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Grand Tour of Switzerland - Eastern route
6 days / 5 nights
from CHF 630
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On the eastern route of the self-drive Grand Tour of Switzerland you will experience the different regions of Switzerland. Lively hustle and bustle in the north of Switzerland, Swiss traditions in the east and a Mediterranean climate in the south.
Highlights
- Zurich - city life with wonderful nature
- The traditional eastern Switzerland
- Davos - the largest mountain holiday, sports and congress resort in the Alps
- Ticino with its Mediterranean flair
- Lucerne - the gateway to Central Switzerland
«I especially like the "road trip feeling". Just stop at any time and enjoy the beauty of a place.»
Sara - Our Switzerland expert
Your itinerary
Zurich – St. Gallen – Davos – Lugano – Lucerne – Zurich
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Day 1
Overnight stay in Zurich
Highlights: Grossmünster, Lake Zurich, Uetliberg, Einstein's favourite café, FIFA Museum, shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse, urban diversity
Day 2
Zurich - St.Gallen / approx. 150 km
Drive from Zurich via Schaffhausen to St. Gallen. Overnight stay in St. Gallen.
Highlights: Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, colourfully painted oriels in St. Gallen, Abbey District and Abbey Library - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maestrani Chocolate Factory in Flawil
Day 3
St.Gallen - Davos / approx. 183 km
Journey from St. Gallen via the Appenzellerland to Davos. Overnight stay in Davos.
Highlights: Appenzell village with cheese show dairy, Heidi village in Maienfeld, Alpstein area with Hoher Kasten, Schatzalp in Davos, Monstein brewery - Europe's highest brewery, Visitor center Appenzeller beer
Day 4
Davos - Lugano / approx. 290 km
Drive from Davos through the Engadine and over the Passes Julier and San Bernardino to Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Highlights: Hike on the Muottas Muragl near Pontresina, train ride on the Bernina line, hikes in the Lower Engadine.
Day 5
Lugano - Lucerne / approx. 236 km
Drive from Lugano via Bellinzona over the Tremola and Grimsel Pass via Meiringen to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Highlights: Castles of Bellinzona, alp road "Tremola", Airolo - portal to the south, Gotthard Pass, Realp
Day 6
Lucerne - Zurich / approx. 150 km
Return journey to Zurich.
Highlights: Chapel bridge in Lucerne, excursions to Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, Lake Lucerne
