9 days in Paris & Switzerland Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

On the 10th (Sun), browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, then contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and finally head off the coast to Île de la Cité. On the 11th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and then discover the magic at Disneyland Paris.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Paris day trip planner.

Ahmedabad, India to Paris is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a -4 hour difference. In May, Paris is cooler than Ahmedabad - with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel to Lauterbrunnen.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Lake Lucerne, Castelli di Bellinzona and Free Walk Lucerne. On the 26th (Tue), take in the awesome beauty at Mt Pilatus, then take in the local highlights with Free Walk Lucerne, and then explore the activities along Lake Lucerne. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station and then explore the historical opulence of Castelli di Bellinzona.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Lucerne route planning app .

Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and train from Paris to Lucerne takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May in Lucerne, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lauterbrunnen.

A small village in a valley, Lauterbrunnen showcases an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Lauterbrunnen day trip app .

You can drive from Lucerne to Lauterbrunnen in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll set off for Engelberg on the 28th (Thu).

Engelberg offers outdoor activities for a variety of skill levels and remains much less well-known than other Swiss resorts.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Engelberg itinerary planner .

Drive from Lauterbrunnen to Engelberg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. May in Engelberg sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. You will leave for Zurich on the 29th (Fri).

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Lake Zurich as well as Rhine Falls. Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Rhine Falls and then explore the activities along Lake Zurich.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Zurich trip site .

You can drive from Engelberg to Zurich in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Zurich are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.