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The Dolder Grand
Switzerland (Grand Tour), Switzerland
iconic hilltop spa retreat with panoramic city views
Europe / Switzerland
Switzerland (Grand Tour)
A 5-day mountain journey through Switzerland (Grand Tour), Switzerland — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
- Ideal stay
- 5 days
- Best season
- June to September for the Alps
- From
- $4,350–$10,990 pp
The place
About this destination
A 5-day mountain journey through Switzerland (Grand Tour), Switzerland — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
My experience
This is Rachana's own 5-day itinerary for Switzerland (Grand Tour), Switzerland — the version she'd plan for a close friend. It threads together stays she rates like The Dolder Grand and Park Hyatt Zürich, a day-by-day plan, and the meals worth booking ahead. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
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Photo journal
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Day by day
The itinerary
Day 01
Zurich
Day 02
Lugano
Day 03
Engelberg & Lucerne
- 01Base: 4–5 nights in Engelberg (villa or Hotel Schweizerhof)
- 02Activities in Engelberg
- 03Mount Titlis: glacier excursions, Ice Flyer, suspension bridge
- 04Mount Pilatus (from Lucerne): cable car, alpine toboggan, via ferrata
- 05Day Trip: Lucerne
- 06Walk Chapel Bridge & Old Town
- 07Visit ChocoWelt by Aeschbach in nearby Root – interactive chocolate factory; tours 60–90 mins, CHF 15 + voucher
- 08Outdoor
- 09Hiking and a picnic along Engelberger Aa River
- 10BTS cable car & Pilatus Adventure Park
- 11Engelberg Dining (Vegetarian options)
- 12Fine: Hotel Schweizerhof’s gourmet restaurant
- 13Casual: Local mountain huts—vegetarian soups, rosti, pasta
- 14Local: Family-run cafés in Engelberg
Day 04
Zermatt
Day 05
St. Moritz
02
Where to sleep
Hotels worth booking
What to order
Local cuisine
Must try
Local speciality
Cheese fondue
Must try
Local speciality
Raclette
Must try
Local speciality
Rösti
Must try
Local speciality
Swiss chocolate
04
Logistics
Getting there & around
01 · High-speed rail
Fast, comfortable trains link the major cities centre-to-centre.
02 · Private transfers & walking
Historic centres are best on foot; private cars cover the gaps.
03 · Airport arrival
A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.
The numbers
Budget breakdown
Total · per person
$4,350–$10,990 pp
USD
Breakdown
- Accommodation
- $600–$1,400 / night
- Food & dining
- $108–$308 / day
- Transportation
- $72–$210 / day
- Activities
- $90–$280 / day
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