Classic 10 Day Itinerary in Switzerland

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Olivia

What you’ll do

This 10 day, 9 night itinerary promises an unforgettable alpine trip of your lifetime, bringing you to the most iconic and classic destinations in Switzerland!

Get ready for a whirlwind of adventure, where you will...

Whe majesty of the Alps at Jungfraujoch, the iconic Matterhorn, and the panoramic peaks of Pilatus/Rigi/Titlis.
Go on breath-taking hikes at the Schynige Platte and Zermatt
Enjoy a scenic on Lake Thun, stopping by Iseltwald, the famous film site of the k-drama Crash Landing on you
Hop on the train ride of your life time with the Glacier Express,
Marvel at the cascading waterfallsof Lauterbrunnen and the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe!
Wander through postcard-perfect villages like Mürren and Stein am Rhein.
The journey also leads you through two of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland: Zurich and Lucerne, where you will visit the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate and the fascinating Swiss Museum of Transport!

A A 4x4 car is NOT necessary for this trip.
Recommended Season: April - October

Today you will arrive in Zurich/Geneva and transfer by train to Lucerne, your first destination. We will keep things light on the first day to help you recover from any jetlag! From late afternoon onwards, after lunch by the river, you will get acquainted with the country by visiting the historical Chapel Bridge, admiring the beautiful facades of the Jesuit Church and the Lion monument, and also with a fun visit to the Swiss Transport Museum, the most visited museum in Switzerland!

Dinner recommendation for the day is the restaurant at the Hotel des Balances, one of the top fine-dining establishments in Lucerne.

Travel Passes

Half-fare card

Specifically for this itinerary, I would recommend the Half-Fare Card.

in summary, you will pay 190CHF for the half-fare card (it is valid for a month), and every subsequent tickets for trains, buses, cable-cars will be half the price with 50% off the purchase value. Take note that you need to buy the tickets ON TOP of your half-fare card. You can purchase them either directly on the SBB app (for regular bus,trains,trams) or at the physical counters. For special mountain excursions, go to the website to book online.

If you get the half-fare card and have kids under 16 travelling with you, you can obtain the Junior card which costs only 30CHF (valid for a year) and they travel subsequently for free for the whole transportation network (it INCLUDES cablecars and special mountain excursions).

Swiss Travel Pass

If you prefer a more fuss-free experience not having to buy train tickets all the time, you can get the 6 day Swiss Travel Pass which covers you for unlimited transportation on the entire Swiss transport network. Take note that special cable cars and mountain excursions are excluded, but comes with 25-50% discounts.

Kids under 16 travel for free with each accompanying adult holding a Swiss Travel Pass.

Rental cars

Hertz and Europcar are good options for car rentals in Switzerland. If you need private transfers arranged to and fro airport, use Intui.Travel.

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