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Grand Tour of Switzerland - Eastern route
6 days / 5 nights
from £ 565
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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
Flight Options
Our in-house flights experts will be happy to offer advice and to book the most convenient flight for your trip.
Your flights will be covered by our package booking conditions and will be protected under our ATOL license. We will charge £35 per person for this flight booking service.
Alternatively book your flights directly with Swiss - our preferred partner for flights to Switzerland.
