10-Day Itinerary for Magnificent Switzerland

1. Day 1: Zurich
   Estimated travel time from Zurich International Airport: 20 minutes (11 km)

   Visit the historic old town, see Grossmünster church, enjoy the stunning view from Lindenhof hill and explore the Swiss National Museum.

2. Day 2: Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus
   Estimated travel time from Zurich: 1 hour 10 minutes (53 km) by train

   Take a boat on Lake Lucerne and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and Swiss Alps, visit the Chapel Bridge, and take the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mt. Pilatus.

3. Day 3: Interlaken and Jungfraujoch
   Estimated travel time from Lucerne: 2 hours 5 minutes (76 km) by train

   Explore the charming town of Interlaken, take the scenic cogwheel railway to Jungfraujoch, experience the breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and the Aletsch Glacier.

4. Day 4: Zermatt and Matterhorn
   Estimated travel time from Interlaken: 2 hours 40 minutes (137 km) by train and bus

   Visit the car-free town of Zermatt, explore Gornergrat for a stunning view of the Matterhorn, and experience the scenic splendor of Sunnegga.

5. Day 5: Lake Geneva and Montreux
   Estimated travel time from Zermatt: 2 hours 48 minutes (155 km) by train and bus

   Take a stroll along Lake Geneva in Montreux, see the historic Chillon Castle, and discover the vineyards of the Lavaux region.

6. Day 6: Lausanne and Olympic Museum
   Estimated travel time from Montreux: 22 minutes (27 km) by train

   Visit the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, explore the charming old town, and enjoy stunning views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.

7. Day 7: Bern and Zentrum Paul Klee
   Estimated travel time from Lausanne: 1 hour 20 minutes (63 km) by train

   Explore Bern's historic old town, see the Zytglogge clock tower, and visit Zentrum Paul Klee for an art lover's delight.

8. Day 8: St. Moritz and Glacier Express
   Estimated travel time from Bern: 4 hours 30 minutes (289 km) by train

   Experience the breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps on the Glacier Express ride from Chur to St. Moritz and enjoy the luxurious experience of St. Moritz in the evening.

9. Day 9: Lugano and Monte San Salvatore
   Estimated travel time from St. Moritz: 3 hours 20 minutes (152 km) by train

   Explore the Mediterranean flair of Lugano, see the stunning view from Monte San Salvatore, and visit the museums and art galleries of the town.

10. Day 10: Geneva and Lake Geneva Cruise
    Estimated travel time from Lugano: 3 hours (222 km) by train

    Visit the United Nations building, explore the beautiful old town, and take a memorable Lake Geneva cruise to end this Swiss trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Zurich National Museum: 2 hours, CHF 10
• Lucerne boat ride: 1 hour, CHF 16
• Cogwheel railway to Mt. Pilatus: 5 hours, CHF 112
• Train to Jungfraujoch from Interlaken: 9 hours, CHF 170
• Gornergrat trip in Zermatt: 5 hours, CHF 94
• Chillon Castle: 2 hours, CHF 12.50
• Lausanne Olympic Museum: 3 hours, CHF 18
• Glacier Express from Chur to St. Moritz: 8 hours, CHF 150
• Monte San Salvatore cable car ride: 4 hours, CHF 30
• Lake Geneva Cruise: 2 hours, CHF 30

Total Estimated Costs: CHF 622.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the Swiss Riviera, visit the Aletsch Forest, and enjoy the vineyards of the Rhone Valley. If you have less time, shorten some day trips. For example, skip Chillon Castle on Day 5, or skip the trip to Monte San Salvatore on Day 9.