7 Days in Switzerland: Zurich & Lucerne Express Itinerary
The classic one-week first-timer route linking Zurich and Lucerne by SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways, with easy day trips.
Switzerland itineraries
Day-by-day routes you can copy or adapt — from a one-week first trip to a two-week classic loop, plus family-friendly and budget versions.
10 Days in Switzerland: Zurich, Lucerne & Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region
Ten well-paced days across Switzerland's top three bases (Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region) with regional food and scenic day trips.
14 Days in Switzerland: The Classic Two-Week Grand Route
Our flagship two-week itinerary through Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region, Zermatt & The Matterhorn, and Bern.
Switzerland with Kids: 10-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary
An easy-paced 10-day family route through Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region with interactive museums, parks, and minimal hotel changes.
Switzerland on a Budget: 10-Day Smart Value Route
How to see Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region, and Zermatt & The Matterhorn using advance train fares, market lunches, and well-located budget stays.
How to use these itineraries
Each plan assumes you arrive at Zurich (Narita or Haneda) or Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region (Kansai) and uses public transport. Travel days are deliberately light. If you're short on time, cut a base rather than squeezing in more stops — changing hotels costs half a day each time. Use our Rail Pass value helper with your final route to decide whether a rail pass makes sense.