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Honeymoon Itinerary for Paris & Switzerland in November 2023

  1. Day 1: Paris, France
    30 minutes (19.7 km) from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    Begin your honeymoon with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower for panoramic views of Paris. For lunch, savor a croissant and coffee at Café de Flore, a historic coffeehouse popular with writers and artists. Spend the afternoon strolling through the Louvre Museum, home to over 35,000 works of art including the famous Mona Lisa. End your day with a romantic walk along the Seine River and dinner at Le Jules Verne, a Michelin-starred restaurant located on the Eiffel Tower.

  2. Day 2: Geneva, Switzerland
    1 hour 30 minutes flight (417 km) from Paris

    Take a morning flight to Geneva, Switzerland. Visit the iconic Jet d'Eau, a 140-meter high water fountain in Lake Geneva. For lunch, try traditional Swiss cuisine at Les Armures. Spend the afternoon exploring the history of watchmaking at the Patek Philippe Museum. In the evening, visit Carouge, a charming neighborhood with a Mediterranean feel, for a relaxing dinner at Café du Grütli.

  3. Day 3: Lucerne, Switzerland
    2 hours (220 km) from Geneva

    Spend the morning exploring Lucerne's Altstadt (Old Town), featuring medieval architecture, cobbled streets, and the iconic Chapel Bridge. For lunch, enjoy a traditional Swiss cheese fondue at Wirtshaus Galliker. Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne and enjoy the stunning mountain views. In the evening, visit the Lion Monument, a sculpture honoring Swiss guards who died during the French Revolution, followed by dinner at Schiff.

  4. Day 4: Interlaken, Switzerland
    2 hours (70 km) from Lucerne

    Travel to Interlaken and start your day with an early morning hike to the Harder Kulm, the highest viewing point in Interlaken for scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy lunch at Hüsi Bierhaus, a restaurant specializing in Swiss and German cuisine. In the afternoon, visit the Trummelbach Falls, a series of ten glacier waterfalls inside a mountain. In the evening, take a romantic sunset stroll through the picturesque town of Brienz and have dinner at the historic Grandhotel Giessbach.

  5. Day 5: Zermatt, Switzerland
    2 hours 30 minutes (150 km) from Interlaken

    Take a train to Zermatt, a car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn. Explore the town and take a cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest viewing platform in Europe. For lunch, try the traditional Swiss dish of Rösti at Walliserkanne. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the spa at Mont Cervin Palace. In the evening, have a romantic dinner at After Seven, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Hotel Alex.

  6. Day 6: Montreux, Switzerland
    3 hours (150 km) from Zermatt

    Take a train to Montreux, a resort town located on Lake Geneva. Visit the stunning Château de Chillon, a medieval castle on a rocky island in the lake. For lunch, try the fresh seafood at La Rouvenaz. Spend the afternoon exploring the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and sample some local wine. In the evening, take a romantic sunset walk along the Montreux Promenade and have dinner at the elegant La Brasserie J5.

  7. Day 7: Zurich, Switzerland
    2 hours (205 km) from Montreux

    End your honeymoon with a visit to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city. Take a walking tour of the Altstadt (Old Town) and visit the Fraumünster Church to see the famous stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. For lunch, try traditional Swiss sausages at Sternen Grill. Spend the afternoon shopping on Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping avenues. In the evening, have a romantic dinner at the Razzia Restaurant.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the charming town of Gruyères to visit the Gruyère cheese factory and castle. You can also take a scenic train ride on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. To maximize your fun, consider purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited travel on trains, buses, and boats throughout Switzerland.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Eiffel Tower (2 hours, €25)
  • Café de Flore (1 hour, €20)
  • Louvre Museum (3 hours, €17)
  • Le Jules Verne (2 hours, €300)
  • Jet d'Eau (1 hour, Free)
  • Les Armures (1 hour, €40)
  • Patek Philippe Museum (2 hours, €10)
  • Café du Grütli (1 hour, €30)
  • Altstadt (2 hours, Free)
  • Wirtshaus Galliker (1 hour, €25)
  • Lake Lucerne boat ride (2 hours, €20)
  • The Lion Monument (1 hour, Free)
  • Schiff (1 hour, €30)
  • Harder Kulm (3 hours, €30)
  • Hüsi Bierhaus (1 hour, €25)
  • Trummelbach Falls (2 hours, €10)
  • Grandhotel Giessbach (2 hours, €100)
  • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3 hours, €100)
  • Walliserkanne (1 hour, €20)
  • Mont Cervin Palace Spa (2 hours, €50)
  • After Seven (2 hours, €200)
  • Château de Chillon (2 hours, €15)
  • La Rouvenaz (1 hour, €40)
  • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces (2 hours, Free)
  • La Brasserie J5 (2 hours, €75)
  • Fraumünster Church (1 hour, Free)
  • Sternen Grill (1 hour, €10)
  • Bahnhofstrasse Shopping (2 hours, Free)
  • Razzia Restaurant (2 hours, €100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €1,272

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