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Relaxed 10-Day Switzerland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Bern to Lausanne and Geneva

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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 10-day self-drive holiday in Switzerland. Along the way, Bern, Basel, Köniz, Lausanne, Geneva, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Montreux, Lavey-Morcles, Gruyères, and Pringy invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Switzerland, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Bern, 1 night in Lausanne, and 4 nights in Geneva, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Switzerland.

Your journey starts in Bern, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 10-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Switzerland already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Chillon Castle and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Jardin Anglais.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Switzerland road trip itinerary for 10 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Switzerland.

If you want to make your 10-day relaxed self-drive tour in Switzerland even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Switzerland includes 9 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 10 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 10-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Switzerland today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Bern - Arrival day
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  • Rosengarten Bern
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Your relaxed road trip through Switzerland starts when you reach the incredible city of Bern, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Bern and begin your adventure in Switzerland.

Bern is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Bern. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Switzerland. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Bern, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Bern. The bars in Bern make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Switzerland. Enjoy your first taste of Bern as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Bern
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Drive 2 km, 40 min

  • Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
  • Zytglogge
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • bear pit
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Switzerland makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Switzerland also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Switzerland!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Bern
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Drive 196 km, 2 hours 58 min

  • Mittlere Brücke
  • Basel Minster
  • Tinguely Fountain
  • Zoo Basel
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On day 3 of your relaxed road trip in Switzerland, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Bern and visit amazing attractions in Basel, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Bern, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Bern.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Bern, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Bern.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Switzerland!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Bern
  • Lausanne
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Drive 221 km, 3 hours 4 min

  • Blausee Naturpark
  • Blausee
  • Gurten Park im Grünen
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Day 4 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Switzerland offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Lausanne for 1 night.

You'll be staying in Lausanne on this laid-back road trip through Switzerland. You'll stay here for 1 night.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Lausanne, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Lausanne.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lausanne
  • Geneva
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Drive 78 km, 1 hour 38 min

  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • Montbenon
  • The Olympic Museum
  • AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
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Day 5 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Switzerland lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Geneva, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 4 nights.

In Geneva, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Switzerland.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Geneva has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Geneva and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Geneva
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Drive 209 km, 3 hours 1 min

  • Chaplin's World
  • Golden Pass Railway
  • Promenade sur les quais de Montreux
  • Freddie Mercury statue
  • Chillon Castle
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, you’ll explore the area around Geneva, where you’ll be staying for another 3 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Geneva will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Switzerland.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Geneva and your accommodation.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Switzerland, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Geneva.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Geneva and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Switzerland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Geneva
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Drive 3 km, 40 min

  • The Geneva Water Fountain
  • Jardin Anglais
  • The Flower Clock
  • St Pierre Cathedral
  • Rue du Rhône
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One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Rue du Rhône. Allow yourself some time to explore this street and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Switzerland more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Switzerland, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Geneva.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Geneva.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Switzerland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Geneva
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Conservatory and Botanical garden Geneva
  • Broken Chair
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • Parc de La Grange
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Switzerland by joining a traveler-approved tour in Bern. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Bern that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Switzerland more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Geneva offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Geneva and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Geneva!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Geneva
  • Bern
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Drive 260 km, 3 hours 22 min

  • Les Bains de Lavey
  • Castle of the counts of Gruyères
  • HR Giger Museum
  • La Maison du Gruyère
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Day 9 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Bern, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Bern. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Bern. The bars in Bern make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Switzerland.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Bern - Departure day
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  • Bundesplatz
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 10 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 10-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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