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Zurich to Lucerne Tours: Swiss Charms Unveiled

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Lucerne's Chapel Bridge over Reuss River on a day trip from Zürich with optional yacht cruise.
Tourists exploring the charming Swiss town of Lucerne on a day trip from Zürich, with an optional yacht cruise available
Lucerne's Chapel Bridge over Reuss River on a day trip from Zürich with optional yacht cruise.
Lucerne's Chapel Bridge over Reuss River on a day trip from Zürich with optional yacht cruise.
Tourists exploring the charming Swiss town of Lucerne on a day trip from Zürich, with an optional yacht cruise available
Lucerne's Chapel Bridge over Reuss River on a day trip from Zürich with optional yacht cruise.
Lucerne's Chapel Bridge over Reuss River on a day trip from Zürich with optional yacht cruise.
Tourists exploring the charming Swiss town of Lucerne on a day trip from Zürich, with an optional yacht cruise available
Lucerne's Chapel Bridge over Reuss River on a day trip from Zürich with optional yacht cruise.
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From Zürich: Day Trip to Lucerne with Optional Yacht Cruise

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9 hr 30 min
Transfers included
  • When in Switzerland, do not miss out on this full-day excursion through one of its most charming cities, Lucerne.
  • A short guided tour with an expert guide reveals iconic landmarks, like the Lion Monument, the Kapellbrücke, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and more.
  • Spend 6 hours post-tour exploring on your own. Visit the Verkehrshaus or other museums, ride along the City Train, or walk along quaint streets and alleys.
  • If you upgrade your ticket, you can also take an hour-long boat cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne.
  • The audio-guided cruise lets you in on facts about the lake, the city, and the mountains.
  • When in Switzerland, do not miss out on this full-day excursion through one of its most charming cities, Lucerne.
  • A short guided tour with an expert guide reveals iconic landmarks, like the Lion Monument, the Kapellbrücke, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and more.
  • Spend 6 hours post-tour exploring on your own. Visit the Verkehrshaus or other museums, ride along the City Train, or walk along quaint streets and alleys.
  • If you upgrade your ticket, you can also take an hour-long boat cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne.
  • The audio-guided cruise lets you in on facts about the lake, the city, and the mountains.

Inclusions

  • Partly guided day trip to Lucerne
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • AC transfers from Zürich
  • 1-hour panoramic yacht cruise with audio guide (optional)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Please note that while you will be accompanied by a professional guide from Zürich to Lucerne on this tour, your Lucerne trip is not guided.
  • All activities are voluntary, and not included in the price of this ticket.
  • The audio guide on board the optional cruise is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese & Korean.
  • Some shops in Lucerne remain closed on Sundays. Plan your trip accordingly.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Engelberg village view with tourists on a guided tour in the Swiss Alps.
Engelberg village view with tourists on a guided tour in the Swiss Alps.
Engelberg village view with tourists on a guided tour in the Swiss Alps.
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From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne & Engelberg

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9 hr 30 min
Transfers included
  • Go on a journey across the Albis Pass, and admire the enchanting landscapes along the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons as you guide outlines Swiss history.
  • Take in scenic vistas from Lake Lucerne or Lion Monument. At Lucerne, spot the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, and the Jesuit Chuch, exploring by yourself.
  • Then, head to Engelberg, a village surrounded by majestic mountains and originally founded by Benedictine monks.
  • Visit their 12th-century Baroque-style monastery (it's home to the largest organ in Switzerland), and make sure to check out its cheese-making facilities!
  • Go on a journey across the Albis Pass, and admire the enchanting landscapes along the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons as you guide outlines Swiss history.
  • Take in scenic vistas from Lake Lucerne or Lion Monument. At Lucerne, spot the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, and the Jesuit Chuch, exploring by yourself.
  • Then, head to Engelberg, a village surrounded by majestic mountains and originally founded by Benedictine monks.
  • Visit their 12th-century Baroque-style monastery (it's home to the largest organ in Switzerland), and make sure to check out its cheese-making facilities!

Inclusions

  • Full-day trip to Lucerne & Engelberg village
  • Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
  • Expert English-speaking driver/guide
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions

  • Optional activities
  • Meals & beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tip: If you're looking for more adventure, go hiking on one of the well-prepared trails around Engelberg.
  • The tour is pram/stroller accessible
  • The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich. For your time in Engelberg, you will receive detailed written information.
  • Some shops in Engelberg and Lucerne are closed on Sundays.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ride with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ride with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ride with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
Mount Pilatus cable car ascent with panoramic views on guided tour from Zürich.
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From Zürich: Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip Tour including boat cruise

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9 hr 30 min
Transfers included
  • This guided tour to Mount Pilatus is filled with exciting, fun-filled activities, making it unbookable for the adventurous at heart.
  • Benefit from the accompaniment and guidance of an expert tour guide, and round-trip coach transfers from and back to Zürich.
  • Your first stop is the charming town of Lucerne: your guide will show you the city's main highlights, after which you have some downtime to explore Lucerne on your own.
  • Onto the main highlight of your trip: conquering Mount Pilatus- you'll brave various cable car rides (a panoramic Gondola, the Dragon Ride, and more) till you reach the top.
  • Once at Mount Pilatus, climb to the summit of the Dragon Mountain where you'll be privy to breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding lakes.
  • The dare devilish part of your tour comes next: a thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway- ride it if you dare.
  • Your tour ends on a high, serene note as you drift along the calm waters of Lake of the Four Cantons on an hour-long lake cruise towards Lucerne.
  • This guided tour to Mount Pilatus is filled with exciting, fun-filled activities, making it unbookable for the adventurous at heart.
  • Benefit from the accompaniment and guidance of an expert tour guide, and round-trip coach transfers from and back to Zürich.
  • Your first stop is the charming town of Lucerne: your guide will show you the city's main highlights, after which you have some downtime to explore Lucerne on your own.
  • Onto the main highlight of your trip: conquering Mount Pilatus- you'll brave various cable car rides (a panoramic Gondola, the Dragon Ride, and more) till you reach the top.
  • Once at Mount Pilatus, climb to the summit of the Dragon Mountain where you'll be privy to breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding lakes.
  • The dare devilish part of your tour comes next: a thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway- ride it if you dare.
  • Your tour ends on a high, serene note as you drift along the calm waters of Lake of the Four Cantons on an hour-long lake cruise towards Lucerne.

Inclusions

  • Expert tour guide
  • Transfers on comfortable coach
  • Gondolas and aerial cable car Dragon Ride
  • Cogwheel train
  • Boat ride

Exclusions

  • Food & beverages
  • The cogwheel train has been postponed to Mon 5 Jun due to unfavorable weather conditions. Mount Pilatus will still be accessible by cable car and will operate from May 18 onwards.
  • The descent by cogwheel train is replaced by the panoramic gondolas and the aerial cableway Dragon Ride.
  • Guests will receive a voucher for a non-alcoholic drink to be redeemed at one of the restaurants on the summit of Mount Pilatus.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride ascending Mt. Bürgenstock with views of Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock, overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock, overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride ascending Mt. Bürgenstock with views of Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock, overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock, overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride ascending Mt. Bürgenstock with views of Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock, overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
Guided tour group on a funicular ride to Mt. Bürgenstock, overlooking Lake Lucerne, departing from Zürich.
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From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride

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9 hr 30 min
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  • Start with a scenic coach ride from Zurich, and enjoy views of the Swiss countryside. Pass by the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons and reach Lucerne.
  • At Lucerne's Old Town, your guide will show you the most famous landmarks including the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Congress Centre
  • Spend some time here exploring Lucerne's streets on your own, or take a break for lunch before board the Bürgenstock shuttle boat and cruising to Kehrsiten.
  • Once you reach the Bürgenstock funicular railway, it's time for an exciting ride up
  • See the iconic Bürgenstock resort, which played host to famous personalities like Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, and Sean Connery.
  • For more adventure, go on an alpine hike to the Hammetschwand Lift, the world’s highest exterior elevator.
  • Once you descend to Kehrsiten, hop on a boat back to Lucerne and meet your guide in Lucerne for the return journey to Zürich.
  • Start with a scenic coach ride from Zurich, and enjoy views of the Swiss countryside. Pass by the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons and reach Lucerne.
  • At Lucerne's Old Town, your guide will show you the most famous landmarks including the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Congress Centre
  • Spend some time here exploring Lucerne's streets on your own, or take a break for lunch before board the Bürgenstock shuttle boat and cruising to Kehrsiten.
  • Once you reach the Bürgenstock funicular railway, it's time for an exciting ride up
  • See the iconic Bürgenstock resort, which played host to famous personalities like Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, and Sean Connery.
  • For more adventure, go on an alpine hike to the Hammetschwand Lift, the world’s highest exterior elevator.
  • Once you descend to Kehrsiten, hop on a boat back to Lucerne and meet your guide in Lucerne for the return journey to Zürich.

Inclusions

  • Day trip to Mt. Bürgenstock and Lake Lucerne
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
  • Boat ride from Lucerne to Kehrsiten
  • Bürgenstock funicular railway ride
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions

  • Optional activities
  • Meals & beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tip: Make sure to keep your camera ready for the photo stop en route, either at Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument.
  • The tour is pram/stroller accessible.
  • The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich. The stay in Lucerne and the visit to Bürgenstock are unguided. For this part, you will receive tickets and a written itinerary.
  • Some shops in Lucerne and Bürgenstock are closed on Sundays.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and Water Tower with yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne cityscape with Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, viewed from a yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne cityscape with Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, viewed from a yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and Water Tower with yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne cityscape with Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, viewed from a yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne cityscape with Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, viewed from a yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and Water Tower with yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne cityscape with Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, viewed from a yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
Lucerne cityscape with Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, viewed from a yacht cruise on a day trip from Zürich.
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Day Trip to Lucerne from Zürich with Yacht Cruise

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9 hr 30 min
Transfers included
  • Combine a visit to the charming Swiss city of Lucerne with an audio-guided cruise on the beautiful Lake Lucerne on this day trip.
  • An expert tour guide will accompany you on a comfortable coach that will take you from and back to Zurich.
  • Pass through the serene Albis Pass mountain range and drink in views of the idyllic Swiss countryside.
  • As you reach Lucerne, your guide will point out iconic city landmarks, like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and more.
  • You'll be left to explore the charming city on your own for 6 hours. Indulge in the local culture at your own pace
  • An hour-long boat cruise upon the serene waters of Lake Lucerne is a must. The audio-guided cruise lets you in on facts about the lake, the city, and the mountains.
  • Combine a visit to the charming Swiss city of Lucerne with an audio-guided cruise on the beautiful Lake Lucerne on this day trip.
  • An expert tour guide will accompany you on a comfortable coach that will take you from and back to Zurich.
  • Pass through the serene Albis Pass mountain range and drink in views of the idyllic Swiss countryside.
  • As you reach Lucerne, your guide will point out iconic city landmarks, like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and more.
  • You'll be left to explore the charming city on your own for 6 hours. Indulge in the local culture at your own pace
  • An hour-long boat cruise upon the serene waters of Lake Lucerne is a must. The audio-guided cruise lets you in on facts about the lake, the city, and the mountains.

Inclusions

  • Day trip to Lucerne
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
  • 1-hour panoramic yacht cruise with audio guide
  • Please note that a major chunk of your tour is not guided. You will be provided with audio guides and other documented information to help navigate your way through the city.
  • The audio guide on board the cruise is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese & Korean,
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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