Ideas for 14 days in Switzerland and Italy in July!
My dad passed away a few years ago, and my mom, brother, and I had always talked about taking a trip together in his honor. This summer, we’re finally making it happen!
We’ll be spending 14 days traveling through Italy and Switzerland in July and would really appreciate any help with planning.
The only firm details so far are that we’re flying into Rome (we’ve all been here so don’t need to stay) and out of Zurich.
One of our top priorities is the Amalfi Coast. My brother visited with my dad, so it feels especially meaningful to go back. We know it would have been easier to fly into Naples, but our flights are already booked. We’d also like to spend a day in Florence. We’ve all been before, so it would just be to revisit a few favorite spots.
In Switzerland, we’d love to include a scenic train ride. Right now, the route from Zermatt to Chur is our top choice.
We tend to gravitate toward great food and charming villages. We enjoy being active, but since we all have different hiking abilities, we’re looking for shorter or easier trails.
We’re also deciding whether to rent a car in Italy or Switzerland. We like the flexibility, but would prefer to avoid cross border drop off fees.
One idea we’ve been considering is driving from Salerno to Florence and stopping in a few towns along the way, possibly including the Saturnia thermal baths. Another option is focusing more on northern Italy for a driving portion. We definitely will not be driving along the Amalfi Coast itself.
We have also been to Pompeii and Herculaneum!
We’d love any itinerary suggestions or advice. Thank you so much!