Alpine Air to Parisian Flair

Travel Idea: Switzerland & Paris Getaway for 2 Adults

Explore stunning alpine landscapes and vibrant city life with this multi-destination itinerary designed for two adults and no children.

Itinerary Overview

• Munich (Germany) → Interlaken (Switzerland)
• Transportation from München Hbf (Gl. 5–10) to Interlaken Ost.
• Interlaken – 2 nights
• Hotel: DU LAC, Interlaken (Switzerland).
• Interlaken → Lucerne (Switzerland)
• Transportation from Interlaken Ost to Lucerne.
• Lucerne – 2 nights
• Hotel: Hotel Luzernerhof, Lucerne (Switzerland).
• Lucerne → Zurich (Switzerland)
• Transportation from Lucerne to Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
• Zurich – 2 nights
• Hotel: Züri By Fassbind, Zurich (Switzerland).
• Zurich (Switzerland) → Paris (France)
• Transportation from Zurich to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
• Paris – 3 nights
• Hotel: Novotel Suites Paris Montreuil Vincennes, Paris (France).
• Paris (France) → Munich (Germany)
• Transportation from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Franz Josef Strauss München.

Included Services

• All listed rail/ground transportation between cities (as described above).
• 2 adults, 0 children for the entire journey.
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in each Swiss city (Interlaken, Lucerne, Zurich).
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Paris.

To prepare for this trip as your travel agent, I recommend the following guides and books:

• Switzerland General Guides
• “Rick Steves Switzerland” – excellent for practical rail tips, walking routes and city highlights in Interlaken, Lucerne and Zurich.
• “Lonely Planet Switzerland” – great for broader coverage of regions, scenic train routes and budget advice.
• Interlaken & The Bernese Oberland
• “The Rough Guide to the Swiss Alps” – detailed hikes, mountain excursions (Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn), and lake activities around Interlaken.
• Local tourist office maps and brochures in Interlaken (free, very useful for day trips and lake cruises).
• Lucerne & Central Switzerland
• “DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lucerne and Lake Lucerne” (or the Switzerland edition) – visual guide for must-see spots like Mount Pilatus, Rigi, and the Chapel Bridge.
• Zurich
• “Time Out Zurich” or the Zurich section in any major Switzerland guide – good for Old Town walks, lake promenade routes, and restaurant suggestions.
• Paris
• “Rick Steves Paris” – very clear neighborhood walks, museum strategies (Louvre, Orsay), and evening suggestions.
• “DK Eyewitness Paris” – strong on maps and visual inspiration, ideal for planning days by arrondissement.
• “Paris Pratique par Arrondissement” (street atlas) – handy pocket map if you like navigating on paper.
• Practical Rail & Planning
• Look up the official sites: SBB/CFF/FFS (Swiss Federal Railways) for Swiss train schedules and passes, and SNCF or Trainline for Zurich–Paris and Paris–Munich routes.
• “Europe by Eurail” (latest edition) – if you want a broader reference on train travel, station tips and scenic routes across Europe.
• Optional Background Reading
• For atmosphere in Switzerland: “A Tramp Abroad” by Mark Twain (light, humorous travel impressions including the Alps).
• For Paris mood: “Paris: The Novel” by Edward Rutherfurd (a fictional but well-researched sweep through Parisian history).