9-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Germany, Switzerland, and Italy

  1. Day 1: Berlin, Germany
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Mitte

    Visit the Brandenburg Gate, admire the paintings at the East Side Gallery, and have a picnic at the Tiergarten Park.

  2. Day 2: Lucerne, Switzerland
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 8 hours (560 km) from Berlin

    Take a stroll in the Old Town, visit the famous Chapel Bridge, and enjoy the views of Lake Lucerne from Mount Pilatus.

  3. Day 3: Interlaken, Switzerland
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 2 hours (85 km) from Lucerne

    Experience an unforgettable adventure by taking the Jungfraujoch train to the top of Europe, paraglide over the beautiful Swiss Alps, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Brienz.

  4. Day 4: Milan, Italy
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 4 hours (320 km) from Interlaken

    Visit the Duomo di Milano Cathedral, enjoy some gelato in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and see Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, The Last Supper at the Santa Maria delle Grazie.

  5. Day 5: Florence, Italy
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 1.5 hours (300 km) from Milan

    Explore the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance by visiting the Uffizi Gallery, admiring the stunning Duomo, and wandering around the Ponte Vecchio.

  6. Day 6: Rome, Italy
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 3 hours (280 km) from Florence

    Visit one of the world's most famous landmarks, the Colosseum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and enjoy a delicious plate of pasta at a trattoria.

  7. Day 7: Vatican City, Italy
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 30 minutes (3.4 km) from Rome

    Take a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica, admire the masterpieces at the Sistine Chapel, and see the Pope's Swiss Guard.

  8. Day 8: Venice, Italy
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 4 hours (330 km) from Vatican City

    Ride a gondola through the canals, visit the famous Rialto Market, and snap a photo at the Bridge of Sighs.

  9. Day 9: Munich, Germany
    Estimated Travel Time and Distance: 5 hours (420 km) from Venice

    Enjoy a delicious pretzel and drink a traditional German beer at a Biergarten, walk around the beautiful Nymphenburg Palace and visit the famous Marienplatz.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Brandenburg Gate (1 hour, Free)
  • East Side Gallery (1 hour, Free)
  • Tiergarten Park (2 hours, Free)
  • Chapel Bridge (1 hour, Free)
  • Mount Pilatus (5 hours, CHF 72)
  • Jungfraujoch (6 hours, CHF 205)
  • Lake Brienz boat ride (2 hours, CHF 50)
  • Duomo di Milano (1 hour, €3)
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (2 hours, Free)
  • The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie (1 hour, €12)
  • Uffizi Gallery (3 hours, €20)
  • Duomo (1 hour, Free)
  • Ponte Vecchio (1 hour, Free)
  • Colosseum (3 hours, €16)
  • Trevi Fountain (30 minutes, Free)
  • St. Peter's Basilica (2 hours, Free)
  • Sistine Chapel (2 hours, €17)
  • Gondola ride (1 hour, €80)
  • Rialto Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Bridge of Sighs (30 minutes, Free)
  • Nymphenburg Palace (2 hours, €8)
  • Marienplatz (1 hour, Free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €381 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time you might consider visiting other cities such as Frankfurt in Germany, Zurich in Switzerland, and Pisa, known for its famous leaning tower. Adjust travel times based on train schedules and remember to pack for the changing weather conditions of each location.

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