Swiss Alpine Journey: Lucerne, Interlaken & Zermatt

Lake Lucerne, the Jungfrau region and the Matterhorn — Switzerland’s three great landscapes by scenic train.

  • 6 Nights · 7 Days
  • International
  • Switzerland
Staubbach Falls plunging past chalets in LauterbrunnenLake Thun and Lake Brienz either side of Interlaken from aboveThe turquoise Trübsee lake beneath the mountains near EngelbergThe Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau above alpine meadows, Bernese Oberland

Overview

About this journey

This journey links Switzerland’s most iconic landscapes by train, with two nights in each place so you can choose the clearest day for the mountains. A Swiss Travel Pass covers every train, bus and lake boat.

From Lucerne, cruise the lake and ride to Mount Pilatus. From Interlaken, explore the Lauterbrunnen valley and ride to Jungfraujoch. Finally, in car-free Zermatt, watch the first light touch the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat.

Highlights

  • Lake Lucerne cruise and Mount Pilatus
  • Lauterbrunnen valley and Staubbach Falls
  • Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe
  • Gornergrat railway with Matterhorn views
  • Swiss Travel Pass for all trains, buses and boats
  • Central hotels with breakfast

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 1Arrive in Zurich, train to Lucerne

    Arrive at Zurich airport and take the train to Lucerne. Walk across the Chapel Bridge and along the lakefront in the evening.

    • Overnight Lucerne
  2. Day 2Lake Lucerne & Pilatus

    Cruise across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad and ride the world’s steepest cogwheel railway up Mount Pilatus, returning by cable car.

    • Meals Breakfast
    • Overnight Lucerne
  3. Day 3GoldenPass to Interlaken

    A scenic train over the Brünig Pass brings you to Interlaken. Afternoon in the Lauterbrunnen valley, beneath Staubbach Falls.

    • Meals Breakfast
    • Overnight Interlaken
  4. Day 4Jungfraujoch

    Ride through the Eiger to Jungfraujoch for the Aletsch glacier, the Sphinx observatory and the Ice Palace.

    • Meals Breakfast
    • Overnight Interlaken
  5. Day 5To Zermatt

    Travel by train to car-free Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. Explore the village and its old wooden chalets.

    • Meals Breakfast
    • Overnight Zermatt
  6. Day 6Gornergrat & the Matterhorn

    Take the Gornergrat railway for panoramic views of the Matterhorn and 29 peaks above 4,000 metres. Walk down past the Riffelsee lake if the weather is fine.

    • Meals Breakfast
    • Overnight Zermatt
  7. Day 7Departure

    Travel by train to Zurich or Geneva airport for your flight home.

    • Meals Breakfast

Stay & travel

Where you’ll stay

  • 2 nights

    Lucerne

    Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern

    Category
    5★
    Room
    Superior Room
  • 2 nights

    Interlaken

    Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel

    Category
    5★
    Room
    Deluxe Room, Jungfrau view
  • 2 nights

    Zermatt

    Hotel Monte Rosa

    Category
    4★
    Room
    Superior Room, Matterhorn view

Hotels are subject to availability; a similar property of the same category may be offered.

Sightseeing

  • Lake Lucerne cruise and Mount Pilatus golden round trip
  • Jungfraujoch excursion
  • Lauterbrunnen valley
  • Gornergrat railway

Transfers

  • Zurich airport to Lucerne and Zermatt to Geneva/Zurich by train on the Swiss Travel Pass

What’s included

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • 6 nights in the hotels listed or similar
  • Daily breakfast
  • 8-day Swiss Travel Pass (second class)
  • Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat tickets (pass discount applied)
  • Mount Pilatus round trip
  • Schengen visa assistance
  • Travel insurance (up to age 60)

Not included

  • International flights
  • Schengen visa fee and VFS charges
  • Lunches and dinners
  • City taxes payable at hotels
  • GST and TCS

Before you go

Important information

  • Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
  • Standard hotel check-in is 14:00–15:00 and check-out 11:00–12:00; early check-in is on request.
  • Carry a credit card for hotel incidentals; some hotels hold a security deposit.
  • Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all international trips.
Terms & conditions
  1. A booking is confirmed only after the advance payment and our written confirmation.
  2. Prices are per person on twin/double sharing unless stated otherwise, and are indicative and subject to availability and date of travel.
  3. GST and TCS apply as per Government of India rules and are charged in addition to the package price.
  4. Rates are not valid during peak periods such as Christmas, New Year and local festivals unless confirmed in writing.
  5. Hotels are subject to availability; a similar property of the same category may be offered.
  6. Cancellation charges apply as per our Cancellation & Refund Policy and supplier terms.
  7. Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the embassy; visa fees are non-refundable.
  8. Tripyarri is not responsible for costs arising from flight delays, weather or events beyond our control.

See also our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy.

Good to know

Questions, answered

What if the weather is bad on the Jungfraujoch day?

With two nights in each region, we can switch your mountain excursion to the clearer day. Tickets are flexible within the validity period.

Are flights included in this package?

Flights are not included, so you can choose the airline and timings that suit you. We are happy to add flights from your city to your quotation.

Can this itinerary be customised?

Yes. Every Tripyarri itinerary can be tailored — add or remove nights, upgrade hotels or rooms, change the pace or add experiences in Switzerland. Share your dates and preferences and a travel expert will send a revised quotation.

Tailor-made

Make this journey yours.

Change the hotels, the pace or the dates — a Tripyarri expert will tailor it and share a clear quotation.

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