Road Trip Grand Tour of Switzerland – Eastern Route

The eastern Switzerland tour takes you through impressive landscapes and cultural highlights in the eastern and southern parts of Switzerland. The drive over the hilly landscapes of Appenzellerland and through the mountains of Graubünden will really give you that road trip feeling. You will find Mediterranean flair and the lifestyle of La Dolce Vita in the south of Switzerland.

6 days / 5 nights

from $ 690

To Planning

A wide view of the impressively roaring Rhine Falls amidst green landscape under a clear sky.

A herd of cattle on a road, followed by people in traditional costume, in a rural, green area.

A winding mountain road through a green, rocky landscape, with mountains in the background.

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To Planning

Highlights

St. Gallen – charming old town and baroque monastery complex
Mediterranean flair in Ticino
Davos – a paradise for outdoor adventures and alpine relaxation
Driving pleasure amidst breathtaking landscapes and over spectacular Alpine passes
Rhine Falls – the largest waterfall in Europe

Aerial view of a historic city with a church and red tiled roofs.

A view of a village in the mountains with a lake in the background, taken from an elevated platform.

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Travel itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Journey to Zurich
Day 2 Travel from Zurich to St. Gallen
Day 3 Travel from St. Gallen to Davos
Day 4 Journey from Davos to Lugano
Day 5 Journey from Lugano to Lucerne
Day 6 Travel from Lucerne to Zurich and return journey

Map of Switzerland with the Grand Tour of Switzerland – Eastern route from Zurich to Lucerne

Day 1

Journey to Zurich

Daily Itinerary

You start your journey from your individual starting point in Switzerland and travel to Zurich.

Overnight stay in Zurich

Aerial view of a historic town with river, bridge, and church steeples.

Day 2

Travel from Zurich to St. Gallen

Daily Itinerary

You drive from Zurich via Schaffhausen to St. Gallen. Enjoy the scenery along the way and discover the charming villages along the way.

Distance: 150 km / 93 mi

Overnight stay in St. Gallen

Aerial view of a historic church with surrounding buildings and hills in the background.

Day 3

Travel from St. Gallen to Davos

Daily Itinerary

You travel from St. Gallen via the Appenzellerland to Davos. Enjoy the ride and discover the beautiful landscapes along the way.

Distance: 183 km / 114 mi

Overnight stay in Davos

A city in a valley, surrounded by mountains and forests.

Day 4

Journey from Davos to Lugano

Daily Itinerary

The route continues from Davos through the Engadin valley and over the Julier Pass and the San Bernardino Pass to Lugano.

Distance: 290 km / 180 mi

Overnight stay in Lugano

A beautiful lakeside landscape with houses on the slope and a mountain in the background.

Day 5

Journey from Lugano to Lucerne

Daily Itinerary

You drive from Lugano via Bellinzona, over the Tremola on the Gotthard Pass and then the Grimsel Pass to Meiringen and finally reach Lucerne. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way!

Distance: 236 km / 147 mi

Overnight stay in Lucerne