Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris to Lyon
You'll start your journey in Burgundy's wine country, heading through rolling vineyards toward Beaune. This charming town sits at the heart of the region and gives you a real sense of traditional French wine culture. From there, you continue to Lyon where the old town's narrow streets and Renaissance buildings earn it UNESCO recognition. Later, take the cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica for views of the city spreading out below you, and you'll get why this spot matters so much to locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone)
Optional Activities
- Visit Beaune's flower-filled streets and wine museum
- Explore Lyon's historic center at leisure
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Fourvière Beaune 
- Day 2
Lyon to Fribourg
Your Swiss adventure kicks off in Geneva where the Jet d'Eau fountain shoots water 140 meters into the air and the Palace of Nations reflects the city's international importance. Moving along Lake Geneva's coast, you reach Lausanne and can wander through its Olympic Park. The drive continues to Gruyères, where the medieval town sits high on a hill and the famous castle overlooks everything. You'll stop at the Cailler Chocolate Factory for a tour and tasting, then head to Fribourg as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Bulle - La Gruyere)
Included Activities
- Visit Cailler Chocolate Factory with tasting
- Stop at Olympic Park in Lausanne
Optional Activities
- Explore Geneva's old town and English Garden
- Walk through Gruyères medieval walled town
- Browse chocolate producers near Gruyères
Landmarks Palace of Nations Jet d'Eau English Garden Olympic Park Cailler Chocolate Factory 
- Day 3
Fribourg to Chiasso
Starting from Bern canton with a photo stop at Schwarzenburg Castle or a scenic overlook, you head toward Interlaken wedged between two lakes. The Aare Gorge visit includes your ticket and lunch, so you can walk through those towering limestone walls without extra hassle. Then comes the real mountain experience as you cross either the Susten or Brünig Pass depending on conditions, seeing glaciers and dramatic peaks all around. After the Gotthard Tunnel, you stop in the quiet waterfront village of Gandria before finishing with a boat ride into Lugano and then on to Chiasso.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch at Aare Gorge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Albergo Touring)
Included Activities
- Explore Aare Gorge (tickets included)
- Boat ride from Gandria to Lugano (tickets included)
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Schwarzenburg Castle or lake viewpoint
- Walk through Gandria's traditional narrow streets
- Explore Lugano's lakeside promenade
Landmarks Schwarzenburg Castle Lake Thun Lake Brienz Interlaken Aare Gorge Susten Pass Gotthard Tunnel Gandria Lake Lugano 
- Day 4
Chiasso to Zurich
After breakfast, you explore Bellinzona's three medieval castles, each one perched on a hill above the town and all recognized as UNESCO sites together. Crossing the Gotthard Pass includes a photo stop so you can capture those mountain views. You'll reach Altdorf where William Tell's legend still shapes local identity, then head to Lucerne for the evening. There you'll see the Kapellbrücke's wooden bridge, the Lion Monument carved into rock, along with the cathedral and Jesuit Church before arriving in Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen), Hotel (Hotel Ibis Zurich Messe Airport), Hotel (Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bellinzona's town center and medieval castles
- Visit Lucerne's Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)
- See Lion Monument in Lucerne
- Visit Lucerne Cathedral and Jesuit Church
- Wander Lucerne's charming old town
Landmarks Bellinzona Castles Gotthard Pass Altdorf Kapellbrücke Lion Monument Lucerne Cathedral Jesuit Church 
- Day 5
Zurich to Strasbourg
Starting in Basel, you explore the old town with its Town Hall Square and cathedral overlooking the Rhine River. The route crosses into France's Alsace region where Colmar's colorful half-timbered houses line narrow streets and canals weave through the old center. Then comes Riquewihr, a medieval village that feels frozen in time with its cobblestones and flower boxes on every window. By evening you reach Strasbourg to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Marriott Strasbourg), Hotel (Appartcity Confort Strasbourg Centre)
Optional Activities
- Explore Basel's old town and Town Hall Square
- Visit Basel Cathedral overlooking the Rhine
- Walk through Colmar's charming canals and colored houses
- Sample Colmar's white wine and cuisine
- Stroll through Riquewihr's medieval streets
Landmarks Basel Old Town Basel Town Hall Square Basel Cathedral Rhine River Colmar Riquewihr 
- Day 6
Strasbourg to Paris
Strasbourg's morning brings you through its Gothic cathedral and medieval streets before boarding a boat ride through Petite France's canals and bridges. You'll head inland toward Champagne's wine country where you visit a traditional winery with both a tour and tasting included. Then it's a longer drive westward toward Paris, arriving late in the afternoon so you can check in and start getting your bearings in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet), Hotel (H4 Pleyel Paris)
Included Activities
- Boat ride through canals of Petite France in Strasbourg
- Traditional Champagne winery visit and tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Strasbourg's Gothic Cathedral
- Explore Strasbourg's medieval streets
- Browse Petite France's cozy restaurants
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petite France European Parliament 
- Day 7
Paris
After breakfast, your tour concludes and you head home with memories from this month traveling through France, Switzerland, and Alsace. The journey took you from Burgundy's vineyards to Alpine peaks to medieval villages, and now you're ready to reflect on where you've been.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
