Luxury 5-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Bern traveling west to Geneva and Lausanne

Photo of Schloss Oberhofen on the Lake Thun in Bern Canton of Switzerland.
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Escape for the holiday of a lifetime with this 5-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 2 nights in Bern, 1 night in Geneva, and 1 night in Lausanne, experiencing the ultimate luxury vacation in Switzerland.

We will help you have the best 5-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 5-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 bear pit and The Geneva Water Fountain.

Your 5 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 5-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 Jardin Anglais, experiencing the fantastic L'horloge fleurie up close, and discovering the unique features of the highly-recommended The Olympic Museum. 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 5-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 Bern, Geneva, and Lausanne 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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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

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 / 1 night
Lausanne - city in SwitzerlandLausanne / 1 night

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Attractions

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 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
The Geneva Water Fountain, Geneva, Grand Genève, SwitzerlandThe Geneva Water Fountain
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 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 Bains des Paquis Public Baths at Lake Geneva, Switzerland.Bains des Pâquis
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 the Basel Minster Cathedral in Switzerland.Basel Minster
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 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

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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
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Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Hotels

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Day 1 – Bern - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Bern - arrival day

  • Bern - Arrival day
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  • Rose Garden Bern
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Your luxury holiday in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach the city of Bern. 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 Bern - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Bern.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Rose Garden Bern. This architectural structure is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Bern, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,288 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Bern. 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 Bern.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Brasserie Obstberg. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 628 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Bern.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Süder. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 519 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Restaurant Rosengarten is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Bern, and has an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,281 customers.

As your day in Bern 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 Turnhalle. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,298 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at tibits, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars among 1,518 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Lötschberg. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,268 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 5-day luxury vacation in Switzerland and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Geneva

Day 2

Day 2 – Geneva

  • Bern
  • Geneva
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Drive 165 km, 2 hours 12 min

  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Zytglogge
  • Bern Minster
  • Bear pit
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On day 2 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 Geneva. You’ll stay in Geneva for 1 night.

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 UNESCO - Bern Old Town your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,711 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Zytglogge. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,318 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this astronomical clock and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Bern Minster. This church building has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,755 visitors.

When you’re finished at the architectural structure, the perfect next stop is the popular bear pit. This spectacular architectural structure and attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 13,764 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 Geneva, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Auberge de Savièse, one of the best restaurants in Geneva. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,055 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Oh Martine! as one of their top choices in the city. Oh Martine! is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Geneva is Café du Soleil. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

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

Beau-Rivage Genève is one of the best bars you can visit in Geneva tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,169 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Demi Lune Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 968 customers.

Alternatively, try Le Kraken. Le Kraken 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 898 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 3 – Lausanne

Day 3

Day 3 – Lausanne

  • Geneva
  • Lausanne
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Drive 69 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • L'horloge fleurie
  • Jardin Anglais
  • The Geneva Water Fountain
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
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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 Geneva and the city of Lausanne. You’ll stay in Lausanne for 1 night.

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

Make the amazing L'horloge fleurie your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,421 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this floral clock and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Jardin Anglais. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,964 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this urban park and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding The Geneva Water Fountain. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,221 visitors.

When you’re finished at the public bath, the perfect next stop is the popular Bains des Pâquis. This spectacular public bath and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 8,124 reviews.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva. This botanical garden is a remarkable attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,616 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Geneva 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 Geneva today.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Beau-Rivage Palace, one of the best restaurants in Lausanne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,230 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Holy Cow! as one of their top choices in the city. Holy Cow! is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,760 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Lausanne is Inglewood Saint-Laurent. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,195 customers.

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

The Great Escape is one of the best bars you can visit in Lausanne tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,559 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like King Size Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,356 customers.

Alternatively, try Bleu Lézard. Bleu Lézard 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 1,546 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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Experiences

Day 4 – Veytaux, Basel, and Bern

Day 4

Day 4 – Veytaux, Basel, and Bern

  • Basel
  • Bern
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Drive 330 km, 4 hours 2 min

  • Chillon Castle
  • Basel Minster
  • Basel Zoo
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On day 4 of your luxury holiday in Switzerland, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Veytaux and the city of Basel. You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Chillon Castle. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,098 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Veytaux 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 Basel.

Make your way to the incredible Basel Minster in Basel for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a cathedral and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,367 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination you’ll want to pay a visit in Basel is the outstanding Basel Zoo. This top attraction leaves more than 2,012,511 visitors totally mesmerized every year. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,001 visitors, this remarkable zoo and attraction definitely deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists in Switzerland.

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

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Switzerland, we recommend you try Kornhauskeller, one of the best restaurants in Bern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Luce as one of the top restaurants in the city. Luce is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Bern is Casino Bern. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,429 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 Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern. This bar is considered one of the best in Bern and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Adrianos Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Alternatively, go to Einstein – café & bel étage –. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Bern and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 837 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 5 – Bern - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Bern - departure day

  • Bern - Departure day
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  • Bundesplatz
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Today is the last day of your 5-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 Bern 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 Bundesplatz. This extraordinary square and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,050 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Bern.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Bern, check out the menu at Entrecôte Fédérale. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Alternatively, another recommendation is Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

If you prefer something slightly different, try Noa. This restaurant will not let you walk out hungry. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 799 customers, it is truly one of the best in the city.

You will then say farewell to Bern 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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