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Paris and Zurich from Paris

Paris to Zurich by rail with a day trip to the Jungfraujoch

Illustration of Paris and Zurich from Paris

Railbookers operates this 8-day, 7-night rail vacation that loops from Paris to Zurich and back. The trip opens with three nights in Paris, beginning with a gourmet dinner cruise along the Seine on day 1, followed by skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets on day 2 and a visit to the Louvre on day 3 to see the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Nike of Samothrace. A direct high-speed train carries travelers to Zurich on day 4 for three nights, with a guided walking tour, a bus exploration, and an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich on day 5. Day 6 is a full-day excursion to the Jungfraujoch, described as one of Europe's highest peaks, reached via the Eiger Express gondola, with views of the Aletsch Glacier. The train returns to Paris on day 7 for a final night. This trip suits travelers who want Paris landmarks paired with Swiss mountain scenery, and who don't mind a high-altitude excursion partway through.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence pack for this trip includes no hotel names, only the number of nights in each city (4 in Paris across two separate stays, 3 in Zurich) and that breakfast is included.
  • The 4 Paris nights are split into two separate stays, 3 nights at the start and 1 at the end after Zurich, which may mean a different hotel or room on the return.
  • The evidence pack lists no current departure dates for this itinerary; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to the City of Lights! Upon arrival in Paris, make your way to check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner cruise along the river Seine.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Spend another day sightseeing in Paris using your skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets for what surely will be one of the best photo opportunities of your whole trip.

  3. Day 3overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Continue exploring today and visit the Louvre Museum to come face to face with the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Nike of Samothrace.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Zurich

    Paris to Zurich

    After breakfast, make your way to the station to board your direct high-speed train to Zurich. Spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf.

  5. Day 5overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Enjoy a walking tour of Zurich with an expert guide, explore the city by bus, and discover the city and its surroundings on an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Zurich

    Day Trip to The Jungfraujoch

    Ascend to one of Europe's highest peaks on a full-day trip to the magnificent mountain region of Jungfrau from Zurich via the Eiger Express gondola.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Paris

    Zurich to Paris

    Enjoy a final breakfast in Zurich this morning before embarking on a direct high-speed train back to Paris for a final overnight stay.

  8. Day 8

    Your Journey Ends in Paris

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1A gourmet dinner cruise along the Seine on arrival evening in Paris.
  • Day 2Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets for what the itinerary calls one of the best photo opportunities of the trip.
  • Day 3A visit to the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Nike of Samothrace.
  • Day 5A guided walking tour of Zurich, exploration by bus, and an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich.
  • Day 6A full-day trip to the Jungfraujoch, one of Europe's highest peaks, reached via the Eiger Express gondola, with views of the Aletsch Glacier.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine
  • Tickets for the Eiffel Tower with Priority Boarding and Summit
  • Tickets for the Louvre Museum
  • Small-group City Tour of Zurich with Lake Cruise
  • Day Trip to the Jungfraujoch from Zurich

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, along with 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris and 3 nights in Zurich.
Is this a guided tour or independent travel?
The evidence does not label it escorted or independent; Paris sightseeing uses tickets for self-paced visits, while Zurich includes a guided city tour and the Jungfraujoch day trip.
Which trains are used?
The evidence lists Swiss Railways and SNCF; the itinerary describes a direct high-speed train from Paris to Zurich on day 4 and back to Paris on day 7.
What does the Zurich sightseeing include?
A small-group city tour with an expert guide, exploration by bus, and an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich, covering the Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, and the Schanzengraben area.
What is the Jungfraujoch day trip like?
A full-day excursion from Zurich via the Eiger Express gondola to the Jungfraujoch, described as one of Europe's highest peaks, with views of the Aletsch Glacier and surrounding peaks.
How much physical activity is involved?
Most days involve city walking and sightseeing, but day 6 includes a high-altitude excursion to the Jungfraujoch.

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