10 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): awaken your taste buds at Vinitaly GmbH, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and finally stroll around Old Botanical Garden.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Zurich road trip website.

Philadelphia, USA to Zurich is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Philadelphia to Zurich is 6 hours. When traveling from Philadelphia in April, plan for a bit cooler days in Zurich, with highs around 58°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Basel.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): wander the streets of Freie Strasse, admire the natural beauty at Merian Garten, then relax and rejuvenate at Orachorn Thai Massage & Spa, and finally wander the streets of Basel's Old Town. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Brauerei Feldschlosschen, identify plant and animal life at Einsiedelei St. Verena, then hike along Planetenweg, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Baseltor.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Basel vacation website.

You can take a train from Zurich to Basel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Basel can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Lauterbrunnen.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): indulge in some personalized pampering at Alpines Sportzentrum Murren, then get outside with Thrill Walk Felsensteg Birg, and then admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lauterbrunnen journey planner.

Drive from Basel to Lauterbrunnen in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to Montreux.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Freddie Mercury Statue, then appreciate the history behind Monument to Vladimir Nabokov, and then indulge your senses at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside, learn about winemaking at Corniche Lavaux Vineyards, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church Saint-Vincent, and finally contemplate the long history of Vieille-Ville de Montreux.

For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Montreux trip website.

You can drive from Lauterbrunnen to Montreux in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): enjoy some diversion at Clay Shoot Zermatt, tour the pleasant surroundings at Marmot Trail, then take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, and finally see what you can catch with Fly Fish Zermatt.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Zermatt trip builder website.

You can drive from Montreux to Zermatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Bellinzona.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Chiesa Collegiata dei SS Pietro e Stefano and then slough off your stress at Splash & Spa Tamaro.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Bellinzona tour itinerary builder.

Drive from Zermatt to Bellinzona in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Zurich.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): explore the activities along Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Schanzengraben Canal, then wander the streets of Niederdorf, and finally walk around Old Botanical Garden.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Zurich sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Bellinzona to Zurich in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Bellinzona in May, things will get little chillier in Zurich: highs are around 65°F and lows about 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.