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

About this activity

This luxury driving tour from Zurich, Switzerland features countless WoW! moments including the road famously praised as the greatest driving road in the world by TopGear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Drive the iconic Stelvio Pass in a Porsche! Just like on the show we frame the exceptional Stelvio Pass in Italy with 7 of the most spectacular mountain passes in the Swiss Alps. Stay at one of the fabulous mountain resort near St. Moritz at a wonderful boutique style hotel.

Your driving tour is complete with the Porsche and programmed GPS for your effortless navigation.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: English
Operated by: EPIKdrives

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All tour mileage
Included: 96h Rental of Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Roadster, CHF 3000 deposit on credit card, min.age 23
Included: Comprehensive car insurance
Included: Programmed GPS for effortless travel
Included: 2 nights at 5* Renaissance Hotel Zurich
Included: Car delivery & collection at hotel
Included: 1 nights 5* The Chedi Hotel in Andermatt, Switzerland
Included: 2 nights at 5* GrandHotel Kronenhof in Pontresina, Switzerland (20min from St. Moritz)
Included: En Route Support: Call / WhatsApp
Included: Day-by-Day Road-Book in English
Included: Personal tour briefing at hotel

Not included

Not included: fuel
Not included: parking
Not included: local tourism taxes (at hotels)
Not included: admission fees
Not included: travel insurance
Not included: lunch & dinner

Itinerary

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

Zurich

30 min

5PM Meet & Greet at your hotel in Zurich

5 Star Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel

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

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.
Stop 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!
Stein Glacier

20 min

enjoy views over the spectacular Stein Glacier.
Aareschlucht

2 hours Admission not included

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.
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.
Andermatt

Passing by

Take a stroll past the wooden houses of Andermatt.
Rhone Glacier

one hour Admission not included

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.
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.
Swiss Alps

Passing by

This is how to see the Swiss Alps!

5* The Chedi Hotel, Andermatt in the Swiss Alps

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

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)
Benediktiner Kloster Disentis

45 min Admission not included

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

2 hours Admission not included

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

one hour

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.
Pontresina

10 hours

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.
Glacier Express

Passing by

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

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

National Park Centre

Passing by

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

10 min

This fast sweeping alpine pass will be your gateway into the Italian Tyrol.
Convent of Saint John Mustair

20 min Admission not included

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.
Passo dello Stelvio

one hour

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).
Berninapass

10 min

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

5* GrandHotel Kronenhof, Pontresina in the Swiss Alps

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

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.
Bahnmuseum Albula

one hour Admission not included

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.
Klausen Pass

10 min Admission not included

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

Day 6 · Day of Departure

Zurich

Passing by

Day at Leisure and later departure for your next destination

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

After your check in we meet you at the lobby to handover the touring pack with Road-Book and programmed GPS to you.

End point

After your check in we meet you at the lobby to handover the touring pack with Road-Book and programmed GPS to you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Min. driver age is 23 years old!

Options

Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0

Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 Roadster: Min. 3 yrs driving, age 23+, Comprehensive Insurance with CHF 3,000 excess, blocked on credit card at delivery
Porsche 911 Cabriolet

Porsche 911 Cabriolet: Min. 3 yrs driving, age 27+, Comprehensive Insurance with CHF 5,000 excess, blocked on credit card at delivery