8-Day Relaxed Vacation in Switzerland

1. Day 1: Geneva
   20 minutes (4 miles) from Geneva International Airport

   Walk along Lake Geneva, visit Jet d'Eau and St. Pierre Cathedral.

2. Day 2: Lausanne
   35 minutes (40 miles) from Geneva

   Visit the Olympic Museum and explore the Old Town, enjoy a wine tour at Lavaux Vineyards.

3. Day 3: Montreux
   25 minutes (20 miles) from Lausanne

   Stroll through the city's flower-lined streets, visit Château de Chillon, and relax by Lake Geneva.

4. Day 4: Gstaad
   1 hour 30 minutes (70 miles) from Montreux

   Experience pure relaxation at the Palace Wellness Spa, and treat yourself to a fancy dinner at Chesery.

5. Day 5: Interlaken
   2 hours 15 minutes (80 miles) from Gstaad

   Visit the Höhematte Park, take a boat ride on Lake Brienz or Thun, and explore the Aare Gorge.

6. Day 6: Lucerne
   1 hour 20 minutes (50 miles) from Interlaken

   Walk across the Chapel Bridge, visit the Lion Monument, and enjoy the views from Mount Rigi.

7. Day 7: Zurich
   1 hour (30 miles) from Lucerne

   Visit Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and St. Peter's Church, explore the Old Town, and have a picnic in the Botanical Garden.

8. Day 8: Rhine Falls
   50 minutes (30 miles) from Zurich

   Experience the beauty of the Rhine Falls by boat, explore the castle of Laufen, and take a scenic walk in the countryside.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Lavaux Vineyards (2 hours, CHF 50)
• Palace Wellness Spa, Gstaad (1 day, CHF 210)
• Chesery, Gstaad (dinner, CHF 100)
• Boat ride on Lake Brienz or Thun (3 hours, CHF 40)
• Mount Rigi (4 hours, CHF 50)
• Botanical Garden, Zurich (2 hours, free)
• Rhine Falls boat ride, Laufen Castle, and scenic walk (4 hours, CHF 20)
Total Estimated Costs: CHF 520

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Jungfraujoch or Zermatt for some amazing views. If you have less time, skip a day trip to Lausanne or Rhine Falls to have more time to relax at your hotel's spa.