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Where best to add days - Zurich, Lucerne or Bern?

Hello community. We'll be on the RSE tour starting 6/23/24 in Lucerne and ending in Bern. We're planning on flying in thru Zurich a day early. Any suggestions on the first night being in Zurich instead of Lucerne? That would mean an afternoon and evening to see Zurich. Similarly, we're adding a day after the tour, and flying out of Zurich, so any suggestions on that extra night being in Bern instead of Zurich? If Bern we would do a day trip somewhere vs an afternoon and evening in Zurich.

1 Zurich, 2 Zurichs or 0 Zurichs? I'm trying to weigh the benefit of fewer hotel/city changes vs missing out on a little taste of Zurich. Mainly we're interested in scenery, history and charm/old towns vs shopping and nightlife. Is Zurich just too important to completely skip? Thank you!

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Thank you both for your thoughts! If anyone else has opinions, feel free. Thanks!

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We always go thru to Lucerne when we first arrive. I love waking up with that view of the Chapel Bridge.
One last night in Zurich is fine. If it's warm, watch the swimmers jump off the bridge by the high-rise Marriott.
If your trip ends up on a Sunday, Bern is pretty quiet , as most businesses are closed.
We truly enjoyed the RS Swiss tour, it was fantastic!