Switzerland & Paris - 12-Night / 13-Day Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1: Arrival in 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 to Zermatt

Morning:

  • Travel to Zermatt by direct train (~3.5 hours).
  • Distance: Zurich to Zermatt – 216 km.
  • Enjoy the boat ride to the falls and visit Laufen Castle.

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 3: Zermatt – Matterhorn Excursion

Morning:

  • Take the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car, the highest in Europe, for breathtaking views and explore the Glacier Palace.
  • Distance: Zurich to Zermatt – 216 km.

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 4: Zermatt to Interlaken via Glacier Express

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 5: Interlaken – Jungfraujoch Excursion

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 6: 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 7: Lucerne – Mount Titlis

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 8: Lucerne – Mount Pilatus & Bürgenstock

Morning:

  • Visit Mount Pilatus via cogwheel railway, known as the world’s steepest. Enjoy scenic hiking trails and panoramic views.
  • Distance: Lucerne to Titlis – 36 km (~1 hour by train via Engelberg).

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 9: Arrival in Paris

Morning:

  • Train to Paris (4.5 Hrs, with 1 Stop)

Afternoon:

  • Explore Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. Stroll along Paris' most iconic avenue and climb the arc for panoramic views.

Evening:

  • Take a Seine River Cruise, followed by the Eiffel Tower Lift to the Top and a Paris Illumination Tour to admire Paris' landmarks under lights.

Overnight: Paris

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Day 10: Disneyland Paris

Full Day:

  • Spend the day at Disneyland Paris, exploring magical attractions, rides, and entertainment for all ages.

Overnight: Paris

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Day 11: La Vallée Village

Morning & Afternoon:

  • Enjoy a shopping excursion to La Vallée Village, an open-air luxury outlet offering discounted designer goods.

Evening:

  • Return to Paris and enjoy dinner at a local brasserie.

Overnight: Paris

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Day 12: Paris Highlights

Morning:

  • Visit The Louvre for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa. Explore the Latin Quarter and the Pantheon.

Afternoon:

  • Stroll through Tuileries Garden and see Place de la Concorde. Continue to Montmartre, home to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and enjoy the artistic vibe.

Evening:

  • Dine in the Le Marais district, known for trendy bistros and cobblestone streets.

Overnight: Paris

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Day 13: Departure

Morning:

  • After breakfast, transfer to Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport for your departure.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

Zurich

  • Baur au Lac – Talstrasse
  • Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich – Bahnhofstrasse
  • The Dolder Grand - City and Spa Resort Zurich – Kurhausstrasse
  • Widder Hotel - Zurich's Luxury Hideaway – Rennweg

Zermatt

  • Cervo Mountain Resort – Near Sunnegga Funicular
  • Grand Hotel Zermatterhof – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Mont Cervin Palace – Bahnhofstrasse

Interlaken

  • Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa – Höheweg

Luzern

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

Paris

  • Bulgari Hotel Paris – Champs-Élysées
  • Cheval Blanc Paris – Louvre/Tuileries
  • Four Seasons Hotel George V – Champs-Élysées
  • Prince De Galles, A Luxury Collection Hotel Paris – Champs-Élysées
  • Ritz Paris – Place Vendôme

Luxury

Zurich

  • Neues Schloss Privat Hotel Zurich, Autograph Collection
  • Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle – Zurich Airport
  • Park Hyatt Zurich – Beethovenstrasse
  • Zurich Marriott Hotel

Zermatt

  • Firefly Luxury Suites – Schluhmattstrasse
  • Hotel Monte Rosa – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Schweizerhof Zermatt – Bahnhofstrasse
  • Wellness Hotel Alpenhof – Matterstrasse

Interlaken

  • Hotel Royal St. Georges Interlaken MGallery Collection – Höheweg

Luzern

  • Art Deco Hotel Montana Luzern – Lakefront
  • Lucerne Marriott Hotel – Near Lakefront
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne – Near Train Station

Paris

  • Hotel de Berri Champs Elysées, A Luxury Collection Hotel Paris – Champs-Élysées
  • Maison Colbert Meliá Collection – Latin Quarter
  • Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme – Place Vendôme
  • Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe – Champs-Élysées
  • Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel – Trocadéro
  • The Westin Paris-Vendôme – Louvre/Tuileries
  • Warwick Paris - formerly Hôtel Warwick Champs-Elysees
  • Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
  • Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysees

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