Zurich

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.

Geneva

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.

The Matterhorn

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!

Grindelwald

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.

Lucerne

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.

Zurich

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.

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.