At a glance

  • 18 days and 17 nights in total. Book 2 nights in Zurich, 1 in Lucerne, 3 in Bern, 1 in Lausanne, 4 in Florence, and 6 in Rome.
  • Days 8 and 12 are long travel days: Lausanne to Florence and Florence to Rome. Don’t schedule ticketed attractions after arrival.
  • On day 15, take an early train from Roma Termini to Assisi. Work backward from the departure time of your train to Rome, allowing for the walk from the last stop, the Basilica of Saint Clare, to the bus stop for the return journey on your visit date, the bus wait and ride, and movement through the station. Choose a bus earlier than the last one.

At a glance: Switzerland to Assisi

18 days, Six check-ins

After visiting Zurich and Lucerne, spend three days based in Bern, with round trips to Thun and Interlaken and Brienz. Finish your Switzerland itinerary by Lake Geneva in Lausanne, then head to Florence and Rome. Visit Assisi as a day trip while staying in Rome.

숙박
17 nights
거점
6 overnight bases
숙박 총액
Estimated accommodation budget: about €1,230–1,960 + CHF 1,050–1,515. These are planning estimates, not current quotes; transport, meals, and admission fees are extra. Recalculate the total for accommodation, trains, booking fees, and city taxes using your actual dates.
평균 1박
Estimated planning range for a double room by city: about €105–210 / CHF 135–240. Replace this with the actual total for the same dates, room, and cancellation terms.

이동 경로

Zurich → Lucerne → Bern → Lausanne → Florence → Rome ⇄ Assisi

The solid lines show long-distance rail journeys between overnight stays. The final round trip is a day trip from Rome to Assisi.

  1. 1Zurich
  2. 2Lucerne
  3. 3Bern
  4. 4Lausanne
  5. 5Florence
  6. 6Rome
  7. 7Assisi
  1. Days 1–2 · 2 nights Zurich

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  2. Day 3 · 1 night Lucerne

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  3. Days 4–6 · 3 nights Bern

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  4. Day 7 · 1 night Lausanne

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  5. Days 8–11 · 4 nights Florence

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  6. Days 12–17 · 6 nights Rome

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Day by day

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Day 1 · Arrive in Zurich 대표 풍경
Day 1 · Arrive in Zurich

Check in at the accommodation example in Altstetten. If you have the energy, take a short walk along the Limmat River and up to Lindenhof. Don’t book a museum on arrival day.

대중교통

Check trains from the airport toward Zürich Altstetten station. From the station, walk or take a tram to your accommodation. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 2 · Zurich Old Town and the lake

Visit Grossmünster and the old town, then walk along the lakeside. If the weather is good, take a short boat trip; if it rains, visit the Swiss National Museum instead.

자세한 하루 코스
대중교통

Travel from THE FLAG Zürich to Zürich Altstetten station, take a train to the main station, then continue by tram and on foot. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 3 · 1 night in Lucerne 대표 풍경
Day 3 · 1 night in Lucerne

Take a morning train to Lucerne and leave your bags, then walk to Chapel Bridge, the old town, and the Lion Monument. Choose either a lake boat trip or the Swiss Museum of Transport.

대중교통

Take a direct train from Zürich HB to Luzern, then get around on foot and by local bus. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 4 · On to Bern 대표 풍경
Day 4 · On to Bern

Travel to Bern in the morning and check in, then visit the clock tower, Federal Palace, and Bear Park by the Aare River. Since this is a travel day, skip museums.

대중교통

Check SBB on the day for direct or connecting trains from Luzern to Bern. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 5 · Day trip to Thun 대표 풍경
Day 5 · Day trip to Thun

Travel from Bern to Thun and walk around the castle, old town, and Aare River weirs. If seasonal boat times work, take a short trip on Lake Thun and return to Bern in the late afternoon.

대중교통

Take a regional train round trip from Bern to Thun. If you take a boat, check which station you will use for the return train and the last sailing first. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 6 · Interlaken and Brienz 대표 풍경
Day 6 · Interlaken and Brienz

Arrive in Interlaken early, take a short look around Höhematte, then continue to Brienz. Explore the lakeside and village before returning to Bern. Don’t add a trip to the Jungfrau summit today.

대중교통

Travel by train from Bern to Interlaken Ost, then to Brienz. A seasonal boat trip takes longer, so decide on your return to Bern first. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 7 · 1 night in Lausanne 대표 풍경
Day 7 · 1 night in Lausanne

Travel to Lausanne in the morning and leave your bags. Visit the cathedral and old town, then spend your last evening in Switzerland by the lake in Ouchy.

대중교통

Take a direct train from Bern to Lausanne. In town, use the metro for the steep uphill sections. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 8 · Lausanne to Florence 대표 풍경
Day 8 · Lausanne to Florence

Travel to Florence via Brig and Milan. If a connection via Geneva works better, switch to that route. After arrival, see only the Duomo exterior.

대중교통

Connect from Lausanne to Brig to Milano Centrale, then take a high-speed train from Milan to Florence. Check the seat requirements for the international and high-speed trains separately. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 9 · The Duomo and city center

First decide which facilities you will actually visit among the Dome, bell tower, and museum. On the official sales page, check which ticket type includes those facilities and the Dome’s timed-entry requirement, then book. Visit at your reserved time, then walk to Piazza della Signoria.

대중교통

Explore the city center on foot.

Day 10 · The Uffizi and Oltrarno

Visit the Uffizi in the morning, cross the Ponte Vecchio, and take a relaxed afternoon in Oltrarno.

대중교통

Walk from your accommodation; consider taking a bus only on the way back.

Day 11 · An open day in Florence 대표 풍경
Day 11 · An open day in Florence

Visit Santa Croce and artisan workshops, or take a day trip to Siena. Keep the evening free before traveling to Rome the next day.

대중교통

Walk around Florence; compare bus and train schedules for Siena.

Day 12 · On to Rome 대표 풍경
Day 12 · On to Rome

Take a morning high-speed train to Rome and check in, then visit the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps on an evening walk.

대중교통

Reserve a seat on a high-speed train from Firenze SMN to Roma Termini. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 13 · The Colosseum and Roman Forum

Start at your reserved Colosseum time, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill together.

대중교통

Take Metro Line B to Colosseo station and walk from there.

Day 14 · The Vatican

Book the first entry time for the Vatican Museums. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica the same day or move it to Day 16, depending on the lines and your energy.

대중교통

Walk from Ottaviano station on Metro Line A.

Day 15 · Day trip to Assisi 대표 풍경
Day 15 · Day trip to Assisi

Take an early train to Assisi and ride a city bus up to the old town. The route from the Basilica of Saint Francis → Piazza del Comune → Basilica of Saint Clare includes uphill and downhill sections, so do not plan it as a level walk. Leave enough time to walk from the last basilica to the bus stop for the return journey and to make your train connection back to Rome.

대중교통

Take a direct train from Roma Termini to Assisi, or transfer at Foligno. A city bus connects Assisi station with the old town. Check the operator’s schedule for your visit date to confirm the return stop and direction from your last sightseeing stop. Google Maps 길찾기

Day 16 · The Pantheon and piazzas

Walk between the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Campo de’ Fiori. Keep the afternoon short since this is the day after Assisi.

대중교통

Combine one bus ride with walking.

Day 17 · Borghese Gallery or a rest day

Visit the Borghese Gallery and gardens, or spend the day in Trastevere doing laundry and having a final meal.

대중교통

Use Metro Line A and buses, then walk around the park.

Day 18 · Depart from Rome 대표 풍경
Day 18 · Depart from Rome

Plan to leave in time to arrive at the airport three hours before your flight. Don’t add a new attraction, even if your flight isn’t in the morning.

대중교통

Take the Leonardo Express or an airport bus from Roma Termini to Fiumicino. Google Maps 길찾기

숙박비는 2인 1실 검색 범위입니다. 17 nights 평균은 Estimated planning range for a double room by city: about €105–210 / CHF 135–240. Replace this with the actual total for the same dates, room, and cancellation terms.이며, 실제 결제 전에는 총액, 도시세, 조식, 욕실 형태와 무료 취소 마감을 같은 조건으로 비교하세요.

일정 옆에 두는 여행 노트

보고, 이해하고, 쉬는 법

날짜별 일정에 이미 나온 내용을 다시 나열하지 않고, 여행 중 여러 번 꺼내 볼 기준만 모았습니다.

먼저 알고 가면 좋은 맥락

Travel through Swiss cities and lakes, then head south to central Italy

Pass through Zurich, a commercial hub; Lucerne, by the lake; Bern, with its medieval old town; and Lausanne, on Lake Geneva. Then discover the Renaissance in Florence and the history of Rome and Assisi.

Assisi is a small-town visit without an extra hotel stay

Leave your luggage in Rome and visit Assisi for the day. The hilltop town is some distance from the station, so check local bus times along with the round-trip train schedule.

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  1. Bern Old Town

    Bern is the base for 3 nights, with train trips toward Thun and Interlaken.

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  2. Lake Brienz

    Visit Interlaken and Brienz on the same day, but choose your return train to Bern first.

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  3. Uffizi Galleries

    Schedule this for the morning of your second full day in Florence.

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  4. Colosseum

    Visit this on the same day as the Roman Forum.

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  5. Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

    Take a bus from Assisi station up to the old town. Allow for uphill and downhill walking to the Basilica of Saint Clare.

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먹고 쉬는 법

In Switzerland, mix supermarket meals with hotel breakfasts. In Florence and Rome, keep dinner on travel days within a 10-minute walk of your accommodation to save money and energy.

Don’t set aside a long lunch in Assisi. Have a meal somewhere between the basilica and Piazza del Comune. Don’t prioritize a restaurant reservation over your return train.

작은 팁

Set aside a day during your Rome stay for a round trip to Assisi. It’s simpler to leave from Roma Termini and choose a direct train or one transfer in Foligno than to squeeze Assisi in from Florence, since you won’t have to change hotels. Keep a Rome rest day as a backup in case of a strike or rain.

How to fit it in

Book 2 nights in Zurich, 1 in Lucerne, 3 in Bern, and 1 in Lausanne. Then spend 4 nights in Florence and 6 in Rome, counting Day 18 as your departure day from Rome.

Reality check

Transport

Travel between Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, and Lausanne on regular SBB trains, and take round trips from Bern to Thun and Interlaken and Brienz. Check seat requirements separately for the international train from Lausanne to Milan and the Italian high-speed train. From Roma Termini to Assisi station, choose a direct train or one with a transfer in Foligno.

Time

Count Zurich to Lucerne, Lucerne to Bern, and Bern to Lausanne as full days for travel and sightseeing. Leave 11–13 hours for the Interlaken and Brienz day trip, including around 5 hours of round-trip train travel. Set aside a full travel day for Lausanne to Florence as well.

Cost

Accommodation and restaurant prices vary by date, party size, refund terms, and city tax. For travel within Switzerland, compare pass, Saver Day Pass, and point-to-point ticket prices on the official sales site for the same dates, then choose one way to buy. Add international and Italian high-speed train fares and any required seat reservations to calculate your total transport cost.

Safety

Keep your phone and wallet in front of you at busy stations in Zurich, Florence, and Rome. For the Interlaken and Brienz day trip, leave at least two train options for returning to Bern. In Assisi, leave a spare departure for both the return bus and train.

If plans change

If the weather is bad for Interlaken and Brienz

Replace Day 6 with Bern museums and an arcaded walk, or swap the Day 5 Thun itinerary with the Day 6 itinerary. Don’t try to fit in a lake boat trip.

If the return journey from Assisi feels uncertain

Move the day trip to Day 16 or choose a smaller town closer to Rome, such as Orvieto. Cancel the long day trip on a strike day.

If you’re getting tired of museums

Make Day 11 in Florence and Day 17 in Rome market, park, and neighborhood stroll days.

Final check before departure

  • First book accommodation that allows cancellation for 2 nights in Zurich, 1 in Lucerne, 3 in Bern, 1 in Lausanne, 4 in Florence, and 6 in Rome.
  • Compare the cost of a Swiss Travel Pass and individual tickets using the SBB fares available for each date, including the two day trips from Bern.
  • Check the Trenitalia schedules and seat requirements for Lausanne to Florence, Florence to Rome, and the Rome–Assisi round trip for your travel dates.
  • Book timed entry for the Duomo, Uffizi, Colosseum, and Vatican Museums on their official websites.
  • Save offline your connections between Assisi station and the old town and your return train to Rome, choosing a combination that avoids the last service on each leg.

Swiss intercity trains and Italian high-speed trains have different reservation requirements. Check the schedules, operating hours, and service notices for your travel dates on SBB and Trenitalia. Book timed entry for the Duomo, Uffizi, Colosseum, and Vatican Museums through their official ticket offices. For safety, keep border-crossing days focused on completing your final train connection and don’t schedule additional sightseeing.

Information checked: 2026-08-26

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