17 days in Switzerland & Milan Itinerary

On the 7th (Sat), explore the activities along Lake Geneva and then examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum. On the 8th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the history behind Reformation Wall, ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, then don't miss a visit to The Flower Clock, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Asheville, USA to Geneva is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. When traveling from Asheville in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Geneva: temperatures range from 61°F by day to 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ernen (Pfarrkirche Ernen & Hangebrucke Furgangen-Muhlebach). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, hike along 5 Lakes Walk, don't miss a visit to Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie", and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn.

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Traveling by car from Geneva to Zermatt takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Interlaken.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), then pause for some serene contemplation at Rom.-Katholische Kirchgemeinde, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Harderkulm, then stop by Whiskyness, then hit the slopes at Grindelwald-First, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Brienz.

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Getting from Zermatt to Interlaken by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. In October in Interlaken, expect temperatures between 57°F during the day and 42°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

Get out of town with these interesting Lucerne side-trips: Zurich (Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, &more) and Titlis (in Engelberg). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, take a stroll through Altstadt Luzern, admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, and snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

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You can drive from Interlaken to Lucerne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. October in Lucerne sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lugano.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): stroll around Parco Ciani, explore the activities along Lake Lugano, then take some stellar pictures from Monte San Salvatore, and finally browse the different shops at Fox Town Factory Stores. On the 19th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, appreciate the views at Valle Verzasca, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Tamaro, then pause for some serene contemplation at Parrocchia Cattolica Romana Sacro Cuore, and finally get great views at Monte Bre.

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Traveling by car from Lucerne to Lugano takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October in Lugano, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to drive to Milan.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Il Cenacolo, explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, then explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, then don't miss a visit to Piazza del Duomo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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Traveling by car from Lugano to Milan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, daytime highs in Milan are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.