Bottom L: Park Hotel Vitznau | Bottom R: Goodwood Festival of Speed
Challenging the notion that Switzerland is solely a winter retreat, Ultimate Driving Tours redefines luxury summer time journey with its Swiss Supercar Tour – a curated journey that encapsulates a ardour for the finer issues in life.
Over the course of six days and 5 nights in July, friends navigate the nation’s most iconic alpine passes, lakeside roads and picturesque valleys in a fleet of supercars, whereas staying in five-star lodges, eating at award-winning eating places, and having fun with bespoke experiences that remember the artwork of refined journey. The journey culminates with the choice to increase the journey to the UK for an unique weekend at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed.
SWISS SUPERCAR TOUR
Lake Zurich ▸ Swiss Alps ▸ Lake Lucerne
Day 1: Arrival – Zurich
Arriving in Zurich, friends are welcomed with aperitifs and introductions at the iconic Dolder Grand Hotel, a sublime retreat with views over the metropolis and lake under. Originally opened in 1899 as a well being spa, the resort’s suave atmosphere and old-world grandeur units the scene for tour, and the night unfolds with a connoisseur welcome dinner at Saltz (GaultMillau Award Winner).
Day 2: Zurich → Andermatt
Guests ease into their Swiss supercar journey with a winding journey via the Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve, Switzerland’s first UNESCO recognised biosphere, earlier than arriving on the scenic shores of Lake Thun and Brienz. Passing via the legendary Furka cross, the afternoon delivers friends to the luxurious “Japandi” alpine retreat, The Chedi, for a night of culinary craftsmanship and a refined Swiss-Asian eating expertise at The Restaurant (GaultMillau Award Winner).
Day 3: Alpine Loop from Andermatt
A sweeping loop via the Swiss Alps takes friends by way of the historic Gotthard, Lukmanier and Oberalp Passes, the place the roar of the engines echo off peaks and tunnels peppering the mountainous route. Returning as soon as extra to The Chedi, friends can unwind in the expansive 2,000sq/m spa, earlier than indulging in a Michelin-starred eating expertise at The Japanese (2 Michelin stars) – Switzerland’s highest Japanese restaurant at 2,300m.
Day 4: Andermatt → Lake Lucerne
Departing Andermatt, the convoy tackles Switzerland’s legendary passes – Gotthard, Grimsel, and Susten (of cinematic Goldfinger fame) – while ascending to Nufenen, Switzerland’s highest mountain cross with a paved highway. Winding down the mountain, friends arrive at five-star fairytale fortress, Park Hotel Vitznau, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, spending the night having fun with open-flame “Caveman Style” gastronomy at The Grill Terrace.
Day 5: Exploring Lake Lucerne
A half-day loop via Brunig and Susten Passes permits friends to say goodbye to their supercars in type, earlier than returning to Park Hotel Vitznau, for a ship cruise on the glowing waters of Lake Lucerne. The closing night treats friends to a spectacular and experiential eating expertise at the resort’s lake-view restaurant.
Day 6: Departures or transfers to Goodwood Festival of Speed
Newly discovered buddies can mirror on reminiscences from the journey over a leisurely breakfast earlier than saying farewell. All friends are invited to an alternate finale to the tour, jetting from Zurich to London for an unforgettable weekend of racing at the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Day 6 – 9: Goodwood Festival of Speed
Arriving in London, by way of transfers whisk friends to the rolling hills of West Sussex and to the historic English nation manor, South Lodge. Throughout the weekend, motoring fanatics will take pleasure in VIP viewing, open champagne bars, elevated hospitality and connoisseur catering, together with at the lodges AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, Camelia.
From the Saturday Library Lawn Garden Party, inside the Duke and Duchess’ non-public grounds to elegant Sunday hospitality at Clark Pavillion for the famed Sunday Shootout, this can be a bucket-list celebration of motoring on the iconic 12,000-acre property.
Prices from £14,990 / $18,990 (USD) / $28,990 (AUD)
Itinerary particulars listed are samples and particular lodges and routes are topic to alter. Changes stay constant with Ultimate Driving Tours dedication to elite requirements and pre-emptive strategy to curated luxury.
