Relaxed 13-Day Switzerland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Geneva to Zurich and Bern

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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 13-day self-drive holiday in Switzerland. Along the way, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, and Saint-George 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 5 nights in Geneva, 4 nights in Zurich, and 3 nights in Bern, 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 Geneva, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 13-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 Chapel Bridge and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Zürich Zoo.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Switzerland road trip itinerary for 13 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 13-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 12 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 13 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 13-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

  • Geneva - Arrival day
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  • Rue du Rhône
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Your relaxed road trip through Switzerland starts when you reach the incredible city of Geneva, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Geneva and begin your adventure in Switzerland.

Geneva 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Geneva. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Switzerland. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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 Geneva, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Geneva and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Geneva
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Drive 8 km, 1 hour 19 min

  • The Geneva Water Fountain
  • Jardin Anglais
  • The Flower Clock
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • Mon Repos Park
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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 Geneva. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Geneva that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Switzerland more memorable.

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Geneva
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Drive 7 km, 35 min

  • St Pierre Cathedral
  • Place du Bourg-de-Four
  • Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève
  • Parc de La Grange
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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.

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.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Geneva. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Geneva
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Conservatory and Botanical garden Geneva
  • Broken Chair
  • International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
  • United Nations Office at Geneva
  • Palace of Nations
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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

For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Les Rues Basses, the top shopping destination in Geneva. Browse local boutique shops and luxury stores, each offering delightful surprises. Find unique souvenirs or items to take home. After shopping, explore what Les Rues Basses has to offer, including attractions, essential services, and vibrant community activities.

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.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Geneva
  • Zurich
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Drive 302 km, 3 hours 44 min

  • The Olympic Museum
  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
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Day 5 of your relaxed road trip in Switzerland will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Switzerland, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

You'll be staying in Zurich on this laid-back road trip through Switzerland. You'll stay here for 4 nights.

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 Zurich.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Zurich’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Switzerland.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Zurich
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Drive 1 km, 23 min

  • Swiss National Museum
  • Lindenhof
  • Old Town (Altstadt)
  • Bahnhofstrasse
  • Niederdorf
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Switzerland. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Switzerland and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

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.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Zurich
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Drive 10 km, 46 min

  • Zürich Zoo
  • Kunsthaus Zürich
  • Grossmünster
  • Zürich Opera House
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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 Geneva. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Geneva that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Switzerland more memorable.

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 Zurich, 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 Zurich.

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 8

Day 8

  • Zurich
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Drive 9 km, 50 min

  • FIFA Museum
  • Arboretum Zürich
  • Chinagarten Zürich
  • Zürichhorn
  • Botanical Garden
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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.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Switzerland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Zurich, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Zurich’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Switzerland.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Zurich
  • Bern
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Drive 166 km, 2 hours 36 min

  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Lion Monument Lucerne
  • Chapel Bridge
  • Spreuerbrücke
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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 3 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Zurich.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Bern. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Switzerland.

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

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Bern and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Bern
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Drive 4 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Rosengarten Bern
  • bear pit
  • Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
  • Museum of Communication
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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 Bern.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Bern and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Bern as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Switzerland!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bern
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Drive 1 km, 22 min

  • The Parliament Building
  • Bundesplatz
  • Zytglogge
  • Einsteinhaus
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Switzerland. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Switzerland and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring the food culture in Bern 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 Bern and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Switzerland!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bern
  • Geneva
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Drive 234 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Chillon Castle
  • The Fork - Alimentarium
  • Servion Zoo
  • Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
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Day 12 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Switzerland offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Geneva for 1 night.

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

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Switzerland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Geneva, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Switzerland.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Switzerland. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Switzerland tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Geneva - Departure day
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  • Brunswick Monument
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Take one last moment to soak in Switzerland, and unwind with tea or coffee at a cozy cafe.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 13 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 13-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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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.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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