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Ultimate Bucket List

There is so much to discover on your trip to Switzerland! This tour combines spectacular mountain panoramas with exciting destinations so that you can tick many highlights off your bucket list. With overnight stays in Swiss youth hostels and the use of a Swiss Travel Pass Youth, your adventure is sure to be budget-friendly.

6 days / 5 nights
from $ 890
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Schweiz Tourismus / Giglio Pasqua
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Highlights

  • Lucerne and its picturesque lake
  • View of the imposing north face of the Eiger from Grindelwald
  • Zermatt – home to the iconic Matterhorn
  • Famous mountains such as the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau or the Matterhorn

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Travel itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne
  • Day 2 Stay in Lucerne
  • Day 3 Journey from Lucerne to Grindelwald
  • Day 4 Stay in Grindelwald
  • Day 5 Journey from Grindelwald to Zermatt
  • Day 6 Return journey from Zermatt

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Bucket List from Lucerne to Zermatt
Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne

Daily Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne by public transport.

Overnight stay in Lucerne
An old wooden bridge with a tower in the water at sunset.
Day 2

Stay in Lucerne

Daily Itinerary

Enjoy your day off in Lucerne. Use the time for a trip to the Rigi or the Stanserhorn.

Overnight stay in Lucerne
A panoramic view of a lakeside city with a bridge and mountains in the background at sunset.
Day 3

Journey from Lucerne to Grindelwald

Daily Itinerary

Take the train to Grindelwald, where you have the day to yourself. How about a hike with a view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau?

Journey time: approx. 2h 30min

Overnight stay in Grindelwald
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Day 4

Stay in Grindelwald

Daily Itinerary

Spend a day in Grindelwald. From there, take a trip to the Jungfraujoch or hike through the glacier gorge.

Overnight stay in Grindelwald
A vast mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and green valleys under a clear sky.
Day 5

Journey from Grindelwald to Zermatt

Daily Itinerary

Take the train to Zermatt and enjoy the best views of the Matterhorn. In the afternoon, you can plan a mountain excursion to Gornergrat or a hike to Riffelsee.

Travel time: approx. 3 hours

Overnight stay in Zermatt
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Day 6

Return journey from Zermatt

Daily Itinerary

Start your return journey by public transport.

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When is the best time to travel?

Travel period
January to December
Recommended travel period
March to October
High season
July, August

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

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Top attractions at a low price

This trip is ideal for anyone who wants to discover Switzerland's top attractions at a low price.

Daniel

Tailor the trip to your needs.

6 days / 5 nights
from $ 890
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Arrival and departure included
Travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
Additional activities
Add activities and mountain excursions directly to your trip
Swiss Travel Pass Youth included
unlimited travel from A to B

Frequently asked questions

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Contact us
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Aika Idinova

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