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

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6 days (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

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

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

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

    1 stop
  • 1
    Zurich

    5PM Meet & Greet at your hotel in Zurich

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland

    9 stops
  • 2
    Lake Lucerne

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    enjoy views over the spectacular Stein Glacier.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Take a stroll past the wooden houses of Andermatt.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Swiss Alps

    This is how to see the Swiss Alps!

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz

    8 stops
  • 11
    Oberalp Pass

    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)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

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

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 13

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

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

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 15

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16
    St. Moritz

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 17

    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.

    10 hours Admission ticket free
  • 18

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Loop into Italy & Drive of the Stelvio Pass

    5 stops
  • 19

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 20

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 22

    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).

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 23

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

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

    3 stops
  • 24

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 26

    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.​

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Day 6

    Day of Departure

    1 stop
  • 27
    Zurich

    Day at Leisure and later departure for your next destination

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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