Switzerland
Enjoy lakeside towns, mountain scenery, and journeys by rail. Choose Lucerne for a shorter escape or combine the Bernese Oberland and Zermatt.
Best suited to: Nature lovers, active families, couples, and rail enthusiasts.
5 days: Lucerne 4 nights.
7 days: Lucerne 2 nights, Interlaken 3 nights, Zurich 1 night.
10 days: Lucerne 2 nights, Interlaken 3 nights, Zermatt 3 nights, Zurich 1 night.
| Day | 5 days • 4 nights | 7 days • 6 nights | 10 days • 9 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Zurich; take the train to Lucerne. | Arrive Zurich; take the train to Lucerne. | Arrive Zurich; take the train to Lucerne. |
| 2 | Explore Lucerne’s Old Town and Chapel Bridge. | Explore Lucerne and take a lake cruise. | Explore Lucerne and take a lake cruise. |
| 3 | Take a Mount Rigi or Pilatus excursion. | Take the scenic train to Interlaken; settle in. | Take the scenic train to Interlaken; settle in. |
| 4 | Enjoy a Lake Lucerne cruise and lakeside time. | Explore Lauterbrunnen and nearby mountain villages. | Explore Lauterbrunnen and nearby mountain villages. |
| 5 | Return to Zurich Airport; depart. | Visit Grindelwald; choose a mountain outing. | Visit Grindelwald; choose a mountain outing. |
| 6 | Take the train to Zurich; enjoy the Old Town. | Take the train to Zermatt; settle in. | |
| 7 | Depart Zurich. | Ride the Gornergrat Railway for mountain views. | |
| 8 | Explore Connemara on a guided day trip. | ||
| 9 | Take the train to Zurich; overnight. | ||
| 10 | Depart Zurich. |
Planning note for the team: Mountain outings depend on weather and seasonal operations. Choose a summer version for hiking; the final Zurich night simplifies departure.