Luxury One-Week Relaxed Switzerland Road Trip Vacation from Zurich to Basel

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Switzerland begins when you reach Zurich, where you’ll stay for a total of 4 nights.

Zurich is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Lindenhof. Around 11,365 visitors have rated this fascinating square and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Zurich 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.

An excellent example is Babu's. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,949 customers.

Cantinetta Antinori serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Zurich has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,379 reviews.

El Lokal is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,127 customers, El Lokal is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Zurich looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Rio Bar, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 992 reviews.

La Stanza offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Zurich. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,083 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 870 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Switzerland! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Switzerland!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, you'll explore the best attractions in Zurich at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Zurich, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Botanical Garden. This incredible park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,198 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Switzerland by seeing another popular site in Zurich, the wonderful Zürichhorn. This river delta is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,198 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Chinagarten Zürich. This park has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,420 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Zürich Opera House. This opera house is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,213 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 2 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Switzerland. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Zurich itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Switzerland extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Zurich. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Aurora. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Kafi Dihei, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Kafi Dihei is rated 4.6 stars out of 5 by 1,129 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Weisses Rössli. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 525 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Zurich and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Ebrietas Bar. This vibrant bar is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 560 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Rimini Bar. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, you'll explore the best attractions in Zurich at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Zurich, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous FIFA Museum. This incredible museum has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,338 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Switzerland by seeing another popular site in Zurich, the wonderful Grossmünster. This church building is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,338 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Kunsthaus Zürich. This art museum has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,594 visitors. Up to 382,603 people visit this popular attraction each year.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Swiss National Museum. This organization is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,085 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 3 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Switzerland. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Zurich itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Switzerland extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Zurich. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Viadukt. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at La Pasta, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. La Pasta is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by 1,041 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Metropol. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,341 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Zurich and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 4 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Switzerland gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Lucerne. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Basel, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Lion Monument Lucerne is waiting for you. This sculpture has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,294 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Church of St. Leodegar. This unique church building is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,649 visitors.

Don’t forget to make a stop at the incredible Chapel Bridge. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 29,995 visitors, this top-tier point of interest is one of the top sights to visit in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne. This popular wooden bridge and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,066 people.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Lucerne has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Switzerland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Basel. In Basel, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Switzerland.

With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,794 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing tibits.

Locals also recommend Essential by Dorint Basel City as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Essential by Dorint Basel City as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,114 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Hotel Les Trois Rois. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,540 customers.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like Schall und Rauch Bar. Schall und Rauch Bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 104 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations.

This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Switzerland!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, you'll explore the best attractions in Basel at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Basel, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Dreiländereck. This incredible top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,756 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Switzerland by seeing another popular site in Basel, the wonderful Kannenfeldpark. This must-see tourist destination is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,756 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible University of Basel Botanical Garden. This botanical garden has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,078 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Gate of Spalen. This tower is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,475 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Switzerland. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Basel itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Switzerland extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Basel. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,144 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at KLARA 13 AG, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. KLARA 13 AG is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 1,460 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 921 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Basel and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, you'll explore the best attractions in Basel at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Basel, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous middle bridge. This incredible road bridge has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,025 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Switzerland by seeing another popular site in Basel, the wonderful Museum of Natural History Basel. This museum is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,025 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Basel Minster. This cathedral has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,442 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Fine Arts Museum Basel. This museum is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,049 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 6 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Switzerland. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Basel itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Switzerland extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Basel. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Restaurant Fiorentina Basel. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Unternehmen Mitte, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Unternehmen Mitte is rated 4.2 stars out of 5 by 1,710 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended WERK 8. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 996 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Basel and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Switzerland, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 7 of your laid-back and relaxed road trip adventure, you’ll have the chance to visit two remarkable areas in Switzerland. Since this self-drive tour offers freedom and flexibility, you can decide how much time you want to spend in each place to enjoy the memorable travel destinations in Switzerland.

Your first destination is the beautiful city of Neuhausen. As the day progresses, you’ll continue your in-depth tour of the country in the city of Basel. You’ll spend 1 night in Zurich.

Take the opportunity to relax while admiring what the city has to offer. While on a relaxed road trip, one of the best places to explore in the city is the remarkable Rhine Falls. This waterfall and popular sightseeing spot has an average rating of 4.7 over 5 stars from 70,505 visitors.

While exploring the city of Neuhausen, we highly recommend you join one of its top-rated tours. Joining a tour will allow you to better understand the local culture in Switzerland, meet new people, and create memorable experiences, while you comfortably enjoy.

After a fun experience in Neuhausen, buckle up and enjoy a relaxing drive to your next stop, the incredible city of Basel. This is your opportunity to create more unforgettable memories in Switzerland and discover the wonderful Basel.

While in Basel, take a break at one of its best attractions, the great Tinguely Fountain. This park and popular site has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 4,117 reviews.

Another top location in the city is the fascinating Wettsteinbrücke. Most travelers find that this road bridge and travel destination lives up to its rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 942 reviews.

If you’re interested in exploring more unique attractions, visit the fantastic Basel Paper Mill. This travel spotis a go-to place in Basel. This stunning attraction and paper museum has a 4.7 out of 5 star-rating from 1,409 visitors.

Another attraction you shouldn’t miss is the incredible Museum Tinguely. With an average rating of 4.5 over 5 stars from 2,311 visitors, it's clearly a must-visit in the area.

As this day of your laid-back exploration of the best attractions in Switzerland comes to a close, continue your relaxed road trip adventure in Zurich. Drive leisurely, enjoy the views, and listen to some good music. In Zurich, you’ll choose from the best hotels and places to stay in the city and restore your energy.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, take it easy and have a wonderful dinner at one of the best restaurants in Zurich. Check out Oliver Twist, a top choice in Switzerland due to its excellent meals and service.

Another Zurich restaurant to try is a local favorite, Café Bar ODEON.

If you’re looking for another must-visit option, Tibits is a perfect choice. This popular restaurant in Zurich has a score of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,746 people.

After dinner, many travelers enjoy hanging out and unwinding at some of the top bars in Zurich.

Celebrate another day of your relaxing road trip through Switzerland with a toast at a top-rated bar in Zurich!

Day 8 of your relaxed road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Zurich.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Zurich once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Switzerland on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Arboretum Zürich is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Zurich. This top sight is a popular arboretum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,796 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 8 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Zurich or just grab something light to keep you going.

Check out the menu at Swiss Chuchi Restaurant. Dining at Swiss Chuchi Restaurant is one of the best food experiences you can have in Zurich. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,383 customers.

Another top recommendation in Zurich is The International Beer Bar. If you go to The International Beer Bar, you can expect delicious food, a nice ambiance, and great service. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Alternatively, you could also go to a place like Kennedy's Irish Pub. If you haven’t yet, a trip to Kennedy's Irish Pub is your opportunity to have a lovely meal before leaving the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Zurich and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 8-day relaxed road trip in Switzerland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.