Grand Tour of Switzerland – City & Culture

Once you arrive in Zurich, you can use the included Zurich Card, which is valid for 24 hours, to explore the city’s cultural highlights.

If you have booked a hire car, you will collect it in Zurich in the morning. You will then drive along the Grand Tour route towards Lucerne. On the way, you might want to stop off in Rapperswil, Einsiedeln or at Rigi. In the late afternoon, a guided tour of Lucerne awaits you.

Distance: 139 km

On a day trip, you can easily reach the Bürgenstock by catamaran and funicular. From there, you’ll enjoy stunning views of Lake Lucerne. In the evening, you can enjoy a traditional Swiss dinner accompanied by a folklore show.

The journey takes you through the Emmental and offers the chance to stop off at various points along the way. In the afternoon, a local guide will take you on a guided tour of Bern, during which you will also visit the BärenPark.

Distance: 180 km

You’ll follow the Grand Tour route, which takes you past Lake Brienz, through the Bernese Alps, the Simmental valley, Château-d’Œx, Gruyères, Fribourg and along Lake Neuchâtel.

Distance: 250 km

This scenic route takes you through the Parc du Doubs, with photo stops along the way. Once you arrive in Basel, there will be time to visit a museum before a guide takes you on a tour of the old town in the late afternoon.

Distance: 155 km

You’ll drive to the Rhine Falls and stop for a final photo opportunity. Afterwards, you can opt to drive via Winterthur back to Zurich, where you’ll return the car and begin your journey home.

Distance: 150 km