7 Day Self Drive Express Switzerland
Duration
7 days
Group Size
1 to 8 people
Ages
0 - 120
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
Let Switzerland charm you! Take the wheel in Zurich before driving through the lowlands and Swiss Alps. This week-long road trip allows you to get a taste of Switzerland’s culture and outstanding natural scenery, with magnificent sights at every corner. Picture yourself walking through green valleys and quaint mountain villages, with a backdrop of sharp and snow-capped peaks. Interested in discovering more of the Alps with a guide? Check out our 12-day Alps guided small group tour through Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
Additional information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickup
After landing in Zurich Zurich, make your way to your accommodation in the city centre. You could opt to take a taxi or use public transport, but for a more direct and comfortable ride, we will be happy to organise a private airport transfer for you. - Time zone: Europe/Zurich
What's included
24/7 helpline
Nordic Visitor's Switzerland Travel Guide
Carbon offsetting of your tour
Accommodation (Comfort Plus/Superior) for 6 nights
Taxes & service fees
Map of Switzerland and detailed personal itinerary
Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 5 days
Daily breakfast
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Itinerary
After landing in Zurich
Zurich, make your way to your accommodation in the city centre. You could opt to take a taxi
or use public transport, but for a more direct and comfortable ride, we will be happy to organise a private
airport transfer for you.
If you arrive early, spend the day exploring Switzerland’s largest city at your leisure. You could stroll around
the Old Town with its cobblestone streets and charming architecture. It is home to many historic churches
including Grossmünster and Fraumünster. You could also immerse yourself in art and history at local
museums. You’ll even find a FIFA museum here. Or head up the Lindenhof hill to enjoy views over the city
centre and the river Limmat.
Spend the night in Zurich.
Start your road trip around Switzerland! Pick up your rental car and head for the scenic Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva across
the country. En route you will pass through Bern
Bern, the small yet charming Swiss capital. This city is full of
cultural and historical landmarks, with a heritage dating back to the 12th century. The medieval Old Town, or
“Altstadt”
, is well-preserved and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Head back on the road until you arrive in the French-speaking city of Lausanne
Lausanne, where you will spend the
night. The city stands on the shores of Lake Geneva, or as the locals call it “Lac Léman”
, and is the home of the
modern Olympics. You’ll find the historic centre very walkable and full of cobblestone streets and colourful
buildings.
Spend the night in Lausanne.
Today you leave the scenic Lake Geneva behind to drive into the Alps. You will first journey through the
tranquil town of Montreux,
Montreux, where you could visit the medieval Château de Chillon
Château de Chillon castle. Then drive
through the beautiful Rhone Valley
Rhone Valley heading towards the town of Sion
Sion, with its 2 hilltop fortresses. Admire the
historic buildings and green scenery, you will continue to Zermatt
Zermatt. From here you can take in and the
magnificent Matterhorn
Matterhorn, the symbol of Switzerland. It makes for quite the impressive photo backdrop!
Spend the night in Zermatt Zermatt area.
Continue your drive through the Alps today all the way to Grindelwald
Grindelwald. En route you can stop at charming
towns in the Thurnersee
Thurnersee (Lake Thun) region like Spiez, Thun and Sigriswil. Then cross Interlaken
Interlaken to arrive
at the alpine village of Grindelwald, from where you’ll have a view of the notorious Mt. Eiger as well as the
higher peaks of Mönch and Jungfrau. This is an ideal area to wander along trails, either in the town or in the
mountains.
Spend the night in the Interlaken/Grindelwald area.
Today you drive to Lucerne
Lucerne, a picturesque city set on the shore of Lake Lucerne. Here you can spend your
afternoon strolling around the city, enjoying its stunning medieval architecture. Don’t miss Kapellbrücke
(“Chapel Bridge
Chapel Bridge”), the landmark wooden bridge built in 1333, connecting the Old Town to the other side of the
river. Other highlights include the Musegg city wall with its 9 towers, the Jesuit Church and the Lion
Monument. This sculpture was carved into rock by Icelandic artist Bertel Thorvaldsen and dedicated to the
Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.
Spend the night in Lucerne.
Before you head back to Zurich, you have one last option for yet another gorgeous alpine view. Head to Kriens
to take the gondola and cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus
Mount Pilatus, at more than 2,000 metres (7,000 feet) above
sea level. You’ll glide up the mountain enjoying sweeping views over the Alps.
Then you’ll follow the scenic drive along the shores of Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne, taking you to small villages with a
backdrop of green hillsides. You could also hop on a boat tour on the lake to give you a different perspective of
the charming surroundings. Your road trip ends on you return to Zurich, where you can spend the rest of the
day at your leisure.
Spend the night in Zurich.
Today your adventure in Switzerland comes to an end. To reach the airport, hop in a taxi or the train from the
city centre in time for your departure flight. We could also arrange a private transfer for your convenience.
If you fly later in the day, spend your last few moments enjoying Zurich. You could go shopping, buy some
last-minute souvenirs, relax in a café or visit one more sight in the city.
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