Swiss Alps, Paris & Amsterdam by Rail — Switzerland · France · Netherlands
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Swiss Alps, Paris & Amsterdam by
Rail

Jungfraujoch, Paris and Amsterdam linked entirely by scenic rail.

10 Nights · July 2026 · Switzerland · France · Netherlands

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Trip Overview

Duration
10 Nights
July 2026 · Couple
Where
Switzerland · France · Netherlands
Mt Pilatus golden round trip from Lucerne · Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe, at 3,454 m · Grindelwald-First cliff walk and Bachalpsee hike
Budget
≈ ₹2,67,000

Where You'll Stay

Ibis Lucerne Kriens

Lucerne (Kriens) · 2 Nights

10 min tram to the centre

Hotel Baren, Wilderswil

Interlaken / Wilderswil · 3 Nights

Mountain views, 3 km from Interlaken Ost

ibis Paris 17 Clichy-Batignolles

Paris (Metro Brochant) · 3 Nights

Hotel Casa Amsterdam

Amsterdam (Amstel area) · 2 Nights

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
DAY
Day 1 of 11
Arrive Zurich, on to Lucerne
  • Delhi to Zurich, arrive evening
  • Late train to Lucerne (~50 min, hourly SBB, pass covers)
  • Settle in by the lake
2
DAY
Day 2 of 11
Lucerne and Pilatus
  • Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and the Musegg Wall
  • Mt Pilatus golden round trip (cogwheel rail and cable car)
  • Old town evening
3
DAY
Day 3 of 11
Lucerne to Interlaken
  • Morning Lake Lucerne cruise to Weggis or Burgenstock (pass covers)
  • Luzern-Interlaken Express panoramic train (1h50)
  • Evening in Interlaken / Wilderswil
4
DAY
Day 4 of 11
Jungfraujoch
  • Top of Europe via Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg
  • Jungfraujoch at 3,454 m
  • Return via the Eiger Express and Grindelwald
5
DAY
Day 5 of 11
Grindelwald-First
  • First Cliff Walk and First Flieger
  • Easy Bachalpsee hike (~45 min)
  • Alternative: Bond-themed Schilthorn
6
DAY
Day 6 of 11
Interlaken to Paris
  • IC to Basel via Bern (~2h)
  • TGV Lyria Basel to Paris Gare de Lyon (3h04 direct)
  • Evening at leisure in Paris
7
DAY
Day 7 of 11
Paris signature day
  • Eiffel Tower summit, pre-booked slot
  • Trocadero and a Seine cruise
  • Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur sunset
8
DAY
Day 8 of 11
Paris
  • Louvre, morning slot
  • Ile de la Cite: Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame exterior
  • Lunch in Le Marais, evening in Montmartre
9
DAY
Day 9 of 11
Paris to Amsterdam
  • Eurostar direct, Paris to Amsterdam (3h20)
  • Afternoon canal cruise
  • Walk through the Jordaan
10
DAY
Day 10 of 11
Amsterdam
  • Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, both timed
  • Bicycle ride through Vondelpark
  • Dinner in De Pijp
11
DAY
Day 11 of 11
Departure
  • Free morning in Amsterdam
  • Afternoon Amsterdam to Delhi
  • Arrive Delhi next morning

What It Costs

INDICATIVE · JULY 2026
Hotels₹1,27,500
Activities₹34,500
Transport₹97,000
City & tourist taxes₹8,000
Trip total · per couple≈ ₹2,67,000

Excludes: International flights · Food & dining · Paid attractions (Eiffel, Louvre, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, canal cruises) · Optional Swiss excursions (Mt Pilatus, Grindelwald-First) · Schengen visa & travel insurance

Prices are as they were when this itinerary was finalised (in July 2026). We price your own trip live, to your dates.

Good to Know

What this figure covers

This land total is the hard-validated core — intra-Europe trains, the 6-day Swiss Travel Pass, the Jungfraujoch excursion, hotels and city taxes. Food, paid museum tickets and the optional Pilatus / Grindelwald excursions are listed separately as excludes.

Swiss Travel Pass

A 6-day pass covers SBB trains, the Zurich airport transfer, the Lake Lucerne boat and city transport, plus 50% off Jungfraujoch, Pilatus and Grindelwald-First; it is counted under transport here.

Open-jaw beats a round trip

Flying into Zurich and out of Amsterdam removes an unnecessary internal flight and lets the trip flow west-to-north; both long-haul legs avoid Gulf carriers.

Board the TGV at Basel

TGV Lyria has cancellations on the Zurich-Basel section in summer 2026, so this route joins the Paris train at Basel to sidestep the issue.

Schengen visa

One Schengen visa covers Switzerland, France and the Netherlands; apply 6+ weeks ahead as Delhi July appointment slots fill by spring.

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