12 days in Iceland, Paris & Switzerland Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Europe trip itinerary planner
Start: Chennai, India
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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Paris, France
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Zurich, Switzerland
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End: Chennai, India
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Reykjavik, Iceland — 4 nights
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Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.Museum-lovers will get to explore Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition and Aurora Reykjavik. Visiting Thingvellir National Park and Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, explore the world behind art at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager, and get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Iceland.
For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik trip itinerary maker website.
Chennai, India to Reykjavik is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll gain 5.5 hours traveling from Chennai to Reykjavik due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chennai in March, things will get much colder in Reykjavik: highs are around 4°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Paris.
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Paris, France — 5 nights
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City of Light
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.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. You'll explore and learn at Musee d'Orsay and Memorial De La Shoah. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, see the interesting displays at Musee des Arts Forains, and wander the streets of Montmartre.
To find ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Paris trip planning website.
Fly from Reykjavik to Paris in 7 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Reykjavik to Paris due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Reykjavik in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Paris: highs are around 13°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can fly to Zurich.
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Zurich, Switzerland — 2 nights
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Big Small Town
The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich) and then wander the streets of Old Town.
To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Zurich trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Paris to Zurich takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. In March, daytime highs in Zurich are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Iceland travel guide
Land of Fire and Ice
Experience the drama of this mountainous island in the North Atlantic, from glacial rivers to rushing waterfalls and geothermal hot spots. Iceland's cities, like its capital Reykjavik, are home to passionate natives who honor their Icelandic culture and history. Venture from the cities to experience the country's most powerful attraction: its breathtaking landscapes. Take a trip to one of the island's renowned national parks, see the effects of volcanic activity, and go for a dip in one of its many lakes. A haven for outdoor recreation, you can glacier hike, whitewater raft, and swim in natural pools.
Switzerland travel guide
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
