Grand Tour Deluxe Art Museums and Boutique Cities
Intro
The Grand Tour Deluxe “Art Museums and Boutique Cities” route is a holiday experience through Switzerland in a class of its own for those who love cities and art. Discover the old towns and well-known Art Museums of Switzerland by day, then stay the night in exclusive Swiss Deluxe City Hotels. The combination of touring fun, old town flair and enjoyment of art makes for an unforgettable road trip through Switzerland. Basel, Bern, Zurich, Chur, Lugano, Lausanne and Geneva are the highlights of this tour.
Day 7 and 8
Day 7 from Arosa via Davos and St. Moritz to Lugano
Day 8 Lugano and its museums
- 7 boutique cities Switzerland’s city highlights: Basel, Bern, Zurich, Chur, Lugano, Lausanne and Geneva.
- 21 Swiss Deluxe Hotels Stay overnight in the most luxurious 5-star hotels Switzerland’s cities have to offer.
- 15 top museums Art, design and photography: world-class museums that offer unique experiences.
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Day 1
The journey begins in Basel. After checking into the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois: explore Basel’s old town at your own pace or visit one of the city’s famous art museums, such as Fondation Beyeler, Museum Tinguely or Kunstmuseum Basel. Dinner at the three-star restaurant Cheval Blanc, where Michelin-starred chef Peter Knogl delivers impressive culinary surprises with his dishes.
Day 2
From Basel, the tour continues on via mediaeval Fribourg (exploring the mediaeval old town is a must) to the chalet village of Gstaad. Check into one of four Swiss Deluxe Hotels. In the evening, enjoy delightful creations in the gourmet restaurants of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
Day 3
From Gstaad, the tour goes on to the Swiss capital of Bern via Interlaken and Thun. Check into one of two Swiss Deluxe Hotels (Bellevue Palace or Schweizerhof & Spa), before taking a stroll through the mediaeval arcades in the old town (UNESCO World Heritage) and visiting one of the city’s art museums.
Day 4
From Bern, the Grand Tour of Switzerland first takes in Hallwyl and Lucerne before reaching Zurich. Check into one of four Swiss Deluxe Hotels and enjoy dinner at one of the gourmet restaurants.
Day 5
The biggest city in Switzerland is picturesquely situated on Lake Zurich. Its art museums boast works from all eras that are famous the world over. Then visit the Grossmünster church, wander through the picturesque old town or take a boat trip on Lake Zurich. Nearby Winterthur is also well worth a visit.
Day 6
Starting out in Zurich, the Grand Tour of Switzerland heads to Schaffhausen (Rhine Falls) and St. Gallen (the Abbey District is a UNESCO World Heritage site), before reaching Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland. Forum Würth and the Grisons Museum of Fine Arts are both well worth a visit. From Chur, the Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa is just 40km away.
Day 7
From the Grison Alps, the tour takes in Davos and the Engadin on the way to Lugano, the biggest city in southern Switzerland. Check into the Swiss Deluxe Hotel Splendide Royal, the perfect place to relax after a glorious day on the Grand Tour of Switzerland. The day comes to a close with dinner at the I Due Sud gourmet restaurant.
Day 8
Discover the city of Lugano and the MASI before heading up the local mountain, Monte Brè. Stay at the Splendide Royal.
Day 9
From Ticino, the Grand Tour of Switzerland heads for Crans-Montana via Andermatt: soak up the fresh Alpine air and take in mountain vistas while enjoying the comforts of Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
Day 10
From Crans-Montana, the next destination on the tour is Lausanne on Lake Geneva. The Lausanne Palace is in the old town, slightly higher up, while the Beau-Rivage Palace is right on the lake shore. Next, explore the old town and Fondation de l’Hermitage. Alongside the lake in Lausanne’s Ouchy district, the Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée photography museum are not far from the gardens of Hotel Beau-Rivage, in which over 130 types of rose bloom.
Day 11
Along Lake Geneva, the Grand Tour of Switzerland goes first to St. George and then to Geneva. The “capital of peace” has four Swiss Deluxe Hotels to choose from. Having checked in, visit one of the city’s art museums or wander along Lake Geneva to marvel at the famous Jet d’Eau.