Best Time to Visit

April to June and September to October offer pleasant city weather, long sightseeing days and generally comfortable conditions in the Swiss Alps. July and August are warmer and busier, while high-mountain activities remain weather-dependent throughout the year.

Day 1 – Amsterdam

Fly to Amsterdam, meet your airport transfer and check in at the hotel. Relax for the remainder of the day.

Day 2 – Amsterdam City

Explore Amsterdam’s landmark museums, green spaces and historic waterways.

• Royal Palace & Dam Square – Amsterdam’s ceremonial royal palace overlooking the city’s lively historic central square.
• Vondelpark – The city’s best-known park, with leafy paths, ponds, lawns and cafés.
• Anne Frank House – The preserved canal-house hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her wartime diary.
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Cruise through the UNESCO-listed canal belt with unlimited cheese and drinks.
• Van Gogh Museum – The world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh.

Day 3 – Dutch Village Tour

Enjoy a leisurely morning before an afternoon group excursion.

• Zaanse Schans – An open-air heritage village of working windmills, wooden houses and traditional crafts.
• Volendam – A picturesque harbour town known for colourful houses, seafood and cheese tasting.
• Marken – A former island fishing village distinguished by wooden homes and maritime traditions.

Day 4 – The Hague

Take a day trip to the Netherlands’ elegant seat of government.

• Madurodam – An interactive miniature park recreating famous Dutch landmarks at 1:25 scale.
• De Pier – A beachfront pier with indoor and open-air decks, casual restaurants and North Sea views.
• Scheveningen Lighthouse – A striking red 19th-century lighthouse overlooking the coast.
• Scheveningse Bosjes – A tranquil wooded park with walking paths close to the seaside district.

Day 5 – Amsterdam to Brussels

Travel by train to Brussels and explore Belgium’s capital.

• Grand-Place – A UNESCO-listed square surrounded by ornate guildhalls and the Gothic Town Hall.
• Manneken Pis – Brussels’ playful 17th-century bronze fountain statue and enduring city symbol.
• Parc du Cinquantenaire – A monumental 19th-century park with gardens, museums and a grand triumphal arch.
• Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert – An elegant glass-roofed arcade lined with boutiques, cafés and chocolatiers.
• Musical Instruments Museum (Optional) – A celebrated collection of instruments housed in a striking Art Nouveau building.

Day 6 – Bruges

Enjoy a day trip to beautifully preserved medieval Bruges.

• Market Square – Bruges’ historic heart, framed by colourful guild houses and the landmark Belfry.
• Bruges Canal Cruise – See medieval façades, bridges and hidden corners from the city’s waterways.
• Basilica of the Holy Blood – A richly decorated chapel famed for its sacred relic.
• St Boniface Bridge – A narrow brick footbridge offering one of Bruges’ most romantic viewpoints.

Day 7 – Brussels to Paris

Take the train to Paris, check in and begin exploring.

• Notre-Dame Cathedral – Paris’ restored Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité.
• Panthéon – A neoclassical monument and mausoleum honouring distinguished French figures.
• Eiffel Tower Light Show – See the tower sparkle after dark during its celebrated nightly illumination.

Day 8 – Paris City

Discover Paris’ iconic riverfront and gardens.

• Eiffel Tower – Ascend by lift to the second floor for panoramic views across Paris.
• Trocadéro Gardens – Formal gardens and fountains offering classic views of the Eiffel Tower.
• Seine River Cruise – Glide past Parisian monuments and historic bridges from the river.
• Pont Alexandre III – An ornate Belle Époque bridge decorated with gilded statues and Art Nouveau lamps.
• Luxembourg Gardens – Elegant gardens with tree-lined promenades, fountains and the Luxembourg Palace.

Day 9 – Paris City

Continue exploring the French capital.

• Louvre Museum – The world-renowned art museum housed in a former royal palace.
• Arc de Triomphe – Napoleon’s monumental triumphal arch with a panoramic observation terrace.
• Place de la Concorde – A grand public square featuring fountains, statues and the Luxor Obelisk.
• Shopping – Browse Parisian department stores, designer avenues or neighbourhood boutiques.

Day 10 – Paris to Lucerne

Travel by train to Lucerne, check in and explore the compact historic centre.

• Lucerne Old Town – Colourful medieval squares and frescoed façades beside the River Reuss.
• Chapel Bridge – Lucerne’s landmark covered wooden bridge with a distinctive stone water tower.

Day 11 – Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi

Choose one classic mountain excursion before an evening cruise.

• Mount Pilatus – Reach the summit by gondola and cable car for dramatic Alpine and lake panoramas.
• Mount Rigi – Ride the historic cogwheel railway and cable car to the ‘Queen of the Mountains’.
• Lake Lucerne Sunset Cruise – Enjoy serene mountain scenery as evening light settles over the lake.

Day 12 – Mount Titlis

Travel via Engelberg to Mount Titlis, rising to 3,238 metres.

• Glacier Cave – Walk through a shimmering tunnel carved deep inside the glacier.
• Titlis Cliff Walk – Cross one of Europe’s highest suspension bridges above the mountain landscape.
• Ice Flyer – Glide over snowfields and glacier crevasses on an open chairlift.

Day 13 – Lucerne to Interlaken

Travel by train to Interlaken and explore the surrounding scenery.

• Lake Brienz – A turquoise Alpine lake encircled by mountains and picturesque villages.
• Harder Kulm – Ride the funicular to Interlaken’s viewpoint for panoramas of lakes Brienz and Thun.

Day 14 – Jungfraujoch

Travel by mountain railway to Jungfraujoch—Top of Europe, at 3,454 metres.

• Eismeer Station – A dramatic railway stop with windows overlooking the Sea of Ice.
• Alpine Sensation – An immersive exhibition tracing the history of the Jungfrau Railway.
• Ice Palace – A frozen network of tunnels and sculptures carved inside the glacier.
• Jungfrau Panorama – A cinematic experience showcasing the Alps in changing weather.
• Sphinx Observation Deck – A high-altitude terrace overlooking the Aletsch Glacier and surrounding peaks.
• Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven – An interactive exhibition celebrating Swiss chocolate.
• Lauterbrunnen – A spectacular valley village framed by cliffs and cascading waterfalls.

Day 15 – Interlaken to Zurich

Take a noon train to Zurich, check in and relax for the day.

Day 16 – Return

Proceed to Zurich Airport by noon for your return flight.

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