Having received incredibly helpful feedback on prior draft itineraries, I am hoping this community will help me out. In contrast to theRS credo that I will be back, I tend to overplan in case I never return. I'm getting better though!
Regarding this itiinerary...
We are attending a wedding in Montreaux on May 16. My research has noted this a challenge as the spring shoulder season in Switzerland comes with limitations. We are not museum folks. Our favorite travel memories are always tied to nature but we also enjoy exploring a city both for its treasures and to say we have been there. With that said, this is was I have planned (with weather-dependent options) and would appreciate input on feasitiliy, duration in each location and, of course, if I am overlooking anything in case I never get back). Flights are already booked - arriving Geneva, departing Zurich.
Days 1-3 - Arrive Geneva - Wedding Festivities in Montreux, Travel from Montreux → Wengen via Golden Pass, Wengen Base
Day 4 - Two full days in the Swiss Alps, Multiple Options Planned Depending on Weather
- Shilthorn + Murren - Grutshalp Hike
- Murren Village + Panorama Walk
- Wengen Allmend Loop or Lauterbrunnen Valley Hike
Day 5 - Whatever we didn't do on Day 4, weather depend and desire
Day 6 - Wengen to Lucerne - Arrive afternonn, explore Lucerne
Day 7 - Mt.Rigi or Mt Pilatus
Day 8 - Lucerne to Zurich - explore Zurich, Old Town, lakeside and shopping
Day 9- Depart from ZRH
Thank you!