Switzerland has been at the top of my bucket list forever, so when Hertz and Eurowings contacted me about a partnership to promote their new route, I could not resist.
I called up my sister Kim and planned an impromptu scenic road trip around Switzerland. I was excited to finally see iconic Swiss sights like alpine villages, wooden chalets, rolling green hills and glacial lakes with my sister. A road trip through the picturesque mountain passes and the jaw-dropping landscapes is the best way to experience the country. There are inspiring panoramic views at every turn and driving allowed us to see them all at our own pace. We spent 4 days driving ourselves around the Bernese Oberland region exploring the many villages, lakes and mountains in the area.
This comprehensive guide and road trip itinerary will outline the route, drive times, accommodations, and restaurant suggestions to help you plan your OWN trip. The itinerary is broken out by day, with ideas on where to stop and what to see at each location. I was excited to find out that there are more budget flight options to Europe. It is cheaper to fly to Europe than to the West coast. On the flight out, we were seated in the Best Cabin. This is a great option if you want extra comfort for a reasonable price.
The Best fare comes with premium seating, extra leg room, free checked bags and a meal. Even though it was not a lie flat bed, the chair reclined quite a bit more than seats in economy, and since it was a red-eye, the comfortable seat allowed me to get some shut eye before we landed.
On our 4 hour layover in Dusseldorf we went to the Hugo Junkers lounge using my Priority Pass to grab some food and relax before our flight to Zurich. On the flight back, we flew Eurowings Business Class. It was nice to have a lie flat seat where we could curl up under our big comforter and watch a movie. They also had an extensive menu of food and drink options.
