17 days in Switzerland, Ortisei & Cortina d'Ampezzo Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, then wander the streets of Old Town, and then explore the activities along Lake Zurich.

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Rochester, USA to Zurich is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Rochester to Zurich is 6 hours. While traveling from Rochester, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Zurich, ranging from highs of 67°F to lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Rigi, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt Pilatus, don't miss a visit to The Nine Towers, then take in the views from Chapel Bridge, and finally pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument.

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Traveling by car from Zurich to Lucerne takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Lucerne can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

On the 26th (Tue), glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then admire the natural beauty at Schynige Platte, and then admire the sheer force of Lauterbrunnen Village.

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Traveling by car from Lucerne to Interlaken takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to drive to Grindelwald.

As one of the country's oldest ski resorts, Grindewald serves as a prime example of a cozy Swiss ski town.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch, get great views at First Cliff Walk by Tissot, then take in breathtaking views at Gletscherschlucht Grindelwald, and finally hike along Maennlichen Royal Walk. On the 29th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Eiger and then contemplate the waterfront views at Bachalpsee Lake.

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Grindelwald is just a stone's throw from Interlaken. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can go by car to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): hike along Marmot Trail, then snap pictures at Furi Suspension Bridge, then take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, and finally explore the striking landscape at Gorner Gorge. On your second day here, take in the awesome beauty at Gornergrat.

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Getting from Grindelwald to Zermatt by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Zernez.

Zernez is a village and a municipality in the Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Zernez trip simple and quick.

You can drive from Zermatt to Zernez in 5.5 hours. In October in Zernez, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Ortisei.

Urtijëi is a town of 4,637 inhabitants in South Tyrol in northern Italy. Ortisei is known for historic sites, nature, and fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Seceda and visit Ortisei: Zona Pedonale.

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You can drive from Zernez to Ortisei in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zernez in October: high temperatures in Ortisei hover around 66°F and lows are around 47°F. On the 6th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Cortina d'Ampezzo, commonly referred to as Cortina, is a town and comune in the heart of the southern (Dolomitic) Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): explore the activities along Lago di Braies, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cappella "Lago di Braies", then browse the range of quality goods at La Cooperativa di Cortina, and finally explore the activities along Lago di Sorapiss. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, take in the awesome beauty at Cinque Torri, and then explore the activities along Lake Misurina.

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Drive from Ortisei to Cortina d'Ampezzo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Cortina d'Ampezzo, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 47°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.