Grand Tour of Switzerland - Round trip west by car

Travel by car to your booked hotel in Geneva. Discover the idyllic city on Lake Geneva, the second largest lake in Europe after Lake Constance. Geneva is home to the European headquarters of the UN and is also the headquarters of the Red Cross. The famous Jet d'Eau, the 140 m high water fountain, is a first port of call in the harbour. The historic old town and the magnificent views of the mountain ranges and even Mont Blanc are also stunning. Other tips for your stay in Geneva include a boat trip on Lake Geneva, crowned with a unique panorama. For shopping fans, we recommend the Rue du Rhône with its luxury and high-end brands; fashion shops, jewellers, watchmakers and fine chocolates more than live up to their excellent reputation. Overnight stay in Geneva.

Breakfast at the hotel. Followed by an enjoyable drive along Lake Geneva and Lac de Joux through unspoilt landscapes and the beauty of the Jura. Continue to Fribourg, one of the largest medieval towns, beautifully situated on a rocky outcrop. The old town with more than 200 unique Gothic façades dating back to the 15th century gives the city an unrivalled charm. One of the highlights is Fribourg Cathedral, where you can climb the 74-metre-high tower and enjoy an incomparable panoramic view. The next stop on the journey is Gruyères with its majestic castle and small old town with pretty restaurants. Plan time to visit the Château St. Germain with its surreal works by HR Giger or the ‘Maison du Gruyère’ cheese dairy. The last stage takes you to the world-famous holiday resort of Gstaad, where you will spend the night today.

Breakfast at the hotel. Take the opportunity to visit Glacier 3000 and the 107-metre-long suspension bridge with impressive views of the Matterhorn, the Mont Blanc massif, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Continue via Spiez to Interlaken, where a boat trip on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz promises another highlight. The journey continues along the right bank of Lake Thun to Thun and Bern. A visit to Bern's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its 6 km of arcades is an invitation to shop whatever the weather. From Bern, the journey leads through the dreamy Emmental valley to Affoltern with the opportunity to visit the show dairy and through the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve to Lucerne. The city is a popular excursion destination thanks to its unique location on Lake Lucerne, the many sights such as the Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower and the attractive shopping facilities. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel along Lake Lucerne and Lake Uri to Altdorf. Possibility for a mountain excursion to the Pilatus, the Stanserhorn, the Bürgenstock or the Rigi. The journey continues to Andermatt and over the 2,430 metre high Furka Pass into Valais. An absolute highlight is the excursion from Fiesch by cable car and aerial cableway to the Eggishorn at 2,926 metres, which is part of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can enjoy a spectacular 360° mountain panorama. You should not miss out on a short walk of approx. 20 minutes to the main summit before returning to the valley and the last stage by car to Täsch. Park your car here and take the train to the world-famous mountain village of Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn in around 12 minutes. Take your time for a stroll through Zermatt. The charming chalets and the many shops give Zermatt a rustic and cosy atmosphere. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Breakfast at the hotel. You should make time for an excursion to the Gornergrat or the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in the eternal snow. The train takes you back to Täsch, where you continue your journey by car via Sierre, Sion to Martigny. If time permits, we recommend a detour to Le Châtelard. The VerticAlp Emosson promises an unforgettable experience with a spectacular view of Mont Blanc. The last stage takes you to Montreux. A visit to Chillon Castle, combined with a walk along the lakeside promenade, is not to be missed. Overnight stay in Montreux.

Breakfast at the hotel. A visit to the vineyard terraces of the Lavaux UNESCO World Heritage Site, including a tasting of the excellent wines, is a ‘must’. Good starting points for a short hike are Chexbres, Saint-Saphorin, Cully, Epesses and Grandvaux. The excursion is also particularly comfortable on the blue and yellow ‘Train des vignes’, the train that winds its way up from Vevey through the lush green vineyards to Puidoux-Chexbres in twelve minutes. Individual journey home.