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 & the Jungfrau Region
Ten well-paced days across Switzerland's top three bases (Zurich, Lucerne, and the Interlaken–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, the Interlaken–Jungfrau Region, Zermatt, and Bern.
Switzerland with Kids: 10-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary
An easy-paced 10-day family route through Zurich, Lucerne, and the Interlaken–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 Airport (ZRH) or Geneva Airport (GVA) 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.