Hi All,
My partner and I are traveling to Europe for our honeymoon from 8th to 29th July. We are planning to travel by train to all the following countries. I would love suggestions on the most scenic routes at affordable prices. Which trains should we take for the best experience? Would also like feedback if we need to tweak our itinerary.
- 8th to 12th - UK. -→ Travel from London to Amsterdam on 12th early morning.
- 12th to 14th - Amsterdam. --→ Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels on 14th early morning.
- 14th to 16th - Brussels --→ Travel from Brussels to Paris on 16th early morning.
- 16th to 18th - Paris --→ Travel from Paris to Zurich on 18th early morning (Why can I not see any direct trains international to and from Switzerland for July? Are they canceled in summer?)
- 18th to 22nd - Switzerland (Zurich - Lucerne - Interlaken - Zermatt)
- 22nd overnight or 23rd early morning travel from Zermatt to Venice (Not finding good direct trains again. An ideal 7 hr journey at night would be great even if there are no sleeper coaches in train. Please suggest a good route here)
- 23rd to 29th - Italy. (Venice - Milan - Florence - Amalfi Coast - Sorrento - Rome - Melbourne)
Questions -
1. Which Eurail pass should I buy? One that I provides me seamless journey with short travel times and not many extra reservations please. Global Pass 10 days in 2 months?
- I understand for inter-country journies, reservations are required. How early should we book our train reservations given its a peak period? Should I reserve from Eurail website or are there cheaper prices available on other websites?
- What will happen if that particular train gets cancelled or we run behind time? Can reservations be tranferred to next available train?
- Would we be able use local trams in Brussels, etc. under the Global Eurail pass?
- Major suggestions needed for Switzerland and Italy please. I particularly do not want to miss Zermatt. Why are our direct trains cancelled in summer? How can we best plan our trip in Switzerland?
Firstly, I apologize for a lengthy message, I am aware it is a lot of questions and a hell lot of information. it is our first time outside Australia and India. I humbly request your time in provinding me your valuable guidance.
Thanks & regards,