Originally Posted by cdh79
With respect to seat reservations, should I make them now (2 months advance) from U.S., or should I just do on first day in each city (2 days ahead of departure).
Am definitely going to book the sleeper car ahead of time. Can I do that through Eurail as well (pay the extra cost)?
Chris
Train reservation between Paris and Geneva should be made well ahead of time (very crowded between Paris and Dijon due to commuters) Come early enough to the station as the TGV in the evening is very long (double-length between Paris and Bellegarde, almost border to Switzerland)
Geneva-Montreuy and back, no need for reservation at all. It is just a hop of almost an hour and there are trains every half an hour. Avoid traveling between 6 AM and 8 AM and 5 PM - 7 PM (lots of commuters).
Trains to and inside Italy, well in advance and make sure to read a paper during your trip everyday as the Italians as well as the French have the knack to go on strike during peak season period.
Have a great trip. Try to find out how much the reservations cost through Eurail. Depending on the cost and if its worth it, I could make them from here (Switzerland) and send them to you, (I go to ATL every week) if you so wish. You still have plenty of time.