In a country where the transportation system makes it virtually impossible to get lost, Switzerland’s new Grand Tour of Switzerland lets you plan a country-wide expedition from lakeshores to alpine slopes, with plenty of history and beauty along the way. Drive yourself along the easy-to-navigate road system, or pick up a Swiss Travel Pass and simply sit back and enjoy the splendid scenery by boat, train, tram, bus and metro along a host of well-mapped routes. Itineraries can be built around themes including wine, gastronomy, castles, history, wellness and more.

Need ideas? Active travelers can hike and cycle to their heart’s content. In the magnificent UNESCO-protected Lavaux wine region, stroll the Route de la Corniche — part of the Swiss Wine Route — along wide pathways between terraced vineyards and the shores of Lake Geneva, where the views are rimmed by towering Alps. Stop by for a tasting at the cellars of award-winning vintner Patrick Fonjallaz, then opt for a cycling tour of the Emmental cheese route on battery-powered e-Bikes. The app-based path and incredibly well-marked route takes in sites and stops including the castle of Burgdorf and the Emmentaler Show Dairy in Affoltern, where you can sample the wares and watch as cheese is made the traditional way — in an authentic wood-fired hut.