Europe 2023

Over the last 40 days, I have been traveling through Switzerland, Italy, and Greece with my friend Andrea. I am shocked that our trip has come to an end so quickly. I have enjoyed reflecting on the experiences we had throughout this post. For each country, I have listed the cities we visited, the dates we were there, and my highlights with pictures (of course!). Similar to my post about Grindelwald, I will be working on detailed posts for each city, so keep an eye out for these! If you’re interested in learning how and what I packed for this 40-Day trip, you can read about it here.

SWITZERLAND June 12 - June 25

Zürich June 12 - June 17

Rhine Falls * Schaffhausen * Stein am Rhein * Ballet at the Zürich Opera House * free outdoor movie in Sechseläutenplatz

Grindelwald June 17 - June 21

Royal Walk * Jungfraujoch

You can read the detailed blog post about Grindelwald for more information about these highlights, accommodation, packing, day trips, and travel passes within the region.

Zermatt June 21 - June 23

Peaky Riders Hostel * Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis * seeing the Matterhorn without clouds (We experienced a variety of overcast weather while we were here and didn’t see the peak of the Matterhorn until we were headed to the train station to leave.)

Geneva June 23 - June 25

International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent * Broken Chair * Bains des Pâquis

ITALY June 25 - July 6

Lake Como June 25 - June 28

Lake Como Beach Hostel Bar & Restaurant * Gravedona * wine tasting at Azienda Agricola Sorsasso

Milan June 28 - June 30

Starbucks Reserve Roastery * rooftop of Duomo di Milano * ballet at Teatro alla Scala * life changing risotto from La Bettola di Piero

Florence June 30 - July 3

wine window at Osteria Belle Donne * Gucci Garden * Fotoautomatica (photo booth) * day tour to Siena & Pisa * pasta making class

Venice July 3 - July 6

cicchetti (Venice tapas) * Ferry Santa Maria del Giglio (Dorsoduro district) - this is a 2 Euro gondola ride * Bar Alla Toletta * Original Murano Glass OMG Factory & Showroom * Burano

Original Murano Glass OMG Factory & Showroom

GREECE July 6 - July 21

Santorini July 6 - July 8

Pension Stella (our accommodation) * Niki's Beauty Salon * Perívolos * boat tour to Tholos Naftilos and Ormos Korfou * Volkan on the Rocks (sunset viewing of Mamma Mia)