20 days in Switzerland Itinerary

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Vieux-Carouge and Chapel of the Maccabees. There's much more to do: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, enjoy some diversion at Geneve-Plage, don't miss a visit to L'ancien arsenal, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Basilica.

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Amman, Jordan to Geneva is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Amman in August, expect Geneva to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Vevey.

Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva, near Lausanne.It was the seat of the district of the same name until 2006, and is now part of the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Chateau de Chillon and then take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside.

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Traveling by car from Geneva to Vevey takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to drive to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sunnegga and Gorner Gorge. There's much more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Mountaineers' Cemetery, take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, take in the pleasant sights at Hinterdorfstrasse, and pause for some serene contemplation at Intercontinental Church Society.

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You can drive from Vevey to Zermatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lauterbrunnen.

A small village in a valley, Lauterbrunnen showcases an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Step off the beaten path and head to Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls and Staubbach Waterfall. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lauterbrunnen: Flussbad Schwabis Thun (in Thun), Aare Gorge (in Meiringen) and Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum (in Hofstetten bei Brienz). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle.

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Getting from Zermatt to Lauterbrunnen by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

On the 23rd (Wed), don't miss a visit to Kornmarkt, then stop by Altstadt Luzern, and then get engrossed in the history at Bourbaki Panorama. On the next day, get advice or help at KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre, appreciate the extensive heritage of Uferpromenade Weggis, and then look and learn at Verkehrshaus der Schweiz.

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Drive from Lauterbrunnen to Lucerne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. August in Lucerne sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive to St. Moritz.

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Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): get great views at Diavolezza, explore the activities along Lake St. Moritz, then experience rural life at Alp-Schaukaserei Morteratsch, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Chesa Futura. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Muottas Muragl and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Poschiavo.

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You can drive from Lucerne to St. Moritz in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lucerne in August, expect St. Moritz to be little chillier, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Limmat and Confiserie Sprungli. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, stop by Old Town, pause for some serene contemplation at Grossmunster, and walk around Lindenhof Hill.

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You can drive from St. Moritz to Zurich in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from St. Moritz in August: high temperatures in Zurich hover around 28°C and lows are around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.