Swiss Alps Explorer
Five breathtaking days through the Swiss Alps. Ride panoramic trains through mountain passes, cruise across pristine lakes, hike alpine meadows, and stand face-to-face with the Matterhorn. From the charming streets of Lucerne to the adventure capital of Interlaken, this is Switzerland at its most spectacular.
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Expect 1-7°C (34-45°F) — cold & foggy. About 10 rainy days this month.
Trip Highlights
A suggested shape for each day, not fixed times — you can reorder everything once it’s your trip.
Arrive in Zurich
- Arrive at Zurich Airport
- Zurich Old Town (Altstadt) walk
- Bahnhofstrasse shopping street
- Lake Zurich promenade
- Swiss fondue dinner
Lucerne & Lakes
- Train to Lucerne
- Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
- Lake Lucerne boat cruise
- Mount Pilatus cable car
- Lakeside dinner in Lucerne
Interlaken Adventure
In this order
- 1Scenic train to Interlaken
- 2Jungfraujoch Top of Europe excursion
- 3Alpine views and snow activities
- 4Paragliding or canyon swing (optional)
Zermatt & Matterhorn
- Glacier Express scenic train
- Arrive in Zermatt car-free village
- Gornergrat Railway for Matterhorn views
- Alpine meadow hike
- Mountain lodge dinner
Zermatt & Departure
- Morning hike or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Swiss chocolate tasting
- Last views of the Matterhorn
- Depart via Zurich or Geneva
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Rough budget: about $1,500 per person for 5 days, excluding flights
Before you go
Entry rules, tipping norms, plug types, emergency numbers, and the best months to visit.