10 days in Switzerland Itinerary

The Canton of Glarus is a canton in east central Switzerland. On the 2nd (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Landesplattenberg Engi and then look for all kinds of wild species at Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Glarus online attractions planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Glarus is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. In October, Glarus is cooler than Cairo - with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel 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 3rd (Thu): don't miss a visit to Mountaineers' Cemetery, then take in the dramatic natural features at Gorner Gorge, then enjoy some diversion at Clay Shoot Zermatt, and finally take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn. Keep things going the next day: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour and then fly down the slopes at Matterhorn Diamonds Ski School.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Zermatt tour builder website.

You can drive from Glarus to Zermatt in 4 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Visiting Jungfraujoch and Speed Boats Tours will get you outdoors. Step out of Interlaken with an excursion to Molitor in Wengen--about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, explore the striking landscape at Aletsch Glacier, identify plant and animal life at Alpenwildpark, and take in the awesome beauty at Maennlichen.

To plan Interlaken vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.

Traveling by train from Zermatt to Interlaken takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lucerne.

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

Get outdoors at Lake Lucerne and Lake Zurich. When in Lucerne, make a side trip to see Fraumünster Church in Zurich, approximately Zurich away. And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Chapel Bridge, take in the awesome beauty at Rigi, look for all kinds of wild species at Biosphaere Entlebuch, and appreciate the history behind Lion Monument.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Lucerne trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Interlaken to Lucerne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. October in Lucerne sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can fly back home.