Package Tour Switzerland 8

GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND - NORTHERN ROUTE - 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

The northern route of the Grand Tour of Switzerland shows you the beauty of northern Switzerland. From architecture to nature parks, past lakes and the foothills of the Alps, landscapes to French-speaking Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland, back to the cities.

Highlights

• The cultural city for those who enjoy Basel
• La Chaux-de-Fonds, birthplace of Le Corbusier
• The chalet village of Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland
• Lucerne - the gateway to Central Switzerland
• Zurich - city life with wonderful nature

Your itinerary

Basel - Neuchâtel - Gstaad - Lucerne - Zurich / Basel (or in reverse)

Day 1

Arrival and overnight stay in Basel.

Highlights: oldest university town, Jean Tinguely Museum, Rhine navigation, Fondation Beyeler, cultural city Basel, Zoo Basel, Augusta Raurica

Day 2

Basel - Neuchâtel / approx. 121km

Journey from Basel through the Doubs Nature Park to Neuchâtel. Overnight stay in Neuchâtel.

Highlights: Trip to La Chaux-de Fonds - cradle of the Swiss watch industry, birthplace of Le Corbusier, Neuchâtel Castle, Lake Biel

Day 3

Neuchâtel - Gstaad / approx. 111km

Via Freiburg through the region of La Gruyères to Gstaad. Overnight stay in Gstaad.

Highlights: Freiburg with its medieval charm, La Maison du Gruyère show dairy, Gstaad chalet village, the idyllic Lauenensee mountain lake.

Day 4

Gstaad - Lucerne / approx. 315km

Drive from Gstaad via Interlaken to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Highlights: Interlaken with views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, excursion to Bern, excursion to the Brienzer Rothorn, chapel bridge in Lucerne, excursions to Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn.

Day 5

Lucerne - Zurich / approx. 140km

Journey from Lucerne past Lake Zug to Zurich. Overnight stay in Zurich.

Highlights: Lake Lucerne, Swiss Museum of Transport, Kyburgerstadt Zug, stalactite caves Höllgrotten

Day 6

Return journey to Zurich.

 

Highlights: Grossmünster, Zürisee, Uetliberg, Einstein's favourite café, FIFA Museum, shopping on Bahnhofstrasse, urban diversity

Inclusions

• 5 Overnight stays incl. breakfast in Basel, Neuchâtel, Gstaad, Lucerne and Zurich
• “Grand Tour of Switzerland” Road map
• “Grand Tour of Switzerland” travel guide
• Swiss Coupon Pass with 100 exclusive „2 for 1“ – Dine & Discover offers en route worth over CHF 4‘500.–
• From price per person in 3-star double room
• Booking period: all year round
• Travel Period: 01.04. - 26.10.2023
• Price example calculated on the 15.05.2022 for 01.05.2023

Good to know

• Travel documents are sent by email if possible, in exceptional cases by post.
• Trip can also be booked in reverse
• Additional overnight stays in Basel, Neuchâtel, Gstaad, Lucerne, Basel and Zurich bookable
• The route only runs over motorways when it is necessary
• When using your own car, a motorway vignette is required
• Rental car can be booked optionally
• Recommended travel time: May - October
• Please inform yourself about the road conditions at www.alpen-paesse.ch before you start your journey.
• Alternatives such as tunnels or car transport possible