Itinerary
This was my itinerary for a 10-day family vacation in Switzerland and Paris. Our Switzerland adventures include visits to Berne, Montreux, Jungfrau, Interlaken, and Zermatt’s Matterhorn. Our Paris adventures include visits to the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Disneyland and more. Click on the links for more details.
Arrive in Zurich and take a train to Berne. After checking in to the hotel, stroll around the city of Berne.
Depart Berne for Zermatt. Spend the rest of the day eating and shopping in Zermatt.
Head up to the Matterhorn in the morning before taking the train to Interlaken.
Day 4: INTERLAKEN – JUNGFRAU – INTERLAKEN
Take trains up Jungfrau Mountain and experience the “Top of the World” feeling and ice castle.
Day 5: INTERLAKEN – MONTREUX – INTERLAKEN
Take the Golden pass Panoramic train to Montreux and visit the Chillon castle.
Day 6: INTERLAKEN – MURREN – INTERLAKEN
Take trains up the mountain again and enjoy breathtaking sceneries in Murren, and Lauterbrunnen.
Depart Switzerland early in the morning on a bullet train from Berne to Paris. See the famous Eiffel tower. In the evening, take a cruise on river Seine followed by a Paris illumination tour.
Spend the day touring Paris, visiting famous sights like the Notre Dame, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees.
Spend the day in Disneyland Paris.
Day 10: PARIS – HOME
Bid Au revoir to Paris!
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While is Switzerland, which city you guys stayed (the night)? I am planning a trip and couldn’t decide if Bern is in the center or thinking of Lucerne?
I stayed in Berne for 1 night, then headed to Zermatt, and then base myself in Interlaken for the next couple of days. I would say that Interlaken and Lucerne make a good base to go around Switzerland.
How much did u spend on transfer and accomodation in Switzerland per pax?
I am planning to spend 5 days in Swiss and 5 days in Paris.
Hi, sorry, I didn’t keep the details. I used the Swiss family pass, so kids under a certain age travel free on trains and boats.
Thank you, I am planning just 4 days in Switzerland, do you think taking Glacier express and Golden Pass are similar experiences or different? And I think I will buy the 4 days swiss pass, or do you think the half price works better.
The Glacier express and Golden Pass brings you to different places with different sceneries. Personally I like the sceneries on Glacier express better.
Saw a day u left Zermatt to Matterhorn before heading to interlaken. Wish to check how long u take up and down Matterhorn and to interlaken.
Do you know how long will it take from Zurich airport to zermatt? Thanks!
Hi Elaine, I spent about 3 hours in total going up and down Matterhorn from Zermatt, and then another 2 hour 20 mins to get to Interlaken West. I reached Interlaken around 6-7pm. It takes around 3.5 hours to get from Zurich airport to Zermatt. I used http://www.sbb.com.ch/en to find out exact traveling time.
I have 10 days to travel (exclusive of flight days) and both my flights land/depart from Zurich. Any suggestions?
Hi there Arya, You could do the same trip as I did i.e. Switzerland and Paris, but you have to sacrifice one day to return back from Paris to Zurich. Alternatively, spend all your time in Switzerland. You can consider adding Lucerne and Mt Titlis in your itinerary. Hope you have fun.
Hi, on which time of the year did you travel? Thank you.
Hi Ainsyah, we went on our Switzerland and Paris trip in June. Even though it was close to summer, we experienced snowfall in Zermatt. It was beautiful!
We are looking for 5–7N Tour to Swiss & 3 N to paris
We were planning for 2 N at Lucern for (Basically for Mt Titlis), 2 N at Interlaken and want to add 2 nights more. can you suggest ??
We may skip lucern if require…but tell me how will I visit Mt Tilis in that case.
Hi Anand, For the additional night, I would really recommend going to Zermatt. I love the town, and the scenic train ride there and up to the mountain. Going up to Mt Titlis is a good plan. Usually, visitors on a short trip will have time for one mountain i.e. either Mt Titlis or Jungfrau. Even if you skip Lucerne, you can still go to Mt Titlis from Interlaken. Lucerne is just one hour away from Interlaken. Hope you have fun in Switzerland.
Hi Anand, Not sure whether you have planned your trip for Swiss and Paris, is it possible for you to share the itinerary and other budget cost?
Hi there,
We planned to go to Switzerland from 21st Dec to 24th Dec…about 4 days 3 nights, with 2 kids n 1 infant, it is possible to travel day trip from bern to zermat?can you suggest a iternary for us?
Hi Ira, with 2 kids and an infant, I wouldn’t recommend doing a day trip from Bern to Zermatt. It will be an extremely long day and you have to rush throughout the day. It won’t be enjoyable and quite stressful because you have to watch the time so that you don’t miss your train back to Bern. What you can do is leave your big luggage in Bern, that is if you intend to return to Bern, stay one night in Zermatt, then return to Bern the next day. You will love Zermatt and exploring its town.
Hi, can i know your total budget including food and shopping.
Hi Pooja, unfortunately, I didn’t keep a record of my expenses for the Switzerland and Paris trip. What I have are some details of the tickets and hotels that we stayed on this post. https://www.adventureswithfamily.com/travel/planning/switzerland/. Hope this helps.
Hi
I want to travel Paris and Switzerland in November for 10 to 12 days . So can u give me idea for better planning to go through most of cities of both. And what will be the best plan to travel?
Hi, You can refer to my other post on Planning a trip to Switzerland and Paris for details.
Hi,
Me and y friend wants to visit pairs and Switzerland. 7days trip we planned.So please let us know , what are the places will be good to visit in switzerland and in paris.what kind of transport and accommodation will be good.I stucked in finding transportation and accomadtion.please help me.
Hi, please refer to this link https://www.adventureswithfamily.com/travel/planning/switzerland/ for more details on transportation and hotels.
Hi, please send detailed itinerary for Switzerland Paris 10 days with the cost for 2 adult 1 child
Hi, You can refer to this link for more details https://www.adventureswithfamily.com/travel/planning/switzerland/
Hii i want to vist paris and Switzerland in 7day want suggestion on iternary please help.. I have cousin staying in paris so will be going to paris first..
Hi, You can use my 10 Day Switzerland and Paris itinerary but cut down 3 days. If you are not keen on Disneyland, then you could consider skipping that. You might also consider skipping Montreux or do a day trip to Zermatt instead of staying overnight.