17 days in Switzerland, Nice & Paris Itinerary

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Nice, France
— 4 nights
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Paris, France
— 4 nights
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Zermatt, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Montreux, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Lucerne, Switzerland
— 1 night
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Zurich, Switzerland
— 3 nights
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Nice, France — 4 nights

Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)

Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Lérins Islands (in Cannes), Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes (in Antibes) and Village de Mougins (in Mougins). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Old Town, stroll around Promenade du Paillon, take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, and get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Nice trip itinerary builder app.

Chandigarh, India to Nice is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 4.5 hours. June in Nice sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Paris.
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Paris, France — 4 nights

City of Light

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 46 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and wander the streets of Île de la Cité.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Paris journey maker tool.

Fly from Nice to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Nice in June since evenings lows in Paris dip to 15°C. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Zermatt.
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Zermatt, Switzerland — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, take in panoramic vistas at Sunnegga, make a trip to Walk of Climb, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Mountaineers' Cemetery, and finally see the interesting displays at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Zermatt trip planner.

Traveling by car from Paris to Zermatt takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can go by car to Montreux.
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Montreux, Switzerland — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): go for a walk through Montreux Lakeside, then examine the collection at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique), then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale de Lausanne, and finally do a tasting at Alain Chollet Winery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Freddie Mercury Statue, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, then have fun and explore at Chaplin's World, and finally see the interesting displays at Queen Studio Experience.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Montreux trip app.

Getting from Zermatt to Montreux by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.
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Lucerne, Switzerland — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, identify plant and animal life at Mt Pilatus, then pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, and finally explore the activities along Lake Lucerne.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Lucerne day trip website.

You can drive from Montreux to Lucerne in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Zurich.
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Zurich, Switzerland — 3 nights

Big Small Town

Go for a jaunt from Zurich to Neuhausen am Rheinfall to see Rhine Falls about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich, and explore the world behind art at Kunsthaus Zurich.

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You can drive from Lucerne to Zurich in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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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.
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