Europe Trip 2026
London›Copenhagen›Paris›Rome›Zurich
🇬🇧 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇨🇭
Trip Summary
Duration
~26 Days Sep 18 – Oct 13
Destinations
8 Cities 5 Countries
Travelers
6 People + infant (Rowan, 6 mo)
Booking Status
5 booked 4 pending
Route
London
Sep 18–21 · 3 nights
🇬🇧 With Sam & Mary
✈️ Flight · ~2h
Copenhagen
Sep 21–24 · 3 nights
🇩🇰 With Vi & Anders
✈️ SAS SK563 · 2h
Paris
Sep 24–27 · 3 nights
🇫🇷 Both groups meet up
🚆 TGV Lyria · ~4h
Zürich
Sep 27–28 · 1 night
🇨🇭 Transit stop
✈️ ~1h 30m
Rome
Sep 28–Oct 1 · 3 nights
🇮🇹 Colosseum · Vatican
🚆 Frecciarossa · 1h30
Florence
Oct 1–4 · 3 nights
🇮🇹 Uffizi · Accademia
🚆 Frecciarossa · ~2h
Venice
Oct 4–7 · 3 nights
🇮🇹 Canals · St Mark's
🚆 Frecciarossa · 2h30
Milan
Oct 7 · Day trip
🇮🇹 Duomo · Last supper
🚆 EuroCity · 3h24
Zürich
Oct 7–13 · 6 nights
🇨🇭 Family week with Chessy's family
✈️ AC 881 → AC 464 · Home
🏠
Ottawa
Oct 13 · Arrive 19:10
Everyone flies home together
Key Info
Paris → Zürich Train
€49–88 TGV Lyria · book by Jun 26
Zürich → Rome Flight
€80–120 SWISS/Edelweiss · ~1h30
Weather Range
10–26°C Pack layers + rain gear
Baby Logistics
Rowan, 6 months Stroller + carrier · bassinet seats
Travel Groups
Chessy Group
Nick, Chessy & Rowan Starts Sep 18 from YOW
Peter Group
4 travelers Arrives Paris Sep 24
Flights
AC 888
Booked
YOW
18:55
Ottawa
6h 35m
✈️
LHR
06:30
London +1d
Ottawa YOW Terminal — Sep 18, 18:55
London LHR Terminal — Sep 18, 06:30
Non-stop · 6h 35m · Economy
Nick & Chessy + Rowan (infant on lap)
Booking ref: CI9NX3
TBD
Pending
LON
—
London
~2h
✈️
CPH
—
Copenhagen
London (LHR/LGW/STN) → Copenhagen (CPH) — ~2h direct
Nick & Chessy + Rowan (infant on lap)
Est. £40–80/person (Ryanair, easyJet, SAS)
Book by Jul 1 — prices rising
AC 7776 → AC 870
Booked
YOW
19:30
Ottawa
6h 45m
✈️
CDG
10:20
Paris +1d
Ottawa YOW 19:30 — AC 7776 (Dash-8) → Montreal YUL 20:20
Layover YUL: 1h 15m
Montreal YUL 21:35 → Paris CDG 10:20 (+1d, Sep 24)
Peter Group · Economy · Overnight flight
Booking ref: CI2MBI
SAS SK563
Booked
CPH
07:00
Copenhagen
2h
✈️
CDG
09:00
Paris
Copenhagen CPH 07:00 → Paris CDG 09:00
Economy · Direct · 2h
Nick: 117-2548315525 · Chessy: 117-2548315526 · Rowan: 117-2548315524
1 carry-on (8kg) + 1 checked (23kg) per adult · Rowan: 1 checked (10kg)
Booking ref: XQMCSM
SWISS/Edelweiss
Pending
ZRH
—
Zürich
~1h 30m
✈️
FCO
—
Rome
Zürich ZRH → Rome FCO — ~1h 30m direct
Carriers: SWISS, Edelweiss, ITA Airways
Est. €80–120/person
Everyone (6+ people)
AC 881 → AC 464
Booked
ZRH
13:25
Zürich
11h 45m
✈️
YOW
19:10
Ottawa
Zürich ZRH 13:25 → Toronto YYZ 16:10
Layover YYZ: 1h 55m
Toronto YYZ 18:05 → Ottawa YOW 19:10
Everyone · Both groups, separate bookings
Chessy ref: CI9NX3 · Peter ref: CI2MBI
Trains
TGV Lyria
Pending
Paris
—
Gare de Lyon
~4h
🚆
Zürich
—
HB
TGV Lyria — Paris Gare de Lyon → Zürich HB — ~4h direct
Everyone (6+ people)
Advance fares €49–88/person (~$74–132)
Deadline: Jun 26 — sell out fast!
Request baby area / quiet carriage
Frecciarossa
Pending
Roma
—
Termini
1h 30m
🚆
Firenze
—
SMN
Frecciarossa — Roma Termini → Firenze SMN — 1h 30m
€40–60/person (~$60–90)
Everyone · Northbound after Rome
Frecciarossa
Pending
Firenze
—
SMN
~2h
🚆
Venezia
—
S. Lucia
Frecciarossa — Firenze SMN → Venezia S. Lucia — ~2h
€19–40/person (~$29–60)
Everyone
Frecciarossa
Pending
Venezia
—
S. Lucia
2h 30m
🚆
Milano
—
Centrale
Frecciarossa — Venezia S. Lucia → Milano Centrale — 2h 30m
€20/person (~$30)
Everyone
EuroCity
Pending
Milano
—
Centrale
3h 24m
🚆
Zürich
—
HB
EuroCity — Milano Centrale → Zürich HB — 3h 24m
€29/person (~$44)
Everyone · Return to Zürich for family week
Train prices are estimates — verify on Trenitalia/Italo. Book 2–3 months ahead for best fares. Direction is south-to-north: Rome → Florence → Venice → Milan → Zürich.
Trip Planner
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🏨 Hotel Neighborhoods
London
South Kensington or Bloomsbury near Sam & Mary
Copenhagen
Near Vi & Anders / Nyhavn / Indre By
Paris
Le Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Rome
Centro Storico (Pantheon/Navona) or Trastevere
Florence
Historic Center Duomo-Arno corridor
Venice
Near San Marco (flattest) or Dorsoduro (quieter)
Milan
Centrale area or Brera 1 night before train to Zürich
Zürich
Family house
🚆 Train Stations
Paris — Gare de Lyon
TGV Lyria departs here
Milano Centrale
Bag storage available
Venezia Santa Lucia
⚠️ ON the island — NOT Mestre
Firenze SMN
Walkable to center
Roma Termini
Main hub. FCO airport for ZRH flight
Zürich HB
S-Bahn hub
🚌 Accessibility
Paris: Use Buses, Not Metro
Only ~20% of Metro stations have elevators. For elderly + stroller: use buses (100% accessible) or RER. RATP Accessibility
💱 Currency
Switzerland — CHF
NOT euros
France / Italy — EUR €
Same currency
UK — GBP £
London only
Denmark — DKK
Nearly cashless
👶 Baby Logistics
Rowan — 6 months at trip
Prime travel window before mobility
Stroller + Carrier
Babyzen Yoyo (lightweight foldable) + carrier backpack. Full-size useless in Venice.
Feeding
Nursing-friendly everywhere. Bring formula for first few days.
Bassinet Seats
Book NOW — limited availability on transatlantic
Car Seat
Not needed on trains. Bring own if renting in CH.
📄 Documents Checklist
Passports
Valid for ALL travelers including infant. Baby passport takes 4-6 weeks.
ETIAS / Schengen
Canadians don't need visas (under 90 days)
UK Entry
Outside Schengen — separate entry stamp
Travel Insurance
Especially for elderly + infant
Prescriptions
Carry in original bottles
🌡️ Late September Weather
London · Copenhagen · Zürich
10–17°C · Rain jacket, layers, windbreaker
Paris
13–21°C · Light layers
Rome · Florence · Venice · Milan
14–26°C · Light clothes, comfortable shoes, rain layer
Booking Progress
Booking Progress
5 booked · 4 pending
✈️ YOW → LHR
Booked
Sep 18 · AC 888
18:55 → 06:30+1 · 6h35m
Ref: CI9NX3 · 2 adults + infant
Ottawa YOW 18:55 → London LHR 06:30 (+1 day)
Non-stop · 6h 35m · Economy
2 Adults + 1 Infant (Rowan)
Booking ref: CI9NX3
✈️ YOW → YUL → CDG
Booked
Sep 23 · AC 7776 + AC 870
19:30 → 10:20+1 · 6h45m overnight
Ref: CI2MBI · Peter Group
Ottawa YOW 19:30 — AC 7776 (Pal Airlines Dash-8) → Montreal YUL 20:20
Layover YUL: 1h 15m
Montreal YUL 21:35 → Paris CDG 10:20 (+1 day, Sep 24)
Economy · Overnight flight · 6h 45m travel time
Booking ref: CI2MBI
✈️ LON → CPH
Pending
~Sep 20 · Flight TBD
~2h · Book by Jul 1
Nick & Chessy + Rowan · ~£40–80/person · 3 people
London (LHR/LGW/STN) → Copenhagen (CPH) — ~2h direct
Nick & Chessy + Rowan (infant on lap)
Est. £40–80/person (Ryanair, easyJet, SAS)
Book by Jul 1 — prices rising
✈️ CPH → CDG
Booked
Sep 24 · SAS SK563
07:00 → 09:00 · 2h direct
Ref: XQMCSM · Nick & Chessy + Rowan
Copenhagen CPH 07:00 → Paris CDG 09:00
Economy · Direct · 2h
Booking ref: XQMCSM
Nick e-ticket: 117-2548315525
Chessy e-ticket: 117-2548315526
Rowan e-ticket: 117-2548315524
Baggage: 1 personal item + 1 carry-on (8kg) + 1 checked bag (23kg) per adult. Rowan: 1 checked bag (10kg).
🚆 Paris → Zürich
Pending
~Sep 27 · TGV Lyria
~4h · Book by Jun 26
Everyone · €49–88/person
TGV Lyria — Paris Gare de Lyon → Zürich HB — ~4h direct
Everyone (Chessy Group + Peter Group — 6+ people)
Advance fares from €49–88/person (~$74–132) — sell out fast
Deadline: Jun 26 (3 months out for best fares)
Request baby area / quiet carriage when booking
✈️ ZRH → Rome
Pending
Sep 28 · SWISS/Edelweiss
~1h 30m · Book by Aug 2026
Everyone · €80–120/person
Zürich ZRH → Rome FCO — ~1h 30m direct
Everyone (Chessy Group + Peter Group — 6+ people)
Carriers: SWISS, Edelweiss, ITA Airways
Est. €80–120/person
Book by Aug 2026 — ~2 months ahead for best fares
🚆 Rome → FLR → Venice → Milan → Zürich
Pending
Sep 29 – Oct 5 · Frecciarossa
Multiple legs · Book by Jul 23
Everyone · €19–60/person per leg
Frecciarossa high-speed trains — 4 legs through Italy
Rome → Florence (1h30) → Venice (2h) → Milan (2h30) → Zürich (3h24 EuroCity)
Everyone (Chessy Group + Peter Group — 6+ people)
Advance fares €19–60/person per leg — Frecciarossa cheapest early
Deadline: Jul 23 (2 months before Sep 28 departure)
✈️ ZRH → YYZ → YOW
Booked
Oct 13 · AC 881 / AC 464
13:25 → 19:10 · 11h45m (1 stop)
Ref: CI9NX3 · 2 adults + infant
Zürich ZRH 13:25 → Toronto YYZ 16:10
Layover YYZ: 1h 55m
Toronto YYZ 18:05 → Ottawa YOW 19:10
Economy · 2 Adults + 1 Infant · 1 stop · 11h 45m total
Booking ref: CI9NX3
✈️ ZRH → YYZ → YOW
Booked
Oct 13 · AC 881 / AC 464
13:25 → 19:10 · 11h45m (1 stop)
Ref: CI2MBI · Peter Group
Zürich ZRH 13:25 → Toronto YYZ 16:10
Layover YYZ: 1h 55m
Toronto YYZ 18:05 → Ottawa YOW 19:10
Same flight as Chessy group, separate booking
Booking ref: CI2MBI
⏰ Action Items
10 remaining
🔴
Book train tickets: Paris → Zürich
🌍 Everyone
WhoEveryone (Chessy Group + Peter Group)
WhenSep 26 or 27, 2026
RouteParis Gare de Lyon → Zürich HB (TGV Lyria)
Duration~4h direct
Est. Price€49–88/person (~$74–132) — advance fares
Due DateJun 26, 2026 — 3 months ahead for best fares
NotesSell out fast! Book group seats together. Request baby area / quiet carriage.
🔴
Book flight: London → Copenhagen
🧡 Chessy
WhoChessy Group (Nick, Chessy, baby Rowan)
WhenSep 20, 2026
RouteLondon (LHR/LGW/STN) → Copenhagen (CPH)
Duration~2h direct
Est. Price£40–80/person (Ryanair, easyJet, SAS)
Due DateJul 1, 2026 — booking ~3 months ahead for best prices
NotesBook infant lap ticket. Check SAS for bassinet availability on short haul.
LinksGoogle Flights · SAS · Ryanair
🟡
Reserve bassinet seats for Rowan
🧡 Chessy
WhoNick & Chessy (for baby Rowan)
FlightsAC 888 (YOW→LHR Sep 18) + AC 881/464 (ZRH→YOW Oct 13) — ref CI9NX3
ActionPhone Air Canada to request bassinet row seats
PhoneAir Canada: 1-888-247-2262
Due DateJul 10, 2026 — needs phone call to airline, limited availability
NotesBassinet available on Boeing 787/777. Bulkhead row needed. Infant fare already ticketed.
🟡
Book Paris hotel (2 nights, 6+ guests)
🌍 Everyone
WhoEveryone (both groups meeting in Paris)
DatesSep 24–26, 2026 (2 nights)
AreaLe Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés
NeedsConnecting rooms or family suites (elderly + stroller accessibility)
Est. Price€180–300/night total (2-3 rooms)
Due DateJul 15, 2026 — large group needs connecting rooms, book early
LinksBooking.com · Google Hotels
🟡
Book Italy hotels: Rome, Florence, Venice
🌍 Everyone
WhoEveryone
StaysRome (Sep 28–30, ~2 nights) · Florence (Sep 30–Oct 2, ~2 nights) · Venice (Oct 2–5, ~3 nights)
AreasRome: Centro Storico · Florence: Historic Center · Venice: Near San Marco (flat terrain for stroller)
NeedsAccessible rooms, elevator buildings. Ground floor or lift for elderly + stroller.
Est. Price€120–200/night/room
Due DateJul 15, 2026 — book early for group rates
LinksBooking.com · Google Hotels
🟡
Book Italy trains: Rome → Florence → Venice → Milan → Zürich
🌍 Everyone
WhoEveryone
LegsRome → Florence (1h30) → Venice (2h) → Milan (2h30) → Zürich (3h24)
Dates~Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6
CarrierTrenitalia (Frecciarossa) / Italo
Est. Price€19–60/person per leg — advance fares
Due DateJul 23, 2026 — 2 months before Sep 28 departure
NotesFinal leg Milan → Zürich is EuroCity train (€29/person). Book all legs together where possible.
LinksTrenitalia · Italo · SBB (Milan→Zürich)
🟢
Book flight: Zürich → Rome
🌍 Everyone
WhoEveryone
WhenSep 28, 2026
RouteZRH → FCO (Rome Fiumicino)
Duration~1h 30m direct
CarriersSWISS, Edelweiss, ITA Airways
Est. Price€80–120/person
Due DateAug 1, 2026 — SWISS/Edelweiss, ~2 months ahead
LinksGoogle Flights · SWISS
🟢
Book Colosseum + Vatican tickets
🌍 Everyone
WhoEveryone
WhenSep 28–30 (Rome days)
ColosseumTimed entry, limited slots. Book official tickets or guided tour.
VaticanVatican Museums + Sistine Chapel. Early access or skip-the-line recommended.
Est. PriceColosseum ~€18/person · Vatican ~€25/person
Due DateAug 15, 2026 — timed entry, book 6 weeks ahead
🟢
Book Uffizi + Accademia tickets (Florence)
🌍 Everyone
WhoEveryone
WhenSep 30 – Oct 2 (Florence days)
VenuesUffizi Gallery (Botticelli, Renaissance) + Accademia (Michelangelo's David)
Est. PriceUffizi ~€25/person · Accademia ~€16/person
Due DateAug 15, 2026 — book 4–6 weeks ahead
🟢
Buy travel insurance
🌍 Everyone
WhoAll travelers — especially elderly (Peter Group) + infant (Rowan)
CoverageMedical, trip cancellation, baggage, flight delays
Key DetailBuy within 14 days of first deposit for pre-existing condition waiver
Est. Price~$150–300/person for multi-trip or single-trip plan
Due DateSep 1, 2026 — within 14 days of final payment
ProvidersManulife, TuGo, World Nomads, Allianz
📚 Booking Sources