Day 1: Arrival in Zurich & Rhine Falls Immersion

• Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Zurich Airport (ZRH). Activate your Swiss Travel Pass at the airport SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) counter.
• Afternoon: Take a direct train from Zurich HB (main station) to Neuhausen Rheinfall (approx. 1 hour).
• Activity: Rhine Falls Exploration: Spend 2-3 hours marveling at Europe's largest waterfall. Walk along the viewing platforms, and consider a boat ride to the rock in the middle of the falls for an up-close experience (additional cost, approx. CHF 10-20, not covered by STP).
• Late Afternoon: Take a train from Neuhausen Rheinfall back to Zurich HB, then connect to a train to Lucerne (total travel from Rhine Falls to Lucerne approx. 2 - 2.5 hours).
• Evening: Check into your hotel in Lucerne. Enjoy a relaxed evening stroll along Lake Lucerne and the Chapel Bridge.
• Overnight: Lucerne

Day 2: Lucerne Charm & Lakeside Beauty

• Morning: Explore the picturesque city of Lucerne.
  • Walk across the iconic Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and Water Tower.
  • Visit the poignant Lion Monument.
  • Wander through the charming Old Town with its frescoed buildings.
  • Consider a visit to the Swiss Museum of Transport (free with STP).
• Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing Lake Lucerne cruise (fully covered by Swiss Travel Pass). This offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lakeside villages.
• Optional (if weather permits & time allows): If you're keen for another mountain experience near Lucerne and have good visibility, consider a trip to Mount Rigi (often fully covered by STP) or Mount Pilatus (50% discount with STP).
• Evening: Dinner in Lucerne.
• Overnight: Lucerne

Day 3: Scenic Journey to Interlaken & Lake Exploration

• Morning: Take the scenic Luzern-Interlaken Express train from Lucerne to Interlaken (approx. 2 hours). This journey is highly recommended for its views.
• Afternoon: Check into your hotel in Interlaken.
• Activity: Enjoy a tranquil cruise on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz (fully covered by Swiss Travel Pass). Both offer stunning views of the surrounding Alps and charming villages. You could disembark at a village like Thun or Brienz for a short explore.
• Evening: Explore Interlaken's main street (Höheweg) and enjoy dinner.
• Overnight: Interlaken

Day 4: Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe Expedition

• Full Day Excursion: Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe): This is a full-day trip, so start early.
  • From Interlaken Ost, take a train to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald (the "Eiger Express" from Grindelwald Terminal is the fastest route).
  • Continue by cogwheel train up to Jungfraujoch.
  • At the summit, explore the Ice Palace, visit the Sphinx Observation Deck for incredible panoramic views of the Aletsch Glacier (Europe's longest) and surrounding peaks.
  • Enjoy the various attractions and take plenty of photos.
  • Note: The Jungfraujoch ticket is not fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass but receives a 25% discount. Budget for the reduced fare (approx. CHF 150-160 return).
• Evening: Return to Interlaken, dinner, and relax after a high-altitude adventure.
• Overnight: Interlaken

Day 5: Iconic Matterhorn & Zermatt Charm

• Morning: Take a train from Interlaken to Zermatt (approx. 2.5 - 3 hours, usually via Visp). This train journey is very scenic as you approach the Matter Valley.
• Afternoon: Matterhorn Views from Gornergrat: Check into your hotel in Zermatt. Immediately head to the Gornergrat Railway station. Take the cogwheel train up to Gornergrat for the most iconic and unobstructed views of the Matterhorn and 29 other 4,000-meter peaks.
  • Note: The Gornergrat ticket is not fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass but receives a 50% discount (approx. CHF 60-70 return).
• Evening: Explore the charming, car-free village of Zermatt. Enjoy dinner with views of the Matterhorn (weather permitting).
• Overnight: Zermatt

Day 6: Lake Geneva Serenity & Chillon Castle

• Morning: Enjoy a final glimpse of the Matterhorn (if weather was poor yesterday, you might attempt Gornergrat again, or explore more of Zermatt).
• Mid-Morning: Take a scenic train from Zermatt to Montreux (approx. 2.5 - 3 hours). This journey offers beautiful transitions from alpine to lakeside scenery.
• Afternoon: Check into your hotel in Montreux.
• Activity: Lake Geneva Exploration: Stroll along the beautiful lakeside promenade of Lake Geneva in Montreux. Visit the famous Freddie Mercury statue.
• Activity: Chillon Castle: Take a short local bus or a pleasant walk along the lake to Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon), Switzerland's most visited historic monument (free entry with Swiss Travel Pass). Explore the castle's rich history and stunning setting.
• Evening: Dinner in Montreux.
• Overnight: Montreux

Day 7: Departure from Geneva

• Morning: Depending on your flight schedule, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in Montreux. If time permits, you could take a short boat trip on Lake Geneva directly from Montreux (covered by STP for scheduled services).
• Travel to Geneva Airport: Take a direct train from Montreux to Geneva Airport (GVA) (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes). The train station is directly connected to the airport terminal.
• Departure: Check-in for your flight from Geneva.