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2-Day Highlights of Central Switzerland Tour from Zurich

Our Price: from
US$704
¥4776
€618
C$997
Rs.67398
(Price per person based on double occupancy)
Duration: 2 days Language: English; Spanish Visit Lucerne (Chapel Bridge, Culture and Convention Centre, Jesuit Church, Lake Lucerne Sightseeing Cruise), Mount Pilatus (Cogwheel Train (Mt. Pilatus - Alpnachstad), Dragon Ride), Mount Titlis (Rotair Cable, Titlis Cliff Walk, Titlis Glacier Cave, Titlis Ice Flyer).
Highlights:
  • Visit Mt. Titlis: cable car, Rotair, Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk, Ice Cave, Glacier Park
  • Guided tour to Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus including aerial cable car
  • Descent to Alpnachstad by cogwheel train and and public train ride to Lucerne

Itinerary

Day 1:Zurich, Switzerland - Lucerne, Switzerland - Mount Pilatus, Switzerland(55 km)

Hotel: Standard: 3* hotel in Lucerne
Meals: Meal: Excluded
Pilatus Set out on a scenic coach journey through stunning countryside and along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the charming town of Lucerne. Let your guide show you the main sights on a brief introductory drive past the famous Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Enjoy time at leisure to explore the Old Town before the journey continues to Kriens. Board the aerial cable car to Frakmuntegg, where you change to the Dragon Ride cable car for jaw dropping views. Venture down the Dragon Trail or opt for a short hike to the summit (weather and season permitting). Relax on the panorama terrace and admire magnificent views over the surrounding peaks of the Swiss Alps and the blue lakes in the valleys below. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) down to Alpnachstad and board a public boat for a lovely 1-hour cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne to admire the spectacular landscape from an entirely different angle. Once back to Lucerne, check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening in the charming old town.
  • Lucerne, Switzerland
    This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
  • Jesuit Church
    The Lucerne Jesuit Church is a Catholic church in Lucerne, Switzerland.It is the first large baroque church built in Switzerland north of the Alps.Construction on the associated church began in 1667. By 1673 the shell of the church and the main façade were completed. The church was consecrated in 1677, though the interior was not yet really finished. Several side altars were still missing and even the high altar was only erected four years later, due to financial problems. The onion topped towers were not completed until 1893. The vault was redecorated in the mid-18th century. The original vestments of Brother Klaus, a famous Swiss patron, are stored in the inner chapel
  • Chapel Bridge
    This covered bridge that crosses the Reuss River in Lucerne is one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. The interior of the bridge contains several paintings which were completed in the 17th century.
  • Culture and Convention Centre
    The Culture and Convention Centre (KKL) in Lucerne is a renowned architectural landmark, housing a concert hall, art museum, and conference facilities. Designed by Jean Nouvel, it's famed for its stunning lakeside location and acoustics.
  • Lake Lucerne Sightseeing Cruise
    View the snowy Swiss Alps from the main and upper decks of a gorgeous 161 foot yachy while listening to commentary from an expert captain about the sights and sounds of Lake Lucerne in Luzern, Switzerland. Guests can purchase refreshments and select multiple departure times.
    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
  • Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
    This mountain in Switzerland overlooks the city of Lucerne. It is comprised of several summits, the tallest of which is named Tomlishorn. A medieval legend states that a dragon with magical healing powers lives on the mountain.
  • Dragon Ride
    The iconic aerial cableway to Mt. Pilatus summit (2,132m), featuring panoramic gondolas with 360° windows for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne below.
  • Cogwheel Train (Mt. Pilatus - Alpnachstad)
    The world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient), offering a dramatic 30-minute descent through alpine meadows and rock tunnels with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne.

Day 2:Mt Titlis(105 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, check out of your room and enjoy the morning at leisure. After noon, meet today's tour guide for the excursion to Mt Titlis and relax on a leisurely coach ride to Engelberg. Enjoy spectacular sights of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders on a breathtaking journey with the revolving Rotair cable car. At the top of Mt Titlis at 3,000 m a.s.l., a high alpine world of snow and ice awaits you all year round. Enjoy a magnificent view of the Swiss Alps from the panoramic terrace, visit the Glacier Cave and venture across Europe's highest suspension bridge! Take a ride with the Ice Flyer chair lift down to the Glacier Park and try snow tubing for the first time! Descend to Engelberg by aerial cable cars and drive back by coach via Lucerne to Zurich in the evening.
  • Mount Titlis, Switzerland
    This mountain looms in the Swiss Alps, near the city of Lucerne. A popular activity is to take the cable car to the top of the mountain. It straddles the border between Obwalden and Berne.
  • Titlis Glacier Cave
    A magical 150m ice tunnel inside Mt. Titlis glacier (3,020m), where shimmering blue walls and ancient ice formations create an unforgettable sub-zero experience. Maintained at a constant -1.5°C year-round.
  • Rotair Cable
    World’s only revolving ascent to Mt. Titlis (3,020m), delivering 360° glacier views in just 5 minutes.
  • Titlis Cliff Walk
    Walk Europe's highest suspension bridge at 3,041m! The Titlis Cliff Walk offers breathtaking 360° Alpine views from its 100m-long, heart-pounding pathway above 500m drops.
  • Titlis Ice Flyer
    This open-chair lift whisks you 1,500m across pristine ice fields at 3,020m altitude, offering unobstructed views of deep crevasses and the Swiss Alps.

Departure & Return

LocationAddressDepartureReturn
Zurich9:30am7:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • It's advised to arrive departure location at least 15 minutes earlier

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Live guided excursion to Mt. Pilatus and Mt. Titlis in English and Spanish
Transportation in comfortable coach
Cable cars to Mt. Pilatus and Mt. Titlis
Overnight at 3* hotel in Lucerne with breakfast
Cogwheel train Mt. Pilatus - Alpnachstad (summer)
Boat ride from Alpnachstad to Lucerne (until 20 Oct) or Lunch voucher (CHF 20.- per adult / CHF 10.- per child) in the event, the boat is not operating (from 21 Oct onwards)
Activities on top of Mt. Titlis (Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, Glacier Park - weather permitting)

Price Excludes

Meals
Beverages
Personal expenses
Optional activities

Additional Notes

Operation of a tour requires at least 5 passengers.