10-Day Switzerland and Paris Itinerary with Swiss Travel Pass Cost Analysis

Day 1: Zurich Arrival & Rhine Falls

Zurich, Switzerland on July 11, 2025

10:00am

Arrive at Zurich Airport and transfer to hotel

Arrive at Zurich Airport and travel 30 minutes to Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Regensdorf for check-in or luggage drop.
CHF0, 0h30m

12:00pm

Train to Rhine Falls

Train ride from Zurich HB to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall via Winterthur (~1 hr).
CHF25, 1h0m

1:00pm

Explore Rhine Falls

Boat ride to the rock and Laufen Castle panoramic views.
CHF15 (boat), CHF5 (castle), 2h0m

3:00pm

Return to Zurich

Train back to Zurich (~1 hr).
CHF25, 1h0m

5:00pm

Train to Uetliberg for sunset views

Enjoy sunset panorama over Zurich city and lake.
CHF17, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner in Seefeld

Lakeside Indian dinner at Masala or Kormasutra.
CHF40, 1h30m

9:00pm

Return to Hotel

Return to Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Regensdorf for rest.
CHF0, 0h30m
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Day 2: Lucerne & Mount Titlis

Lucerne & Engelberg, Switzerland on July 12, 2025

7:00am

Train to Lucerne

One hour scenic train ride from hotel area to Lucerne.
CHF25, 1h15m

8:15am

Explore Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Old Town

Historic walking tour in Lucerne’s landmarks.
CHF0, 1h15m

9:45am

Train to Engelberg and hotel check-in

45-minute ride, check-in at H+ Hotel & SPA Engelberg.
CHF20, 1h0m

11:00am

Mount Titlis excursion

Gondola, Rotair, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, snow activities.
CHF92, 4h0m

4:30pm

Lake Lucerne boat cruise

Boat cruise Lucerne-Weggis-Lucene.
CHF25, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Kanchi or Swagat

Authentic Indian cuisine near Lucerne station.
CHF40, 1h0m

8:00pm

Return to Engelberg

Train back to H+ Hotel & SPA Engelberg.
CHF20, 0h45m
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Day 3: Jungfraujoch & Interlaken

Interlaken Region, Switzerland on July 13, 2025

7:00am

Train to Jungfraujoch

Via Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg to Top of Europe.
CHF150, 3h30m

10:30am

Jungfraujoch attractions

Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, Snow Plateau.
Included, 3h0m

3:30pm

Train to Grindelwald

Travel 35 mins to explore Glacier Canyon.
CHF12, 2h15m

7:00pm

Funicular to Harder Kulm

Sunset views and dinner at Panorama Restaurant.
CHF38 (funicular), CHF50 (dinner), 1h30m

9:00pm

Return to Hotel Regina Wengen

Rest overnight.
CHF0, Rest
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Day 4: Caves, Cruises & Mountains

Interlaken, Switzerland on July 14, 2025

8:30am

Bus/ferry to Beatus Caves

Visit Beatus Caves and museum.
CHF12, 2h0m

11:45am

Lake Thun ferry cruise

Scenic ferry ride to Spiez or Thun.
CHF15, 1h15m

2:00pm

Cogwheel train to Schynige Platte

Panorama trails and alpine flower garden.
CHF25, 2h0m

6:30pm

Return to Hotel Regina Wengen

Evening rest.
CHF25, 1h0m
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Day 5: Golden Pass Train & Castle

Lucerne to Montreux, Switzerland on July 15, 2025

8:00am

Golden Pass Express scenic train

5-hour train ride from Lucerne to Montreux.
CHF75, 5h0m

4:00pm

Riviera Promenade walk and hotel check-in

Relaxing lakeside stroll followed by hotel check-in.
CHF0, 1h30m

5:30pm

Chillon Castle visit

Historic lakeside castle, summer closing around 6:00pm.
CHF13, 1h30m
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Day 6: Zermatt Village & Gorner Gorge

Zermatt, Switzerland on July 16, 2025

8:00am

Train to Zermatt

3.5-hour train journey to mountain village.
CHF70, 3h30m

12:00pm

Explore Zermatt Village

Stroll quaint streets and mountain scenery.
CHF0, 2h0m

2:00pm

Visit Gorner Gorge

Walk along gorge pathways with stunning views.
CHF10, 2h0m
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Day 7: Glacier 3000 Adventure

Glacier 3000, Switzerland on July 17, 2025

8:00am

Full day Glacier 3000

Activities include Peak Walk, Alpine Coaster, glacier hiking.
CHF85, 8h0m

4:30pm

Return to Montreux

Travel back for rest and overnight stay.
CHF40, 2h0m
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Day 8: Lavaux Vineyards, Lausanne & Travel

Lavaux, Lausanne, Switzerland; Paris, France on July 18, 2025

8:00am

Train to Lavaux (Lutry/Grandvaux)

Travel to vineyard region for trail walk.
CHF15, 1h0m

9:00am

Lavaux Vineyard Trail walk

2-hour walk with optional wine tasting.
CHF15 (wine tasting optional), 2h0m

11:30am

Ouchy Waterfront in Lausanne

Scenic lakeside promenade visit.
CHF0, 2h0m

2:00pm

Travel to Paris

TGV or flight, approx. 4 hours.
EUR100 (~CHF110), 4h0m
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Day 9: Disneyland Paris Day

Paris, France on July 19, 2025

9:00am

Disneyland Paris full-day visit

Park hopping between Disneyland & Walt Disney Studios.
EUR110 (~CHF120), 10h0m
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Day 10: Paris Highlights & Return

Paris, France & Zurich, Switzerland on July 20, 2025

9:00am

Eiffel Tower visit

Visit with optional summit access.
EUR30 (~CHF33), 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch nearby Eiffel Tower

Dining at Le Champ de Mars or New Jawad.
EUR30 (~CHF33), 1h30m

2:00pm

Louvre Museum visit

Pre-booked tickets for world-class art collection.
EUR20 (~CHF22), 2h0m

4:30pm

Seine River cruise

Relaxing 1-hour evening cruise.
EUR15 (~CHF17), 1h0m

6:30pm

Return to Zurich

TGV or flight back (~4 hours).
CHF120, 4h0m

11:00pm

Check-in Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich

Overnight stay at airport hotel.
CHF0, Rest
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