Episode 81: How to plan your Switzerland itinerary
With so many beautiful cities, stunning mountain resorts and charming villages in Switzerland, it can be difficult to decide which places to include in your itinerary, so in this episode I thought I’d share with you my tips for planning your Switzerland trip itinerary.
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Show Notes
In this episode you’ll learn about:
- What tools and resources I use to plan my Swiss vacation itinerary
- How to decide which places to visit
- I’ll also share a couple of classic itineraries for first-time visitors to Switzerland
- And I’ll discuss three ways that you can go about booking your trip once you’ve finalised your Swiss travel itinerary
- Plus there are some exclusive bonus offers for the Holidays to Switzerland audience
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Tools and resources mentioned in this episode
- Swiss Federal Railways website sbb.ch and SBB Mobile app
- Rome2Rio website
- Switzerland itinerary suggestions
- Grand Train Tour of Switzerland itinerary
Other helpful resources
- If you prefer a DIY trip where you research, plan and book everything yourself, be sure to read our Swiss Rail Passes guide.
- Independent travellers who like a reputable travel company to make all the reservations on their behalf should consider the rail packages available from Switzerland Travel Centre. An exclusive 5% discount is available to the Holidays to Switzerland audience – see the discount offer here.
- Travellers who prefer a more hands-off approach where all arrangements are made on their behalf and who like to travel with a tour guide have options, too. This small group tour of Switzerland is a great choice, and for an even more personalised itinerary, a private tour from Swiss Epic Tours can be tailor made just for you. Exclusive bonuses for Holidays to Switzerland readers/listeners apply to both the small group tour and private tours.
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