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Grand Tour of Switzerland - Culinary
6 days / 5 nights
Experience culinary highlights in selected hotels on this 6-day short self-drive trip along the Grand Tour of Switzerland.
Highlights
- Gourmet in St. Moritz
- Mediterranean cuisine in Lugano
- Delicacies in Zermatt
«A touch of luxury, a bit of the south and a pinch of mountain air - just the right thing for a culinary short trip through Switzerland. »
Your itinerary
Day 1
Journey to St. Moritz
Begin your stay with the magnificent view overlooking the picturesque Engadine Valley on the Muottas Muragl. Your included guest card provides access to many mountains and can be picked up from your hotel.
Interested in the Bernina Express? We highly recommend adding an additional night in St. Moritz. This will allow for time to enjoy the panoramic train experience. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.
Highlights: Arrival on the Grand Tour of Switzerland, Muottas Muragl, Moondee Alpine destination
Day 2
St. Moritz - Lugano (290km)
Plan enough time for stops on your Alpine stage to Ticino. We recommend creating your own Grand Tour picnic as there are many beauty spots to stop along the way. In Lugano enjoy the beautiful views over the lake and walk along the promenade. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Highlights: Monte Tamaro, Monte Brè
Day 3
Lugano
Experience a cooking workshop in an authentic Ticinese Grotto with mesmerizing views out towards the Lake Lugano. You will make a traditional risotto with the help of a chef accompanied by a good wine Merlot del Ticino for dinner. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Highlights: Lake Lugano, Risotto Workshop, Lugano’s water promenate
Day 4
Lugano - Zermatt (264km)
Today you can experience the spectacular stages over the Tremola, Gotthard, and Furka passes into Valais. In Zermatt, a wide variety of 3 Michelin star and 16 Gault Millaut restaurants await you for a culinary adventure and a highlight of the day. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Highlights: Zermatt old village, Matterhorn
Day 5
Zermatt
Excursion to the Gornergrat with best view to the Matterhorn. On this special journey which combines the mountain experience with a culinary tour of various mountain restaurants at Gornergrat, Riffelberg and Riffelalp stops including a special aperitif, 3-course gourmet meal and dessert. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Highlights: Gornergrat with view of the Matterhorn
Day 6
Departure Zermatt
Zermatt is an outdoor paradise. Before leaving consider the Alpine panorama and the “sunny corner” of Switzerland on Sunnegga. Various alpine huts invite you to take a lunch break or consider adding the Findeln Gourmet Pass (available during summer, booked locally) for your last taste of the Valais. Extension of your holiday or begin your departure.
Highlights: Sunnegga, Gorner Gorge, Gornergrat, Matterhorn