Itinerary Overview

Route: Paris → Burgundy → Geneva → Lausanne → Montreux → Interlaken → Lucerne → Zurich → Paris

Theme: Wine Heritage, UNESCO Sites, Alpine Landscapes, Lakeside Serenity, Swiss Urban Charm

Ideal For: Nature Lovers, History Explorers, City Wanderers

Daily Itinerary & Highlights

Day 1: Paris → Burgundy (Dijon/Beaune)

Burgundy: Visit vineyards near Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, taste Pinot Noir, and explore the medieval Hospices de Beaune.

Stay: Dijon or Beaune

Day 2: Burgundy → Geneva (Switzerland)

Geneva: Tour the Palais des Nations (UN headquarters) and Broken Chair sculpture, stroll Lake Geneva’s shores with views of the Jet d’Eau.

Stay: Geneva

Day 3: Geneva → Lausanne → Montreux

Lausanne: Visit the Olympic Museum overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Montreux: Explore Château de Chillon, a medieval fortress immortalized by Lord Byron’s poetry.

Stay: Montreux

Day 4: Montreux → Interlaken

Golden Pass Line: Scenic train ride through Alpine valleys and pastoral villages like Gstaad.

Interlaken: Admire Jungfrau Mountain vistas and unwind in this quintessential Swiss town.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 5: Interlaken (Jungfraujoch Day Trip)

Jungfraujoch: Ride the cogwheel train to the “Top of Europe,” hike snowy trails, or visit the Ice Palace.

Stay: Interlaken

Day 6: Interlaken → Lucerne

Lucerne: Walk the iconic Chapel Bridge, visit the poignant Lion Monument, and cruise Lake Lucerne.

Stay: Lucerne

Day 7: Lucerne → Mount Rigi/Pilatus

Mount Rigi: Ascend the “Queen of the Mountains” by rack railway for panoramic lake and Alpine views.

Stay: Lucerne

Day 8: Lucerne → Zurich

Zurich: Discover the Old Town’s churches and cobblestone lanes, climb Lindenhof Hill for Limmat River views, and shop along Bahnhofstrasse.

Stay: Zurich

Day 9: Zurich → Paris

Return to Paris: Enjoy scenic drives through Swiss countryside and eastern France.

Key Highlights

Franco-Swiss Fusion: Burgundy’s wine terroir meets Switzerland’s Alpine majesty.

UNESCO Wonders: Chillon Castle’s medieval tales and Jungfraujoch’s icy splendor.

Cities & Nature: Geneva’s cosmopolitan flair, Lucerne’s lakeside charm, Zurich’s urban energy.

Iconic Journeys: Golden Pass panoramic train and Jungfrau Railway.

Practical Tips

Season: May-September for hiking and lakes; December-March for Jungfrau skiing (pack warm!).

From Burgundy’s vineyards to Switzerland’s Alpine peaks, this 9-day journey blends French elegance with Swiss precision—a symphony of wine, history, and breathtaking landscapes!