9 Nights / 10 Days Switzerland Itinerary covering Zurich, Zermatt, Interlaken, Lucerne

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1 – Zurich

Morning:

  • Arrive at Zurich Airport. Transfer to your hotel and check in.
  • Distance: Zurich Airport to city center – 12 km (~15 minutes by car).

Afternoon:

  • Explore Zurich’s Old Town (Altstadt), visit Grossmünster Church, and stroll along Bahnhofstrasse for shopping.

Evening:

  • Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with views of Lake Zurich.

Overnight: Zurich

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Day 2 – Zurich

Morning:

  • Take a day trip to Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall.
  • Distance: Zurich to Rhine Falls – 45 km (~40 minutes by train). Direct train available.
  • Enjoy the boat ride to the falls and visit Laufen Castle.

Afternoon:

  • Return to Zurich and relax at Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views.

Evening:

  • Dinner at a fine dining restaurant in Zurich.

Overnight: Zurich

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Day 3 – Zurich to Zermatt

Morning:

  • Travel to Zermatt by direct train (~3.5 hours).
  • Distance: Zurich to Zermatt – 216 km.

Afternoon:

  • Arrive in Zermatt and check in to your hotel. Explore the village and visit the Matterhorn Museum.

Evening:

  • Enjoy dinner with views of the Matterhorn.

Overnight: Zermatt

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Day 4 – Zermatt

Morning:

  • Take the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car, the highest in Europe, for breathtaking views and explore the Glacier Palace.

Afternoon:

  • Board the Gornergrat Railway to the summit for panoramic views of the Alps.

Evening:

  • Relax at your hotel or enjoy a cozy dinner.

Overnight: Zermatt

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Day 5 – Zermatt to Interlaken

Morning:

  • Travel on the Glacier Express Scenic Train from Zermatt to Interlaken (~5 hours).
  • Distance: Zermatt to Interlaken – 126 km.

Afternoon:

  • Arrive in Interlaken, check in to your hotel, and explore the vibrant Höheweg Boulevard.

Evening:

  • Relax and enjoy dinner at a traditional Swiss restaurant.

Overnight: Interlaken

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Day 6 – Interlaken

Morning:

  • Take an excursion to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe.” Explore the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and Aletsch Glacier.
  • Direct train available from Interlaken (~2 hours).

Afternoon:

  • Return to Interlaken. Optionally, try paragliding, bungee jumping, or skydiving for an adrenaline-filled experience.

Evening:

  • Stroll along Lake Thun or enjoy a lake cruise.

Overnight: Interlaken

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Day 7 – Interlaken to Lucerne

Morning:

  • Travel to Lucerne by direct train (~2 hours).
  • Distance: Interlaken to Lucerne – 68 km.

Afternoon:

  • Explore Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), Lion Monument, and the picturesque Old Town (Altstadt).

Evening:

  • Dinner by Lake Lucerne at a lakeside restaurant.

Overnight: Lucerne

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Day 8 – Lucerne

Morning:

  • Take a day trip to Mount Titlis. Experience the Rotair Cable Car, walk on the Titlis Cliff Walk, and visit the Glacier Cave.
  • Distance: Lucerne to Titlis – 36 km (~1 hour by train via Engelberg).

Afternoon:

  • Return to Lucerne. Optionally, take a relaxing Lake Lucerne Cruise.

Evening:

  • Enjoy local Swiss cuisine at a traditional tavern.

Overnight: Lucerne

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Day 9 – Lucerne

Morning:

  • Visit Mount Pilatus via cogwheel railway, known as the world’s steepest. Enjoy scenic hiking trails and panoramic views.

Afternoon:

  • Explore the Bürgenstock Resort for its luxury amenities and stunning views of Lake Lucerne.

Evening:

  • Return to Lucerne for a farewell dinner.

Overnight: Lucerne

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Day 10 – Departure

Morning:

  • Travel to Zurich Airport (~1 hour by direct train).
  • Distance: Lucerne to Zurich Airport – 67 km.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

Zurich

  • Baur au Lac – Talstrasse
  • Hotel Flüela Davos – Davos
  • La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich – Utoquai
  • Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Storchen Zürich - Lifestyle Boutique Hotel – Weinplatz
  • The Dolder Grand - City and Spa Resort Zurich – Kurhausstrasse
  • Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway – Rennweg

Zermatt

  • Beausite Zermatt – Riedweg
  • Cervo Mountain Resort – Near Sunnegga Funicular
  • Grand Hotel Zermatterhof – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Mont Cervin Palace – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Riffelalp Resort 2222m – Gornergrat Area
  • The Omnia – Auf dem Fels

Interlaken

  • Beatus Wellness- & Spa-Hotel – Merligen
  • Swiss Hotel Apartments - Interlaken – Central Interlaken
  • Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa – Höheweg

Luzern

  • Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort – Bürgenstock
  • Grand Hotel National Luzern – Lakefront
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern – Old Town
  • Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern – Lakefront

Luxury

Zurich

  • B2 Hotel Zurich – Brandschenkestrasse
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich – Bahnhofplatz
  • Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle – Zurich Airport
  • Park Hyatt Zurich – Beethovenstrasse
  • Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich – Falkenstrasse
  • The Alden Luxury Suite Hotel – Splügenstrasse

Zermatt

  • Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel – Hofmattstrasse
  • Firefly Luxury Suites – Schluhmattstrasse
  • Hotel Monte Rosa – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Schweizerhof Zermatt – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Wellness Hotel Alpenhof – Matterstrasse

Interlaken

  • Hotel Interlaken – Höheweg
  • Hotel Royal St. Georges Interlaken MGallery Collection – Höheweg
  • Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage – Höheweg

Luzern

  • Art Deco Hotel Montana Luzern – Lakefront
  • Hotel des Balances – Old Town
  • Hotel Hermitage Luzern – Lakefront
  • Lucerne Marriott Hotel – Near Lakefront
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne – Near Train Station

Standard

Zurich

  • Hotel Glockenhof Zürich – Sihlstrasse
  • Hotel Krone Unterstrass – Schaffhauserstrasse
  • Hotel St. Gotthard – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Sorell Hotel Zürichberg – Orellistrasse
  • Zurich Marriott Hotel – Neumühlequai

Zermatt

  • Hotel Bellerive – Riedstrasse
  • Hotel Bristol – Schluhmattstrasse
  • Hotel Daniela – Steinmattstrasse
  • Hotel Jägerhof – Steinmattstrasse
  • Hotel Parnass – Vispastrasse

Interlaken

  • Hotel Bernerhof – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Hotel Krebs Interlaken – Bahnhofstrasse
  • The Hey – Höheweg

Luzern

  • Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora – Near Chapel Bridge
  • Hotel des Alpes – Old Town
  • Hotel Waldstätterhof – Near Train Station

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