8-Day Europe Honeymoon Itinerary (Paris, Netherlands
& Switzerland)
Overview
- Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
- Destinations:
Paris (France) → Amsterdam (Netherlands) → Interlaken & Lucerne
(Switzerland)
- Travel
Mode: Flights & Trains (Eurail Pass or Point-to-Point Tickets)
- Best
Time to Visit: April – October
- Budget
(Approximate): ₹3-4 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)
|
City |
Hotel Suggestion |
|
Paris |
Maison Souquet, Shangri-La Paris |
|
Amsterdam |
Pulitzer Amsterdam, Andaz Amsterdam |
|
Interlaken |
Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel |
|
Lucerne |
Hotel des Balances, Bürgenstock Resort |
Budget Breakdown (Approximate)
|
Expense |
Cost (Per Couple in INR) |
|
Flights (Intl. & Domestic) |
₹1,00,000 - ₹1,20,000 |
|
Hotels (4-star) |
₹1,50,000 - ₹2,00,000 |
|
Trains & Transport |
₹40,000 - ₹50,000 |
|
Sightseeing & Entry Tickets |
₹30,000 - ₹40,000 |
|
Food & Dining |
₹30,000 - ₹50,000 |
|
Shopping & Miscellaneous |
₹20,000 - ₹30,000 |
|
Total |
₹3,50,000 - ₹4,50,000 |
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