Start your Swiss adventure with a walking tour of the old town of Zurich, the Grossmünster Church, and the iconic Bahnhofstrasse shopping street. Grab a bite of traditional Swiss delicacies at Confiserie Sprüngli and enjoy the scenic views from Lindenhof hill. End the day at Lake Zurich for a peaceful evening.
Take a train to Lucerne, and visit the country's most photographed monument - the Chapel Bridge. Explore the old town, including the Lion Monument and Glacier Garden. Take a boat trip to Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Interlaken is the gateway to the Jungfrau region, and a perfect place for adventure seekers. Take the funicular to the Harder Kulm, and soak in the panoramic views of Interlaken, Lake Thun, and Lake Brienz. Visit the Top of Europe, Jungfraujoch, and experience the Alpine thrill.
Visit the United Nations headquarters in Geneva and learn more about international peacekeeping. Stroll around the picturesque old town, and visit the iconic Jet d'eau fountain. Take a relaxing boat ride to Montreux, and experience the scenic views of the vineyards of Lavaux. Enjoy a glass of Swiss wine before flying back.
Switzerland has an excellent transportation system, including trains, buses, and boats. The Swiss Travel Pass provides unlimited travel on public transport and discounts on certain mountain railways and gondolas. The estimated transportation cost for this itinerary is CHF 200-300.
If you have more time, add a visit to the scenic Matterhorn or take a boat trip to the Rhine Falls. If you have less time, skip Geneva and Montreux, and add a visit to the cheese and chocolate factories.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the largest international airport in Switzerland and located 13 km north of Zurich city centre. It is accessible by trains or buses, and the estimated travel time is 1 hour. Alternatively, you can take a direct flight to Geneva International Airport (GVA), located 5 km north-west of Geneva city centre, and the estimated travel time to Zurich is 2 hours 30 minutes by train.