Post breakfast, check out and drive towards the metropolis of eastern Switzerland between Lake Constance and Appenzellerland. This is a charming, traffic-free old town. Colourfully-painted oriel windows are a town feature. The Abbey precinct with the cathedral and Abbey Library has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage listing which is a must see. You also have the option to visit the Maestrani chocolate factory in Flawil. Overnight at a hotel in St Gallen. (B)

The hiking paradise in AppenzellerLand begins in the gently rolling hills at Lake Constance and stretches across vast rich pastures to the pre-alpine Säntis Massif. Wellness and wellbeing are not just buzz words here. Various hotels and spa buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and welcome visitors. Overnight at a hotel in St Gallen. (B)

After breakfast, check out and proceed by road to Schwaegalp. (Tip: Leave early in the morning to catch the sunrise) Once you reach here, take the cable car to Santis mountain station. The Säntis is the landmark of the Lake Constance region. This is the best spot to see Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France and Italy all at the same time - this can be accomplished from the 2,502-metre-high Säntis. The highest mountain of the Alpstein region is the starting point and destination for mountain tours, hikes and ski trips. View the beautiful alps surrounding you and try to identify the alpine peaks. You can have a quick lunch at the Schwaegalp mountain hotel and proceed to Andermatt. Andermatt is a village in the Ursern Valley in the Swiss Alps. You are offered various activities here like hiking, mountain biking or a game of golf. On arrival in the evening, check into the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Andermatt. (B)

Wake up to the sights of mountains around you. Today, prepare yourself to step back into history in the Italian city of Bellinzona, Switzerland. The small town houses three UNESCO world heritage Castles. Explore the Bellinzona old town, which boasts a wealth of beautiful merchants' houses, stone gateways, balconies with wrought iron railings and inn signs from a bygone era. Teatro Sociale – inspired by La Scala in Milan, the building is in the typically Italian Classical style, and is the only theatre in Switzerland to have been preserved from the 19th century. Later, proceed to Locarno, a beautiful quaint town near Lake Maggiore. Tip: there are plenty of cafes along the lake, one can enjoy a good cup of coffee or some great authentic pizza while watching the sunset. Overnight at a hotel in Locarno. (B)

Locarno is internationally renowned for its Locarno Festival – one of the most important cultural events in Europe. The Piazza Grande, with its Lombardian arcades, is the pulsating heart of the city. It is the setting of many concerts and events and evening screenings. Memories of the past can be found at two Sacred Mounts in the region: the Madonna delSasso Sanctuary and the Sacred Mount in Brissago. You can visit the newly renovated Castle of Visconti with the Rivellino, a work by Leonardo da Vinci and do not forget to walk through the narrow alleys, picturesque piazzas and patrician houses in the old part of town. In the afternoon, you can visit Ascona located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Return to Locarno. Overnight at a hotel in Locarno. (B)

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Lugano. On route today, you will stop at Splash and Spa to enjoy the Spa and Splash area. The Splash has a variety of thrilling slide experiences in store for you. You can later relax at a wide range of Saunas as well as indoor and outdoor pools. Your day spa allows you admission into the Spa and the Splash area. Towels and Bathrobe would be provided to you. (the terms and conditions of the ticket may change prior to travel). Post a light lunch (on your own) and travel to Lugano. You have the day at leisure to explore this beautiful town. Overnight at a hotel in Lugano. (B)

Enjoy a 360° view of the surrounding alps of San Salvatore. You start your journey through long dirt roads immersed in highly diversified wooded areas, you reach the top of majestic San Salvatore by cable car (to be purchased locally). You then proceed towards the picturesque town of Carona. (Option: stop at the San Grato botanical gardens located above Lake Lugano on the hills of Carona. The park hosts the largest and most diverse collection of azaleas, rhododendrons and conifers in the whole Insubrian region. Later take a detour towards Melide where you can view the entire Switzerland in miniature form. The detailed and authentic models include well-known sites such as the Heidi Village in Maienfeld, the castles of Burgdorf and Chillon, the Federal Parliament in Bern, and the Cathedral of Milan, the only model that can also be viewed from inside. Eighteen model trains travel between the buildings on approximately 3.5 kilometres of tracks. There are also operating rack railways, cable cars, suspension railways and ships. After lunch, proceed to Morcote, a quaint village lined with restaurants, cafes, pretty boutiques and paved alleyways. You have some time to shop before returning to Lugano. Overnight at a hotel in Lugano. (B)

After an invigorating holiday, it's time to go back to Zurich (approx. 4 Hrs). You can stop at Lucerne for a short stroll and shopping/lunch before proceeding to Zurich. Leave your car at the airport and check into the airport hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Zurich. (B)

After breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home (B)