13-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Zurich to Lugano, Sion, Geneva, and Bern

Photo of beautiful view of historic city center of Zurich with famous Fraumunster Church.
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Duration
13 days & 12 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
12 nights included
Car rental
13 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 13-day road trip through Switzerland.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Switzerland. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 5 nights in Zurich, 1 night in Lugano, 1 night in Sion, 3 nights in Geneva, and 2 nights in Bern, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Switzerland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Zurich, Basel, Lucerne, Lugano, Sion, Geneva, Lausanne, Gruyères, Bern, and Lauterbrunnen. We'll help you experience the best 13 days in Switzerland you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Zurich, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, including the stunning Jardin Anglais and The Geneva Water Fountain.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We've handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Switzerland. From the magnificent Lion Monument Lucerne to the breathtaking Chapel Bridge and Chillon Castle, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Zurich, Basel, Lucerne, Lugano, Sion, Geneva, Lausanne, Gruyères, Bern, and Lauterbrunnen, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Switzerland. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Switzerland.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Switzerland. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Switzerland.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Switzerland.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Switzerland has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Switzerland. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 12 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 12 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Switzerland extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Switzerland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Switzerland today!

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Included

Hotel, 12 nights
Rental car, 13 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Panoramic view of historic Zurich city center with famous Fraumunster, Grossmunster and St. Peter and river Limmat at Lake Zurich on a sunny day with clouds in summer, Canton of Zurich, SwitzerlandZürich / 5 nights
Bern, Switzerland. View of the old city center and Nydeggbrucke bridge over river Aare.Bern / 2 nights
View of the Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland.Basel
Geneva skyline cityscape, French-Swiss in Switzerland. Aerial view of Jet d'eau fountain, Lake Leman, bay and harbor from the bell tower of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Sunny day blue sky.Geneva / 3 nights
Lausanne - city in SwitzerlandLausanne
Valais/Wallis - state in SwitzerlandWallis / 1 night
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne
Lugano - city in SwitzerlandLugano / 1 night
Interlaken - city in SwitzerlandInterlaken
Photo of Castle Chillon one of the most visited castle in Montreux, Switzerland attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year.Montreux
Winterthur - city in SwitzerlandWinterthur
Photo of aerial View of the Medieval Town of Gruyeres, Famous Castle of Gruyeres, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.Gruyères
Photo of beautiful autumn view of Lauterbrunnen valley with gorgeous Staubbach waterfall and Swiss Alps at sunset time, Switzerland.Lauterbrunnen

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Attractions

Photo of Rhine Falls or Rheinfall, Switzerland panoramic aerial view.Rhine Falls
Photo of the landscape of the Zurich zoo, Switzerland.Zürich Zoo
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandChapel Bridge
Photo of Chillon Castle, Switzerland. Montreaux, Lake Geneve, one of the most visited castle in Swiss, attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year.Chillon Castle
Photo of Lucerne dying lion monument, Switzerland.Lion Monument
Photo of flower clock or L'horloge fleurie is a symbol of the city watchmakers, located in Jardin Anglais park in Geneva city in Switzerland.Jardin Anglais
Photo of Pink flamingos in the water in the zoo of Basel, Switzerland.Basel Zoo
The Geneva Water Fountain, Geneva, Grand Genève, SwitzerlandThe Geneva Water Fountain
Photo of a Bear is walking along edge of pool in Bern Bear Pit (Barengraben) in Bern Bear Park, Berne, Switzerland.Bear pit
Photo of bridge at Limmatquai in the city center of Zurich, Switzerland. People on the background. Seen from Lindenhof hill.Lindenhof
Photo of Swiss Transport Museum, lucerne, Switzerland.Swiss Museum of Transport
Photo of flower clock or L'horloge fleurie is a symbol of the city watchmakers, located in Jardin Anglais park in Geneva city in Switzerland.L'horloge fleurie
Photo of Old wrought iron gate overlooking Lake Lugano in Ciani Park, Lugano, Switzerland.Parco Ciani
Gruyères Castle, Gruyères, Gruyère District, Fribourg, SwitzerlandCastle of the counts of Gruyères
Photo of the property on the bank of lake Geneva, where Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life, now part of the Chaplin's World museum, Switzerland.Chaplin's World
Photo of Bains des Paquis Public Baths at Lake Geneva, Switzerland.Bains des Pâquis
Photo of Grossmünster Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland.Grossmünster
Photo of Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the city of Geneva is a museum and an institution in Geneva city in Switzerland.Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
Photo of Swiss National Museum or Landesmuseum in Zurich, Switzerland.Swiss National Museum
Swiss Science Center Technorama, Oberwinterthur, Winterthur, Bezirk Winterthur, Zurich, SwitzerlandSwiss Science Center Technorama
The Olympic Museum, Lausanne, District de Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandThe Olympic Museum
Photo of Ancient double arch stone Roman bridge (Ponte dei Salti) over the clear water of the Verzasca river in Lavertezzo ,Verzasca Valley, Ticino Canton, Switzerland.Ponte dei Salti
Photo of the Basel Minster Cathedral in Switzerland.Basel Minster
photo of stunning view of the top of Harder Kulm in Interlaken, Switzerland photographed in summer with paragliders flying around. Hilly Alpine landscape and Lake Thun in background.Harderkulm
photo of St. Beatus Cave and waterfalls above Thunersee, Sundlauenen, Switzerland. Falls are running down the mountain with a green grass and long exposure of waterfalls.St Beatus Caves
photo of Swiss miniature park in Melide, is an open-air museum with the most important Swiss buildings and means of transportation.Swissminiatur
Freddie Mercury statue, Montreux, District de la Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut, Vaud, SwitzerlandFreddie Mercury statue
St Pierre Cathedral, Cité, Geneva, Grand Genève, SwitzerlandSt Pierre Cathedral
photo of Middle bridge over Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.Middle bridge
Les Bains de Lavey, Lavey-Morcles, District d'Aigle, Vaud, SwitzerlandLes Bains de Lavey
Photo of Zurich opera house and Sechselautenplatz town square view, largest city in Switzerland.Zürich Opera House
photo of Lausanne Cathedral with blue sky, Lausanne, Switzerland.Lausanne Cathedral
Photo of Trummelbach falls, the biggest waterfall in Europe, inside a mountain accessible for public, Lauterbrunnen village, canton Bern, Switzerland.Trummelbach
Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum, Hofstetten bei Brienz, Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district, Oberland administrative region, Bern, SwitzerlandBallenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
Broken ChairBroken Chair
photo of a beautiful sky with green trees and beautiful roses in Rose Garden Bern in Switzerland.Rose Garden Bern
Parc de La Grange, Eaux-Vives, Geneva, Grand Genève, SwitzerlandParc de La Grange
photo of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, a cultural center in Swiss city Lugano.Lugano Arte e Cultura
UNESCO- Von Bern, Grünes Quartier, Stadtteil I, Bern, Bern-Mittelland administrative district, Bernese Mittelland administrative region, SwitzerlandUNESCO - Bern Old Town
Höhematte, Interlaken, Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district, Oberland administrative region, Bern, SwitzerlandHöhematte
Tinguely Fountain, Vorstädte, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandTinguely Fountain
photo of captivating autumn view of Lauterbrunnen valley with gorgeous Staubbach waterfall and Swiss Alps in the background. Location: Lauterbrunnen village, Berner Oberland, Switzerland.Staubbach Falls
Uetliberg Lookout Tower, Stallikon, Bezirk Affoltern, Zurich, SwitzerlandUetliberg Lookout Tower
photo of Arboretum Zürich in Switzerland.Arboretum Zürich
photo of Przewalski horse at Wildpark Bruderhaus in Winterthur, Switzerland.Wildpark Bruderhaus
Domaine des Iles, Sion, Valais/Wallis, SwitzerlandDomaine des Iles
Golden Pass Railway, Montreux, District de la Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut, Vaud, SwitzerlandGolden Pass Railway

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Jan 1 - Jan 13

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Day 1 – Zurich - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Zurich - arrival day

  • Zürich - Arrival day
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  • Lindenhof
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Your road trip adventure in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Zurich. You’ll stay in Zurich for 5 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Zurich has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Lindenhof. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,743 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich, Weisses Rössli. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich is Zeughauskeller. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,976 customers.

Locals recommend Swiss Chuchi Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,383 customers.

Zurich also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Zurich is Old Crow. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Zurich is Tales Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Locals also enjoy Kennedy's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 13-day vacation in Switzerland!

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Day 2 – Zurich

Day 2

Day 2 – Zurich

  • Zürich
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Drive 13 km, 50 min

  • Zürich Zoo
  • Grossmünster
  • Zürich Opera House
  • Swiss National Museum
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Zurich has to offer. Cherish the 4 nights you have left in Zurich by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Zurich. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Zurich, like the extraordinary Grossmünster. This attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,833 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Zurich is the spectacular Zürich Opera House. This attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,390 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Swiss National Museum. This organization has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Zurich.

Your discovery of Zurich does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Zurich on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, be sure to eat at Kennedy's Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Zurich is the popular Markthalle. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Zurich is Cantinetta Antinori. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Rimini Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Zurich for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 customers.

Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Zurich!

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Day 3 – Zurich

Day 3

Day 3 – Zurich

  • Interlaken
  • Zürich
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Drive 264 km, 4 hours 4 min

  • Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
  • Höhematte
  • Harderkulm
  • St Beatus Caves
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You still have 3 nights left in Zurich.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,804 visitors.

Höhematte is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,846 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Harderkulm. This amazing attraction is a mountain and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,237 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding St. Beatus Caves. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,363 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Switzerland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zurich.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich, like La Pasta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

Yen's is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zurich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zurich, Rio Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The International Beer Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Ebrietas Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 560 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Switzerland!

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Day 4 – Basel and Zurich

Day 4

Day 4 – Basel and Zurich

  • Basel
  • Zürich
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Drive 178 km, 2 hours 39 min

  • Middle bridge
  • Basel Minster
  • Tinguely Fountain
  • Basel Zoo
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Zurich, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Zurich.

Today you'll explore the city of Zurich. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is middle bridge. This incredible attraction is a road bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,782 visitors.

Basel Minster is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Zurich. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,929 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zurich is Tinguely Fountain. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,788 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Switzerland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zurich.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich, like The International Beer Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Zum Kropf is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zurich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 837 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zurich, Dante. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 520 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Simplon Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

4 Tiere is another of the best bars in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 349 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Switzerland!

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Day 5 – Lucerne and Lugano

Day 5

Day 5 – Lucerne and Lugano

  • Lucerne
  • Lugano
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Drive 274 km, 4 hours 7 min

  • Lion Monument
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Chapel Bridge
  • Ponte dei Salti
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Zurich is the amazing Lion Monument Lucerne. This attraction is a sculpture and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,935 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Chapel Bridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,159 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Zurich is another excellent way to spend your new day in Switzerland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Switzerland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Switzerland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Switzerland’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Ponte dei Salti for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a stone arch bridge and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,681 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Lugano.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bistrot & Pizza Argentino, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lugano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,569 customers.

Locals also recommend Ristorante Trattoria Galleria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lugano. Ristorante Trattoria Galleria is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,111 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lugano is Acqua e Farina. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 676 customers.

After dinner, visit Il Fermento, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lugano. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Trinity Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 695 customers.

Alternatively, Bar Laura is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Lugano. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 653 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland!

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Day 6 – Goms and Sion

Day 6

Day 6 – Goms and Sion

  • Lugano
  • Wallis
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Drive 259 km, 4 hours 35 min

  • Parco Ciani
  • Lugano Arte e Cultura
  • Swissminiatur
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You’ll stay in Sion for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Parco Ciani. This excellent attraction is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,852 visitors.

Around 3,780 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Swissminiatur. This amazing attraction is a miniature park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,403 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Switzerland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Switzerland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Sion.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Sion, Ferme Asile. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 507 customers.

Locals recommend Pizzeria Pont du Rhône as one of the best restaurants in the city of Sion. Pizzeria Pont du Rhône is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sion is Holy Cow! Gourmet Burger Co. SION. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 933 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Sion, Hangar41. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 675 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Luigia. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

L' AMBASSADE is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Sion. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 161 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland with a toast!

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Day 7 – Geneva

Day 7

Day 7 – Geneva

  • Wallis
  • Montreux
  • Geneva
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Drive 181 km, 2 hours 27 min

  • Domaine des Iles
  • Freddie Mercury statue
  • Golden Pass Railway
  • Chaplin's World
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Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Switzerland. Today, you'll wake up in Sion and embark on a scenic drive to Geneva, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Sion before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Sion. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,558 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Freddie Mercury statue. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,061 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Golden Pass Railway. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,324 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Chaplin's World. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,827 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Auberge de Savièse. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,055 customers.

Locals also recommend Café du Soleil, another of the best restaurants in Geneva. Café du Soleil is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant Les Armures. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,758 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Le Verre à Monique to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Geneva, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 365 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Spinella. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Spinella has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 400 customers.

Black Sheep is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 320 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Switzerland, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 8 – Lausanne and Geneva

Day 8

Day 8 – Lausanne and Geneva

  • Geneva
  • Lausanne
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Drive 136 km, 2 hours 20 min

  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • The Olympic Museum
  • Broken Chair
  • Jardin Anglais
  • L'horloge fleurie
  • More

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Geneva, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Geneva is Jardin Anglais. This amazing attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 17,315 visitors.

L'horloge fleurie is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Geneva. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, L'horloge fleurie has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,847 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Switzerland more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Switzerland’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Geneva.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Tartares & Co. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Bologne is one of the top restaurants in the city of Geneva. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 244 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Geneva, Little Barrel. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 246 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Geneva, we recommend the cocktails at L'Apothicaire Cocktail-Club. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 268 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Geneva is Mulligans Irish Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 291 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Geneva!

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Day 9 – Geneva

Day 9

Day 9 – Geneva

  • Geneva
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Drive 14 km, 55 min

  • Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • The Geneva Water Fountain
  • Parc de La Grange
  • St Pierre Cathedral
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Day 9 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Zurich has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Zurich by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Zurich. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Zurich, like the extraordinary Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva. This attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,273 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Zurich is the spectacular Bains des Pâquis. This attraction is a public bath and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,686 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing The Geneva Water Fountain. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,645 visitors.

St Pierre Cathedral is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This church is a popular destination among visitors in Zurich. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,946 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Zurich does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Zurich on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, be sure to eat at Chez ma Cousine, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,685 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Geneva is the popular Chez ma Cousine. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Geneva is Spinella. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 400 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Roi Ubu is one of the best bars in the city of Geneva for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

Dynastie de La Finestra is another of the most popular bars in the city of Geneva. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 135 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Geneva is 22 grand'rue. 22 grand'rue has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 162 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Geneva!

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Day 10 – Gruyères and Bern

Day 10

Day 10 – Gruyères and Bern

  • Bern
  • Gruyères
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Drive 268 km, 3 hours 24 min

  • Chillon Castle
  • Les Bains de Lavey
  • Castle of the counts of Gruyères
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Chillon Castle. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,926 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Les Bains de Lavey. This spa and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,876 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Zurich is another excellent way to spend your new day in Switzerland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Switzerland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Switzerland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Switzerland’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Gruyères Castle in the city of Gruyères for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,928 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Gruyères is the outstanding La Maison du Gruyère. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,962 visitors, this museum deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bern.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Süder, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 519 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Rosengarten as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bern. Restaurant Rosengarten is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,281 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bern is Kornhauskeller. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

After dinner, visit Lötschberg, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

Alternatively, Adrianos Bar & Café is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland!

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Day 11 – Bern and Lauterbrunnen

Day 11

Day 11 – Bern and Lauterbrunnen

  • Bern
  • Lauterbrunnen
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Drive 141 km, 2 hours 12 min

  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Bear pit
  • Rose Garden Bern
  • Staubbach Falls
  • Trummelbach
  • More

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Bern, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Lauterbrunnen is Staubbach Waterfall. This amazing attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,920 visitors.

Trümmelbachfälle is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Lauterbrunnen. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Trümmelbachfälle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,111 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Switzerland more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Switzerland’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

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

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Luce. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

Entrecôte Fédérale is one of the top restaurants in the city of Bern. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bern is Lötschberg. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bern, The BEEF Steakhouse & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 826 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Bern, we recommend the cocktails at Lorenzini. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 779 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bern is Volver BarTapasCafé. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Bern!

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Day 12 – Zurich and Schaffhausen

Day 12

Day 12 – Zurich and Schaffhausen

  • Winterthur
  • Zürich
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Uetliberg Lookout Tower
  • Wildpark Bruderhaus
  • Swiss Science Center Technorama
  • Rhine Falls
  • More

You’ll stay in Zurich for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Wildpark Bruderhaus. This excellent attraction is a wildlife park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,435 visitors.

Around 7,008 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Rhine Falls. This amazing attraction is a waterfall and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 67,505 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Switzerland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Switzerland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Zurich.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich, Zunfthaus zur Waag. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

Locals recommend Bindella as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. Bindella is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 809 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich is AuGust. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Zurich, CP First - Cocktailbar & Lounge. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 231 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Kronenhalle. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,332 customers.

Widder Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 777 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland with a toast!

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Day 13 – Zurich - departure day

Day 13

Day 13 – Zurich - departure day

  • Zürich - Departure day
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  • Arboretum Zürich
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Day 13 of your road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Zurich before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Arboretum Zürich is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zurich. This arboretum and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,763 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Zurich and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Switzerland.

You’ll then say farewell to Zurich. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Switzerland!

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