2 Week Ultimate Switzerland Itinerary

Itinerary created by

Olivia

What you’ll do

This 14 day, 13 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!

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 15 day Swiss Travel Pass (459CHF)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.

Welcome to Switzerland! Today you will arrive in Zurich airport. From there, you will transfer by direct train to Lucerne (50 minutes). Make sure you already have your e-Sim activated so that you can access data and use the internet easily. If you do not have an e-Sim yet, you can purchase one here.

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.

Dinner in one of Lucerne's local establishements.

Choose the option that fits you the best