14 days in Swiss Alps Itinerary

Airolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.HistoryIn the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD were found. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at La Chiesa Di San Giovanni Battista, take in the dramatic natural features at Nufenen Pass, then take a memorable drive along Grimsel Pass, and finally don't miss a visit to Rhone Glacier. On the 7th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the awesome beauty at St Gotthard Pass, then see the interesting displays at Sasso San Gottardo, and then witness the site of a historic battle at Teufelsbrucke.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Airolo vacation website.

Newark, USA to Airolo is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Airolo is 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, then stroll through Riffelsee, then contemplate the waterfront views at Stellisee, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat. On the 9th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Intercontinental Church Society, then stroll through 5 Lakes Walk, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Sunnegga.

For ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Zermatt online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Airolo to Zermatt by car takes about 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Sion.

Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame du Glarier, explore the historical opulence of Valere Basilica, then steep yourself in history at Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Les Bisses de Nendaz. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Lac de Derborence, then hike along Bisse Saviese Torrent-Neuf, and then see some colorful creatures with Go-Diving.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Sion trip builder.

Traveling by car from Zermatt to Sion takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. August in Sion sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 58°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

On the 12th (Sat), explore the ancient world of Monte San Giorgio, then get great views at Monte San Salvatore, then stroll through Lido di Lugano, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro storico Gandria. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Castelgrande, then admire the landmark architecture of Chiesa Collegiata dei SS Pietro e Stefano, then admire the verdant scenery at Valle Verzasca, and finally take in the views from Le Pont "Ponte dei salti".

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Lugano trip planner.

Drive from Sion to Lugano in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. August in Lugano sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to St. Moritz.

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On the 14th (Mon), experience rural life at Alp-Schaukaserei Morteratsch, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Piz Bernina, then get your bearings at National Park Centre, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Mineralbad & Spa Samedan. On the 15th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Silvaplana, then explore the world behind art at Segantini Museum, then admire the verdant scenery at Albula Pass, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of Staz (Lej da Staz).

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our St. Moritz trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lugano to St. Moritz in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Lugano in August, expect St. Moritz to be slightly colder, temps between 66°F and 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Davos.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Wine Tours Switzerland and Jakobshorn. Get some historical perspective at Landwasser Viaduct and St. Maria Himmelfahrt Cathedral. Take a break from Davos with a short trip to Viamala in Zillis, about 58 minutes away.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Davos trip planning tool.

You can drive from St. Moritz to Davos in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Davos sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.