Its interesting how some people here speak french and others german. While many people think its just a train pass, its honestly way more. The grand tour of switzerland is a journey of discovery, which brings together the highlights of switzerland in one trip. The grand tour is designed to take in the best switzerland has to offer, but behind the wheel of the car youre in total control of your route. Grand tour of switzerland switzerland tour contact. Ideally, you should plan in nine days to see the entire route, which runs the length and breadth of. Get inspired by the best attractions of germany and switzerland. Germany and switzerland, 1764, the yale editions of the private papers of james boswell james boswell, frederick a. From our wonderful accommodations, tour guide,marc van reil,who was amazing,and travel ease, it was an experience which will be remembered for years to come. My husband and i had a wonderful time on the grand tour of germany with the post tour extension to the black forest region and switzerland.
Hotel allegro grand casino or similar if not available, located within 10. Discover an interactive grand tour of switzerland online and get a feel for the. Would we be using a swiss pass and if not, how would the pass included with this tour be used on the rest of our swiss trip. Experience venices spectacular beauty in under 4 minutes short film showcase duration. Germany and switzerland, 1764, the yale editions of the private papers of james boswell. The egrand tour will be the worlds first official holiday route that can be driven endtoend in an electric car. Beginning and ending in zurich, the grand tour offers itineraries for excursions and extensions, including access from france, germany and italy. The grand tour of switzerland encompasses several top attractions and myriad new ways to absorb all the local flavors. This 8days7nights tour takes you fromto munich international airport with a. The grand tour is a scenic route which highlights the best of switzerland. This section takes you over 1,600 kilometres through some of the most beautiful areas of switzerland and shows you how varied, multifaceted and also spectacular our.
The grand tour of switzerland by car 14 day itinerary. Relax for example on a train ride on the most beautiful alpine train, the bernina express. Scopri grand tour of switzerland touring guide di hallwag. The grand tour was the 17th and 18thcentury custom of a traditional trip of europe. Extending up the slope from the lake, terraced dorf is a tapestry of grand hotels, upscale boutiques, and traditional engadine architecture, characterized by arched wooden doors, small deepset windows, and artistically etched facades.
Between these dates, you can still make the journey of the glacier express using public trains. Join andy mossack in this three part series as he drives the iconic 1,600 kilometre grand tour of switzerland, a unique route now made even more accessible by new bespoke road signs throughout switzerland. Stained glass windows by swiss artist augusto giacometti were added in 1933 and a set by german artist sigmar polke in 2009. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. Swiss card grand tour of switzerland 6 transfers incl. The grand tour of switzerland combines the highlights of switzerland in one journey. Switzerland tourism touts 1,600km grand tour swi swissinfo. The grand tour of switzerland the grand tour is a 1,600 km road trip for you to travel to your hearts content. Category per person adult on twin sharing basis child with bed child without bed. Send the gpx files via email to your smartphone tablet and open the app. Meet and learn about suppliers, attractions and visitors of the grand tour of switzerland. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. The grand tour of switzerland leads past cultural and scenic gems. Your grand tour of switzerland starts with 2 nights at the hotel adler or similar, a great base from which to explore the lakeside city of zurich.
The yale editions of the private papers of james boswell pottle, frederick a. This unique corner of the world is home to stunning natural landscapes, from thick pine forests to crystal clear lakes nestled under the alps. Zurich is undeniably hot and sunny as i drive out of the airport at the start of my 1,600 kilometre grand tour of switzerland. Grand alpine explorer 2020 by travel marvel tourradar. Arrival zurich as a metropolis of experiences by the water, with a magnificent view of the snowcapped alps on the horizon, zurich offers a unique mixture of attractions over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries, international fashion labels and zurich designs, and the most flamboyant and lively nightlife in switzerland. The grand tour was the 17th and 18thcentury custom of a traditional trip of europe undertaken by upperclass young european men of sufficient means and rank typically accompanied by a chaperone, such as a family member when they had come of age about 21 years old the custom which flourished from about 1660 until the advent of largescale rail transport in the 1840s and was. Discover the country and people in four language areas. On the grand train tour of switzerland, panoramic trains lead to charming swiss cities and alpine hotspots, through unesco world heritage sites, and past worldfamous sights and landmarks. Grand tour of switzerland includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.
The grand tour of switzerland is a unique expedition, which combines the highlights of switzerland on a journey. From palmlined lakeshores to sparkling glaciers, from medieval villages to buzzing cities the grand tour of switzerland packs in an incredible number. Unesco world heritage sites, stunning mountain passes, more than twenty beautiful lakes and switzerlands most beautiful landscapes are ready and waiting for you and your car. The grand tour of switzerland is the worlds first road trip for electric vehicles. Explore the highlights of the grand tour of switzerland in an extraordinary, guided, small group, oneweek switzerland tour.
All mustsees and excursion tips along this firstclass train journey at a glance. The programme was conceived in the wake of the departure of clarkson, hammond, may and wilman from the bbc series top gear, and originally. We secured two 8day passes for the grand train tour of switzerland, valid for travel on all trains, buses and boats in switzerland, which meant that virtually all transport for the entire week was covered by one pass. Please consult with the operator directly for the recent price. The grand train tour of switzerland can be started from any point and there is no prescribed direction or duration. The grand tour is a british motoring television series, created by jeremy clarkson, richard hammond, james may, and andy wilman, produced by amazon exclusively for its online streaming service amazon prime video, and premiered on 18 november 2016. The interactive grand tour of switzerland web route is sure to awaken the tour fever that lies inside. This scenic route includes glaciers, famous mountain roads, palmlined lakes, rustic mountain villages and luxury hotels. Would you like to download an overview of the 8 day germany and switzerland rail. Switzerland grand tour by train hotel package from rail europe. Day 4 motor 4 hrs with a morning stop to the elegant bavarian capital of munich for a panoramic city tour on the way to the pedestrianonly old town, where you will have free time. The route takes in over 44 highlights and passes by 20 lakes. Grand tour of switzerland michelin north america, inc.
The grand tour of switzerland takes in dozens of natural and cultural highlights, but how marketable is it, and will it appeal to visitors. On the grand tour of switzerland, the journey is the goal. Switzerland grand train tour and hotel package scenic. Covering around 1600 kilometres, the grand tour takes in 44 top attractions eleven of which are unesco world heritage sites two biospheres, five mountain passes that are 2000. With the indepth cultural tour grand tour of switzerland, you have a 10 day tour package taking you through zurich, switzerland and other destinations in europe. We are very interested in the new 8 day grand tour of switzerland with train and hotel reservations. Details hallwag folding map digital navigation devices the route 11 stages is available in various download formats for importing into digital navigation devices. Totally relaxed or with a view to getting there a long tour through switzerland gives you all the freedom a great holiday experience needs. Grand train tour of switzerland app switzerland tourism.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The grand train tour of switzerland is fully covered by the swiss travel pass flex, which is only available for guests with permanent residence outside switzerland, and is also included in the entire ticket range for switzerland pointtopoint tickets, supersaver tickets, 1. A dense network with over 300 charging stations ensures power over the entire route and consequently guarantees comfortable and clean driving pleasure over 1600 km. Switzerland grand tour by andy mossack tripreporter.
We recommend that you download the gpx data to your tablet. The grand tour of europe arose from the travel of the romantic poets of english literature visiting the exotic sights of switzerland and old europe, who wrote of the beautiful lakes, glaciers and majestic mountain scenery, flowed by the wealthy tourists of the expanding industrial age, following in their. Grand alpine explorer 2020 includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. On the 1,000 mile 1,600km long route through switzerland, tourists and locals alike experience many unforgettable moments. From munich, home to oktoberfest and magnificent architecture, youll reach berlin, the greenest city in germany and offers plenty of museums for you to explore. As always, rail europe has the best customer service and i know you always know the answers to my questions.
On this switzerland tour, youll experience some of its most beautiful scenery and interesting cities with overnights in zurich, st. Germany and switzerland, 1764, the yale editions of the private. A grand tour of switzerland in 60 seconds national. Switzerlands largest conurbation has plenty to offer visitors, whether youre interested in art or history, music or shopping, or if you just want to relax. The path is the goal during the grand tour of switzerland.
On your way to lugano in the south of swit zerland you have several opportunities to ex perience the grand tour attractions. In early modern europe, the grand tour bildungsreise in german was an educational journey undertaken by an elite of young men, and in some cases women, who could be sponsored by wealthy parents, or other benefactors understand. The grand tour became customary among british noblemen in the 17th century, following the end of thirty years war, the english civil war, and associated wars. Download the gpx data of the grand tour of switzerland as a guide. Moritz, lugano, zermatt, the lausanne area, and the lucerne area. Germany and switzerland came to be included in a more broadly defined circuit. The grand tour of switzerland whether it be by car, motor bike, bicycle or public transport, the grand tour of switzerland is made for adventurers ready to explore switzerland and its secrets.