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GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND NETHERLANDS

GRAND TOUR OF SWIBTEZLGEIRUMLAND GERMANY

9 days / 8 nights from Zürich

A stunning route leading you on a tour of discovery through Switzerland. Taking you through the most beautiful regions in

LUXEMBOURGSwitzerland, with spectacular views from amazing mountain passes and scenic signposted routes guiding you on your independent

round trip. Enjoy the freedom of a self-drive holiday - stop off where and when you choose, enjoy a picnic at the top of a mountain

pass or take a detour off the beaten track to a glittering Alpine lake. FRANCE Book
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Day 1: Zürich
Collect your rental car from the airport and drive to your hotel in Zürich. Time on FREE Hallwag
your first day to explore this metropolis of experiences by the water, from Zürich’s Road Map
own house mountain Uetliberg to a lake cruise on Lake Zürich itself. A visit to the

Grossmünster church in Zürich Old Town is recommended.

Overnight: Zurich Winterthur St. Gallen
Day 2: Zürich – Winterthur (24km)
ZURICH

Your first day’s drive takes you north from Zürich to Winterthur. Discover Lucerne Davos
breathtaking beauty at the 60 acre Winterthur Garden, with its childrens garden,
The Enchanted Wood. Visit the mesmerising Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. SWITZERLAND

Overnight: Winterthur Montreux Gstaad
Day 3: Winterthur – Davos (194km)

In the morning, set off towards St. Gallen, explore the Abbey of St. Gallen, a Tasch
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop off in beautiful Appenzell, known for its
Zermatt Lugano

charming customs and traditions. Why not take a picnic with you and enjoy ITALY
traditional meats and cheeses. Spend the afternoon at Heidi’s Village in Maienfeld,

discovering the origins of the beloved Swiss children’s story.

Option: Add a night in Davos before you set off and take a day trip to the border Day 8: Gstaad – Lucerne (315km)
of Italy on the spellbinding Bernina Express.
Overnight: Davos A morning start from picturesque Gstaad takes you down to Interlaken, set
Day 4: Davos – Lugano (250km) between the beautiful blue lakes of Brienz and Thun with views to the majestic
Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Don’t miss a stop off in the capital city Bern, with its
The highlight of your day today is the breath-taking route you take through beautiful old arcades, before your afternoon arrival in charming Lucerne. Perhaps
the wild, rugged Graubünden landscapes, past the Swiss National Park to take a lake cruise on Lake Brienz or Lake Thun from Interlaken, taking in the
Mediterranean influenced Lugano. sights from the water.
Overnight: Lugano
Day 5: Lugano – Zermatt/Tasch (265km) Overnight: Lucerne

Visit the local mountain Monte Brè with its charming views over the bay. Your Day 9: Lucerne – Zürich (120km)
journey today transports you from the Italian influenced Ticino up past some of
the most famous landmarks in Switzerland, from the vast Aletsch Glacier to the Explore Lucerne’s old town on foot this morning with a stroll across the historic
Matterhorn towering over Zermatt. Stop off at the impressive three UNESCO Chapel Bridge before driving back to Zürich via Einsiedeln, with its beautiful
protected castles of Bellinzona. old monastery and town square perfect for a quick break. The afternoon drive
completes your tour, taking you back to cosmopolitan Zürich, where you self-
drive tour ends.

Overnight: Zermatt Total Distance: 1735 km

Day 6: Zermatt/Tasch – Montreux (145km) Highlights:
• Visit to Grossmunster church in Zürich Old Town
Take a stroll around quaint Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, followed by • Abbey of St. Gallen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
a charming drive through the stunning Valais to the shores of Lake Geneva and • Heidi’s Village in Maienfeld
Montreux. The Gornergrat railway from Zermatt, for unrivalled Matterhorn views. • Driving through the Graubunden Landscapes
• Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt
Overnight: Montreux • Visit to Gryeres, home of the famous cheese
Day 7: Montreux – Gstaad (330km) • Lake cruise on Lake Brienz or Lake Thun from Interlaken

Wander along the lakeside in Montreux, before you meander up past golden From $2039 per person share twin*
Lavaux vineyards along Lake Geneva to medieval Fribourg and onwards to
Gstaad. A quick trip en route to charming Gruyères, home to the famous cheese *Based on a 9 day Hertz economy rental car & 8 nights’ accommodation including breakfast daily in 3 & 4
of the same name, is recommended. star hotels (subject to availability). No activities mentioned are included. Based on low season (Apr) travel.

Overnight: Gstaad

38 Above price is indicative and subject to change. Please check with your travel agent for up to date pricing.