Morning: Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport, transfer to your hotel in the city centre and settle in.
Afternoon: Take a leisurely walk to the Eiffel Tower, enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the second floor.
Evening: Stroll along the Seine River, watch the sunset and dine at a riverside bistro.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the world‑famous Louvre Museum and its iconic masterpieces.
Afternoon: Wander through the historic Notre‑Dame Cathedral and the charming Île de la Cité.
Evening: Enjoy a cabaret show at the legendary Moulin Rouge in Montmartre.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to Palace of Versailles and roam the opulent halls and gardens.
Afternoon: Visit the stunning Hall of Mirrors and the expansive French gardens.
Evening: Return to Paris; dinner in the lively Le Marais district.
Find HotelsMorning: High‑speed train to Lyon; check‑in at a boutique hotel in the old town.
Afternoon: Stroll through Vieux‑Lyon, admiring Renaissance architecture and traboules.
Evening: Savor Lyon’s reputation as the “Capital of Gastronomy” at a traditional bouchon.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the Basilica of Notre‑Dame de Fourvière and enjoy panoramic city views.
Afternoon: Explore the modern art museum Musée des Confluences and its striking architecture.
Evening: Take a sunset cruise on the Rhone River followed by a walk along the quay.
Find HotelsMorning: Train to Geneva; check‑in at a lakeside hotel.
Afternoon: Stroll along the iconic Jet d'Eau and visit the English Garden for a lakeside picnic.
Evening: Dine at a restaurant overlooking Lake Geneva and try Swiss fondue.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the world‑renowned research centre CERN, explore the Large Hadron Collider exhibits.
Afternoon: Wander through the historic Old Town, see St. Pierre Cathedral and the “Reformation Wall”.
Evening: Enjoy a relaxed evening at the lively Pâquis district with its vibrant nightlife.
Find HotelsMorning: Scenic train ride to Zurich; check‑in at a central hotel.
Afternoon: Walk along Bahnhofstrasse for high‑end shopping and a view of the historic Old Town (Altstadt).
Evening: Dinner at a riverside restaurant with views of the Limmat River.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the acclaimed Swiss National Museum for Swiss cultural heritage.
Afternoon: Take a short boat ride on Lake Zurich to enjoy the Alpine scenery.
Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Züriwest district.
Find HotelsMorning: Early train to Munich; check‑in at a central Bavarian hotel.
Afternoon: Wander the historic Marienplatz and see the famed Glockenspiel.
Evening: Sample Bavarian cuisine and beer at the traditional Hofbräuhaus.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the lavish Nymphenburg Palace and its beautiful gardens.
Afternoon: Explore the modern BMW Museum for automotive enthusiasts.
Evening: Stroll through the lively English Garden and watch surfers at the Eisbach wave.
Find HotelsMorning: Train to Strasbourg, check‑in near the historic center.
Afternoon: Explore the UNESCO‑listed Petite France district and its picturesque canals.
Evening: Dine at a traditional Alsatian restaurant, try choucroute garnie.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the majestic Strasbourg Cathedral and climb the tower for panoramic views.
Afternoon: Day‑trip to the picturesque village of Colmar, a fairy‑tale town in Alsace.
Evening: Return to Strasbourg, enjoy a river cruise on the Ill River.
Find HotelsMorning: High‑speed train back to Paris; final souvenir shopping in Galeries Lafayette.
Afternoon: Visit the charming Luxembourg Gardens for a relaxing stroll.
Evening: Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your departure flight.
Find HotelsIf you need more time to explore the Alpine region, consider adding a day in the Swiss Alps (e.g., Inter‑Lakes region or Zermatt) and remove a day in Strasbourg. Conversely, if you prefer a faster pace, you can combine the Geneva and Zurich days into a single “Swiss Lakes” day, reducing the trip by two days while still seeing the major highlights.