Switzerland · 6-10 days
Switzerland: Lucerne-Interlaken-Zermatt
The itinerary
- Lucerne2 nights
- Interlaken3 nights
- Zermatt3 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines natural landscapes, adventure, switching off, and skiing and snow sports across Lucerne, Interlaken, and Zermatt. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is June to September. May and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains. The Swiss Travel Pass 2026 (2nd class, adult): 3d CHF254, 6d CHF399, 8d CHF439. Under-25s ~25-30% off. Covers trains/buses/boats + 500 museums; Glacier/Bernina Express still need a paid seat reservation. may reduce the cost of the longer legs.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £90 a day at the budget end, around £170 a day mid-range, and £495+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1250 to £1740 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Switzerland: Lucerne-Interlaken-Zermatt?
This itinerary works best over 6 to 10 days across 3 stops: Lucerne, Interlaken, and Zermatt.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is June to September. May and October are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £90 a day at the budget end, around £170 a day mid-range, and £495+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1250 to £1740 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.