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Map of the complete Grand Tour of Switzerland.

Highlights

  • 4 language regions
  • 5 mountains passes & 22 lakes
  • 12 UNESCO World Heritages
  • Highest point: Furka Pass 2429 m above sea level
  • Lowest point: Lake Maggiore, 193 m above sea level
  • 200 charging stations on the route
Auf der E-Grand Tour of Switzerland

«Now we are "ready" for the onward journey. A photo in front of the famous photo spot of the Grand Tour is of course not to be missed.»

Mirjam & Luna - Winner of the anniversary trip

Day 1

Individual arrival in Zurich. Overnight stay in Zurich

Highlights: Lake of Zurich, Old Town, Museums (Landesmuseum, FIFA, Kunsthaus), Casino, Uetliberg, Grossmünster Church

 

 

Zürich Aussicht auf die Gemüsebrücke  vom Grossmünster

Day 2

Zürich - St. Gallen / approx. 105 km

Pick-up your electric rental car (for 8 days). Drive from Zurich via the Rhine Falls to St. Gallen. Overnight stay in St. Gallen.

Highlights: Rhine Falls (largest waterfall in Europe), traffic-free Old Town of St. Gallen, Abbey Library (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Auf der E-Grand Tour am Rheinfall vorbei

Day 3

St. Gallen - St. Moritz / approx. 185 km

Journey from St. Gallen to St. Moritz. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

Highlights: The village of Appenzell, Heidi-Dorf in Maienfeld, the highest town in Europe - Davos, Flüela Pass, world famous St. Moritz

Der St. Moritzer See.

Day 4

St. Moritz - Lugano / approx. 267 km

The journey continues into the Mediterranean Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Highlights: Tip: Extend your stay and visit the region: Bernina Express rail experience with the famous Brusio circular viaduct, hike on the Muottas Muragl

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Lago di Lugano

Day 5

Lugano - Zermatt / ca. 215 km

Journey from Lugano via Ascona and Bellinzona over the passes St. Gotthard and Furka to Täsch. From there you take the train to the car-free Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Highlights: Monte Brè, Ascona, castles of Bellinzona, Aletsch Glacier (23 km longest glacier in the Alps)

Zermatt mit Matterhorn

Day 6

Zermatt - Lausanne / approx. 180 km

Journey from Zermatt and Täsch along the river Rhone through the Valais via Sion and Martigny to Montreux and Lausanne. Overnight stay in Lausanne.

Highlights: Zermatt, Gornergrat, Castle Chillon, lake Geneva, vineyards in Lavaux, Olympic Museum in Lausanne

Altstadt von Lausanne mit der Escalier du Marche im Hintergrund

Day 7

Lausanne - Gruyère - Freiburg - Interlaken / approx. 156 km

Journey from Lausanne to medieval Freiburg, through the Gruyère region to Interlaken. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Highlights: medieval old town Freiburg with Gothic facades and the 74 metre high cathedral tower, Gruyère region with cheese dairy, chalet village Gstaad, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

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Day 8

Interlaken - Bern - Lucerne / approx. 167 km

The journey continues from Interlaken via Bern to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Highlights: Lake Brienz, Lake Thun, Bern Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Luzern mit Kapellbrücke

Day 9

Lucerne - Zurich / approx. 140 km

Drive from Lucerne to Zurich. Return of the rental car.

Highlights: Excursion mountains Rigi, Pilatus or Stanserhorn, Chapel bridge, Lake Lucerne

Zürich mit Blick auf die Altstadt vom Lindenhof

Inclusions

  • Overnight stay incl. breakfast in Zurich, St. Gallen, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt, Lausanne, Interlaken, Lucerne
  • Electric rental car for 8 days - pick up on the 2nd day
  • Inclusive rental rate. See conditions for full list of inclusions
  • Excluding flights
  • Train ticket from Zurich Airport to Zurich main station
  • Train ticket from Täsch to Zermatt and vice versa
  • “Grand Tour of Switzerland" Road Map from Hallwag
  • “Grand Tour of Switzerland" Travel Guide
  • From price applies per person sharing 3-star double room. Excluding flights
  • Booking period: all year round
  • Travel period: 01.04 – 23.10.2024
  • Price example calculated on 01.09.2023 for 04.05.2024

Good to know

  • All our recommended hotels, distinguished by a crown symbol, have charging spaces on their premises which are free of charge or at a small cost (apart from Zermatt which is a car free village, the car will be parked in Täsch which has charging stations as well)
  • With your e-car you save more than CHF 350.- of petrol cost.
  • The Grand Tour attractions in the day to day itinerary are a selection, in total there are 44 attractions to explore
  • This offer is certified with the myclimate label “carbon neutral journey”
  • We offset all CO2 emissions of your e-Grand Tour of Switzerland journey, including overnight stays & ride, by supporting myclimate’s high quality climate protection projects
  • Recommended travel time: May - October
  • If you use your own car, a highway vignette is required. This can be purchased directly online as an e-vignette.
  • Please inform yourself about the road conditions at www.alpen-paesse.ch before you start your journey
  • When using your own car, a motorway toll sticker is required
  • Tips:
  • Benefit from over 100 2 for 1 offers and save up to CHF 4,500 with the Swiss Coupon Pass

Flight Options

SWISS International Airlines

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.

Speak to an expert

We are both the official and largest tour operator for holidays to Switzerland and have been in operation for over 30 years with ABTA and ATOL protection. Please give us a call and we will be happy to go through your plans. Call +44 207 420 4900 to speak with us or send us your travel request via [email protected].

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