13 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum, take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de St-Pierre, and then ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.

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New Delhi, India to Geneva is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 4.5 hours. Traveling from New Delhi in December, expect nights in Geneva to be little chillier, around 0°C, while days are cooler, around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience.

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You can drive from Geneva to Montreux in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time 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.

Step out of Grindelwald with an excursion to Oeschinen Lake in Kandersteg--about 52 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jungfraujoch, stop by Vogts Corner, appreciate the extensive heritage of Kleine Scheidegg, and take in the dramatic natural features at Aletsch Glacier.

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Drive from Montreux to Grindelwald in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive to Zermatt.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, then don't miss a visit to Kapelle Winkelmatten "Zur Heiligen Familie", and then enjoy breathtaking views from Sunnegga. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a memorable drive along Gornergrat, then look for gifts at Laderach, then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and finally snap pictures at Hangebrucke.

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You can drive from Grindelwald to Zermatt in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Zurich.

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

Explore Zurich's surroundings by going to Lucerne (Bourbaki Panorama, Lucerne Station, &more) and Elsener Messerschmied AG (in Rapperswil). There's still lots to do: stop by Old Town, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), look for gifts at CIRCLE - The Sustainable Shop, and examine the collection at Musee Visionnaire Zurich.

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You can drive from Zermatt to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.