Luxury 10-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Zurich traveling west to Lucerne, Bern, and Basel

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10 days & 9 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
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9 nights included
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Escape for the holiday of a lifetime with this 10-day luxury road trip in Switzerland!

Switzerland offers the ultimate luxury holiday experience for anyone up for an unforgettable adventure, including couples, families, solo travelers, and friends.

Your exclusive luxury holiday package will bring you to the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in the best destinations in Switzerland. With this perfectly planned vacation itinerary, you will stay 3 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Lucerne, 2 nights in Bern, and 2 nights in Basel, experiencing the ultimate luxury vacation in Switzerland.

We will help you have the best 10-day luxury holiday in Switzerland imaginable, so you can leave feeling fulfilled and inspired.

Upon arriving in Switzerland, you will collect the luxury rental vehicle of your choice. We will provide you with the best car rental for the entirety of your 10-day luxury self-drive holiday, including CDW insurance. From there, you will drive off to discover some of the best travel destinations in Switzerland, including the stunning Zürich Zoo and Chapel Bridge.

Your 10 days in this one-of-a-kind destination in Europe will be filled with bucket-list experiences and bespoke activities. Expect sweeping views over the best attractions, heavenly meals at top-rated restaurants, and world-class service at 5-star luxury hotels.

Finding the perfect luxury lodging is going to make your vacation in Switzerland feel truly special. The home for your 10-day luxury holiday will be only the most exclusive 5-star hotels in Switzerland. You will choose from the best selection of luxury hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located along your carefully planned self-drive route.

Throughout your exclusive vacation in Switzerland, you will get to experience some of the best attractions and activities offered in the country. Highlights of your itinerary include visiting the famous Lion Monument Lucerne, experiencing the fantastic bear pit up close, and discovering the unique features of the highly-recommended Basel Zoo. These are only a few of the many spectacular attractions and sights you will find on your luxury travel itinerary in Switzerland.

Between attractions and activities, you will have plenty of time to stroll along the best shopping streets and markets in Switzerland. Here you can find unique souvenirs to preserve the memory of your luxury holiday in Switzerland.

As your luxury vacation in Switzerland comes to an end, you will return home with new experiences and unforgettable memories. Not to forget, a full camera album on your phone with amazing photos and videos from the most beautiful places in Switzerland to share with your friends and family.

This exclusive travel plan is designed to include everything you need to have the best vacation in Switzerland. By booking this luxury holiday package, you can avoid spending hours researching and planning your 10-day road trip in Switzerland. Let the experts figure out the details, so you can focus on enjoying.

To deliver the best experience possible, we make it easy for you to customize each day of your luxury holiday in Switzerland before and after booking. Our flexible trip planning means you will be able to explore Zurich, Lucerne, Innertkirchen, Bern, and Basel at your own pace.

Book with us to get access to 24/7 personal travel support throughout your entire journey. Enjoy a step-by-step guide in our easy-to-use mobile app, including all travel documents for your exclusive getaway to Switzerland.

The best flights, activities, tours, and hotels in Switzerland fill up quickly, so book your luxury vacation package in advance. Select a date and start planning your luxury holiday in Switzerland today!

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Hotel, 9 nights
Rental car, 10 days
CDW Insurance
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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 / 3 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 / 2 nights
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne / 2 nights

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Attractions

Photo of Rhine Falls or Rheinfall, Switzerland panoramic aerial view.Rhine Falls
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandChapel Bridge
Photo of the landscape of the Zurich zoo, Switzerland.Zürich Zoo
Photo of Lucerne dying lion monument, Switzerland.Lion Monument
Photo of Pink flamingos in the water in the zoo of Basel, Switzerland.Basel Zoo
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 Grossmünster Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland.Grossmünster
Photo of Swiss National Museum or Landesmuseum in Zurich, Switzerland.Swiss National Museum
Photo of the Basel Minster Cathedral in Switzerland.Basel Minster
photo of stunning view of the top of Harder Kulm in Interlaken in winter, Switzerland photographed in summer with paragliders flying around. Hilly Alpine landscape and Lake Thun in background.Harderkulm
St Beatus Caves
photo of Zurich Kunsthaus, Switzerland. The Kunsthaus Zurich houses one of the most important art museums in Switzerland and Europe.Kunsthaus Zürich
Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
photo of Middle bridge over Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.Middle bridge
Photo of Zurich opera house and Sechselautenplatz town square view, largest city in Switzerland.Zürich Opera House
China Garden, Seefeld, Riesbach, Zurich, District Zurich, SwitzerlandChinagarten Zürich
Aare Gorge - West Entrance, Schattenhalb, Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district, Oberland administrative region, Bern, SwitzerlandAare Gorge - West Entrance
photo of aerial view of scenic Bern old town cityscape with old buildings Bern Minster cathedral tower and Aare River view in Bern SwitzerlandBern Minster
UNESCO- Von Bern, Grünes Quartier, Stadtteil I, Bern, Bern-Mittelland administrative district, Bernese Mittelland administrative region, SwitzerlandUNESCO - Bern Old Town
photo of a beautiful sky with green trees and beautiful roses in Rose Garden Bern in Switzerland.Rose Garden Bern
photo of part of the ancient Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrücke) over the river Reuss in the historical town center of Lucerne, the famous city in Central Switzerland.Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne
Tinguely Fountain, Vorstädte, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandTinguely Fountain
photo of Titlis Cliff Walk in Mount Titlis in the Swiss Alps in winter time.Titlis Cliff Walk
Fine Arts Museum Basel, Vorstädte, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandFine Arts Museum Basel
photo of FIFA Museum in Zurich, Switzerland.FIFA Museum
Botanical Garden, Weinegg, Riesbach, Zurich, District Zurich, SwitzerlandBotanical Garden
photo of astronomical clock on the medieval Zytglogge clock tower in Kramgasse street in old city center of Bern, Switzerland.Zytglogge
photo of Bundesplatz the Swiss Capital Building in Bern, Switzerland.Bundesplatz
Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum, Kirchenfeld, Stadtteil IV, Bern, Bern-Mittelland administrative district, Bernese Mittelland administrative region, SwitzerlandBernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
photo of Lake Lucerne and City Skyline with Church of St. Leodegar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland.Church of St Leodegar
photo of Zürichhorn on a glorious autumn afternoon in Zurich, Switzerland.Zürichhorn
Kannenfeld Park, St. Johann, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandKannenfeld Park
photo of Spalentor Gate in Basel, one of the most beautiful gates of Switzerland.Gate of Spalen
Museum of Natural History Basel, Altstadt Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-City, SwitzerlandMuseum of Natural History Basel
Museum of CommunicationMuseum of Communication
photo of pavillon in the old botanical garden on a nice sunny day in Zurich, Switzerland.Old Botanical Garden, Zurich
photo of The Federal Palace of Switzerland, the parliament building of Switzerland in Bern, the Capital of Switzerland.Federal Palace of Switzerland

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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 luxury holiday in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach the city of Zurich. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Switzerland is Zurich - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Zurich.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Lindenhof. This square is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Zurich, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,259 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Zurich. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Zurich.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Weisses Rössli. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 525 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Zurich.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Zeughauskeller. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,976 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Swiss Chuchi Restaurant is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Zurich, and has an impressive average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,383 customers.

As your day in Zurich is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Switzerland.

Make your way to The Dolder Grand. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,031 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Tibits, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars among 2,746 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Kennedy's Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 10-day luxury vacation in Switzerland and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Zurich

Day 2

Day 2 – Zurich

  • Zürich
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Drive 14 km, 57 min

  • Botanical Garden
  • Zürichhorn
  • Chinagarten Zürich
  • Zürich Opera House
  • Zürich Zoo
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On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across Switzerland you will continue exploring the city of Zurich. You still have 2 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Zurich. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Botanical Garden. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,132 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Zürichhorn. This attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,483 visitors.

If you, like many others, have been feeling curious about the spectacular Chinagarten Zürich park, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today.

The outstanding Zürich Opera House is another stop you can visit today in Zurich. This opera house is a highly recommended attraction in the city. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,119 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy of a visit.

If you want to experience even more of Zurich, then consider a visit to the incredible Zürich Zoo. Zürich Zoo is a zoo and popular attraction most travelers enjoy. More than 26,031 people have rated this attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Zurich has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re curious about the best restaurant in Zurich, make sure to check out Babu's. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,949 customers.

Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the city is Café Bar ODEON. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed Zurich before is Oliver Twist. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,495 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

El Lokal is one of the best bars in Zurich and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

You may also want to check out Markthalle. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. Markthalle is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Alternatively, head out to Rimini Bar. Rimini Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 customers and is a top choice among travelers as well as locals.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Switzerland has plenty more in store for you.

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Day 3 – Zurich and Lucerne

Day 3

Day 3 – Zurich and Lucerne

  • Zürich
  • Lucerne
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Drive 54 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Swiss National Museum
  • Kunsthaus Zürich
  • Grossmünster
  • FIFA Museum
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On day 3 of your luxury road trip holiday in Switzerland you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Zurich and the city of Lucerne. You’ll stay in Lucerne for 2 nights.

Your day starts in Zurich. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Swiss National Museum your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,999 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this organization and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Kunsthaus Zürich. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,485 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this art museum and attraction. In fact, this welcomes around 382,603 visitors annually.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Grossmünster. This church building has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,203 visitors.

When you’re finished at the museum, the perfect next stop is the popular FIFA Museum. This spectacular museum and attraction is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 4,219 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Zurich by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Switzerland to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Switzerland. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Zurich today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Lucerne, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Grottino 1313, one of the best restaurants in Lucerne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Mill'Feuille as one of their top choices in the city. Mill'Feuille is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Lucerne is tibits Luzern. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,445 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Bierliebe & Friends is one of the best bars you can visit in Lucerne tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Suite small plates & cocktails. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,046 customers.

Alternatively, try Shamrock Irish Pub. Shamrock Irish Pub is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 833 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Switzerland! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

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Day 4 – Lucerne

Day 4

Day 4 – Lucerne

  • Lucerne
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Drive 9 km, 54 min

  • Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne
  • Chapel Bridge
  • Church of St Leodegar
  • Lion Monument
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
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On day 4 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular city of Lucerne. You’ll stay in Lucerne for 1 night, which gives you enough time to discover some of the most amazing things to see and do in the city. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an entire day of enjoying Lucerne to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Lucerne. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,021 visitors.

When you’re finished at Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne, make a stop at the wonderful Chapel Bridge. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,664 visitors.

Next up, make your way to one of the best places to see according to travelers in Lucerne, the extraordinary Church of St. Leodegar. This church building is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,624 visitors.

As the day moves along, another attraction you will probably want to visit is the incredible Lion Monument Lucerne. Up to 19,987 visitors have rated this sculpture an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you’re up for one last attraction today, check out the popular Swiss Museum of Transport. This attraction is a technology museum, rated an average 4.6 out of 5 stars among 11,371 visitors and attracts around 562,605 visits each year.

Tonight you will stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Lucerne. We have selected the perfect options for you to have the loveliest experience in Lucerne.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay at the wonderful Tourist, a highly recommended 3-star hotel in the city. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,382 guests and guarantees you a pleasant break from your self-drive luxury vacation.

Another excellent luxury accommodation alternative in Lucerne is the fantastic AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora. This 4-star hotel is the ultimate place to lay back and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime after a busy day exploring. AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,391 guests.

Alternatively, check in at the outstanding Schweizerhof Luzern. This 5-star hotel is warmly recommended by previous guest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,267 reviews to prove it. Get cozy and rest before it’s yet again time to hit the roads.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best luxury hotel alternatives if these are not available.

After a long day of exploring, it’s time for indulging in some food. Make a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Lucerne.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Bolero. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,089 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at Pastarazzi. Considered one of the best restaurants in Lucerne, it has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 797 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Lucerne, La Cucina is one to check out. La Cucina is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

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 Lucerne.

Many locals go to Zur Werkstatt to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Parterre. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 538 customers.

Bar bei Miguel is another great option in Lucerne. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 207 customers.

Enjoy an amazing evening in Lucerne, and get ready for more fantastic days to come of your luxury vacation in Switzerland!

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Day 5 – Ballenberg, Harderkulm, Beatenberg, Innertkirchen, and Bern

Day 5

Day 5 – Ballenberg, Harderkulm, Beatenberg, Innertkirchen, and Bern

  • Bern
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Drive 211 km, 3 hours 53 min

  • Titlis Cliff Walk
  • Aare Gorge - West Entrance
  • Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
  • Harderkulm
  • St Beatus Caves
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On day 5 of your luxury road trip holiday in Switzerland you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the hamlet of Ballenberg and the city of Bern. You’ll stay in Bern for 2 nights.

Your day starts in Ballenberg. Give yourself time to see some of the hamlet’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Harderkulm your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,505 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this mountain and attraction before you head there.

Make the most of your day in Ballenberg by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Switzerland to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Switzerland. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Ballenberg today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Bern, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Brasserie Obstberg, one of the best restaurants in Bern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Süder as one of their top choices in the city. Süder is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 519 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Bern is Restaurant Rosengarten. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,281 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Turnhalle is one of the best bars you can visit in Bern tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,298 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like tibits. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,518 customers.

Alternatively, try Lötschberg. Lötschberg is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Switzerland! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

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Day 6 – Bern

Day 6

Day 6 – Bern

  • Bern
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Drive 1 km, 20 min

  • Bern Minster
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Zytglogge
  • Bundesplatz
  • Federal Palace of Switzerland
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On day 6 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular city of Bern. You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night, which gives you enough time to discover some of the most amazing things to see and do in the city. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an entire day of enjoying Bern to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Bern. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding Bern Minster. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,755 visitors.

When you’re finished at Bern Minster, make a stop at the wonderful UNESCO - Bern Old Town. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,711 visitors.

Next up, make your way to one of the best places to see according to travelers in Bern, the extraordinary Zytglogge. This astronomical clock is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,318 visitors.

As the day moves along, another attraction you will probably want to visit is the incredible Bundesplatz. Up to 3,050 visitors have rated this square an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you’re up for one last attraction today, check out the popular Federal Palace of Switzerland.

Tonight you will stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Bern. We have selected the perfect options for you to have the loveliest experience in Bern.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay at the wonderful Prizeotel Bern-City, a highly recommended 3-star hotel in the city. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 11,194 guests and guarantees you a pleasant break from your self-drive luxury vacation.

Another excellent luxury accommodation alternative in Bern is the fantastic Hotel Ambassador. This 4-star hotel is the ultimate place to lay back and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime after a busy day exploring. Hotel Ambassador is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,990 guests.

Alternatively, check in at the outstanding Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa. This 5-star hotel is warmly recommended by previous guest and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,417 reviews to prove it. Get cozy and rest before it’s yet again time to hit the roads.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best luxury hotel alternatives if these are not available.

After a long day of exploring, it’s time for indulging in some food. Make a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Bern.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Kornhauskeller. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at Luce. Considered one of the best restaurants in Bern, it has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Bern, Casino Bern is one to check out. Casino Bern is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,429 customers.

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.

Many locals go to Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Adrianos Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Einstein – café & bel étage – is another great option in Bern. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 837 customers.

Enjoy an amazing evening in Bern, and get ready for more fantastic days to come of your luxury vacation in Switzerland!

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Day 7 – Basel

Day 7

Day 7 – Basel

  • Bern
  • Basel
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Drive 101 km, 1 hour 59 min

  • Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
  • Museum of Communication
  • Bear pit
  • Rose Garden Bern
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On day 7 of your luxury road trip holiday in Switzerland you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Bern and the city of Basel. You’ll stay in Basel for 2 nights.

Your day starts in Bern. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,839 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this museum and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Museum of Communication. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,903 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this museum and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding bear pit. This architectural structure has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,764 visitors.

When you’re finished at the architectural structure, the perfect next stop is the popular Rose Garden Bern. This spectacular architectural structure and attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 4,288 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Bern by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Switzerland to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Switzerland. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Bern today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Basel, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Stucki - Tanja Grandits, one of the best restaurants in Basel. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 520 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Hotel Les Trois Rois as one of their top choices in the city. Hotel Les Trois Rois is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,540 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Basel is Restaurant Fiorentina Basel. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Tibits is one of the best bars you can visit in Basel tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like KLARA 13 AG. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,460 customers.

Alternatively, try HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt. HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,144 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Switzerland! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

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Day 8 – Basel

Day 8

Day 8 – Basel

  • Basel
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Drive 1 km, 24 min

  • Tinguely Fountain
  • Fine Arts Museum Basel
  • Basel Minster
  • Museum of Natural History Basel
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On day 8 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular city of Basel. You’ll stay in Basel for 1 night, which gives you enough time to discover some of the most amazing things to see and do in the city. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an entire day of enjoying Basel to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Basel. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding Tinguely Fountain. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,054 visitors.

When you’re finished at Tinguely Fountain, make a stop at the wonderful Fine Arts Museum Basel. This incredible attraction is a museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,982 visitors.

Next up, make your way to one of the best places to see according to travelers in Basel, the extraordinary Basel Minster. This cathedral is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,367 visitors.

As the day moves along, another attraction you will probably want to visit is the incredible Museum of Natural History Basel. Up to 2,071 visitors have rated this museum an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Tonight you will stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Basel. We have selected the perfect options for you to have the loveliest experience in Basel.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay at the wonderful Alexander, a highly recommended 3-star hotel in the city. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 382 guests and guarantees you a pleasant break from your self-drive luxury vacation.

Another excellent luxury accommodation alternative in Basel is the fantastic The Passage. This 4-star hotel is the ultimate place to lay back and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime after a busy day exploring. The Passage is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,529 guests.

Alternatively, check in at the outstanding Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois. This 5-star hotel is warmly recommended by previous guest and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 382 reviews to prove it. Get cozy and rest before it’s yet again time to hit the roads.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best luxury hotel alternatives if these are not available.

After a long day of exploring, it’s time for indulging in some food. Make a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Basel.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic WERK 8. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 996 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at Gifthüttli. Considered one of the best restaurants in Basel, it has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Basel, Za Zaa - Lebanese Soul Food is one to check out. Za Zaa - Lebanese Soul Food is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 926 customers.

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 Basel.

Many locals go to Flanagan's to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,232 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Volkshaus Basel. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,123 customers.

NOOHN is another great option in Basel. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 829 customers.

Enjoy an amazing evening in Basel, and get ready for more fantastic days to come of your luxury vacation in Switzerland!

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Day 9 – Neuhausen and Zurich

Day 9

Day 9 – Neuhausen and Zurich

  • Basel
  • Zürich
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Drive 148 km, 2 hours 50 min

  • Middle bridge
  • Gate of Spalen
  • Kannenfeld Park
  • Basel Zoo
  • Rhine Falls
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On day 9 of your luxury holiday in Switzerland, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Basel and the city of Neuhausen. You’ll stay in Zurich for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding middle bridge. This attraction is a road bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,992 visitors.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Gate of Spalen. This tower and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,435 reviews.

The wonderful Kannenfeldpark is another popular attraction you can explore on this day of your vacation in Basel. This well-known attraction, and spectacular must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,474 visitors.

Now is also your opportunity to visit the fantastic Basel Zoo. This amazing attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,001 visitors. Attracting more visitors every year, it's clear that Basel Zoo is one of the top places to see in the area.

Joining a top-rated tour in Basel is another excellent way to spend your luxury holiday in Switzerland. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of Switzerland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

It’s now time to hit the road again and travel to your next destination, the city of Neuhausen.

Make your way to the incredible Rhine Falls in Neuhausen for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a waterfall and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 69,929 visitors.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of Zurich.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Switzerland, we recommend you try Cantinetta Antinori, one of the best restaurants in Zurich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Kafi Dihei as one of the top restaurants in the city. Kafi Dihei is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Zurich is Viadukt. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers.

After dinner, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated Café Bar ODEON. This bar is considered one of the best in Zurich and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Oliver Twist. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,495 customers.

Alternatively, go to Metropol. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Zurich and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,341 reviews.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in Switzerland awaits!

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Day 10 – Zurich - departure day

Day 10

Day 10 – Zurich - departure day

  • Zürich - Departure day
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  • Old Botanical Garden, Zurich
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Today is the last day of your 10-day luxury holiday in Switzerland and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Zurich before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Switzerland by heading out to the stunning Old Botanical Garden, Zurich. This extraordinary botanical garden and attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,633 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Zurich.

Don’t end your vacation hungry.

You will then say farewell to Zurich and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Switzerland in your luggage!

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