Accommodation

4 nights accommodation at Hotel Monopol Luzern 4 stars located in the city center and close to the train station and meeting point of the daily tours. The hotel name is subject to availability at the time of booking, and may will be changed to another hotel with same category and location.

Transport

Cogwheel train, aerial cable car One-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad Train ride between Alpnachstad and Lucerne

Meals

Daily breakfast at the hotel

Guide

Tour guide included during the tours on day 2 and 4 as per the itinerary

Not included:

Flights

Flight ticket excluded

Insurance

Travel insurance is excluded in our program but we recommend to purchase a Travel Insurance from your home country before travel

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Day 1 Arrival To Lucerne Train Station
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival To Lucerne Train Station

Arrive at Lucerne Central Train Station, walk to your hotel, just a walking distance from the train station, check-in your hotel and have free time at leisure.

Hotel check-in time after 14:00 hours, early check-in subject to availability at the time of arrival.
Day 2 Rigi Tour The Queen Of The Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rigi Tour The Queen Of The Mountains

After Breakfast, walk to the group meeting point, just a few minuets walking distance from your hotel.

Start point Frankenstrasse 2-4, 26003, Lucerne

Please arrive on time at the meeting point for tours departing from Lucerne is located at Frankenstrasse 2 – 4 in a side street next to Lucerne train station.

Explore Mt Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne!

Start time: 09:45

Live guide: English, German

Duration: 7h

Every Friday and Sunday

Included

Cogwheel train, aerial cable car

Boat cruise on Lake Lucerne

Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide

• Embark on a leisurely boat ride on Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, and board Europe’s first ever mountain railway to Rigi Kulm

• Delight in unsurpassed views over deep blue lakes and the snow-capped Alps and sweeping valleys

• Visit the car-free village Rigi Kaltbad and hike to the Känzeli viewing platform Descend by aerial cable car and return to Lucerne by boat

Start your day with a relaxing one-hour cruise on picturesque Lake Lucerne to Vitznau. Change onto Europe’s first-ever mountain railway dating from 1871 and set out on the journey to the top, Rigi Kulm. From 1,797 meters above sea level, let your gaze wander over the Swiss midlands with 13 lakes and a sea of 620 Alpine peaks.

Enjoy time to explore one of the many hiking trails, take a moment of silence at the Rigi Kulm mountain chapel, or to have a bite to eat at one of the restaurants. Continue to the car-free village of Rigi Kaltbad by cogwheel train and take a stroll across the village square, where you will spot the Mineralbad & Spa designed by the renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta.

Follow an easy hiking trail with a slight incline to the Känzeli viewing platform (optional). Descend by aerial cable car and enjoy an impressive vista of pristine Lake Lucerne. Capture the breathtaking view from the Lucerne Riviera with your camera before boarding the boat back to Lucerne.
Day 3 Panoramic Cruise On The Ms Saphir And Visit To Swiss Museum Of Transport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Panoramic Cruise On The Ms Saphir And Visit To Swiss Museum Of Transport

After Breakfast, walk to the meeting point of the cruise, just a few minuets walking distance from your hotel.

Start time: 09:05

Duration: 1h

Start point Schweizerhofquai, 6004, Lucerne

• Show your smartphone ticket as you board the yacht

• Meet at Pier 7, opposite to Schweizerhof hotel

Cruise Lake Lucerne on a yacht custom-made for panoramic views

Included

One-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne

Audio guide in twelve languages

• Step aboard the MS Saphir and enjoy its modern design, including a convertible sunroof for hot days

• Sail around one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes and enjoy an audio-guide available in twelve languages

• Sip on a wine or beer during happy hour, and head to the main deck and feel the clean Swiss breeze on your face

Been wondering which is the most beautiful lake in Switzerland? Lake Lucerne’s definitely a top contender. Rolling green hills and picturesque villages line its shores, and the snow-capped peaks of the Alps loom on the horizon.

As you cut your way through the pure waters of the lake on an elegant, stream-lined panoramic yacht that would look just at home in Monaco as it does in Switzerland, make sure to enjoy the bar, audio-guide, and the relaxed atmosphere.

After that your have a free time to visit the Swiss Museum of Transport on your own comfortable time

Explore more of the Swiss Museum of Transport with the ultimate day pass

Open Daily: from 10:00 to 18:00

Museum location Swiss Museum of Transport, Haldenstrasse 44, 6006 Luzern.

Redeem your voucher at the counter

Included

All day admission to the Swiss Museum of Transport, Filmtheatre, Planetarium, and Swiss Chocolate Adventure

• Enjoy a full day at the Museum of Transport and learn about all kinds of transportation: cars, trains, planes, and spacecraft!

• Explore more an all day pass for unlimited access to the planetarium, museum, and movie theater

• Learn from Lindt’s master chocolatiers with the Swiss Chocolate Adventure – a sweet experience for the senses

With a single ticket, you gain access to the museum, the movie theater, the planetarium, and the Swiss Chocolate Adventure at the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Learn about the history of transportation at The Swiss Museum of Transport where you’ll see how inventions and innovations in the world of cars, planes, and even spacecraft have impacted how we get from one place to another.

Pop into the movie theater for a range of rotating films. Depending on the season, there is something to interest everyone in your group.

Travel to the realm of the stars without leaving planet Earth at the planetarium. Regardless of the weather, Verkehrshaus uses the latest technology to conjure up an incredible starry sky on the planetarium dome. Experience an unforgettable spacewalk from the comfort of an upholstered seat in the country’s largest, most innovative planetarium.

The only visitor experience of its kind in Switzerland, the Swiss Chocolate Adventure explains the discovery, process, creation, and transport of chocolate. With its focus on this sweet specialty, the experience is a feast for the sernses. After the adventure ride, you have a chance to taste various creations provided by Lindt’s master chocolatiers.
Day 4 Mount Pilatus Self-Guided Silver Roundtrip Tour From Lucerne + Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mount Pilatus Self-Guided Silver Roundtrip Tour From Lucerne + Train

After Breakfast, walk to the group meeting point, just a few minuets walking distance from your hotel.

Start point Zentralstrasse 1, 6003, Lucerne

• Go straight to the turnstile and scan your mobile ticket or printed copy

• On the bus and train, just show your voucher

Set off on a tour filled with adventure and scenic views

Start time: 08:30

Duration: 5h

Included

Public bus between Kriens and Lucerne

Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg

Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm

Steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstad

Train ride between Alpnachstad and Lucerne

• Travel through scenic landscapes between Lucerne and Alpnachstad via train

• Witness the beauty of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps from atop Mount Pilatus

• Ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm

Prepare for an exciting adventure starting from Lucerne. Begin by catching bus number 1 at the train depot for an 11-minute ride to "Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus." From there, take a short walk to reach the valley station of the panoramic gondola.

Enjoy a 15-minute ride to the middle station Krienseregg, offering scenic views. Then, hop on the cable car for another 15-minute ride to Fräkmüntegg.

For adventure-seekers, there’s an option to visit the rope park at Fräkmüntegg (additional cost). Next, board the "Dragon Ride" aerial cableway for an exciting 5-minute ascent to Pilatus Kulm.

Enjoy the highlight of the trip with a ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad. Finally, relax on a train ride back to Lucerne.

You can also take the trip in reverse, starting with the train from Lucerne. Just be sure to check the timetable beforehand.
Day 5 Departure From Lucerne Train Station
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Lucerne Train Station

After Breakfast, check-out your hotel before 12:00 noon and walk to the Train Station close to your hotel for your next destination in Switzerland. Late check-out subject to hotel availability

5 days tour

5 Day Lucerne Including Rigi Mountains, Panoramic Cruise, Mu

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Day Lucerne Including Rigi Mountains, Panoramic Cruise, Mu

Arrival To Lucerne Train Station

Rigi Tour The Queen Of The Mountains

Panoramic Cruise On The Ms Saphir And Visit To Swiss Museum Of Transport

Mount Pilatus Self-Guided Silver Roundtrip Tour From Lucerne + Train

Departure From Lucerne Train Station

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