Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Alpine panoramas, crystal lakes, and charming villages—The Grand Tour of Switzerland delivers nine days of scenic splendor for travelers looking to explore the country’s mountainous heart at a moderate, self-guided pace. Begin and end your journey in Zurich, where cosmopolitan flair meets breathtaking views of the snow-capped Alps. From there, traverse to St. Gallen, pausing to admire Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, before enjoying the resort atmosphere of Davos.
The itinerary leads you by scenic train to Lugano, renowned for its lakeside beauty, and onward to Zermatt, a car-free haven at the foot of the Matterhorn. Stops at Monte Brè, Montreux, and celebrity-favored Gstaad add glamour and tranquility to your route. Your adventure winds down in Lucerne, with its iconic wooden bridge and lakeside charm, before returning to Zurich.
With accommodation, transport, and meals included, the tour package offers independent travelers the flexibility to explore at their own rhythm while enjoying curated highlights. Its unique feature is the comprehensive circuit of Switzerland’s most iconic regions, blending major sights with hidden gems for a truly unforgettable mountain experience.
Mountains
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Zurich, Basel, Lucerne, St Galle
Zurich, Basel, Lucerne, St Gallen, Davos, Lugano, Zermatt, Montreux, Gstaad
Set your own pace on the Classic Switzerland Self Drive tour, an independent, seven-day honeymoon adventure through the heart of Switzerland. Begin in Zurich, then wind your way through scenic Lucerne, historic Bern, and the adventure hub of Interlaken. Marvel at the Rhine Falls, ride the panorama gondola up Mount Pilatus, and descend via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. Explore the Aare Gorge and the enchanting Lauterbrunnen Valley, with its hidden waterfalls and the chance for an unforgettable excursion to Jungfraujoch.
Designed for experienced travelers who appreciate freedom and flexibility, this relaxed trip’s unique appeal lies in its self-drive format—granting you the liberty to discover Switzerland’s most spectacular sights and hidden gems at your leisure.
Honeymoon
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Fill your festive cheer with candles, carols, snowflakes and stollen as you wander past heaving market stalls and pay tribute to old-world traditions, local craftsmanship and mesmerising city backdrops. You'll discover the charms of Austria, Germany and Switzerland during this winter adventure.
Discover Switzerland on a 10-day journey from Zurich to Lugano. Begin with a guided tour of Zurich before visiting the mighty Rhine Falls and lakeside Lucerne. Explore Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls and the Aare Gorge in the Bernese Oberland, then continue to Bern’s old town, Gruyères for cheese and chocolate, and Lake Geneva with Montreux’s promenade and Chillon Castle. Ticino offers Lugano, the Verzasca Valley, Ascona and Bellinzona’s castles, with the journey concluding by train to Zurich or Milan.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Discover Switzerland on a 7-day journey ending in Geneva. Start in Zurich with a guided city tour before seeing the thunderous Rhine Falls and the medieval streets of Lucerne. In the Bernese Oberland, explore the Lauterbrunnen Valley with its dramatic waterfalls. Continue to Bern’s old town, then visit Gruyeres to learn about traditional cheese-making and sample Swiss chocolate in Broc. Along Lake Geneva, take in Montreux, Vevey, and the fairytale Chillon Castle. Conclude the adventure with Lausanne’s Olympic Museum and a city tour of Geneva.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers