The original route of the Grand Tour of Switzerland spread over eight unique stages. The route covers over 1,600 kilometers / 994 miles through the most beautiful regions of Switzerland. Past green meadows and deep blue lakes, over winding mountain pass roads, and from picturesque mountain villages to lively city life.
9 days / 8 nights
from $ 1,350
Price applies per adult in a 3-star double room. Rental car not included.
Famous mountains such as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau or the Matterhorn
Picturesque landscapes – past 22 unique lakes and over five Alpine passes
UNESCO-World Heritage Sites – 13 cultural and natural treasures of Switzerland
Four language regions – linguistic diversity on one route
Excellent road infrastructure – well-maintained roads and numerous gas stations or charging stations
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Travel itinerary
Zurich – Lucerne
Zurich – Lucerne
Lucerne – Zurich
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 Zermatt
Day 6 Trip from Zermatt to Montreux
Day 7 Trip from Montreux to Gstaad
Day 8 Travel from Gstaad to Lucerne
Day 9 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Journey to Zurich
Daily Itinerary
You travel from your individual starting point to Zurich.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Travel from Zurich to St. Gallen
Daily Itinerary
From Zurich, take the car past the Rhine Falls to St. Gallen.
Distance: 150 km / 93 mi
Overnight stay in St. Gallen
Day 3
Travel from St. Gallen to Davos
Daily Itinerary
You drive from St. Gallen to Davos. The route takes you through Appenzell and past Maienfeld. Enjoy the scenery on your journey!
Distance: 183 km / 114 mi
Overnight stay in Davos
Day 4
Journey from Davos to Lugano
Daily Itinerary
From Davos, you travel via the Engadin to Lugano. Great scenery awaits you along the way.
Distance: 290 km / 180 mi
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 5
Journey from Lugano to Zermatt
Daily Itinerary
From Lugano, the journey continues via Bellinzona and the St. Gotthard and Furka passes to Täsch. From there, take the train to Zermatt.
Distance: 260 km / 162 mi
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 6
Trip from Zermatt to Montreux
Daily Itinerary
You drive from Zermatt to Montreux. The route leads along the Rhone River through Valais, past Sion and Martigny.
Distance: 150 km / 93 mi
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 7
Trip from Montreux to Gstaad
Daily Itinerary
You drive from Montreux through the Lavaux wine region, via Lausanne, Fribourg, and the Gruyères region to Gstaad. Enjoy the varied landscape on your journey.
Distance: 160 km / 99 mi
Overnight stay in Gstaad
Day 8
Travel from Gstaad to Lucerne
Daily Itinerary
From Gstaad, the route continues to Lucerne. The route leads via Interlaken, Bern, and the Emmental and Entlebuch regions.
Distance: 207 km / 129 mi
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 9
Return journey from Lucerne
Daily Itinerary
You drive from Lucerne along Lake Lucerne via Altdorf and Schwyz to Zurich. Your journey ends there – or extend your stay.
Distance: 140 km / 87 mi
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
June to September
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Along the photo spots
After the obligatory photo at the famous picture frames of the Grand Tour of Switzerland, nothing stands in the way of the onward journey.
Tailor the trip to your needs.
9 days / 8 nights
from $ 1,350
Price applies per adult in a 3-star double room. Rental car not included.
