So, later this year I'm planning on taking an extended holiday in Europe. I had originally been thinking about walking from Calais, France to Rome. But planning it out made me realized it took me through a lot of rather, well, questionable areas. I haven't ruled it out completely though.
So now I'm leaning more towards a "grand tour". I figured I could engage the hive mind that could tell me anything I can skip or that I'm missing that's just "must see". Interested in anything with Gothic, Renaissance, and especially Baroque art and architecture.
Things intentionally not on the list - UK ( seen it ), Ireland ( separate trip ), Paris ( seen it lots - love that city ).
I'm planning on traveling mostly by rail, with the occasional ferry. Some places were chosen simply because the train ride between them is supposed to be especially scenic.
Anyway, without any more ado...
Austria
Hallstatt
Innsbruck
Salzburg
Vienna
Belgium
Bruges
Brussels
Dinant
Croatia
Dubrovnik
Pucisca
Czech Republic
Cesky-Krumlov
Prague
Telc
Denmark
Copenhagen
France
Annecy
Arles
Avignon
Bordeaux
Chamonix
Eze
Nimes
Strasbourg
Tours
Germany
Berlin
Cochem
Cologne
Garmish-Partenkirchen
Hamburg
Munich
Greece
Athens
Fira
Folegandros
Hungary
Budapest
Italy
Florence
Milan
Rome
Tirano
Turin
Venice & Burano
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Giethorn
Norway
Bergen
Colmar
Oslo
Portugal
Lisbon
Sintra
Spain
Albarracin
Barcelona
Madrid
Sweden
Smogen
Stockholm
Switzerland
Gruyeres
St. Moritz
Zermatt
Zurich