Day 1
Bangkok → Zurich (overnight flight)
Evening departure from Suvarnabhumi. The tour leader hands out the trip dossier, the Swiss–France route map, and a curated restaurant shortlist before boarding.
Switzerland · France · 10 Days 7 Nights
Swiss & France Alpine to Paris
Lucerne → Mount Rigi → Interlaken → Grindelwald First → Annecy → Lyon → Paris. Swiss Alps adventures, lakeside Annecy, Lyon UNESCO, and Paris evenings. Suggested route, fully customizable.
The journey, day by day
Day 2
Zurich → Lucerne · Lion Monument + Chapel Bridge
Arrive Zurich Airport. Private transfer to Lucerne (one hour). Afternoon walking tour, the Lion Monument (Mark Twain's “most mournful piece of stone in the world”), then Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), the world's oldest covered wooden bridge built in 1333 with its octagonal stone Water Tower. Sunset along Lake Lucerne.
4-star top-choice hotel · Lucerne
Day 3
Mount Rigi · Queen of the Mountains → Interlaken
Morning steamer across Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, then Europe's first mountain cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi (1,798 m). 360° panoramic views across Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz, and 13 lakes on a clear day. Afternoon private transfer to Interlaken (1.5 hours), the romantic alpine town set between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
4-star top-choice hotel · Interlaken
Day 4
Lauterbrunnen + Grindelwald First · alpine adventures
Morning to Lauterbrunnen Valley, Staubbach Falls, one of Europe's highest free-falling waterfalls (300 m), tumbling beside a Swiss village straight out of a postcard. Afternoon at Grindelwald First (2,168 m), adventure activities included: First Flyer (800 m zipline at 84 km/h), Flieger (eagle glider), Mountain Cart down the alpine pasture. Return to Interlaken for dinner.
4-star top-choice hotel · Interlaken (2nd night)
Day 5
Interlaken → Annecy · Venice of the Alps
Morning private transfer Interlaken → Annecy via Geneva (about 4.5 hours, scenic Swiss-French drive). Check in to a 4-star top-choice hotel in Annecy Old Town. Afternoon walk through the canals and pastel half-timbered houses of Vieille Ville, the 12th-century Palais de l'Île (former prison on a canal island), and lakeside Annecy, the clearest lake in Europe.
4-star top-choice hotel · Annecy
Day 6
Annecy → Lyon · UNESCO Old Town
Late-morning private transfer to Lyon (1.5 hours). Lunch in a Lyonnaise bouchon (traditional bistro, Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France). Afternoon walking tour of Vieux Lyon UNESCO Old Town and a ride up the funicular to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views across the city, the rivers Rhône and Saône, and the Alps on a clear day.
4-star top-choice hotel · Lyon
Day 7
Lyon → Paris by TGV · Seine cruise
Morning TGV first-class from Lyon to Paris (two hours). Check in to Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, walking distance to the Eiffel Tower and the Seine. Evening highlight, a private Seine river cruise as Paris lights up, sailing past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the illuminated Eiffel Tower.
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Day 8
Paris · Galeries Lafayette + free day
Morning at the iconic Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Paris's grand 1912 department store with the famous stained-glass dome, luxury brands across 7 floors, and rooftop terrace views to the Eiffel Tower. Afternoon free to choose your Paris: Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, a patisserie crawl in the Marais, or Champs-Élysées. Evening dinner at your pace.
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel (2nd night)
Day 9
Paris → Bangkok
Slow morning, breakfast, optional walk to the Eiffel Tower base or photo stops along Pont Alexandre III. Afternoon private transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Evening departure.
Day 10
Arrive Bangkok
Morning arrival in Bangkok. Edited digital album with Swiss alpine + Annecy + Lyon + Paris frames arrives within 14 days.
Top-choice stays
Hotels chosen for you
Top-choice 4-star hotels in each city, central locations or near key landmarks, every property vetted by the Wanvela team.
- 4-star top-choice · Lucerne, central, walking distance to Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne
- 4-star top-choice · Interlaken (2 nights), between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
- 4-star top-choice · Annecy, by the lakeside or in Vieille Ville
- 4-star top-choice · Lyon, central, walking distance to Vieux Lyon and the Rhône
- Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel · Paris (2 nights), walking distance to the Eiffel Tower and the Seine
Note: Wanvela curates a shortlist of top-choice 4-star properties our team has stayed in or vetted. If first picks are unavailable, we recommend equivalents for your approval before confirming 60–90 days ahead of departure.
What's included
Swiss & France reviews · 4.9 / 5
★★★★★
"The First Flyer at Grindelwald First, 800 m of zipline down the mountain at 84 km/h, the Eiger in view the whole way. My 14-year-old son's favourite moment of the entire trip. Wanvela followed it up with a Mountain Cart, one full day of adventure."
★★★★★
"Annecy really is the Venice of the Alps, small canals cutting through the old town, pastel houses, a castle island in the middle of the water, a lake so clear you can see the bottom. Far fewer crowds than Paris. The hidden gem I didn't expect to love most."
★★★★★
"The evening Seine cruise, past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and ending at the Eiffel Tower with its hourly sparkle. The most romantic Paris evening possible. The Mercure was steps from the Eiffel, we walked there every night. An unforgettable honeymoon."
Common questions
Why combine Switzerland and France in one trip?
The two countries are geographically and linguistically connected, the Alps cross the border, Annecy (France) is only 40 minutes from Geneva (Switzerland), and French is spoken on both sides. One trip starts with Swiss alpine adventure (Lucerne + Interlaken + Grindelwald), then shifts to French city culture (Annecy + Lyon + Paris), two worlds in one journey.
Are the Grindelwald First Adventures safe? Who can join?
Yes, all activities are managed by certified safety officers with European-standard equipment. First Flyer (800 m zipline at 84 km/h) suits ages 10+ with weight 35–125 kg and no motion sickness. Mountain Cart (a paved-track alpine cart) suits 12+. Every activity is optional in the package, if you'd rather not, we can swap for a Lake Brienz boat or a Schilthorn cable car ride instead.
Mount Rigi vs Schilthorn vs Jungfraujoch, why Rigi?
Rigi is the "Queen of the Mountains", the first peak in Europe to have a cogwheel railway (1871). 360° panoramic views of 13 lakes and the entire Alpine range on a clear day. Much quieter than Jungfraujoch. Easy access from Lucerne (with a lake steamer crossing as part of the journey). If you'd rather do Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn instead, Wanvela can arrange it with an additional fee.
Why Annecy + Lyon + Paris instead of just Paris?
Paris is Paris, but Annecy is the "Venice of the Alps" few Thai travelers ever visit. Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France (home of the Michelin guide and Paul Bocuse). This trip pairs slow pacing through underrated French cities, beautiful food, and quieter crowds with a Paris finish, rather than the usual 4-night Paris-only itinerary.
Can the route be modified?
Entirely. This is the suggested baseline. As a Private Trip, you can add Zermatt + Matterhorn, swap Interlaken for Zermatt, add Provence lavender (summer) after Lyon, or extend to 12 days for Versailles + Champagne. The Wanvela team plans around what matters to your group.
How does the Schengen visa work?
Wanvela handles the entire Schengen process through VFS, documentation, appointment booking, and tracking. If you've held a Schengen visa in the past 3 years the process is faster. The visa fee is included in the package. We need at least 60 days' lead time.
