Luxury 6-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Bern to Schaffhausen

Photo of Schloss Oberhofen on the Lake Thun in Bern Canton of Switzerland.
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6 days & 5 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
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6 days included
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Escape for the holiday of a lifetime with this 6-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 4 nights in Bern and 1 night in Schaffhausen, experiencing the ultimate luxury vacation in Switzerland.

We will help you have the best 6-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 6-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 The Geneva Water Fountain and Jardin Anglais.

Your 6 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 6-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 Basel Zoo, experiencing the fantastic Rhine Falls up close, and discovering the unique features of the highly-recommended Zürich 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 6-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 and Schaffhausen 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, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

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
View of the Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland.Basel
Schaffhausen - city in SwitzerlandSchaffhausen / 1 night
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
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne
Bern, Switzerland. View of the old city center and Nydeggbrucke bridge over river Aare.Bern / 4 nights

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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 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 bridge at Limmatquai in the city center of Zurich, Switzerland. People on the background. Seen from Lindenhof hill.Lindenhof
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
Broken ChairBroken Chair
Photo of the Basel Minster Cathedral in Switzerland.Basel Minster
photo of Middle bridge over Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.Middle bridge
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
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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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 6-day luxury vacation in Switzerland and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

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Day 2

Day 2 – Bern

  • Bern
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Drive 1 km, 25 min

  • Bear pit
  • Bern Minster
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
  • Zytglogge
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On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across Switzerland you will continue exploring the city of Bern. You still have 3 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 Bern. 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 bear pit. This attraction is an architectural structure and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,764 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Bern Minster. This attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,755 visitors.

If you, like many others, have been feeling curious about the spectacular UNESCO - Bern Old Town must-see tourist destination, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today.

The outstanding Zytglogge is another stop you can visit today in Bern. This astronomical clock is a highly recommended attraction in the city. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,318 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy of a visit.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Bern 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 Bern, make sure to check out Kornhauskeller. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the city is Luce. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed Bern before is Casino Bern. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,429 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.

Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern is one of the best bars in Bern and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

You may also want to check out Adrianos Bar & Café. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. Adrianos Bar & Café is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Alternatively, head out to Einstein – café & bel étage –. Einstein – café & bel étage – has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 837 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

Day 3 – Bern

  • Geneva
  • Bern
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Drive 320 km, 3 hours 46 min

  • The Geneva Water Fountain
  • Jardin Anglais
  • L'horloge fleurie
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • Broken Chair
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On day 3 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular city of Geneva. You’ll stay in Geneva for 2 nights, 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 Geneva to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Geneva. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding The Geneva Water Fountain. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,221 visitors.

When you’re finished at The Geneva Water Fountain, make a stop at the wonderful Jardin Anglais. This incredible attraction is an urban park, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,964 visitors.

Next up, make your way to one of the best places to see according to travelers in Geneva, the extraordinary L'horloge fleurie. This floral clock is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,421 visitors.

As the day moves along, another attraction you will probably want to visit is the incredible Bains des Pâquis. Up to 8,124 visitors have rated this public bath an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you’re up for one last attraction today, check out the popular Broken Chair.

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

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 Geneva 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 Geneva.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Entrecôte Fédérale. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare. Considered one of the best restaurants in Geneva, it has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,032 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Geneva, Noa is one to check out. Noa is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 799 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 Geneva.

Many locals go to Klösterli Weincafe to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is The BEEF Steakhouse & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 826 customers.

Lorenzini is another great option in Geneva. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 779 customers.

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

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Day 4

Day 4 – Neuhausen and Schaffhausen

  • Basel
  • Schaffhausen
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Drive 236 km, 3 hours 25 min

  • Basel Zoo
  • Basel Minster
  • Middle bridge
  • Rhine Falls
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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 Basel and the city of Neuhausen. You’ll stay in Schaffhausen for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Basel Zoo. This attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,001 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, it’s estimated that up to 2,012,511 people visit Basel Zoo every year.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Basel Minster. This cathedral and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 7,367 reviews.

The wonderful middle bridge is another popular attraction you can explore on this day of your vacation in Basel. This well-known attraction, and spectacular road bridge, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,992 visitors.

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 Schaffhausen.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Switzerland, we recommend you try Restaurant La Piazza, one of the best restaurants in Schaffhausen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Hotel Kronenhof as one of the top restaurants in the city. Hotel Kronenhof is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 505 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Schaffhausen is Fassbeiz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 194 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 Tabaco Lounge. This bar is considered one of the best in Schaffhausen and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 234 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar No13. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 158 customers.

Alternatively, go to Suren's. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Schaffhausen and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 124 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

Day 5 – Zurich, Lucerne, and Bern

  • Zürich
  • Lucerne
  • Bern
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Drive 218 km, 3 hours 18 min

  • Zürich Zoo
  • Lindenhof
  • Lion Monument
  • Chapel Bridge
  • Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne
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Get ready for day 5 of your luxury vacation in Switzerland. On this day of your exciting road trip holiday, you will have the most wonderful time discovering Zurich and Lucerne. You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night. Enjoy a flexible travel itinerary and choose how much time you want to spend at each destination.

Start your day with one of travelers’ favorite attractions in Zurich, the incredible Zürich Zoo. This popular attraction is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,031 visitors.

Today we also recommend you visit the amazing Lindenhof, an outstanding square in Zurich. Around 11,259 travelers have rated this attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see the best attractions, and meet new people at the same time, add a tour or activity to your luxury holiday package in Switzerland. As a luxury traveler, you will choose among only the best experiences available to you on this day of your exclusive road trip vacation in Zurich.

It’s now time to get back on the road and continue to the next destination of your day, the city of Lucerne.

Make your way to the incredible Lion Monument Lucerne for some unforgettable sightseeing in Lucerne. This popular attraction is a sculpture and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,987 visitors.

Next up, steer your step in the direction of Chapel Bridge. This outstanding attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,664 travelers and is one of the most fantastic places to visit in Lucerne.

When you’re ready to leave Chapel Bridge, stop by the remarkable Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne. This wooden bridge attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,021 visitors.

Today you’ll check in at one of the most exclusive hotels in the city of Bern. Luxury hotels in Bern offer fantastic facilities and wonderful rooms. In combination with staff that is generous with both their time and recommendations, you’re guaranteed a pleasant

Stay in Bern.

Depending on your plans for tomorrow, you might want to head back to your hotel for some relaxation. If not, this is your chance to take the temperature of Bern's nightlife.

If you’re not quite ready for bed yet, head off to a popular bar like Volver BarTapasCafé. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 577 customers.

Another place you could go for some drinks is the top-rated Ristorante Verdi. Often recommended by locals, this bar is an excellent place to check out tonight. Ristorante Verdi has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers.

Alternatively, go to Hotel Bellevue Palace. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,579 reviews, it’s one worth checking out if you’re in the party mood.

Celebrate another great day of your luxury holiday in Switzerland with a toast! Enjoy a good night’s sleep at your lovely hotel and get ready for another fun day to come.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Bern - departure day

  • Bern - Departure day
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  • Bundesplatz
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Today is the last day of your 6-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.

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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