we will be traveling to Germany in July for 12 days- we would like to see as much as we can since this is our first time to Europe.We are flying into Frankfurt, would like to spend time touring Koln, go to Mannheim and from there travel to Luzern,Switzerland and go to Salzburg Austria, from there go to Munich and then back to Frankfurt. Is this a good itinerary? how much time should be spent at each place- do I get reservation before we go - is it better to do this by getting point-to-point train tickets or a pass and how do I figure this out? We are interested in viewing any gardens. Thanks for any help!

plant, dear -- ALL the posts around here are about "help in travel." Perhaps you should re-post your query with a more useful heading, like "Need help with itinerary for Germany, Switzerland, Austria"

how do I do this?
thanks!

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The just copy/paste what you wrote here in the body.

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hi there,
must-see-gardens on Your way: Schwetzingen, not so far from Mannheim.
Generally: a lot to do in only 12 days. There are six days just travelling.
About a pass: I dont know the costs for a pass (depends on so many things), but thing about renting a car. You will be faster, more independend and i guess cheaper.
have fun
Gar