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Swiss Alps & Lago Maggiore Fly & Drive
A flexible Swiss-Italian self-drive journey through Zurich, Lugano, Lake Maggiore and Lucerne
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Starts
Zurich
Ends
Zurich
Car
Opel Astra
Hotels
4 stays
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Overview
Discover the perfect blend of Swiss alpine beauty and Italian lakeside charm on this 7-night Fly & Drive journey from Zurich. Travel from cosmopolitan Zurich through the spectacular Alps to elegant Lugano, continue to beautiful Stresa on Lake Maggiore, and finish in picture-perfect Lucerne before returning to Zurich Airport.
Enjoy scenic drives, lakeside promenades, mountain views, charming old towns, boat cruises and relaxed Mediterranean-style evenings. This itinerary is fully flexible, allowing you to add or remove nights and create the journey that fits your travel style.
Perfect for
Self-Drive Lovers
Couples
Alpine Scenery
Multi-Country Trips
Food & Wine Lovers
Independent Travellers
Photography Fans
Lake Enthusiasts
Your Itinerary Overview
- 1Day 1-32 nightsZurich | 2 Nights
Arrive at Zurich Airport. Collect your rental car and drive into Switzerland's largest city. Spend the…
- 3Day 3-52 nights~195 kmLugano | 2 Nights
Drive south through spectacular Alpine scenery toward Switzerland's Italian-speaking region. Depending on the…
- 5Day 5-72 nights~45 kmStresa & Lake Maggiore | 2Nights
Cross into Italy and arrive in elegant Stresa, one of the jewels of Lake Maggiore. Surrounded by mountains…
- 7Day 7-81 night~165 kmLucerne | 1Night
Today's scenic drive returns you to central Switzerland and the beautiful city of Lucerne. Surrounded by…
- 8Day 8Departure
8th Day Departure Approx. 55 km | 45 minutes Enjoy breakfast before making the short drive back to Zurich…
Total: 7 nights
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Why You'll Love This Trip
One epic road trip through Switzerland and Italy
Flexible itinerary — add or drop nights to suit you
Four distinct destinations on a single journey
Boat cruises on Lake Zurich, Lugano and Maggiore
Swiss mountains meet Italian lakeside culture
Wide choice of hotels from cosy 3-star to grand 5-star
Drive at your own pace with no group schedule
What's Included
Return flights to Zurich (optional)
Rental car throughout your journey
7 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast (where offered)
Detailed Fly & Drive itinerary
Fully flexible overnight stays
What's Excluded
Fuel
Tolls and parking
Tourist taxes
Meals not mentioned
Entrance fees
Optional excursions
Personal expenses
Travel insurance