Switzerland Romantic Alpine Tour

Zurich · Lucerne · Interlaken · Zermatt

Duration

9 nights / 10 days

Trip style

Honeymoon

Stay category

Comfortable hotels, or similar

Trip highlights

Zurich to Lucerne
Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi
Lucerne to Interlaken
Lauterbrunnen and the Jungfrau region

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Day-by-day itinerary

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival in Zurich

Airport transfer and hotel check-in. Explore the old town and lakefront if time permits. Overnight: Zurich.

Day 2Zurich to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne. Visit Chapel Bridge and the old town. Enjoy a lakeside walk. Overnight: Lucerne.

Day 3Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi

Take a mountain excursion, depending on season, weather and operating schedules. Enjoy panoramic Alpine viewpoints. Return to Lucerne. Overnight: Lucerne.

Day 4Lucerne to Interlaken

Scenic rail transfer to Interlaken. Explore the town and surrounding lakes. Leisure evening. Overnight: Interlaken.

Day 5Lauterbrunnen and the Jungfrau region

Visit Lauterbrunnen village and its valley viewpoints. Optional mountain railway excursion to Jungfraujoch, subject to availability. Return to Interlaken. Overnight: Interlaken.

Day 6Lake and village sightseeing

Enjoy an optional Lake Brienz or Lake Thun cruise. Explore nearby villages or enjoy a free day. Overnight: Interlaken.

Day 7Interlaken to Zermatt

Travel by train to Zermatt. Explore the car-free village. Enjoy views of the Matterhorn when weather permits. Overnight: Zermatt.

Day 8Zermatt mountain experience

Optional Gornergrat railway excursion. Enjoy mountain viewpoints and local walking trails, subject to conditions. Overnight: Zermatt.

Day 9Zermatt to Zurich

Train journey to Zurich. Free time for shopping and sightseeing. Overnight: Zurich.

Day 10Departure

Transfer to Zurich Airport according to the departure schedule.