7 days in Swiss Alps Itinerary

On the 18th (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parrocchia Cattolica Romana Sacro Cuore, walk around Parco San Grato, then explore the engaging exhibits at Swissminiatur, then get great views at Monte San Salvatore, and finally make a trip to Piazza della Riforma. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria degli Angioli, explore the activities along Lake Lugano, then walk around Parco Ciani, and finally get great views at Monte Bre.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lugano is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Lugano is minus 7 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in April: high temperatures in Lugano hover around 20°C and lows are around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to Zermatt.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zermatt: Ernen (Pfarrkirche Ernen & Hangebrucke Furgangen-Muhlebach). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, get great views at Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge, and get outside with Sunnegga.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Lugano to Zermatt takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and tram. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.