11 days in Paris & Lucerne Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Montmartre and Louvre Museum. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Marne-la-Vallee to see Disneyland Paris about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: shop like a local with Le Marais, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Paris online sightseeing planner.

Mumbai, India to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 4.5 hours. In May, Paris is cooler than Mumbai - with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Get outdoors at Jungfraujoch and Aletsch Glacier. Attractions like Old Town and Lake Lucerne make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Lucerne side-trips: Parasailing & Paragliding (in Interlaken) and Zurich (Niederdorf & Bahnhofstrasse). There's much more to do: take in the views from Chapel Bridge, get outside with Sonnenberg, and appreciate the history behind Lion Monument.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Lucerne online trip planner.

Do a combination of flight, bus, and train from Paris to Lucerne in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Lucerne can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.