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By Swiss Epic Tours

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Overview

  • Widen your perspective of Switzerland on an exclusive full-day private tour connecting historic city landmarks, tranquil lake waters, and high-altitude mountain scenery!

    Your journey begins with door-to-door pickup in a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle from your Zurich hotel. Relax on a scenic drive towards Lucerne, where you’ll embark on a guided walk through the historic Old Town. Cross the iconic Chapel Bridge, admire medieval guild houses, and visit the famous Lion Monument.

    Next, board a scenic passenger boat to cruise across Lake Lucerne, taking in postcard-worthy waterfront vistas framed by dramatic mountain ridges.

    Arrive at Vitznau and ascend Mount Rigi—known as the “Queen of the Mountains”—aboard Europe’s oldest historic cogwheel train. At the 1,798-meter summit, take in breathtaking 360-degree views across 13 Swiss lakes and the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Descend via panoramic aerial cable car to Weggis before meeting your private driver for a comfortable return to Zurich.

Activity location

  • Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Mount Rigi Cogwheel Train Ticket
  • Inclusions
    Private Transport in Luxury Mercedes-Benz
  • Inclusions
    Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise Ticket
  • Inclusions
    Professional Driver/Guide
  • Inclusions
    Aerial Cable Car Ticket
  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Zurich

  • 1h
Hotel Pick-up & Scenic Drive Pick-up directly from your Zurich hotel or custom location in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Enjoy a relaxed, scenic drive through the Swiss countryside towards Lucerne with live commentary from your personal driver/guide.

Lucerne

  • 30m
Guided Walking Tour of Historic Lucerne

Chapel Bridge

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore its iconic sights on a walking tour: Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the octagonal Water Tower.

Old Town

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Lucerne Old Town (Altstadt) with its decorated medieval facades

Lion Monument

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore The Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) carved into natural rock. Enjoy free time for photos, local boutique shopping, or a quick coffee along the Reuss River.

Lake Lucerne

  • 1h
Board a passenger vessel at the Lucerne pier for a relaxing 1-hour boat cruise across Lake Lucerne. Take in stunning shoreline views of Mount Pilatus, Mount Bürgenstock, and grand lakeside villas.

Vitznau

  • 1h
Arrival in Vitznau & Cogwheel Train Ascent Disembark at Vitznau and board Europe’s oldest historic cogwheel railway (opened in 1871). Ascend through alpine pastures and pine forests up to Rigi Kulm ($1,798 ext{ metres} / 5,899 ext{ feet}$).

Mt. Rigi

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Mount Rigi Summit, Lunch & Alpine Views Step out at the peak of Mount Rigi ("Queen of the Mountains") to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views over 13 Swiss lakes and the snow-capped Alps. Stop at a mountain restaurant for lunch (cost not included) or enjoy fresh alpine walking trails around the summit.

Weggis

  • 2h
Scenic Cable Car Descent to Weggis Take the panoramic aerial cable car down from Rigi Kaltbad to the picturesque lakeside village of Weggis, floating over deep forest canopy and lake views.

Zurich

  • 1h
Rejoin your private driver/guide at Weggis for a comfortable, stress-free return drive along Lake Zug towards Zurich. Hotel Drop-off in Zurich Arrive back at your Zurich hotel or preferred city location.

Location

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    Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

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