6-Day Drive 9 Swiss Passes, Glacier Express Route +Stelvio, Italy
At a glance
6-Day Drive 9 Swiss Passes, Glacier Express Route +Stelvio, Italy is a 6 days private experience in Zurich, Switzerland, operated by EPIKdrives. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $11,552.49 per person. 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.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 27 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
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.
What's included
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
Not included
- fuel
- parking
- local tourism taxes (at hotels)
- admission fees
- travel insurance
- lunch & dinner
Itinerary
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Day 1: Later Afternoon Personal tour briefing at hotel + handover of Porsche rental car · 30m
5PM Meet & Greet at your hotel in Zurich
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland · 20m
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.
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland · 20m
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!
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland · 20m
enjoy views over the spectacular Stein Glacier.
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland · 2h
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.
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland · 10m
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.
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland
Take a stroll past the wooden houses of Andermatt.
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland · 1h
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.
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland · 10m
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.
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Day 2: The "BIG3" Alpine Passes of Scenic Switzerland
This is how to see the Swiss Alps!
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz · 10m
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)
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz · 45m
The monastery Disentis is located high up in the Vorderrheintal valley of Grisons, at the intersection of the Lukmanier and Oberalp pass.
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz · 10m
To catch some amazing views of the Rhein Schlucht or Rhine Gorge and especially the Horse Shoe bend, this is the place!
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz · 2h
Tobogganing is pure fun. This toboggan run, the longest one in Switzerland.
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz · 10m
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.
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz · 1h
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.
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz · 10h
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.
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Day 3: Swiss Alps & Glacier Express Route towards St. Moritz
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.
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Day 4: Loop into Italy & Drive of the Stelvio Pass
Make the stop if you want to learn about the flora and fauna of the only Swiss National Park.
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Day 4: Loop into Italy & Drive of the Stelvio Pass · 10m
This fast sweeping alpine pass will be your gateway into the Italian Tyrol.
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Day 4: Loop into Italy & Drive of the Stelvio Pass · 20m
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.
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Day 4: Loop into Italy & Drive of the Stelvio Pass · 1h
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).
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Day 4: Loop into Italy & Drive of the Stelvio Pass · 10m
The stunning Bernina Pass running parallel to the UNESCO World Heritage: Rhaetian Railway.
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Day 5: Mountain Roads of Swiss Engadine Alps + Car Return at Zurich Hotel · 10m
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.
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Day 5: Mountain Roads of Swiss Engadine Alps + Car Return at Zurich Hotel · 1h
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.
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Day 5: Mountain Roads of Swiss Engadine Alps + Car Return at Zurich Hotel · 10m
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.
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Day 6: Day of Departure
Day at Leisure and later departure for your next destination
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.
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!
Cancellation policy
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 6-Day Drive 9 Swiss Passes, Glacier Express Route +Stelvio, Italy take?
The experience lasts about 6 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $11,552.49 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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.
Where does it start?
After your check in we meet you at the lobby to handover the touring pack with Road-Book and programmed GPS to you.
Can I cancel?
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.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Zurich.
