Train travel from Amsterdam through Germany,Switzerland into Italy
My wife and I will be traveling to Europe for our first time in Oct.Flying into Amsterdam for 3 nights and then spending the next 5 days traveling by train through western Germany(Rhein River) and Switzerland(Alps) and arriving in Florence, Italy.We plan on spending 5 nights in Florence as a hub.Next traveling to the Amalfi coast area for another 5 nights. I would appreciate any thoughts on this itinerary, especially in regards to train travel. We plan on doing most of our travel by train. Would a pass be best? What type of pass? We would be doing day trips while in Florence and the Amalfi coast. Suggestions on train travel in Italy? Thank you
Tom
Minneapolis 1/6/13
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Have you considered visiting Amsterdam, and then taking Easyjet.com down to Rome? I'd hate to see you traveling Italy and not taking time to visit Rome. A cheap flight might loosen up your itinerary/schedule to see much more in Italy.
Most people traveling thru Italy use point to point tickets. The fast trains from big city to big city also require reservations.
Naples/Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast is easily reached 150-180 miles south of Rome by fast trains.
Day trips outside of Florence (through Chianti and Tuscany) are best done by rental car.
Thanks David. A flight from Amsterdam is a secondary consideration. I appreciate your input. Take care.