I'm planning a trip to Switzerland-Northern Italy for a couple weeks this fall and was curious to know if anyone who has done that type of trip and perhaps has some suggestions for a good itinerary of not to miss things (especially the switzerland area).
I am not well versed in travel times within the various countries , etc. (although i'm sure I can research that later) - so with that in mind, In Switzerland, I'd like to see the scenery, a hike or two (not of the too strenuous variety), get a taste of a quaint village or two, see some architecture/culture/food and the like.
Italy, the plan is to see cinque terra, Florence, Milan/Lake Como, Siena, Venice... and depending on the time/route Torino.
A) is that tentative itinerary doable in the time-frame? What if anything should not be missed on the Swiss side of things. After reading the thread, I am thinking fly into Zurich, spend an overnight and train to lucern (another overnight) then train to interlaken area (spend a couple days there), and perhaps go to lugano and cross into Italy there? It's all a bit overwhelming, so any helpful hints are very much appreciated!
Thanks!