10 days in Switzerland, Annecy & Milan Itinerary

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Geneva, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Annecy, France
— 1 night
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Grindelwald, Switzerland
— 2 nights
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Milan, Italy
— 4 nights
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Geneva, Switzerland — 2 nights

Capital of Peace

On the 7th (Sun), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, then pause for some photo ops at Reformation Wall, and finally pause for some photo ops at Statue Frankenstein. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva.

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Geneva is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Jeddah to Geneva due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Jeddah in May, with highs in Geneva at 22°C and lows at 9°C. You'll set off for Annecy on the 9th (Tue).
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Annecy, France — 1 night

Venice of the Alps

On the 9th (Tue), make a trip to La Vieille Ville and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Annecy road trip planner.

You can drive from Geneva to Annecy in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Annecy are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Grindelwald.
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Grindelwald, Switzerland — 2 nights

Glacier Village

Here are some ideas for day two: take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch and then admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Village.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Grindelwald route planner.

Traveling by car from Annecy to Grindelwald takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to drive to Milan.
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Milan, Italy — 4 nights

Fashion Capital of World

Kids will enjoy Duomo di Milano and Arena di Verona. Venture out of the city with trips to Verona (Torre dei Lamberti, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, &more). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Barelli, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Tecla, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Il Cenacolo.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Milan trip builder app.

You can drive from Grindelwald to Milan in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May in Milan, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. On the 16th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Switzerland travel guide

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Bodies of Water · Mountains · Specialty Museums
Immerse yourself in a snow-capped mountain wonderland in Switzerland's serene Alpine setting. See the world-renowned Matterhorn, Switzerland's second-highest mountain at 4,478 m (14,962 ft) tall, or zoom down the mountains on toboggan, ski, or snowboard. In the warmer seasons hike around the rolling green hillsides covered with pine trees and picturesque aqua blue lakes. Luxurious cities dotted with cozy wooden chalets and colorful flowerbeds balance quaintness with first-class cultural offerings. Indulge in the country's opulence of milk chocolate, cheese fondue, and keg-carrying St. Bernard dogs.
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