Trip Overview
Travelers
4 People
Brijesh, Nilam, Rudra, Om
Dates
June 15-28
14 Days / 13 Nights
Route
FR → DE → CH → IT
4 Countries
Est. Budget
~$13,500
Flights + Hotels + Eurail + Spending
AI Recommendation
Value Alert: For the Switzerland leg (Mt Pilatus & Jungfraujoch), consider comparing the Swiss Half Fare Card against your Eurail Pass discount. Eurail gives 25% off Jungfraujoch, while Half Fare Card gives 50% off. For a family of 4, this could save ~$200-300 depending on exact ticket prices in 2026.
Cost Breakdown
Based on 2026 projections for 4 travelers.
Non-Negotiable Logistics
CRITICALSchengen Visa Strategy
The "Switzerland Rule"
You stay 4 nights in Switzerland and 4 in Italy. Since duration is tied, you MUST apply at the consulate of your first point of entry among the tied nations. That is Switzerland.
Who Needs It?
| Name | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Brijesh | Green Card | Apply Visa |
| Nilam | Green Card | Apply Visa |
| Rudra (20) | Green Card | Apply Visa |
| Om (15) | US Citizen | Exempt |
Window: March 1 - April 15, 2026
Mark your calendar. Apply via VFS Global (San Francisco jurisdiction).
Eurail Strategy
You are using a Eurail Global Pass (2nd Class). This covers the ticket cost, but seat reservations are extra and mandatory on high-speed lines.
Paris → Munich (TGV/ICE)
Mandatory Reservation (~€20/pp)
Munich → Zurich (EC)
Recommended Reservation (~€5/pp)
Venice → Rome (Frecciarossa)
Mandatory Reservation (~€13/pp)