14 days in Switzerland & Milan 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.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): explore the activities along Lake Geneva and then get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Geneva trip maker website.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Bern Belp Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. In April, daytime highs in Geneva are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rochers-de-Naye, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, and then take in the pleasant sights at Montreux Lakeside.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Montreux driving holiday planning app.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Montreux takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Zermatt.

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): see the winter wonderland with Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise, pause for some serene contemplation at Intercontinental Church Society, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Zermatt trip itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Montreux to Zermatt takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

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

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, then appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, and then identify plant and animal life at Mt Pilatus.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lucerne trip tool.

Getting from Zermatt to Lucerne by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Lucerne are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco, then take an in-depth tour of Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the different shops at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and finally stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery.

To find more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Milan trip builder site.

You can take a train from Lucerne to Milan in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Lucerne in May, with highs in Milan at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

On the 6th (Sat), soak in style at Splash & Spa Tamaro, then buy something for everyone on your list at Fox Town Factory Stores, and then stroll around Parco Ciani.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Lugano trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Milan to Lugano in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to St. Moritz.

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Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Muottas Muragl, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake St. Moritz, and then take some stellar pictures from Diavolezza.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our St. Moritz vacation builder website.

Traveling by car from Lugano to St. Moritz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Lugano in May, expect St. Moritz to be a bit cooler, temps between 15°C and 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to St. Gallen.

The heart of eastern Switzerland, St.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Stiftsbibliothek, then see the interesting displays at Textilmuseum St.Gallen, and then cool off at Santispark.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the St. Gallen day trip website.

Drive from St. Moritz to St. Gallen in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from St. Moritz in May: high temperatures in St. Gallen hover around 21°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Zurich.

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

On the 9th (Tue), take in the awesome beauty at Uetliberg Mountain, then don't miss a visit to Bahnhofstrasse, and then explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich). On the next day, don't miss a visit to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection, explore the activities along Lake Zurich, and then stop by Old Town.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Zurich holiday planner.

Traveling by train from St. Gallen to Zurich takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May in Zurich, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Aare River, then look for all kinds of wild species at Barenpark, then admire the striking features of The Cathedral of Bern, and finally take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden (Rosengarten).

To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Bern journey tool.

Getting from Zurich to Bern by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive; or take a bus. May in Bern sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.