Switzerland – Lugano, Lucerne & Zurich

A journey between two Switzerlands: German-speaking Zurich and Lucerne, with their old towns, lakes and peaks, then Italian-speaking Ticino, where Lugano blends palm trees, terrace cafés and mountains plunging into the lake. A panoramic train ride across the Alps links the two.

Itinerary

1. D1 — Flight Abidjan → Zurich via Paris, Brussels or Casablanca, transfer to the hotel
2. D2 — Zurich: old town, Bahnhofstrasse, lakeside walk
3. D3 — Train to Lucerne: Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, cruise on Lake Lucerne
4. D4 — Excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Titlis): cable car and Alpine panorama
5. D5 — Panoramic train through the Gotthard to Lugano
6. D6 — Lugano: Piazza della Riforma, Ciani Park, Monte San Salvatore funicular
7. D7 — Cruise on Lake Lugano, the village of Morcote, chocolate tasting
8. D8 — Transfer to Zurich or Milan-Malpensa, return flight to Abidjan

Highlights

• Zurich old town, Bahnhofstrasse and the lakeside
• Chapel Bridge and Lucerne old town
• Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Titlis, snow guaranteed at the top
• Crossing the Alps by panoramic train to Ticino
• Cruise on Lake Lugano and the village of Morcote
• Monte San Salvatore funicular and lake views
• Piazza della Riforma, Ciani Park and Swiss chocolate shops

Our 4 packages

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Practical information

Flights

Abidjan → Zurich (or Milan-Malpensa for Lugano) via Paris, Brussels or Casablanca, about 9 to 12 hours with a stopover

Climate

Mild, sunny summers (20-28 °C); cold, snowy winters in the mountains, milder in Ticino

Currency

Swiss franc (CHF); bank cards accepted everywhere, euros sometimes accepted

Health

No vaccinations required; travel insurance mandatory for the Schengen application

Good to know

Switzerland is part of the Schengen area: apply for a Schengen visa at the Swiss embassy. The country is expensive, so plan a comfortable food budget; trains are punctual and very convenient.

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