Arrive in Zurich and check into your hotel. Take some time to freshen up after your journey. Start your exploration with a visit to Old Town (Altstadt). Wander through the historic streets and visit Grossmünster, an iconic Romanesque church. Stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or in the trendy Kreis 4 district.
Visit the Swiss National Museum to learn about Swiss cultural history. Explore Lake Zurich by taking a boat cruise or a leisurely walk along the promenade. Visit Zurich Botanical Garden for a peaceful retreat. Enjoy dinner in the Lindenhof area and perhaps catch a performance at the Zurich Opera House if time permits.
Travel to Interlaken by train (approximately 2 hours). Check into your hotel. Explore Interlaken by walking along the Aare River and visiting the Höhematte Park with its stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Dine at a local restaurant and enjoy a relaxing evening in this picturesque town.
Take a day trip to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”. Travel via train from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, stopping at Kleine Scheidegg along the way. Explore the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observation Deck, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier. Return to Interlaken and have dinner at a local restaurant.
Take a train to Lauterbrunnen (approximately 20 minutes from Interlaken). Explore the Trümmelbach Falls and Staubbach Falls. Take a cable car and train to Mürren, a charming car-free village. Enjoy the stunning alpine views and explore the village. Return to Interlaken for dinner and relax after a day of sightseeing.
Travel to Zermatt by train (approximately 2.5 hours). Check into your hotel in Zermatt . Explore Zermatt’s charming Old Town and visit the Matterhorn Museum to learn about the history of the region. Dine at a local restaurant with views of the Matterhorn.
Take a cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest cable car station in Europe. Enjoy panoramic views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks. Visit the Glacier Palace and the Matterhorn Glacier Trail. Return to Zermatt and enjoy a leisurely dinner in town.
Travel to Montreux by train (approximately 3 hours). Check into your hotel in Montreux. Explore Montreux’s lakeside promenade and visit Chillon Castle, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva. Enjoy dinner with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Take a short train ride to Lausanne (approximately 30 minutes). Explore the Olympic Museum and the charming Old Town. Walk through Ouchy on the lakeside and visit the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Return to Montreux and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Depending on your departure time, you may have some final moments to explore Montreux or relax by the lake. Depart from Montreux for your onward journey or flight home.
