10-Day Switzerland and Paris Itinerary with Detailed Daily Plans

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 take a 30-minute transfer to Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Regensdorf for early check-in or luggage drop.
CHF0, 0h30m

12:00pm

Train to Rhine Falls

Take the train from Zurich HB to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall via Winterthur, approximately 1 hour.
CHF25, 1h0m

1:00pm

Explore Rhine Falls

Enjoy the boat ride to the central rock (if in operation) and explore the Laufen Castle with panoramic views.
CHF15 (boat ride), CHF5 (castle entrance), 2h0m

3:00pm

Return train to Zurich

Return by train to Zurich, approximately 1 hour.
CHF25, 1h0m

4:00pm

Rest at hotel

Short rest and refresh at Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Regensdorf before evening plans.
CHF0, 1h0m

5:00pm

Train to Uetliberg for sunset views

Travel by train to Uetliberg (25 minutes) to enjoy sunset views overlooking Zurich and its lake.
CHF17, 1h15m

7:00pm

Dinner at Seefeld

Dine at lakeside Indian restaurants such as Masala or Kormasutra offering fine and fusion Indian cuisine.
CHF40, 1h30m

9:00pm

Return to hotel

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

Lucerne & Engelberg, Switzerland on July 12, 2025

7:00am

Train to Lucerne

Take a 1-hour train ride from Zurich area to Lucerne.
CHF25, 1h15m

8:15am

Historic Lucerne sightseeing

Visit Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, and stroll around the Old Town.
CHF0, 1h15m

9:45am

Train to Engelberg and hotel check-in

Travel 45 minutes by train to Engelberg and check in at H+ Hotel & SPA Engelberg.
CHF20, 1h0m

11:00am

Mount Titlis excursion

Enjoy gondola and Rotair cable car rides, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, and seasonal snow activities.
CHF92, 4h0m

4:30pm

Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

Take a scenic boat cruise from Lucerne to Weggis and back.
CHF25, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Kanchi or Swagat

Savor authentic Indian cuisine near Lucerne station.
CHF40, 1h0m

8:00pm

Return to hotel

Train back to Engelberg for overnight at 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

Journey via Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg to the Top of Europe station.
CHF150, 3h30m

10:30am

Explore Jungfraujoch

Visit Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and take in panoramic Snow Plateau views.
Included in ticket, 3h0m

1:30pm

Begin return journey

Start returning from Jungfraujoch toward Interlaken Ost.
Included, 2h0m

3:45pm

Explore Glacier Canyon, Grindelwald

Take a 35-minute train to Grindelwald for hiking and viewing Glacier Canyon.
CHF12, 1h15m

7:00pm

Funicular to Harder Kulm

Funicular ascent for sunset views and dinner at the Panorama Restaurant.
CHF38 (funicular), CHF50 (dinner), 1h30m

9:00pm

Return to Hotel Regina Wengen

Relax and spend the night at Hotel Regina Wengen.
CHF0, Rest
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Day 4: Caves, Cruises & Mountains

Interlaken, Switzerland on July 14, 2025

8:30am

Bus/ferry to Beatus Caves

Travel by bus or ferry from Interlaken to the fascinating Beatus Caves and museum.
CHF12, 2h0m

11:45am

Lake Thun ferry cruise

Enjoy a scenic ferry ride on Lake Thun to Spiez or Thun.
CHF15, 1h15m

2:00pm

Cogwheel train to Schynige Platte

Ascend to Schynige Platte for panorama trails, alpine flower garden, and café visit.
CHF25, 2h0m

6:30pm

Return to Hotel Regina Wengen

Evening return and overnight stay.
CHF25, 1h0m
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Day 5: Golden Pass & Chillon Castle

Lucerne to Montreux, Switzerland on July 15, 2025

8:00am

Golden Pass Express scenic train

Experience the 5-hour scenic train journey from Lucerne to Montreux along Lake Geneva.
CHF75, 5h0m

4:00pm

Riviera Promenade walk

Stroll the lakeside promenade of Montreux and check into your hotel.
CHF0, 1h30m

5:30pm

Visit Chillon Castle

Tour the lakeside historic castle open until ~6:00 PM during summer months.
CHF13, 1h30m
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Day 6: Zermatt & Gorner Gorge

Zermatt, Switzerland on July 16, 2025

8:00am

Train to Zermatt

Enjoy a 3.5-hour train journey from Montreux to the car-free mountain village of Zermatt.
CHF70, 3h30m

12:00pm

Explore Zermatt Village

Walk around the charming village surrounded by alpine scenery.
CHF0, 2h0m

2:00pm

Visit Gorner Gorge

Walk along pathways through the impressive Gorner Gorge gorge.
CHF10, 2h0m
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Day 7: Glacier 3000 Adventure

Glacier 3000, Switzerland on July 17, 2025

8:00am

Full-day Glacier 3000 excursion

Explore Peak Walk by Tissot, Alpine Coaster, glacier hiking, and other attractions.
CHF85, 8h0m

4:30pm

Return to Montreux

Travel back to Montreux or nearby for overnight stay.
CHF40, 2h0m
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Day 8: Lavaux Vineyards and Paris Travel

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

8:00am

Train to Lavaux Vineyards

Travel to Lutry or Grandvaux to start the vineyard trail walk.
CHF15, 1h0m

9:00am

Lavaux Vineyard Trail walk

Enjoy a 2-hour scenic vineyard walk, with optional wine tasting available.
CHF15 (optional wine tasting), 2h0m

11:30am

Visit Ouchy Waterfront, Lausanne

Relax at Ouchy, a beautiful lakeside area with gardens and cafés.
CHF0, 2h0m

2:00pm

Travel to Paris

Take the TGV train or flight to Paris, approximately 4 hours travel time.
EUR100 (~CHF110), 4h0m
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Day 9: Disneyland Paris

Paris, France on July 19, 2025

9:00am

Disneyland Paris full-day visit

Enjoy park hopping between Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios for a fun-filled day.
EUR110 (~CHF120), 10h0m
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Day 10: Paris Highlights and Return

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

9:00am

Eiffel Tower visit

Visit the Eiffel Tower with optional summit access for panoramic city views.
EUR30 (~CHF33), 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch near Eiffel Tower

Dine at Le Champ de Mars or New Jawad for a variety of local and Indian options.
EUR30 (~CHF33), 1h30m

2:00pm

Louvre Museum visit

Explore the Louvre’s extensive art collection with pre-booked tickets.
EUR20 (~CHF22), 2h0m

4:30pm

Seine River cruise

Enjoy a 1-hour relaxing cruise along the Seine River to see Paris from the water.
EUR15 (~CHF17), 1h0m

6:30pm

Return to Zurich

Take the TGV train or flight back to Zurich, approx. 4 hours.
CHF120, 4h0m

11:00pm

Check-in at Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich

Overnight stay near Zurich Airport before departure.
CHF0, Rest
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