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Grand Tour of Switzerland – The Classic
12 days / 11 nights
from £ 1205
The Grand Tour of Switzerland takes you on a 1,600 km tour through the most beautiful regions of Switzerland. Past lush green meadows and deep blue lakes, over winding pass roads and from picturesque mountain villages into the pulsating hustle and bustle of the city.
Highlights
- 4 language regions
- 5 Alpine passes & 22 lakes
- 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Highest point: Furka Pass 2'429 m.a.s.l.
- Lowest point: Lago Maggiore, 193 m.a.s.l.
- Very good road infrastructure (road condition, petrol stations along the route)
«Of course, a photo in front of the famous photo spot of the Grand Tour is not to be missed.»
Adrian - Our Switzerland expert
Your itinerary
Zurich – St.Gallen – Davos – Lugano – Zermatt – Montreux – Interlaken – Lucerne – Zurich
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Day 1
Collect your rental car from Zürich. Drive from Zurich to St. Gallen. Overnight stay in St. Gallen.
Highlights: FIFA Museum, Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, Abbey of St. Gallen, old town of St. Gallen, Textile museum & library
Day 2
St. Gallen - Davos / ca. 160km
Driving from St. Gallen, stop off in beautiful Appenzell, known for its charming customs and traditions and continue to Davos. Overnight stay in Davos.
Highlights: Hoher Kasten, city of Appenzell, Seealpsee, Jackobshorn, Weissfluhjoch und Schatzalp, Kirchner Museum, Cheese diary Appenzell
Day 3
Davos - Lugano / ca. 250km
Drive through the wild, rugged Graubünden landscapes to Mediterranean influenced Lugano.
Highlights: LAC Art and Culture Centre, Parco Civico Ciani - Park on the lake, Monte San Salvatore, Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, old town of Lugano
Day 4
Today is your day off. Go for a boat trip on the lake or join one of the free walking tours of Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Highlights: Monte Bré, Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, Lake Lugano
Day 5
Lugano - Zermatt/Täsch / ca. 265km
Your journey today transports you from the Italian influenced Ticino up past some of the most famous landmarks in Switzerland to Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Highlights: Upper Goms, Glacier Aletsch, Aletsch Arena, Matterhorn, Gorger Gorge
Day 6
Enjoy this world famous high-altitude resort Zermatt and explore the stunning mountain scenery. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Highlights: Museum Matterhorn, Gornergrat, Glacier paradise Matterhorn, Gorner Gorge
Day 7
Zermatt/Täsch - Montreux / ca. 145km
Charming drive through the stunning Valais to the shores of Lake Geneva and Montreux. overnight stay in Montreux.
Highlights: Jazz Festival, Rochers-de-Naye, Château de Chillon, Chaplins World, Weinberge, Seepromenade
Day 8
Montreux - Interlaken / ca. 150km
Driving up into the golden vineyards of the Lavaux and then along Lake Thun before reaching Interlaken. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Highlights: Lake Thun, Brienzer Rothorn, Lake Brienz, Beatus Caves, Harder Kulm
Day 9
Time to explore Interlanken. A relaxing lake cruise on one of the crystal blue lakes or an exciting mountain excursion is a ‘must’ in Interlaken.
Highlights: Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Grindelwald, Wengen
Day 10
Interlaken - Lucerne / ca. 215km
Your car drive takes you along lake Thun to the capital Bern. After a break you continue to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.
Highlights: Centre of Paul Knee, House of Parliament, UNESCO wolrd heritage site, Bear Park
Day 11
Why not explore the Old Town and walk across the iconic Chapel Bridge or enjoy the views from Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi. Overnight stay in Lucerne
Highlights: Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, Klewenalp, Stanserhorn, Glacier Garden, Old Town
Day 12
Lucerne - Zurich / 120km
Drive back to Zurich and return your rental car.
Highlights: Uetliberg, Rapperswil, FIFA Museum, Casino Zurich, Art Museum Zurich
Flight Options
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