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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

Alpslakesscenic trainsnature

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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

Hotel Rössli, Rössligasse 7, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

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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

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

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

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 Zurich's Old Town and Lake

Activity 1

Visit Grossmünster Church

09:00 – 10:30

Explore Zurich's iconic twin-towered church and enjoy panoramic views of the city from its tower.

Activity 2

Walk through Niederdorf District

10:45 – 12:30

Stroll the charming medieval streets filled with quaint shops and cafés in Zurich's old town.

Activity 3

Lunch at Zeughauskeller

12:45 – 14:00

Enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine in a historic armory building in Zurich's city center.

Activity 4

Boat cruise on Lake Zurich

15:00 – 16:00

Take a relaxing one-hour scenic boat ride on Lake Zurich to admire the city skyline and surrounding nature.

Activity 5

Dinner at Restaurant Kronenhalle

19:00 – 21:00

Experience a refined Swiss dining experience with fine art in a historic Zurich restaurant.

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Day 2

Train Journey and Sightseeing in Lucerne

Activity 1

Morning train to Lucerne

08:00 – 09:00

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne by a scenic direct train taking about 1 hour.

Activity 2

Explore Chapel Bridge and Old Town

09:30 – 11:30

Discover Lucerne's famous wooden Chapel Bridge and wander its beautiful old town streets.

Activity 3

Visit the Swiss Museum of Transport

12:00 – 14:00

Enjoy interactive exhibits about Swiss transport history including trains, planes, and automobiles.

Activity 4

Lake Lucerne boat cruise

15:00 – 17:00

Relax on a scenic afternoon cruise to enjoy views of the Alps and lakeside villages.

Activity 5

Dinner at Wirtshaus Taube

19:00 – 21:00

Savor traditional Swiss dishes and fresh local ingredients in an authentic Lucerne tavern.

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Day 3

Pilatus Mountain Adventure

Activity 1

Golden Round Trip Pilatus

08:30 – 16:00

Take the cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, enjoy panoramic views, then descend by aerial cableway to Kriens, returning to Lucerne by bus.

Activity 2

Leisure time in Lucerne Old Town

16:30 – 18:00

Relax and explore shops and cafés after returning from Pilatus.

Activity 3

Dinner at Stadtkeller

19:00 – 21:00

Enjoy traditional Swiss folk music and hearty regional dishes in a lively cellar restaurant.

4

Day 4

Travel to Interlaken and Explore Nature

Activity 1

Train from Lucerne to Interlaken

08:00 – 10:10

Journey through Swiss countryside to Interlaken, gateway to the Bernese Alps.

Activity 2

Walk along Höhematte Park

10:30 – 11:30

Stroll in this scenic park with views of surrounding mountains and paragliders overhead.

Activity 3

Lunch at Restaurant Laterne

12:00 – 13:30

Enjoy Swiss specialties in a cozy Interlaken restaurant with a charming atmosphere.

Activity 4

Boat cruise on Lake Thun

14:00 – 16:00

Take a relaxing afternoon cruise on Lake Thun surrounded by alpine scenery.

Activity 5

Dinner at Husi Bierhaus

19:00 – 21:00

Sample Swiss and international dishes paired with local craft beers in a warm setting.

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Day 5

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

Activity 1

Train to Jungfraujoch

07:30 – 10:30

Take scenic trains from Interlaken Ost via Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald and Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.

Activity 2

Explore the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terrace

10:30 – 13:00

Discover impressive ice sculptures and enjoy spectacular views of surrounding peaks.

Activity 3

Lunch at Jungfraujoch Restaurant

13:00 – 14:00

Relax with a meal while admiring breathtaking alpine panoramas at 3,454 meters elevation.

Activity 4

Return train to Interlaken

14:30 – 17:30

Descend by train back to Interlaken for an evening at leisure.

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Day 6

Scenic Day Trip to Lauterbrunnen and Trummelbach Falls

Activity 1

Morning train to Lauterbrunnen

08:30 – 09:00

Travel from Interlaken to the picturesque Lauterbrunnen valley near impressive waterfalls.

Activity 2

Visit Staubbach Waterfall

09:15 – 10:15

See one of Switzerland's highest free-falling waterfalls and enjoy nearby walking trails.

Activity 3

Explore Trummelbach Falls

10:30 – 12:00

Discover stunning glacial waterfalls inside the mountain accessible by tunnel lift.

Activity 4

Lunch at Hotel Jungfrau

12:15 – 13:45

Dine on Swiss and international dishes in a traditional mountain village hotel.

Activity 5

Return to Interlaken and relax

14:30 – 18:00

Spend your afternoon at leisure exploring Interlaken or resting at your accommodation.

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Day 7

Return to Zurich with Museum Visit and Farewell Dinner

Activity 1

Train from Interlaken to Zurich

08:00 – 10:00

Travel back to Zurich by train (about 2 hours), enjoying last views of the Alps.

Activity 2

Visit Kunsthaus Zurich Art Museum

11:00 – 13:00

Explore one of Switzerland's most important art museums with impressive modern and classical collections.

Activity 3

Lunch at Haus Hiltl

13:15 – 14:45

Enjoy a variety of vegetarian dishes at the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant.

Activity 4

Afternoon stroll along Bahnhofstrasse

15:00 – 16:30

Relax and shop on Zurich's premier shopping street with luxury and local boutiques.

Activity 5

Farewell dinner at Restaurant Swiss Chuchi

19:00 – 21:30

Celebrate your trip with traditional Swiss fondue and other regional specialties in Zurich's old town.