On this day packed with highlights you will experience various wonders of Switzerland. The tour will take you to Lucerne and then to the top of Mount Pilatus, where you will enjoy a unique view. According to medieval legends, the mighty Pilatus is home to dragons. This legendary world you can discover today on this tour.
A full day tour to Lucerne and up to the Pilatus from Zurich awaits you!
In Zurich you will board the modern coach at 9:30 am. There you will be greeted by the tour guide. A modern coach will take you to Lucerne. On the way there, there will be a photo stop at Lake Lucerne, where you can already take your first photos. The tour guide will tell you exciting things about the eventful history and the unique traditions of Switzerland
In Lucerne you will see the most important sights of the city on a short orientation tour. Especially the baroque Jesuit Church and the famous Chapel Bridge will impress you. Afterwards you will have free time to discover the old town full of character on your own.
The bus will then take you to Kriens. From here you take the panoramic gondola lift to Fräkmüntegg. Immediately afterwards you change to the ultra-modern cable car "Dragon Ride". Thanks to the large panoramic windows, you can enjoy the breathtaking view even more. It almost feels like you are flying.
From the top station it's a short walk to the top of Mount Pilatus. The Dragon Path takes you to 2132 m.a.s.l. Here you have a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains of the Swiss Alps and the turquoise blue lakes. Now you can take advantage of the numerous hiking opportunities or have a bite to eat in one of the restaurants
Afterwards, you will take the world's steepest cogwheel railroad from Pilatus Kulm past blooming alpine meadows down into the valley. The 40-minute ride at a maximum gradient of 48% is a very special experience. From the valley station in Alpnachstad, the journey takes you back to Lucerne. During a one-hour boat trip on the idyllic Lake Lucerne, you let the tour come to an end. Finally, in the late afternoon, the coach takes you back to Zurich
Practical Information:
- Languages offered: English, Spanish
- Duration: 9:30 h