We just completed a 14-day trip through Italy and Switzerland with two families and two children under the age of two. Everything was planned independently without a travel agent or tour operator.
Here are some of the key takeaways and challenges we encountered:
Walking surfaces in Florence were extremely difficult with a stroller, and ours became unusable by the end of the trip.
A train connection from Italy into Switzerland required more buffer time than expected, and a tight transfer led to unexpected taxi expenses.
In Rome, we experienced pickpocketing in a crowded metro environment, which felt very fast and coordinated.
The scenery in Switzerland was striking immediately after crossing the border, almost unreal in appearance.
One of the most memorable moments was the reaction of our young child while viewing the mountain landscape.
I’m happy to share more details about transportation, accommodations, budgeting, or traveling with young children in these regions for anyone planning a similar trip.
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