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Switzerland - Zurich, Lucern & Interlaken, Zermatt | 7 Days

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7 days · 6-10 band ₹ 300000 - ₹ 450000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly Luxury, Sight Seeing, mountains, city, family, adventure, touristy AdventureCityHoneymoonLuxuryMountainOffbeatSight SeeingTrekking
Itinerary budget
₹380,000 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹142,000 peak season · ₹120,000 off season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Land in Zurich today
  2. Day 2 Visit Rhine Falls and explore Zurich old town
  3. Day 3 Visit Mt.Rigi and explore Lucerne
  4. Day 4 Interlaken, Harder Klum
  5. Day 5 Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald
  6. Day 6 Brienzer Rothorn train ride and Aare Gorge walk
  7. Day 7 Visit Lindt Home of Chocolate and Fly back home

Take days from this trip and others into Mix days, and we build one itinerary from them.

Start your Switzerland journey with Zurich.
We have added budget and luxurious stays to the itinerary.

Switzerland's off-season generally refers to the months of November to March, when tourist crowds are smaller, and prices for accommodations and attractions are lower. However, keep in mind that some mountain resorts may be closed during this time due to weather conditions.

Temperatures in Switzerland during the off-season can vary depending on the region, but generally, temperatures range from 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F) in low-lying areas, while temperatures in mountainous areas can drop to -10°C to -5°C (14°F to 23°F) or lower. It's important to pack warm clothing such as coats, hats, gloves, and boots, especially if you plan to explore higher altitudes.

What you get

  • 7 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: April to October and December to March

What travellers said

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Thank you @lifewiththesinghsisters @diytinerary for planning it out so beautifully for me and my family& Thoroughly enjoved all the reccos and the do's and dont's!!' The iternaries are customised and meticulouslv planned as per your choices and comfort.. Truly loved it. The best part was the immense support that they provide at any hour or the dav. Trulv a heartfelt appreciation #notsponsored Coming back again soon for the next one

Rutuja · May 2023

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A day-by-day document you can read on your phone or print. The first two days are in the preview — every other day is the same shape.

Day-by-day PDF Readable online too Stays with booking links Food with map links Cash to carry Free support after buying

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Day 1

Land in Zurich and head to Lucerne and explore Stanserhorn today

  • Land in Zurich
  • Train from Zurich Airport to Lucerne (IR70)
  • Reach Luzern
  • Have meals at your hotel
  • Stanserhorn CabriO Cable Car Ride
  • Lucerne Train Station
  • Swatch Weggisgasse orBucherer orLes Ambassederus

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Mt Titlis and Lake Lucerne Cruise

  • At Hotel or Nearby cafe
  • Train to Engelberg
  • Get to Mount Titlis
  • Titlis Food CourtORPanorama Restaurant
  • Head back down to Engelberg
  • Engelberg Abbey
  • Head to Lucerne

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 3

Lucerne → Interlaken (via Brienz Rothorn Bahn)

  • At Hotel or nearby cafe
  • Head to Interlaken
  • Check in to your hotel and settle
  • Velo CafeORMaharaja Restaurant
  • Head to Brienz
  • Head to Brienz
  • Pizzeria Aroma

+ 4 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 4

Jungfraujoch - Highest railway station in Europe, Harder Kulm

  • Cafe de Paris
  • You can start your day with a train to Jungfraujoch - the highest railway station in Europe.
  • Explore Jungfraujoch attractions
  • Lunch at Bollywood (veg-friendly)ORJungfrau Crystal
  • Descend back to Interlaken
  • Cafe de paris
  • Head to Harder Kulm for sunset

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 5

Grindelwald First and Lauterbrunnen

  • Bistro Pier One
  • Head to Grindelwald
  • Head to FIRST FLYER
  • First Cliff Walk
  • First Flyer and First Glider
  • Golden IndiaClubhouse cafe or Bebbis
  • Head to Lauterbrunnen

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 6

Head to Zermatt today

  • At Hotel or nearby cafe
  • Head to Zermatt
  • Head to your stay
  • Gornergrat Bahn Ride
  • Lunch at 3100 Kulmhotel or back in town
  • Explore Zermatt Town
  • OmniaORGrampis Pizza Restaurant

Day 7

Experience the Glacier Express and Reach Zurich

  • At Hotel or nearby cafe
  • Head to Chur in Glacier Express
  • Head to Zurich
  • Check-in at your
  • Lindt Chocolate Factory
  • Explore Zurich Old Town (Altstadt)
  • Hiltl Dachterrasse or Kailash Parbat

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 7-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other Switzerland itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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