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Zurich, Lucerne and Interlaken in Switzerland Trip

Zurich, Switzerland

Duration

7 days

Budget

$4,500

Travelers

2

Trip type

Couple

Interests

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Altstadt Hotel
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Altstadt Hotel

Altstadt Hotel, Kirchgasse 4, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Hotel Rössli
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Hotel Rössli

Hotel Rössli, Rössligasse 7, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Helmhaus
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Helmhaus

Helmhaus, Schifflände 30, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Green Marmot

Green Marmot, Schifflände 26, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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California

California, Schifflände 18, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Storchen
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Storchen

Storchen, Weinplatz 2, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Marktgasse Hotel

Marktgasse Hotel, Marktgasse 17, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Hotel Hechtplatz Bar
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Hotel Hechtplatz Bar

Hotel Hechtplatz Bar, Kruggasse 4, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Karlsturm
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Karlsturm

Karlsturm, Grossmünsterplatz, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Prellstein
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Prellstein

Prellstein, Münstergasse, 8024 Zurich, Switzerland

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Huldrych Zwingli
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Huldrych Zwingli

Huldrych Zwingli, Limmatquai, 8024 Zurich, Switzerland

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Hans Waldmann

Hans Waldmann, Münsterbrücke, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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19. September 1946
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19. September 1946

19. September 1946, Münsterhof, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Johann Caspar Lavater
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Johann Caspar Lavater

Johann Caspar Lavater, Spiegelgasse 11, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Georg Büchner

Georg Büchner, Spiegelgasse 12, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Münsterhof

Münsterhof, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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Day-by-day plan

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1

Day 1

Explore Historic Zurich and Lake Zurich

Activity 1

Visit the Old Town (Altstadt)

09:00 – 11:30

Stroll through Zurich's charming Old Town, explore medieval streets, and visit landmarks like Grossmünster Church.

Activity 2

Lunch at Zeughauskeller

12:00 – 13:30

Enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine in a historic armory-turned-restaurant setting.

Activity 3

Walk along Lake Zurich Promenade

14:00 – 16:00

Take a relaxing walk along the scenic shores of Lake Zurich and enjoy views of the Alps.

Activity 4

Visit the Swiss National Museum

16:30 – 18:00

Discover Swiss cultural history with exhibits including art, crafts and historical artifacts.

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Day 2

Scenic Train to Lucerne and City Exploration

Activity 1

Train ride from Zurich to Lucerne

08:30 – 09:30

Enjoy a beautiful 1-hour train journey along Lake Zurich and the Swiss countryside.

Activity 2

Explore Chapel Bridge and Old Town Lucerne

10:00 – 12:00

Walk across the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge and wander the cobblestone streets of Lucerne’s Old Town.

Activity 3

Lunch at Rathaus Brauerei

12:15 – 13:45

Taste local Swiss beers and traditional dishes in a cozy brewery setting.

Activity 4

Visit the Lion Monument and Glacier Garden

14:15 – 16:00

See the poignant Lion Monument and explore the fascinating natural history exhibits at Glacier Garden.

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Day 3

Day Trip to Mount Pilatus

Activity 1

Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus

08:00 – 10:30

Take a boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the summit of Mount Pilatus, enjoying breathtaking alpine views.

Activity 2

Mount Pilatus Summit Exploration and Lunch

10:30 – 13:00

Explore the trails and lookout points on Pilatus summit and have lunch at a mountain restaurant.

Activity 3

Cable car descent to Kriens and return to Lucerne

13:30 – 15:00

Take the panoramic cable car down to Kriens, then bus back to Lucerne for a relaxing evening.

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Day 4

Travel to Interlaken and Explore the Town

Activity 1

Train from Lucerne to Interlaken

09:00 – 11:00

Enjoy a scenic 2-hour train ride through the Swiss countryside and along lakes to reach Interlaken.

Activity 2

Walk around Höhematte Park and Interlaken Center

11:30 – 13:00

Stroll in Höhematte Park with mountain views and explore local shops and cafes in Interlaken central area.

Activity 3

Lunch at Restaurant Husi Bierhaus

13:15 – 14:45

Savor hearty Swiss dishes and local beer in a rustic alpine-style restaurant.

Activity 4

Boat cruise on Lake Thun

15:30 – 17:30

Take a relaxing late afternoon boat cruise on Lake Thun, enjoying alpine scenery and waterside villages.

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Day 5

Jungfrau Region Day Hike

Activity 1

Train to Lauterbrunnen

07:30 – 08:00

Catch an early train to Lauterbrunnen, the gateway to the Jungfrau region’s stunning valleys and waterfalls.

Activity 2

Hike from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren via Gimmelwald

08:15 – 12:30

Enjoy a moderate hike with spectacular views through alpine meadows, waterfalls, and charming mountain villages.

Activity 3

Lunch in Mürren at Restaurant Eiger

12:45 – 14:00

Delight in Swiss cuisine overlooking alpine peaks in the car-free village of Mürren.

Activity 4

Return to Interlaken by cable car and train

14:30 – 16:30

Take the cable car down to Lauterbrunnen and train back to Interlaken relaxing after an active day.

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Day 6

Scenic GoldenPass Train to Montreux and Vineyard Walk

Activity 1

GoldenPass train ride from Interlaken to Montreux

08:00 – 11:00

Travel on the panoramic GoldenPass Line through the scenic Swiss Alps over approximately 3 hours to Montreux on Lake Geneva.

Activity 2

Light lunch and stroll along Montreux lakeside promenade

11:30 – 13:00

Relax by Lake Geneva with views of the Alps and visit the famous Queen Studio Experience museum.

Activity 3

Walk through Lavaux Vineyards

13:30 – 16:00

Take a short scenic hike through UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards above Lake Geneva with wine tasting opportunities.

Activity 4

Return train to Interlaken

16:30 – 19:30

Evening train ride back to Interlaken to spend the night.

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Day 7

Relaxing Day by Lake Brienz and Return to Zurich

Activity 1

Morning boat trip on Lake Brienz

09:00 – 11:00

Enjoy a peaceful morning cruise on turquoise Lake Brienz with stunning mountain views.

Activity 2

Visit the Giessbach Falls and Grandhotel Giessbach

11:15 – 13:00

Disembark to visit the famous Giessbach Falls and historic Grandhotel with lakeside charm.

Activity 3

Lunch at Hotel Restaurant am See in Brienz

13:15 – 14:45

Savor lake fish specialties and Swiss classics at a charming lakeside restaurant.

Activity 4

Train from Brienz to Zurich

15:30 – 18:00

Return to Zurich via train, completing your Swiss Alps adventure.