10-Day Austria and Switzerland Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Austria And Switzerland tour itineraries

Compiled by

NadineAustria and Switzerland travel expert at TourRadar

• 9 Days in Switzerland, incl. Zurich and Geneva

  This 9-day trip hits 19 spots through Austria and Switzerland, staying at places like Mövenpick Zurich Airport and Holiday Inn Express Luzern-Kriens. You'll see Bern's UNESCO Old Town, Lucerne's Kapellbrücke and Lion Monument, and St. Gallen's baroque abbey library with lunch included at Aare Gorge along the way.

  

  View itineraryCompare 9 days itineraries
  • Days 1-2

    Zurich and Geneva

    Begin in Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. Walk through the historic Altstadt (Old Town) and along Lake Zurich's promenade. The next day, drive to Bern and stop at the Rose Garden for amazing city views. "The drive through the high mountain landscapes was breathtaking," according to one traveler. Make your way to Glacier 3000 for lunch and walk the suspension bridge between peaks. Visit Chillon Castle by Lake Geneva before arriving in Geneva for the evening.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Lake Geneva Region and Italian Switzerland

    Take a Geneva city tour to see the Jet d'Eau fountain and English Garden's flower clock. Drive along Lake Geneva to Olympic Lausanne. Stop in medieval Gruyeres to try their famous cheese and visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory for a tour with tastings. Travel to Interlaken through scenic mountain passes with a stop at the Aare Gorge. End your day in Italian-speaking Lugano. Keep in mind the route might change between late May and October if there's snow on Susten Pass.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Central Switzerland and Liechtenstein

    Visit Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Stop at Einsiedeln Abbey, the most important pilgrimage site in Switzerland. Visit the charming Heididorf village on your way to Liechtenstein. Take time to explore Vaduz with its hilltop castle before heading to medieval Feldkirch in Austria.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Eastern Switzerland and Lake Constance

    Visit the UNESCO-listed abbey library in St. Gallen. Follow Lake Constance to the German town of Constance. Stop at Stein am Rhein to see its painted buildings and visit Rhine Falls. Take a boat ride to get close to the waterfalls. Back in Zurich, join a city tour and take a two-hour Lake Zurich cruise to Rapperswil before returning by train.

    

  View itinerary

• 8 Day Switzerland Itinerary, incl. Zurich and Geneva

  The 8-day Swiss-Austrian route runs from Zurich to Feldkirch. Highlights include Glacier 3000's suspension bridge, Chillon Castle, and St. Gallen's UNESCO-listed Abbey Library. The itinerary features scenic mountain passes and medieval towns, concluding at the mighty Rhine Falls.

  

  View itineraryCompare 8 days itineraries
  • Day 1

    Zurich Arrival

    Getting from Zurich airport to the city center is quick and simple with a 10-minute train ride. Take your first afternoon to walk through the historic Altstadt and browse the luxury shops along Bahnhofstrasse. You can save money by picking up a ZurichCARD at the airport information desk for free public transport and museum entry.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Geneva and Lake Geneva Region

    Take an early train to Bern, about 1.5 hours away. The UNESCO Old Town needs about 2 hours to explore properly. Visit the Rose Garden before 11 AM to avoid crowds and get the best city views. The Glacier 3000 area offers a thrilling suspension bridge walk with amazing Alpine views. Book your Geneva hotel on the French side to save money. Watch the Jet d'Eau fountain between 9 AM and 11 PM. Sunset gives you the best photo opportunities. One traveler shared: "The lakeside promenade from the English Garden to the UN buildings makes for a perfect morning walk. Go early to see locals swimming in the lake before work."

    
  • Day 4

    Interlaken and Aare Gorge

    Interlaken sits perfectly between Lakes Thun and Brienz. When visiting the Aare Gorge walkway, bring good hiking shoes and a light jacket. The gorge stays cool even on warm days and can be slippery when wet. Take time for a boat ride on Lake Lugano to see Switzerland's Italian-speaking region.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Lucerne and Liechtenstein

    Get to Lucerne's Chapel Bridge early in the morning for the best photos. Visit the Lion Monument after 4 PM when the tour groups leave. The monument will likely affect you more than you expect. On your way to Liechtenstein, stop at the Vaduz tourist office to get your passport stamped for 5 CHF.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Eastern Switzerland and Zurich

    The Abbey Library in St. Gallen limits daily visitors, so arrive early. For Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall, beat the crowds by arriving before 10 AM. End your trip back in Zurich, where you can catch a train to the airport every 10 minutes.

    

  View itinerary

• Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria featuring Oktoberfest (Bern to Munich) (2026)

  Over 10 days you'll visit seven places across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Germany, with four nights in UNESCO-listed Bern and three in Innsbruck. Walk across Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, wander through Salzburg's Mirabell Gardens from The Sound of Music, and tour Linderhof Palace with its Versailles-style halls.

  

  View itineraryCompare 10 days itineraries

  • Bern Switzerland

    41 mi

  • Lucerne Switzerland

    5 mi

  • Mount Pilatus Switzerland

    38 mi

  • Bern Switzerland

    98 mi

  • Vaduz Liechtenstein

    88 mi

  • Innsbruck Austria

    85 mi

  • Salzburg Austria

    85 mi

  • Innsbruck Austria

    27 mi

  • Oberammergau Germany

    27 mi

  • Innsbruck Austria

    60 mi

  • Munich Germany

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

  View itinerary