I am flying into Rome Nov 15th, 3 days there. Then onto Seina for 3 days, Venice for 3 days, then maybe Milan 1 or 2 days and out of Zurich on the 25th. I am stuck deciding on wether to spend any time in Milan, or just go straight to Zurich. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks, Tracey <BR> <BR> <BR>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <BR>

Much as I love Italy in general and enjoy Zuerich, I'd skip both and go to Luzern. Interesting city which will match the notion many North Americans have of what a Swiss city 'should' look like. There's a fair amount to do there, and worthwhile excursions in the area. It's only 75 minutes by train, many direct with others making a quick change in Zuerich, to the Zuerich airport train station. <BR> <BR>More on Luzern at www.twenj.com/swissdest.htm#Luzern <BR> <BR>Ed

Ed has a valid point, unless you are an opera buff and can get a ticket to an performance at La Scala. <BR>The cathedral in Milan is fancy -- looks to me like a giant birthday cake. <BR>The Last Supper is hard to see, and <BR>despite restoration efforts, some think it is faded. I am not sure I agree or disagree there, but some others who have seen it in the last two years can give a more authoritative opinion on the worthwhileness of the endeavor. <BR>For some the Last Supper is not just a fresco, but a religious experience of great importance.

I agree. Skip Milan (maybe quick peek at the cathedral and area just around it) and head straight to Como on Lake Como for a delightful area of Italy. Then on to Swizterland, but again, skip Zurich and spend your time in Luzern, a wonderful city. It is close to Zurich and is much, much, better overall. Zurich is nothing special, although a stroll down Bahnhofstrasse is interesting but can be done in an hour or so (unless you stop in every store and look and/or buy). One must stop on this stroll is the Sprungli chocolate shop however. MMMMMMM are they every good. <BR> <BR>So, Como and Luzern are better choices and both are close to your suggested cities and have good train connections as well as good highway routes in and out.