8 days in South of France & Switzerland Itinerary

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Nice is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: wander the streets of Old Town, examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, and take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Nice attractions site.

Buffalo, USA to Nice is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Buffalo to Nice, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Buffalo in June since evenings lows in Nice dip to 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

On the 28th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, then take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Vallon des Auffes.

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You can drive from Nice to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Nice in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Marseille: temperatures range from 83°F by day to 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): explore the activities along Lake Geneva and then take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Geneva trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Marseille to Geneva takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from Marseille in June, things will get a bit cooler in Geneva: highs are around 76°F and lows about 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to fly to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

On the 30th (Thu), admire the masterpieces at Museum Rietberg and then explore the activities along Lake Zurich. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Old Town and then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Zurich vacation builder app.

Traveling by flight from Geneva to Zurich takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Zurich are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can fly back home.