6-Day Drive 9 Swiss Passes, Glacier Express Route +Stelvio, Italy

Ziua 1 · Later Afternoon Personal tour briefing at hotel + handover of Porsche rental car

1. 1

   Zurich

   30 min

   5PM Meet & Greet at your hotel in Zurich

5 Star Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel

Ziua 2 · The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland

1. 1

   Lake Lucerne

   20 min

   Your carefully selected scenic route will take you past wide green meadows and rollin hills towards Lake Lucerne with spectacular roads carved into the towering mountains. Near Weggis enjoy one of the most iconic views of Switzerland before you reach on of the highlights of this Swiss Alps Driving Tour.

2. 2

   Oprirea 2

   20 min

   The Susten Pass on foot of the Gotthard Mountain is with 26 bridges and tunnels hewn into the rock massive our absolute favourite Swiss Alpine Pass. Even Porsche seems to think that and shot the promotion of the 2016 model 911 R up here. No doubt you will fall in love with Switzerland up here!

3. 3

   Stein Glacier

   20 min

   enjoy views over the spectacular Stein Glacier.

4. 4

   Aareschlucht

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   Towards the end of the pass stop the Aare River Gorge and take a short walk between impressive rock formations before heading along the shores of Lake Brienzersee to your beautiful hotel in Interlaken.

5. 5

   Grimsel Pass

   10 min

   The beautiful Grimsel Pass zigzags gently trough towering granite, tunnels, past hazy blue and water reservoirs before almost seamlessly connect to the legendary Furka Pass.

6. 6

   Andermatt

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   Take a stroll past the wooden houses of Andermatt.

7. 7

   Rhone Glacier

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   Up here visit also the easily accessed 100-metre long blue ice tunnel and ice chamber that has been cut new into the Rhone glacier every spring since around 1870.

8. 8

   Furka Pass

   10 min

   Enjoy your personal James Bond Moment up here and get the same view as Sean Connery in the 1964 Goldfinger movie after chasing over the alpine pass in his Aston Martin DB5.

9. 9

   Swiss Alps

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   This is how to see the Swiss Alps!

5* The Chedi Hotel, Andermatt in the Swiss Alps

Ziua 3 · Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz

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   Oberalp Pass

   10 min

   Drive into the Swiss Alps following the path of the famous Glacier Express panorama train with its highest point at Oberalp Pass on 2'033 metres (6'700ft)

2. 2

   Benediktiner Kloster Disentis

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   The monastery Disentis is located high up in the Vorderrheintal valley of Grisons, at the intersection of the Lukmanier and Oberalp pass.

3. 3

   Observation platform Il Spir

   10 min

   To catch some amazing views of the Rhein Schlucht or Rhine Gorge and especially the Horse Shoe bend, this is the place!

4. 4

   Erlebnisberg Pradaschier

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   Tobogganing is pure fun. This toboggan run, the longest one in Switzerland.

5. 5

   Julier Pass

   10 min

   The gateway mountain pass into the Swiss Engadine Valley will take you even higher to 2'284 meters (7'493 ft) above sea level before you reach your wonderful boutique hotel in the Alps.

6. 6

   St. Moritz

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   On your road trip, consider an optional 1-hour stop at St. Moritz, a luxurious alpine town known for its stunning lakes and snow-capped mountains. Enjoy a scenic stroll around Lake St. Moritz, sip coffee at a chic café, and admire the picturesque views of the Swiss Alps.

7. 7

   Pontresina

   10 ore

   Staying overnight in Pontresina offers a peaceful, charming alternative to bustling St. Moritz. Nestled in the Engadine Valley, it boasts beautiful alpine scenery, traditional Swiss architecture, and access to great hiking trails. Quieter and less commercialized, Pontresina provides a more authentic, relaxed experience while still being close to top attractions.

8. 8

   Glacier Express

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   Embark on a drive through the Swiss Alps, tracing the most scenic stretch of the iconic Glacier Express panoramic train route, which reaches its highest point at the Oberalp Pass, soaring to a height of 2,033 meters (6,700 ft), and offering a glimpse of the stunning Rhine Gorge Valley.

5* GrandHotel Kronenhof, Pontresina in the Swiss Alps

Ziua 4 · Loop into Italy & Drive of the Stelvio Pass

1. 1

   National Park Centre

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   Make the stop if you want to learn about the flora and fauna of the only Swiss National Park.

2. 2

   Fuorn Pass

   10 min

   This fast sweeping alpine pass will be your gateway into the Italian Tyrol.

3. 3

   Convent of Saint John Mustair

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   The Abbey of Saint John is an early medieval Benedictine monastery in the Swiss municipality of Val Müstair, in the Canton of Graubünden. By reason of its exceptionally well-preserved heritage of Carolingian art, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

4. 4

   Passo dello Stelvio

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   Get to drive the iconic zick zack route of the Stelvio Pass > in Italy made of 48 numbered hairpins laid out over 47 KM / 29 Miles on a stunning 2'757 m (9'045 ft).

5. 5

   Berninapass

   10 min

   The stunning Bernina Pass running parallel to the UNESCO World Heritage: Rhaetian Railway.

5* GrandHotel Kronenhof, Pontresina in the Swiss Alps

Ziua 5 · Mountain Roads of Swiss Engadine Alps + Car Return at Zurich Hotel

1. 1

   Albula Pass

   10 min

   The pass follows the Albula river for a while and is somewhat more beautiful in the northern section. Before you reach Berguen you have to climb the pass along side a cliff with a few serpentines. Up here a wonderful view over the Albula canyon is waiting.

2. 2

   Bahnmuseum Albula

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   The railways follows parallel to the Albula Pass for some time and with a bit of luck you can see one of the trains crossing over the Albula Pass on one of the impressive stone viaducts. There is also an interesting railway museum in the town of Bergün to visit.

3. 3

   Klausen Pass

   10 min Intrarea nu este inclusă

   The Klausen Pass is an incredibly scenic drive in the Central Swiss Alps connecting Altdorf in the canton of Uri with Linthal in the canton of Glarus. With only one hour drive from Zurich you can reach the Klausen as the first real alpine pass in Switzerland with an an elevation up to 1948 metres (6,391ft) above the sea level. Over 46 kilometres (29 miles) and 136 curves the stunning pass is spoiling us with incredible views.​

5 Star Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel

Ziua 6 · Day of Departure

1. 1

   Zurich

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   Day at Leisure and later departure for your next destination