The Grand Tour Of Switzerland

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This independent, self-driven grand tour of Switzerland will take you to the country's most beautiful regions. Travel through five alpine passes, 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and two biosphere reserves with 22 lakes.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Zurich, a metropolis of experiences
    • Admire the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall
    • Discover St. Gallen and its UNESCO World Heritage sites
    • See Bellinzonas, Switzerland's best-preserved medieval fortresses
    • Enjoy Lucerne and its impressive mountainous panorama

What's this trip about?

    This independent, self-driven grand tour of Switzerland will take you to the country's most beautiful regions. Travel through five alpine passes, 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and two biosphere reserves with 22 lakes.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range18 to 64 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Accommodation at listed hotels or similar
    • Daily buffet breakfast
    • Rental car for 9 days (216 hours) in car group of choice including: Car rental pick up and drop off at Zurich airport
    • One driver (driver must be over 25 years old)
    • Free parking at all hotels (except in Zermatt-Tasch)
    • Round train ticket Tasch- Zermatt in 2nd class
    • Grand Tour of Switzerland Road Map from Hallwag
    • Grand Tour of Switzerland Travel Guide
    • Swiss Coupon Pass (savings up to CHF 4500) including coupons to optional: Entrance to touristic attractions
    • City tours (by foot, coach, mini-train, etc.)
    • Restaurants
    • Dining in mountain top restaurants
    • Swiss Castes and UNESCO sites
    • Lunch & Dinner cruises
    • Day-passes and first class upgrades
    • All city taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: ZURICH (ARRIVAL) (B)

Welcome to Switzerland! Upon arrival, pick-up your car at Zurich’s airport and drive to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leaisure.  As a «metropolis of experiences» by the water, with a magnificent view of the snow-capped Alps on the horizon, Zürich off...

Day 2: ZURICH ST. GALLEN(B)

After breakfast drive to St. Gallen with a stopover at the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall to feel the roar and vibration of the water over one's entire body. Continue to St. Gallen, the compact metropolis of eastern Switzerland between Lake Constance a...

Day 3: ST. GALLEN DAVOS(B)

Today you will drive from St. Gallen to Davos. On your way, you will pass the village of Appenzell that is situated in a singularly beautiful landscape of rolling hills. The Appenzell region is known for rural customs and traditions such as the ceremonial desce...

Day 4: DAVOS LUGANO (B)

On your way to Lugano in the south of Switzerland you have several possibilities to experience the Grand Tour attractions. Today you can relax on a train ride on the most beautiful Alpine train, the Bernina Express. The cross-border Albula and Bernina Lines bet...

Day 5: LUGANO ZERMATT - TSCH(B)

Leaving Lugano for Zermatt, one visit that’s a must is Monte Brè. On your way lies Ascona, the city is famous for its mild climate, its Old Town and a lake promenade which is dot- ted with street cafés. Continue your journey and arrive in the region Valais. Her...

Day 6: ZERMATT TSCH - MONTREAUX(B)

A morning trip up the exhilarating open-air Gornergrat railway is not to be missed, for unrivalled views over the 4000 m peaks surrounding Zermatt. We also recommend stopping off at the impressive three UNESCO protected castles of Bellinzona, if not simply enjo...

Day 7: MONTREAUX - GSTAAD(B)

Drive through the orchards and terraced vine- yards of the Lavaux and further to Lausanne, the second-largest city on Lake Geneva and make sure you visit the Olympic Museum. Continue your drive to Freiburg, the largest medieval town in Üechtland. Further on you...

Day 8: GSTAAD - LUCERNE(B)

Before you continue to Lucerne, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the chalet village Gstaad. Continue your drive to Interlaken. From Interlaken you can experience the majestic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits. Interlaken  is another world famous resort with an id...

Day 9: LUCERNE ZURICH (DEPARTURE)(B)

You will spend your last day in one of the nicest cities in Switzerland. Lucerne is the gateway to central Switzerland at Lake Lucerne and it is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the bea...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,099
Price per day$233
Single supplement (single occupancy)$795
Last Updated: 2/22/2024

Departure takes place on Wednesday's

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Car fuel, mandatory insurance, speeding fines, winter tyres, GPS and map
    • Visa fees if applicable
    • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
    • Travel insurance
    • All items not mentioned as included

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Meals Included
Daily Breakfast,
Age Requirements
18 to 64 years
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Trip ID
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