18 days in Switzerland, Nice & Paris Itinerary

Change things up with a short trip to Lérins Islands in Cannes (about 52 minutes away). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Place Massena, take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, and see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall.

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Chandigarh, India to Nice is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Chandigarh to Nice due to the time zone difference. 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Versailles (The Trianons & The Hamlet & Palace of Versailles). There's lots more to do: browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, wander the streets of Île de la Cité, explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, and admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe.

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You can fly from Nice to Paris in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Nice in June since evenings lows in Paris dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat and then tour the pleasant surroundings at 5 Lakes Walk.

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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 your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Montreux.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): take in the pleasant sights at 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 appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Palud. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Freddie Mercury Statue, appreciate the history behind Monument to Vladimir Nabokov, then examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience, then admire the striking features of Chateau de Chillon, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rochers-de-Naye.

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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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can fly to Zurich.

Change things up with a short trip to Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall (about 48 minutes away). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, wander the streets of Old Town, take an in-depth tour of Landesmuseum, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Zurich.

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Getting from Montreux to Zurich by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.