18 days in Switzerland, Austria & Paris Itinerary
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Start: Paris, France
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Paris, France
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Zell am See, Austria
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Innsbruck, Austria
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Interlaken, Switzerland
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Zurich, Switzerland
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Geneva, Switzerland
— 3 nights
End: Geneva, Switzerland
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Paris, France — 2 nights
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City of Light
Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and make a trip to Place de la Concorde.
For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Paris travel itinerary planner.
July in Paris sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Zell am See.
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For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Paris travel itinerary planner.
July in Paris sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Zell am See.
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Zell am See, Austria — 3 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zell am See: Eisriesenwelt (in Werfen), Grossglockner High Alpine Road (in Heiligenblut) and Krimml Falls (Krimmler Wasserfalle) (in Krimml). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zell, pause for some serene contemplation at Elisabethkapelle, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kitzsteinhorn.
To find ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Zell am See online trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Paris to Zell am See takes 10.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Innsbruck.
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Traveling by car from Paris to Zell am See takes 10.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Innsbruck.
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Innsbruck, Austria — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, then take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dom zu St. Jakob. On your second day here, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alpenzoo, see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Achensee.
For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Innsbruck sightseeing planning tool.
Getting from Zell am See to Innsbruck by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. July in Innsbruck sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Interlaken.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Innsbruck sightseeing planning tool.
Getting from Zell am See to Innsbruck by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. July in Innsbruck sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Interlaken.
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Interlaken, Switzerland — 3 nights
Explore Interlaken's surroundings by going to Grindelwald-First (in Grindelwald) and UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern (in Bern). There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Aletsch Glacier, take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm, cruise along BOHAG Helikopterrundflug, and admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle.
To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Interlaken trip tool.
Getting from Innsbruck to Interlaken by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. July in Interlaken sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can go by car to Zurich.
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To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Interlaken trip tool.
Getting from Innsbruck to Interlaken by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. July in Interlaken sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can go by car to Zurich.
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Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald-Wengen-Murren-Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald-First, UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, Lake Brienz
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Zurich, Switzerland — 2 nights
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Big Small Town
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): take a stroll through Old Town, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then don't miss a visit to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection.
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Getting from Interlaken to Zurich by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Geneva.
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Getting from Interlaken to Zurich by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Geneva.
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Geneva, Switzerland — 3 nights
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Capital of Peace
Change things up with these side-trips from Geneva: O'Coeur des Reves ... (in Vevey), Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux) and Queen Studio Experience (in Montreux). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Anglais, pause for some photo ops at Reformation Wall, and take in the waterfront at Pointe de la Jonction.
To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Geneva holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Zurich to Geneva takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. July in Geneva sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Fri) before leaving for home.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Geneva holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Zurich to Geneva takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. July in Geneva sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Fri) before leaving for home.
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O'Coeur des Reves ..., Chateau de Chillon, Queen Studio Experience, The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)
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Austria travel guide
Situated in the Central European Alps, Austria combines an alluring bundle of elegant urban architecture, cultural centers, and dramatic landscapes. This German-speaking country of 8.5 million residents is known for its rich history, dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, as well as its art, music, and scenery. Along with the neighboring country of Switzerland, Austria serves as the winter sports capital of Europe and is home to some of the continent's most popular ski resorts. This landlocked nation draws visitors from across the globe to its mountains, historical villages, and culturally rich cities. Experience trekking in the Alps one day and drinking regional wine at a crowded pub after a day of sightseeing in the capital Vienna the next.
Switzerland travel guide
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
