Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Lucerne
You'll arrive at Zurich Airport and hop on a direct train that takes about an hour to get to Lucerne. After checking into your hotel and having some time to settle in, take a walk through the Old Town to see the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. It's a nice way to get your bearings and start getting familiar with the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (CASCADA Boutique Hotel, Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Chapel Bridge
- Visit Lion Monument
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lion Monument 
- Day 2
Lucerne
Today you're doing the Golden Round Trip at Mount Pilatus, which involves a combination of boat rides, a cogwheel train, and a cable car to get around. The whole experience shows you different ways to travel up and down the mountain. Once you're back in Lucerne, you'll have time to wander through shops or galleries in the Old Town before the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (CASCADA Boutique Hotel, Lucerne or similar)
Included Activities
- Golden Round Trip at Mount Pilatus with boat ride, cogwheel train, and cable car rides
Optional Activities
- Visit shops in Old Town
- Visit galleries in Old Town
Landmarks Mount Pilatus - Day 3
Lucerne to Interlaken
After breakfast, you'll take the famous Golden Pass Line train from Lucerne to Interlaken, which takes about 2 hours and has great views along the way. Check into your hotel, then explore the city by walking through Hohematte Park or taking a boat on either Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. There's also a discounted funicular ticket to Harder Kulm available at 50% off with your pass if you want to head up for a view.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Krebs, Interlaken or similar)
Included Activities
- Panoramic sightseeing train journey from Lucerne to Interlaken
- Boat trip on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Hohematte Park
- Funicular ticket to Harder Kulm (50% discount available with pass)
Landmarks Hohematte Park Lake Thun Lake Brienz Harder Kulm 
- Day 4
Interlaken to Jungfraujoch and Grindelwald
You'll start with breakfast before heading to Interlaken Ost station to catch a train to Lauterbrunnen, then transfer to Kleine Scheidegg. From there, board the Jungfrau Railway for a 45-minute cogwheel train ride up to Jungfraujoch. Check out the Sphinx Observatory, walk through the Ice Palace, and take the Alpine Sensation tour while you're up there. You can also walk on the plateau before heading down around 2pm to Eigergletscher. After taking the Eiger Express gondola into Grindelwald, spend the afternoon walking around before catching the 5pm train back to Interlaken.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Krebs, Interlaken or similar)
Included Activities
- Jungfrau Railway cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch
- Visit Sphinx Observatory
- Explore Ice Palace
- Alpine Sensation round tour
- Walk on Plateau
- Eiger Express gondola to Grindelwald
- Return train to Interlaken
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Grindelwald streets
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory Aletsch Glacier Ice Palace Grindelwald 
- Day 5
Interlaken to Zermatt
Head to Interlaken Ost in the morning and take a train to Zermatt, which takes around 2.5 hours. The ride itself is worth the time since you'll see the Swiss Alps, valleys, and small villages along the way. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, start exploring Zermatt, which is a car-free mountain village so you'll be walking everywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SchlossHotel Zermatt Active & CBD Spa Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Interlaken to Zermatt
- Visit Matterhorn Museum
- Cable car ride to Sunnegga
Optional Activities
- Explore Zermatt village
- Bike rentals
- Cooking classes
Landmarks Matterhorn Museum Sunnegga 
- Day 6
Zermatt
Take the cogwheel train from Zermatt to Riffelberg Station, then switch to a cable car heading to Klein Matterhorn, also called Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. You can try skiing or sledding depending on the season, visit the 360-degree viewing platform to see all around you, and explore the Glacier Palace with its ice sculptures, ice walls, and caves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SchlossHotel Zermatt Active & CBD Spa Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Cogwheel railway from Zermatt to Riffelberg Station
- Cable car to Klein Matterhorn (Matterhorn Glacier Paradise)
- Glacier Palace admission
- Viewing platform access
Optional Activities
- Skiing
- Sledding
- Other winter sports
Landmarks Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Klein Matterhorn Glacier Palace Riffelberg 
- Day 7
Zermatt to St. Moritz
Start early in the morning and board the famous Glacier Express train from Zermatt to St. Moritz. The 8-hour journey crosses through the Swiss Alps and you'll arrive in St. Moritz in the late afternoon. Check into your hotel to rest up, then head out to enjoy the nightlife in this well-known resort town.
- 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
Landmarks St. Moritz - Day 8
St. Moritz to Zurich
On your last day, you have the option to go skiing in St. Moritz before heading to the train station. The journey to Zurich takes about 3.5 hours. Once you arrive at the airport, grab some Swiss chocolates and cheeses as souvenirs if you have time before your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train from St. Moritz to Zurich Airport
Optional Activities
- Skiing in St. Moritz
Landmarks Zurich Airport 
