The Europe Trip Everyone is Asking For

Leigh Morrow
7 days ago
2 min read

I’m seeing a trend right now… and it’s a good one. Clients are asking for trips that feel big, memorable, and worth it—but without the stress of planning every little detail.

And one itinerary keeps coming up:

Italy + Switzerland by train

Honestly? It’s one of the smartest (and most beautiful) Europe trips you can take.

Why this combo works so well:

You get the best of both worlds

Italy = history, food, energy (Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany… you know the vibe)
Switzerland = calm, scenery, fresh air (alpine villages, lakes, mountains that don’t look real)

It’s the perfect balance of busy + peaceful.

The train travel is part of the experience (not just transportation)

Think panoramic windows through the Alps
Routes like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
No airports, no security lines, no dragging bags around

You literally sit back and watch Europe go by.

It’s way easier than you think (if it’s set up right)

This is where most people get overwhelmed:

Which trains?
Seat reservations?
How do I get from the station to the hotel?

That’s why I book these through partners who:

Arrange every train
Put you in hotels near stations
Handle transfers and timing

So you’re not trying to figure this out mid-trip.

A few itineraries my clients are loving right now:

Swiss Alps → Northern Italy
Start in Lucerne/Interlaken → end in cities like Milan or Venice
Zurich → Lake Como (via scenic trains)
Glacier Express + Bernina Express → finish lakeside in Italy
Italy + Switzerland + more Europe
For clients who want to layer in Paris or beyond