to Berner Oberland, drive over some passes and maybe go down to Tessin.
School's out in most places next week. You might have a small problem finding cheap places, especially in the Tessin area.
Next question: Are you a mountain person or a city person? You mention only cities and towns.
If I had a car and was the first time in Switzerland, I would check out Vevey and Montreux, drive to Gruyere, go to Berner Oberland, drive over some passes and maybe go down to Tessin.
School's out in most places next week. You might have a small problem finding cheap places, especially in the Tessin area.
Sep 23rd, 2007, 12:27 PM
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Hi again,
Since you're flying out of Geneva too, I would save that area for last -- and see it while you're close enough for your flight home.
With nine days, I would only go to two places (with Lake Geneva the third) for 3-4 days each; that way you can spend some time and get to know that area.
So, which two places to pick?? Oh gosh, there's no right answer. I can tell you that there are literally dozens (hundreds?) of wonderful spots in Switzerland, all offering views, charm, and interesting activities. So the good news is that you can't choose a *bad* place! The bad news is that you can't see 'em all on one trip. You'll have to prioritize and make some hard choices.
I guess I would go:
Ticino -- Jungfrau -- Lake Geneva if you want to see the Italian portion.
Luzern -- Jungfrau -- Lake Geneva if you can skip the Italian portion for this trip.
Good luck!
s
Since you're flying out of Geneva too, I would save that area for last -- and see it while you're close enough for your flight home.
With nine days, I would only go to two places (with Lake Geneva the third) for 3-4 days each; that way you can spend some time and get to know that area.
So, which two places to pick?? Oh gosh, there's no right answer. I can tell you that there are literally dozens (hundreds?) of wonderful spots in Switzerland, all offering views, charm, and interesting activities. So the good news is that you can't choose a *bad* place! The bad news is that you can't see 'em all on one trip. You'll have to prioritize and make some hard choices.
I guess I would go:
Ticino -- Jungfrau -- Lake Geneva if you want to see the Italian portion.
Luzern -- Jungfrau -- Lake Geneva if you can skip the Italian portion for this trip.
Good luck!
s
