Overnight flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) to Vienna International Airport (VIE); rest on board so you arrive refreshed the next morning. Book a direct or one-stop flight; duration ~9–11h.
Baroque imperial summer residence with state rooms and vast gardens — must-see for history and architecture; palace tours typically run from ~8:30am–5:30pm (check seasonal hours).
Naschmarkt offers varied stalls and casual eats; alternatively Steirereck (if you prefer modern Austrian; reservation needed). Both give a taste of local produce and seasonal dishes.
UNESCO lakeside village famed for its painted houses and views; stroll the harbour and salt-age sites. The village is open year-round; small shops open late morning.
Salt Mine tours (funicular plus walk) show ancient salt workings and the panoramic Skywalk; typical hours ~9:00am–4:00pm but confirm seasonal timetables.
Choose Mt. Titlis (Rotair cable car, glacier views) or Mt. Pilatus (cogwheel + cable car). Both operate year-round but specific hours often ~8:30am–5:00pm — check in advance.
Ride via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen up to Jungfraujoch for glaciers, Ice Palace and spectacular views; Jungfraujoch operates year-round but check last train times (~4:00–5:00pm return windows).
Early departure for Zermatt; trains are comfortable and the final stretch to Zermatt is car-free (park at Täsch and shuttle/train to Zermatt). Journey ~2.5–3h.
Take the cog railway to Gornergrat for iconic Matterhorn panoramas; Gornergrat runs year-round but check exact timetable (~07:00–19:00 depending on season).
Short sightseeing loop: iconic fountain, lakeside stroll and the Old Town with St. Pierre Cathedral; many attractions open into late afternoon/evening.
Unpack, check photos and receipts for reimbursements, and note any follow-up bookings or museum memberships you liked. Allow the day to recover from jet lag.