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11 Days Switzerland Itinerary Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Glacier Express & Geneva Swiss Travel Pass Tour

Ultimate Switzerland Journey

  • Type: Self-guided (FIT)
  • Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
  • Ideal For: Couples, Families, Solo Travelers
  • Travel Mode: Swiss Travel Pass (8 days) + additional ticket
  • Style: Self-guided, with local support
  • Start: Zurich / End: Geneva (or vice versa)

πŸ—“οΈ Itinerary Breakdown:

Day 1: Arrive in Zurich β†’ Transfer to Lucerne

  • Arrival at Zurich Airport
  • Train to Lucerne (1 hour)
  • Explore Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne
  • Overnight in Lucerne

Day 2: Lucerne – Mt. Titlis Excursion

  • Day trip to Mt. Titlis (3,020m) – cable cars, Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk
  • Return to Lucerne
  • Overnight in Lucerne

Day 3: Lucerne β†’ Interlaken (GoldenPass Line)

  • Scenic GoldenPass train to Interlaken (2 hours)
  • Evening at leisure β€” optional cruise on Lake Thun
  • Overnight in Interlaken

Day 4: Interlaken – Jungfraujoch Excursion

  • Full-day trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
    • Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace
  • Return to Interlaken
  • Overnight in Interlaken

Day 5: Interlaken β†’ Zermatt

  • Train journey to Zermatt (~2.5 hours)
  • Walk around the car-free village, Matterhorn views
  • Overnight in Zermatt

Day 6: Zermatt – Gornergrat Excursion

  • Excursion to Gornergrat (3,089m) – panoramic Matterhorn view
  • Option: Easy hiking trails like Riffelalp Loop
  • Overnight in Zermatt

Day 7: Glacier Express – Zermatt β†’ St. Moritz

  • Full-day scenic journey on the Glacier Express
    • Famous panoramic route through Swiss Alps (~8 hours)
  • Overnight in St. Moritz

Day 8: St. Moritz – Leisure Day or Bernina Express

  • Optional: Ride the Bernina Express to Tirano (Italy) and back
  • Or explore Lake St. Moritz, Segantini Museum
  • Overnight in St. Moritz

Day 9: St. Moritz β†’ Montreux

  • Train to Montreux via Chur and Lausanne (~5 hrs)
  • Walk the lakeside promenade, visit ChΓ’teau de Chillon
  • Overnight in Montreux

Day 10: Montreux β†’ Geneva

  • Short train ride to Geneva (~1 hour)
  • Explore UN Headquarters, Jet d’Eau, Old Town
  • Overnight in Geneva

Day 11: Departure from Geneva

  • Train or hotel transfer to Geneva Airport
  • Tour ends
  • Inclusions:
  • 10 nights in 3β˜… or 4β˜… hotels with breakfast
  • 8-day Swiss Travel Pass (2nd class)
  • Tickets for:
    • Titlis
    • Jungfraujoch
    • Gornergrat
    • Glacier Express (seat reservation)
  • All scenic train rides (GoldenPass, Glacier Express)
  • 24/7 travel support

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