15 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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Zurich, Switzerland
— 1 night
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Interlaken, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Geneva, Switzerland
— 2 nights
Drive
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Annecy, France
— 9 nights
Drive
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Zurich, Switzerland
— 1 day

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Zurich, Switzerland — 1 night

Big Small Town

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then look for gifts at Confiserie Sprungli, and then make a trip to Limmatquai. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Lindenhof Hill and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Zoo Zurich.

To find traveler tips and other tourist information, you can read our Zurich sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport and Bern Belp Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Interlaken.
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Parks · Zoos & Aquariums · Historic Sites · Spas
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Interlaken, Switzerland — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): examine the collection at Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center), look for all kinds of wild species at Barenpark, take in the exciting artwork at Galerie Rigassi by SOON, take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, then get curious at Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), and finally ponder the design of Simsonbrunnen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Weissenau-Naturschutzgebiet, take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm, then look for gifts at Whiskyness, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Interlaken day trip planning site.

Drive from Zurich to Interlaken in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can drive to Geneva.
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Parks · Shopping · Wildlife · Museums
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Geneva, Switzerland — 2 nights

Capital of Peace

On the 30th (Tue), examine the collection at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, then stroll through Bains des Paquis, and finally admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain. Keep things going the next day: shop like a local with MB&F M.A.D.Gallery, get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, then examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Geneva road trip planner.

Drive from Interlaken to Geneva in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In May in Geneva, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Annecy.
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Museums · Outdoors · Parks · Historic Sites
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Annecy, France — 9 nights

Venice of the Alps

Get some cultural insight at Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval and Musee Dauphinois. Family-friendly places like Lake Annecy and Musee de Grenoble will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Annecy: Grenoble (Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere & Room Escape Games), Musee Opinel (in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne) and Chambery (Pernot Cédric, Ville Ancienne, &more). Pack the 7th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Walibi Rhone-Alpes. There's much more to do: make a trip to La Vieille Ville, examine the collection at Musee de la Galoche, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and identify plant and animal life at Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Annecy trip planner.

You can drive from Geneva to Annecy in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zurich.
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Museums · Parks · Nature · Theme Parks
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Zurich, Switzerland — 1 day

Big Small Town

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Kunsthaus Zurich, then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and then look for gifts at Victorinox Flagship Store Zurich.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Zurich online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Annecy to Zurich in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a train.
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Museums · Shopping · Neighborhoods
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