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Swiss lakes and Alsatian cities

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Swiss lakes and Alsatian cities · More time in the middle and at the far end

  1. Day 1

    Geneva

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Cornavin
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Geneva

      Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
    OvernightHotel CornavinGeneva
  2. Day 2

    Geneva

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Geneva
    2. to · Activity Browse a Geneva market if trading and choose a bakery stop Plainpalais, Geneva

      Check which market trades on your date and the vendor hours.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Plainpalais or the city center Plainpalais, Geneva
    4. to · Activity Walk the public streets around the market district and stop for coffee Plainpalais, Geneva
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
    OvernightHotel CornavinGeneva
  3. Day 3

    Geneva

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Geneva
    2. to · Activity Walk the Old Town and see the cathedral precinct St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva

      Check hours and separate admission for any interior.

    3. to · Meal Lunch around the Old Town St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
    4. to · Activity Explore Reformation history around Parc des Bastions or an open museum St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Geneva
    OvernightHotel CornavinGeneva
  4. Day 4

    Zürich

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Cornavin
    2. to · Rail Travel from Geneva to Zürich Zürich

      Choose a confirmed train and allow time for station transfers.

    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Zürich
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel St. Josef

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Zürich

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Zürich
    OvernightHotel St. JosefZürich
  5. Day 5

    Zürich

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
    2. to · Activity Walk a public lakeshore route toward Zürichhorn Zürich lakeshore
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the lake or on the route back Zürich lakeshore
    4. to · Activity Choose a second short park loop or return to the old center Zürich lakeshore
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
    OvernightHotel St. JosefZürich
  6. Day 6

    Zürich

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
    2. to · Activity Walk the Viadukt and public streets to see industrial reuse Viadukt, Zürich West

      Check individual business hours before planning an interior stop.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Viadukt or Schiffbau Viadukt, Zürich West
    4. to · Activity Explore the public surroundings of former industrial sites or check an open exhibition Viadukt, Zürich West
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
    OvernightHotel St. JosefZürich
  7. Day 7

    Kilchberg

    Europe/Zurich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Zürich
    2. to · Activity Travel to Kilchberg and visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate with a confirmed ticket Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg

      Check timed admission and the local route in both directions.

    3. to · Meal Lunch in Kilchberg if convenient or back in Zürich Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
    4. to · Activity Return to Zürich and choose a short lakeshore walk or a cafe Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Zürich
    OvernightHotel St. JosefZürich
  8. Day 8

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel St. Josef
    2. to · Rail Travel from Zürich to Strasbourg Strasbourg

      Check the actual Basel connection and plan enough time for the transfer.

    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Strasbourg
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hôtel Gutenberg

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Strasbourg

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Strasbourg
    OvernightHôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  9. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Ground transport Travel through Neustadt toward Parc de l’Orangerie Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
    3. to · Activity Walk the paths around Parc de l’Orangerie Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or along the return route Strasbourg
    5. to · Activity Explore public streets and squares in Neustadt Place de la République, Strasbourg
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    OvernightHôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  10. Day 10

    Colmar

    Europe/Paris
    1. to · Rail Travel from Strasbourg to Colmar Colmar railway station

      Use a published train and allow time for the walk into town.

    2. to · Activity Walk the canals and historic lanes around Little Venice Petite Venise, Colmar

      Use the quieter side streets if paths near the canals are crowded.

    3. to · Meal Lunch around the historic center Colmar, France
    4. to · Activity Explore the old town around Place de la Cathédrale Place de la Cathédrale, Colmar

      Choose one indoor museum only if its hours fit.

    5. to · Rail Return to Strasbourg Strasbourg railway station

      Adjust this travel window to a real departure.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    OvernightHôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  11. Day 11

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the European Quarter European Parliament, Strasbourg
    3. to · Activity Visit the European Parliament if a program is available European Parliament, Strasbourg

      Check visitor program, ID requirements, and closures. If unavailable, take the exterior route and continue to Parc de l’Orangerie.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the European Quarter or back in Neustadt Strasbourg
    5. to · Activity Walk the public routes along the Ill and around the European Quarter European Quarter, Strasbourg
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    OvernightHôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  12. Day 12

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Meal Try an Alsatian bakery around the historic center Grande Île, Strasbourg

      Check the bakery hours and save room for lunch.

    3. to · Activity Walk around Place Kléber and nearby market streets Place Kléber, Strasbourg
    4. to · Meal Have an Alsatian lunch in the center Grande Île, Strasbourg

      Check service times and whether you need a reservation.

    5. to · Activity Follow a short riverside loop and stop at a cafe Quai des Bateliers, Strasbourg
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Strasbourg
    OvernightHôtel GutenbergStrasbourg
  13. Day 13

    Strasbourg

    Europe/Paris
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Strasbourg
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hôtel Gutenberg
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Strasbourg

      Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.