Best of Switzerland Self-Drive Loop Zurich - Lucerne - Interlaken
Trip code: 950
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Overview Discover Switzerland at your own pace with this flexible self-drive package. Your journey begins in Zurich, followed by Lucerne and Interlaken — but you choose the hotels or apartments that fit your style and budget. Included in your package is also rental car for Days 2–7. The suggested 7-day itinerary takes you to Rhine Falls, Stein am Rhein, Appenzell's Ebenalp trail, and over the Brünig Pass. Enjoy a classic Swiss mountain day on Mount Pilatus or Mount Rigi, then explore Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald from your Interlaken base. You drive. You choose. You explore.
Perfect for Self-Drive Fans Couples Small Groups Mountain Lovers Road Trippers Photography Lovers Casual Hikers Flexible BudgetsItinerary What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Day 1: Arrival: Zurich Airport → Zurich Swiss Star LongstreetDay 1 Arrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon / Evening: Stroll the Old Town (Altstadt) Walk along the Limmat River Dinner by the lake 🛏️ Overnight: Zurich 🚗 No car needed yet
Days 1–3 Included
Swiss Star Longstreet Recommended nights Fully flexible Adjust the number of nights at this hotel — your itinerary days and price update automatically.
More Hotel Options Any Rating 4★+ 5★
Included Swiss Star Longstreet 3.8/10
Hotel Montana Zurich 7.4/10 Very Good
+$1per person for the entire stay
Apartments Swiss Star University 6.4/10 Good
+$3per person for the entire stay
ibis Styles Zurich City Center 8.2/10 Excellent
+$5per person for the entire stay
Hotel Limmathof 7.8/10 Very Good
+$5per person for the entire stay
Bristol Hotel 8.2/10 Excellent
+$19per person for the entire stay
easyHotel Zürich City Limmatplatz
+$26per person for the entire stay
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rigihof Zurich 7.2/10 Very Good
+$102per person for the entire stay
Hotel Krone Unterstrass 8.4/10 Excellent
+$120per person for the entire stay
St Gotthard Hotel 8/10 Excellent
+$140per person for the entire stay
Opera Hotel Zurich
+$145per person for the entire stay
Glockenhof Zurich 9.2/10 Exceptional
+$158per person for the entire stay
Locke Am Platz Zurich
+$209per person for the entire stay
Hotel Schweizerhof Zurich 9/10 Exceptional
+$409per person for the entire stay
Widder Hotel 9.4/10 Exceptional
+$847per person for the entire stay
Day 2: Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Day 3: Zurich → Appenzell → Wildkirchli → Lucerne ibis Styles LuzernDay 4: Lucerne & Mountain Experience🚠 Day 5: Lucerne → Interlaken (via Brünig Pass) Hotel Chalet SwissDay 6: Lauterbrunnen & Grindelwald Day 7: Interlaken → Zurich Airport Rental car Zurich 7 days
Renault Clio Included Economy · Alamo
Why You'll Love This Trip Rental car included — just pick up and go Choose your own hotels, from budget to five-star Three great Swiss cities without backtracking Iconic peaks like Pilatus, Rigi, and Grindelwald on your own schedule Scenic drives over Brünig Pass and through the Alps Short rewarding hikes, including the Ebenalp trail to Wildkirchli A ready-made 7-day plan you can follow or adapt as you likeWhat's Included 6 nights' accommodation in the hotel category selected by you (based on double occupancy) Rental car for the entire journey, including insurance coverage Pick-up and drop-off at Zurich Airport Carefully crafted self-drive itinerary featuring scenic routes and comfortable driving distances Comprehensive travel documentation and day-by-day itinerary Detailed route maps and driving instructions Highlights and recommendations for each destination 24/7 travel assistance and emergency support throughout your journeyWhat's Excluded City tax, if applicable. (Will be charged by the Hotel direct) Fuel, tolls, and parking fees outside hotel arrangements Entrance fees to attractions and sights (e.g. castles, palaces, museums, cable cars) Guided tours and all optional activities Meals and drinks not mentioned Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, tips) Travel insurance (strongly recommended) Visa and Visa fees if applicable