Though I went through many discussions, I could not find correct answers to my requirement. So, I would be glad if some one can help me in finalizing my Itinerary for Switzerland using the Swiss Pass.
We are a group of 4 seniors travelling Italy7 days, Switzerland 7days, Paris2days & London4 days total of 20 days. Our program is like this from 21.06.2017.
Day 1: Bernia Express: From Milan we want to reach Tirano and catch Bernia Express to Chur and from there reach Zurich on the same day.
Day 2: Rhine falls Trip: Travel from Zurich HB to Schloss Laufen am Rhinefalls and return to Zurich. That evening a short trip on Lake Zurich boat ride
Day3: Trip to Zermatt: Zurich to Visp> Zermatt > Gornergrat-summit and return full day trip. And proceed for Lucerne for night halt.
Day 4: Mt.Rigi Trip: Take the boat from Lucerne to Vitznau. Change to the cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm and enjoy the view on the top. Then take the cogwheel train down to Arth-Goldau and change to the regular train to Lucerne.
Day5: Pilatus Trip: Take the boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad. Change to the cogwheel train to the Pilatus. Then take the cable car down to Fräkmüntegg and change to the gondola to Kriens. Take a bus at 'Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus' to Lucerne rail station.
Same day proceed to Interlaken for Night Halt.
Day 6: Trip to Jungfraugh : Interlaken to Jungfraujoch
Day 7: Trip to Murren: Interlaken to Laturburnen> Murren > Interlaken
Day 8: Interlaken to Schelthron round trip. Same day proceed to Geneva for NH. And proceed to paris
Please advise me, to what extent I can use 8days Swiss Travel pass for the above journeys.
In case I have to reduce the program by one day, which trip can be avoided
Whether Swiss half fare card is a better alternative
Regards
K.Vijaya Kumar
Hyderabad, India