I just got back from a six-day trip across Europe that took me from Milan to Prague by way of Zurich and Salzburg. It wasn’t a luxury getaway or a packed sightseeing sprint—just a chance to move through some great cities, enjoy the views, and get a break from the usual routine. Here’s how it went.
The trip started on a Monday with a flight from Manchester to Milan Bergamo. From there, I took a coach into the city and headed to my Airbnb in Chinatown, just north of Castello Sforzesco. The rest of the day was just about settling in after the travel.
Tuesday was my one full day in Milan. I kept it pretty relaxed—visited Castello Sforzesco, took a walk through the grounds, and went to see The Last Supper. The city wasn’t too busy, and it was a good day to recharge and ease into the trip.
On Wednesday, I caught a morning train from Milan to Zurich. The route through the lakes and Alps was the highlight—some amazing scenery the whole way. Zurich itself was sunny and calm. I spent most of the afternoon by the river with a coffee, just enjoying the atmosphere before heading out again the next day.
Another travel day, this time from Zurich to Salzburg, again by train through the Alps. The views didn’t disappoint. I arrived in Salzburg in the afternoon and had a bit of time to walk around and get a feel for the place.
Friday was all about Salzburg. I took the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for the views, then visited Mirabell Gardens and Schloss Mirabell. The city’s small enough to see a lot in a day, and it’s got a good mix of history and open space.
Saturday didn’t go quite to plan. I was supposed to take a direct train to Prague, but halfway through the journey there was a track issue, and we got put on a rail replacement bus to Tábor, then a train from there into Prague. I still managed a short walk around the city, though it was packed due to a marathon. From there, it was straight to the airport for a flight back to Manchester in the evening.