Paris (France) → Amsterdam (Netherlands) → Interlaken & Lucerne (Switzerland) 8 days

Paris (France) → Amsterdam (Netherlands) → Interlaken & Lucerne (Switzerland)

8-Day Europe Honeymoon Itinerary (Paris, Netherlands & Switzerland)

Overview

• Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Destinations: Paris (France) 2N → Amsterdam 3N(Netherlands) → Interlaken & Lucerne 2N (Switzerland)
• Travel Mode: Flights & Trains (Eurail Pass or Point-to-Point Tickets)
• Best Time to Visit: April – October
• Budget (Approximate): ₹4-5 Lakhs per couple

Other Information

• Visa Requirements:
  • Schengen Visa (Apply at the French Embassy if Paris is the first entry point).
  • Processing time: ~15 days.
• Currency:
  • France & Netherlands – Euro (€), Switzerland – Swiss Franc (CHF).
• Packing Essentials:
  • Warm clothes for Switzerland.
  • Travel adaptors (Europe Type-C, Switzerland Type-J).
  • Comfortable walking shoes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Paris – City of Love

• Arrival: Fly from India (Delhi/Mumbai) to Paris (CDG Airport).
• Check-in: Romantic 4-star hotel (e.g., Hôtel Le Littré, Maison Albar Hotels).
• Activities:
  • Seine River Cruise with Champagne at sunset.
  • Stroll along Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.
  • Romantic dinner at Eiffel Tower’s 58 Tour Eiffel or Café de l’Homme.

Day 2: Exploring Paris – Eiffel Tower & Louvre

• Morning:
  • Visit Eiffel Tower (morning slot for fewer crowds).
  • Explore Trocadéro Gardens for perfect couple photos.
• Afternoon:
  • Louvre Museum (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo).
  • Picnic at Jardin des Tuileries.
• Evening:
  • Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur for city views.
  • Cabaret show at Moulin Rouge (optional).

Day 3: Disneyland Paris or Palace of Versailles

• Option 1: Disneyland Paris
  • Full day of fun, rides, and Disney magic.
  • Romantic dinner at Captain Jack’s inside Disneyland.
• Option 2: Palace of Versailles
  • Explore opulent palace & gardens.
  • Boat ride at Grand Canal.
• Evening: Train to Amsterdam (3.5 hours, Thalys).

Day 4: Amsterdam – Canals & Windmills

• Check-in: Boutique hotel (e.g., Pulitzer Amsterdam, Ambassade Hotel).
• Activities:
  • Canal cruise (private boat recommended for honeymooners).
  • Visit Anne Frank House & Rijksmuseum.
  • Explore Jordaan neighborhood for cute cafes.
• Evening: Candlelight dinner on a floating restaurant.

Day 5: Day Trip to Zaanse Schans & Keukenhof (Seasonal)

• Morning:
  • Visit Zaanse Schans – Iconic windmills, Dutch cheese, and wooden shoe factory.
• Afternoon (March-May only):
  • Keukenhof Gardens – Stunning tulip fields.
• Alternative (other months):
  • Visit the charming village of Giethoorn (Venice of the Netherlands).
• Evening: Return to Amsterdam, relax at a rooftop bar.

Day 6: Flight to Switzerland – Interlaken

• Morning: Flight from Amsterdam to Zurich (1.5 hours) → Train to Interlaken (2 hours).
• Check-in: Romantic lake-view hotel (e.g., Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel).
• Activities:
  • Stroll around Interlaken, visit Höhematte Park.
  • Take a boat ride on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz.
• Evening: Enjoy Swiss fondue dinner.

Day 7: Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

• Full-Day Excursion:
  • Train journey via Grindelwald.
  • Enjoy stunning snow views at Jungfraujoch (3,454m).
  • Visit Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and Alpine Sensation.
• Evening: Travel to Lucerne (2 hours).

Day 8: Lucerne & Departure

• Morning:
  • Visit Chapel Bridge & Lion Monument.
  • Take a cable car to Mt. Titlis (Rotating gondola & Ice Flyer ride).
• Afternoon: Return to Zurich, shopping at Bahnhofstrasse.
• Evening: Flight back to India.

Travel & Accommodation Arrangements

Flights

• India → Paris: Direct flights available from Mumbai/Delhi.
• Amsterdam → Zurich: KLM/Swiss Air (~1.5 hours).
• Zurich → India: Direct flights available.

Trains & Passes

• Paris to Amsterdam: Thalys High-Speed Train (3.5 hours).
• Amsterdam to Zurich: Flight (1.5 hours).
• Swiss Travel Pass (covers trains, boats, cable cars).

Hotels (Honeymoon Friendly)