jamikins

Glad to be of help!

I think you need to approach the days you are assinging differently. You have Paris as 2 nights/3 days but actually 2 nights = 1 full day as the other 2 days will be travel days so you will lose half a day. So you really have:

Day 1 - travel to Paris
Day 2 - (maybe jetlagged?) Paris
Day 3 - travel to Lucerne
Day 4 - Mount Jungfrau and Mount Titlis (can you do this in 1 day? What if the weather is bad??)
Day 5 - travel to Venice
Day 6 - Venice - if you want to do Murano, Burano & Torcello you will need more time here
Day 7 - Travel to Florence
Day 8 - Florence - if you want to do Pisa you will need more time here
Day 9 - Travel to Rome
Day 10 - Rome
Day 11 - fly home

As you can see you dont really have time to see much in any place you are planning to go and about half your honeymoon will be spent traveling rather than enjoying.

With so little time I would pick two locations - maybe Paris and somewhere in Switzerland if that is what you prefer. You simply do not have time to see all that you want to.

PalenQ

Please suggest/advise,if I make my trip more effective.

*Paris - City (2N- 3D)
*Lucerne - Mount Jungfrau & Mount Titlis.(2N- 3D)
*Venice - Murano, Burano & Torcello. (2N)
*Florence - Excursion to Pisa & Leaning Tower.(2N- 3D)
*Rome-City (2N)

Instead of basing in Lucerne I would base in Interlaken as the Jungfraujoch is a long long day trip from Lucerne but much shorter from Interlaken and Interlaken to Mt Title and Lucerne is less than two hours I think.

More practical to base in Interlaken and hotels across the board there I have found are cheaper than those in pricier Lucerne - Interlaken especially has a wide range of inexpensive digs that Lucerne almost totally lacks.

PalenQ

Many here will say your trip is too hurried - it takes all of a day practically to get from Paris to Lucerne and the next day doing day trips

again it will take most of the day to travel to Venice from Lucerne and the next day you are doing day trips.

Perhaps schedule some time to see Venice itself or Lucerne itself?

Bhavin_Trivedi

Guys,

Again I want to correct major thing that I am traveling for 13 Nights & 14Days to be specific.(I will start on 9 or 10 and return by 24 to Bombay/india)

please advise,I want to select any one from Mount Jungfrau and Mount Titlis so which one to pick if both has identical activity,Please correct my if I'm wrong here otherwise its better to see other essential city(Geneva,Basel,Zuric or any other spot),Please advise on this matter.

Glacier Express will consume Minimum 3 Days so I can't take it that also.

Seeking for Help !!!!

bilboburgler

Geneva,Basel,Zurich cannot ever be described as essential. I'd avoid the big swiss cities if i could.

No idea which mountain is best

PalenQ

the two mountain peaks are very very different but both awesome adventures. If in Interlaken do Jungfraujoch - if in Lucerne do Titlis - either will give you the experience of an Alpine wonderland complete with ice-girdled peaks and thrilling rail and cable way rides. Titles is a lot cheaper and quicker than the trek to Jungfraujoch, perhaps the most expensive train ride in the world at well over $100 return from Interlaken.

nytraveler

There is no point in going to Zurich, Geneva or Basel based on what you want to see/do.

Jungfrau has much more to see and do versus Titlis and is also much higher. You can see ice carvings/caves, dog sled rides, visit outdoor weather station and even take a ski lesson if you want. But it takes much longer and costs much more. It really is;t practical to do from Lucerne. But what you must remember with any of these mountains is that the tops are in the clouds - if it's a cloudy day there is no point in going - since you won't see more than about 6 or 8 feet in front of you. It only makes sense to go it it's clear (not in the valley - but at the top). The train station - or you hotel - will tell you if it's clear on any specific day.

You should have an alternative plan ready if the top is not clear - as in some smaller villages you might want to visit. Either partway up the mountains - or in the valley (Brienz is a charming village with a lot of woodcarvers, Thun has a wonderful castle, etc.

Bhavin_Trivedi

Guys,

Still searching all the website,what are the essentials thing to do in paris,Itly & Swiss in winter

If you have something to share,I would appreciate.

ellenem

We have no idea what is essential for YOU. Our "essential" may not be yours. Plus we don't want to waste time telling you about things that may be of no interest to you, or that you have already chosen.

Since you have already done so much research on the cities on websites, please share the sights and activities that interest you that you already have added to your list. You must have chosen these cities and countries for a reason. You have mentioned your interest in the natural beauty of Switzerland, but why have YOU chosen Paris and Italy? We can help you narrow or expand the list based on the insight you provide.

PalenQ

Well to me the absolute highlight in Switzerland has always been, figuratively and literally the Jungfrau Region just south of Interlaken, which also makes a well-equipped base for the area as well as day trips to say Lucerne or Bern, etc. This is the WinterWonderland Switzerland etched perhaps in your minds' eyes but which many never see if they stick to cities like Lucerne, Geneva or Zurich. Many folks like to base in an cute Alpine village like Grindelwald, Wengen, Murren or Lauterbrunnen.

Bhavin_Trivedi

Hi PalenQ,Eleneem & all

If I ask me what is essential to me & why i have awlceted this perticular cities,

Here we go,
PARIS:
I want to spend my Valentin day in the most romantic city of world but don't know what r the activitie involve to make this trip more romantic

Switzerland :
I know there are two heavens of the world , one is Kashmir(heaven of India)& second will be Swiss, so I want to spend my honeoon in Heaven.also I like a sports so skiing will add ice in the cake during this trip

Itly:
Personally I am very much found of Good & fashionable Dresses/ attire & I heard that Milan has a top quality designs & fabric from the world apart from that i want to taste PIZZA�� which is oriented from here & famous in the all over world . And I also heard the Florence & Venice will be the great place during the honeymoon.

BUT STILL THE QUESTION WILL REMAINS THE SAME WHAT R THE OTEHR ACTIVITEIS TO Be INCLUDED while being in these places.

Hope this clarifies & u can share with me anything what u have top of the Mind�� , I will be thankful
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mamcalice

I think you need to spend some time with a couple of good guidebooks. Paris is a romantic city to many but so is Venice. You see how hard it is for complete strangers to tell you what to do and where to go. We each have our own ideas of what we want to do.

If it were my honeymoon, I wouldn't go to Switzerland, but that is what you want to do.

In Italy, I wouldn't go to Milan but instead to Florence and Venice. Look at the destination guides for Florence and Venice on this board to see the most visited sights and get some ideas.

I would spend a week in Paris but you don't have time for that. There is so much to do in Paris - read a few trip reports on this forum to get ideas for your visit. We love museums and visit the Louvre, D'Orsay and others on each visit. Museums are good for cold weather.

You should tailor your trip to 12 days; as it is, it is a three week trip. Cut it to two or at most 3 destinations. It looks like you are leaning to Milan, Switzerland and Paris. When you decide, we can more easily provide some details.

ellenem

Now we understand that you what romance, heaven, skiing, fashion. You haven't told us what activities (aside from staying in your hotel room) would be romantic for you. Why were Florence and Venice considered "the great place during the honeymoon"? What activities did they have to offer that attracted your attention.

As mamcalice wrote, it is difficult for complete strangers to tell you where to go and what to do. Our ideas of "heaven" and "romance" are not yours. Plus, you have such a tight schedule that you will only have time for very few activities. Knowing your particular interests will help us make the best suggestions for you. Without knowing your interests, you can just as well look at the destination guides on this website and pick the most popular sights--something you can do yourself without our help. We need your help in order to help you.

ellenem

Now we understand that you WANT romance, heaven, skiing, fashion. . . sorry for the confusion

PalenQ

want to spend my Valentin day in the most romantic city of world but don't know what r the activitie involve to make this trip more romantic>

To me and many Venice is the most romantic city in Europe if not the world - much more so IMO than hectic boisterous Paris.

Bhavin_Trivedi

Thanks guys ,

I will definitely include Venice(Itly) as i got information from u that its equally romantic place .

So following things in my list

1.Mount titlis or Mount jungfrau along with Back up plan , keeping in the mind whether conditions ;
For 4 nights

2. 4 nights in Paris

3. Venice & Florence for 4 nights

MY NEXT SEARCH OPERATION IS " Must things to do in this place "

I hope this looks better , awaiting for ur suggestions

bilboburgler

The classic things to do in Paris are
1) Have an evening meal on a boat as it cruises through Paris. Normally Euro 100 for a couple of hours.
2) go up the Eiffel tower and hold hands
3) Visit the louvre and see the Mona Lisa

These are so hackneyed as to be almost mandatory for the honey moon. I propose an alternative

1) Have an evening meal on the top of the Islam centre (it is right on the Seine so you get the sparkly lights) and the food is not the usual french
2) Take the "Segway" tour of paris from Fat tires, great fun, good chat and you learn to do a silly thing together
3) Visit Musee D'Orsay and have tea and cake in the upstairs canteen

One you have to do is visit Versailles (take the train)

bilboburgler

Florence has a Cathedral and a Baptistry. A world heritage art museum, a pretty bridge, a wonderful park, a few old walls and about 50 churches which are heavily decorated. They also have markets, shops, restaurants

By train or bus you can get to Lucca/Pisa/Sienna each of which has benefits. Lucca is fully walled, has medievel towers, a cathedral. Pisa has the famous (ly dull) tower, a baptistry and other fine buildings, part of its old walls with medievel towers. Sienna stands out as having much of the above but generally of higher quality.

Bhavin_Trivedi

Thanks bilboburgler,

That's really wonderful piece of information & I would really thankful to you fro prompt response.

I really excepting similar kind of Information for other places so I have all the database before I can freeze other thins .

Appreciate all for giving all the valuable information

With Lövë & Hapiness
Bhavin

bilboburgler

Bhavin, all this info is available on this web site. Just surf each city using the search engine at the top of the page. This info is so easily available most of us cannot be bothered to roll is out time after time.

Have a read and then come back with questions. For instance Paris has a good bus and underground public transport while Pisa has a bus from the railway station to the field where the tower is. You can find all this very easily if you surf, but if not sure come on back.