For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus. Your full day guided tour includes a gondola and aerial cable car ride, the world's steepest cog-wheel railway and a cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Travel over Albis Pass and along the shores of Lake Lucerne until arriving in Lucerne. Disembark for a highlight tour of the city, including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church. Afterwards you will have approximately one hour at your leisure to stroll Lucerne's beautiful Old Town.
You'll then continue to Kriens and board a panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Enjoy an hour and a half at your leisure admiring breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Venture down the Dragon's Path and make the short hike to the summit before descending Mount Pilatus to Alpnachstad by cog-wheel railway. At a gradient of 48% it is the world's steepest!
Your summer alpine adventures conclude with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne.
This tour operates between April and October, however If you are traveling in late October, the aerial cable car could be canceled due to poor or unsafe weather conditions. If this is the case, you will travel up and down Mt. Pilatus by cogwheel train. If traveling when boat is no longer in operation (approximately October 23), you will return to Lucerne by train.
Departure Dates: Seasonal April to October Daily Commences: Zurich, Switzerland Departure Point: Silquai Bus Terminal. Hotel pickup is only available from the following Zurich hotels:
Moevenpick Regensdorf
Moevenpick Airport
Renaissance Glattbrugg
Swissotel
Ramada Hotel Zurich City
Crowne Plaza Zurich City
Hotel Ibis, Adliswil
Departure Time: 9:30am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Return Details: Returns to original departure point (Sihlquai Bus Terminal) at approximately 7pm
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Panoramic gondola and aerial cable-car
Steepest cog-wheel railway in the world
Boat ride on Lake Lucerne (Until October 23)
Transport by minibus or air-conditioned coach
Time at leisure in Lucerne
Hotel pick up (selected hotels only)
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
Special Policy: Hotel pickup is offered for this activity. Please enter your hotel pickup details or enter 'local' if you live locally.
Travel Voucher
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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