Switzerland+France+Italy advice

Planning a trip for the second week in March (I know it'll be cold in SZ) and I'm just looking for the best advice on how to pack.

Itinerary:
Geneva, Switzerland (3.7 - 3.9) --> train
Aix-en-Provence, France (3.9 - 3.10) -> train
Northern Italy (3.10 - 3.12) -> train
Rome, Italy (3.12 - 3.16)

Also, would you get one of those big traveling back-packs (with wheels) or would you actually get a suitcase (with wheels?)

Message edited 1/23/2011 7:10:16 PM.

Re: Switzerland+France+Italy advice

Not too much advice for clothes, but the weather is similar to NY at that time. It may be rainy as well.

If you decide to get a suitcase, get one with four wheels. It's easier to go down the train aisles with 4 wheels instead of dragging it behind you with 2 wheels.

Re: Switzerland+France+Italy advice

Re: Switzerland+France+Italy advice

Geneva is actually pretty temperate. are you planning on doing any hiking or any high mountain visiting?

I would dress for NY same time period, but if you plan on going up any mountains, to have some heavy duty protection. you need a jacket in the summer up there.

I use a rolly able to fit in the carry on suit case.

HAVE FUN.

are you going to the Chateau du Chillon?? too bad it will be too cold to take a swim in Lake Geneva.

Re: Switzerland+France+Italy advice

Posted by Ophelia

Geneva is actually pretty temperate. are you planning on doing any hiking or any high mountain visiting?

I would dress for NY same time period, but if you plan on going up any mountains, to have some heavy duty protection. you need a jacket in the summer up there.

I use a rolly able to fit in the carry on suit case.

HAVE FUN.

are you going to the Chateau du Chillon?? too bad it will be too cold to take a swim in Lake Geneva.

Re: Switzerland+France+Italy advice

definitely pack items that can be layered and are versitile. Black sweaters, cardigans, long sleeves. If you stick to basics you can re-wear some of the clothing in different cities. Maybe bring a few fun accessories to make each outfit different.

Re: Switzerland+France+Italy advice

Posted by MrsMerlot

Posted by Ophelia

Geneva is actually pretty temperate. are you planning on doing any hiking or any high mountain visiting?

I would dress for NY same time period, but if you plan on going up any mountains, to have some heavy duty protection. you need a jacket in the summer up there.

I use a rolly able to fit in the carry on suit case.

HAVE FUN.

are you going to the Chateau du Chillon?? too bad it will be too cold to take a swim in Lake Geneva.

I was thinking of just drinking hot chocolate and stuffing my face with chocolate, so to answer your question - nope, no hiking/mountains for me...keeping it totally "I'm a NYer in Switzerland for a second, so where's the party?"