[size=7]I'm a newbie and I must say this is the best forum traveling forum I've been to.
I was wondering if my itinerary is reasonable for the time and money I plan to spend. I am planning to budget between $4,000 to $4,500 USD, which included flights, Eurail pass, food, hostels, and attractions.
London (4 nights) At a hostel or living with a friend in Tadworth (anyone been there?) and going into London every day.
Madrid (2 nights) Flying using easyjet
Barcelona (2 nights)
Bern/Zurich or Lucerne (2 nights) Flying using easyjet
Milan (1 night)
Florence (3 nights)
Rome (3 nights)
Venice (2 nights)
Munich (1 night)
Salzburg (1 night)
Vienna (2 nights)
Prague (2 nights)
Berlin (2 nights)
Amsterdam (2 nights)
Paris (6 nights) Staying at a friend's place an hour away.
Should I take out Switzerland and Munich/Salzburg (taking Eurail from Venice to Vienna)? This is my first trip to Europe so I want to know which cities and places are a MUST see. Also, the travel agent told me that if necessary, Munich, Salzburg, and Madrid (???) can be done in a day. If I do go to Switzerland, which city should I definitely visit? Also, I'm considering not flying from Barcelona to Bern, but taking the Eurail to Nice for a day, then up to Switzerland (Zermatt? Interlaken?) and back down to Italy.
I am playing to go really cheap on my meals, and I rarely drink, so I don't think I will be going out to clubs very often since I've traveling alone. However, I do expect to see a number of sights and I know those can add up.
Any help would be great! I know that my list is a bit ambitious, so any suggestions on trimming my list down for places that I don't have to see would be great. I'm staying longer in London/Paris because of free housing. Lastly, since this is my first time traveling alone and backpacking, do you guys think I should settle for one of those bus tours (Contiki, Intrepid, Cosmos)? THANKS!
Christine
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