Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Lucerne
You'll arrive at Zurich Airport and catch a direct one-hour train to Lucerne. After checking into your hotel, take some time to settle in and relax before heading out for a walk through the Old Town. The Chapel Bridge is worth seeing, and you'll also find the Lion Monument in the same area. It's a nice way to get oriented without overdoing it on your first day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (CASCADA Boutique Hotel, Lucerne or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk to Old Town
- Visit Chapel Bridge
- Visit Lion Monument
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument 
- Day 2
Lucerne
This morning, you'll head out for the Golden Round Trip at Mount Pilatus, which involves a loop using multiple forms of mountain transportation. A boat ride, cogwheel train, and cable car make up the route, so you're getting different perspectives of the landscape throughout the day. Back in Lucerne by afternoon, you can browse through shops or galleries in the Old Town if you're up for more exploring, or just take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (CASCADA Boutique Hotel, Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Golden Round Trip at Mount Pilatus - all transportation included (boat rides, cogwheel train, cable car rides, bus)
- Scenic mountain views
Optional Activities
- Visit shops in Old Town
- Visit galleries in Old Town
Landmarks Mount Pilatus - Day 3
Lucerne to Interlaken
A scenic 2-hour train ride takes you from Lucerne to Interlaken on the Golden Pass Line. You'll pass by lakes, green meadows, traditional Swiss chalets, and Alpine peaks along the way. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to wander around. Hohematte Park is a good spot to walk through, or if you want to get on the water, there are boat trips available on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Krebs, Interlaken or similar)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Lucerne to Interlaken on Golden Pass Line
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Hohematte Park
- Boat trip to Lake Thun (Thunersee)
- Boat trip to Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)
- Funicular ticket to Harder Kulm (50% discount available with pass)
Landmarks Hohematte Park Lake Thun (Thunersee) Lake Brienz (Brienzersee) Harder Kulm 
- Day 4
Jungfraujoch - Grindelwald
Starting early, you'll take a train from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen, then continue on to Kleine Scheidegg. From there, board the Jungfrau Railway for a 45-minute ride up to Jungfraujoch (the highest railway station in Europe). You'll have time to visit the Sphinx Observatory, walk through the Ice Palace, and check out the Alpine Sensation round tour. The Plateau offers good views and walking paths. Later in the afternoon, you'll descend via the new Eiger Express gondola down to Grindelwald, explore the village for a bit, then take a train back to Interlaken.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Krebs, Interlaken or similar)
Included Activities
- Jungfrau Railway journey to Jungfraujoch
- Visit Sphinx Observatory
- Explore Ice Palace
- Alpine Sensation round tour
- Walk on the Plateau
- Eiger Express gondola ride to Grindelwald
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Grindelwald streets
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory Aletsch Glacier Ice Palace Eigergletscher Grindelwald 
- Day 5
Interlaken to Zermatt
A 2.5-hour train journey takes you from Interlaken Ost to Zermatt, and the route shows off views of the Swiss Alps, valleys, and small villages throughout. After checking in at your hotel, you'll have the afternoon to walk around Zermatt, which is a car-free mountain resort. The pedestrian-only setup makes it quite different from most towns, so just taking time to wander and get the feel of the place is worthwhile.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SchlossHotel Zermatt Active & CBD Spa Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Interlaken to Zermatt
- Access to Matterhorn Museum
- Cable car ride to Sunnegga
Optional Activities
- Explore Zermatt village
Landmarks Matterhorn Museum Sunnegga 
- Day 6
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
You'll travel by cogwheel train from Zermatt up to Riffelberg, then switch to a cable car heading to Klein Matterhorn (also called Matterhorn Glacier Paradise). The Viewing Platform offers 360-degree Alpine views from up there. If you're into winter sports, skiing and sledding are available. The Glacier Palace has ice sculptures and caves to walk through, so there's quite a bit to see and do at this elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SchlossHotel Zermatt Active & CBD Spa Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Cogwheel railway ticket from Zermatt to Riffelberg station
- Cable car ticket to Klein Matterhorn (Matterhorn Glacier Paradise)
- Admission to Glacier Palace
- Use of Viewing Platform
Optional Activities
- Skiing at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Sledding at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Other winter sports
Landmarks Klein Matterhorn (Matterhorn Glacier Paradise) Glacier Palace 
- Day 7
Zermatt to St. Moritz
Early in the morning, you'll board the Glacier Express train for an 8-hour journey from Zermatt to St. Moritz. It's a full day of travel but the views along the way make it worthwhile. After arriving in the afternoon and checking into your hotel, you'll have time to rest up. Later, the town's nightlife scene is worth checking out if you're not too tired from the train ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crystal Hotel superior, St. Moritz or similar)
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey from Zermatt to St. Moritz
Optional Activities
- Enjoy St. Moritz nightlife
- Day 8
St. Moritz to Zurich
Your last day gives you the option to fit in some skiing in St. Moritz if conditions and your schedule work out. Then it's a roughly 3.5-hour train ride back to Zurich. Once you arrive, you'll have some time before your flight to pick up Swiss souvenirs like chocolates and cheeses at the airport shops or nearby stores.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Skiing trip in St. Moritz
- Purchase Swiss chocolates and cheeses
