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2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis
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2 Days
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Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
Take a breath of fresh air in the scenic Swiss Alps on this 2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis. Start your overnight adventure with a sightseeing tour of Lucerne. Then, board a panoramic aerial gondola car up to Mt Pilatus. Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the mountains and descend with the group by cogwheel train to board on 1-hour boat cruise back to Lucerne. Spend the night in a 3 star hotel in the charming city of Lucerne.
The next day, enjoy breakfast and some time at leisure before you embark on a unique excursion to the never-ending snow and ice of Mt Titlis, where snow covers the summit year-round. Visit the Glacier Cave, take a ride on the IceFlyer and walk over Europe's highest suspension bridge!
What's Included
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
- Cable cars to Mt Titlis incl. Rotair
- Cogwheel train Mt Pilatus - Alpnachstad
- Breakfast
- Transportation in comfortable coach with AC as per description
- Overnight at 3* hotel in Lucerne with breakfast (walking distance from departure point)
- Boat ride from Alpnachstad to Lucerne (until 20.10.2024)
- Cable cars to Mt Pilatus incl. Dragon Ride
- Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, Glacier Park (weather & snow permitting)
- Lunch Voucher (CHF 20.- per adult / CHF 10.- per child) from 21.10.2024
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Additional meals
- Beverages
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Coach Terminal, close to Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure at the white ticket office marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours” or “City Tours & Excursions”.
Start time
09:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Mt Pilatus
5 Stops
Zurich
In the morning on your first day, leave Zurich in a comfortable coach for a one-hour journey through the city of Zurich, beautiful countryside via Albis Pass and along the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons to Lucerne.
• Admission Ticket Free
Lake Lucerne
Take in the views during a short photo stop en route at either Lake Lucerne or at the Lion Monument.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Town Lucerne
Once arriving in Lucerne, enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Congress Centre.
50 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pilatus Luzern
Continuation to Kriens, where you take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Enjoy some time at 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 cogwheel railway. At a gradient of 48% it is the world's steepest!
1 Hours 50 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Lake Lucerne
Your summer alpine adventure continues with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne to Lucerne. Check in to your 3-star hotel and enjoy the evening in the charming old town.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern (3 star hotel)
Mt Titlis
4 Stops
Lucerne
The next morning, enjoy a scrumptious buffet breakfast before meeting your tour guide. Enjoy a comfortable coach ride to Engelberg, where the breathtaking journey to Mt Titlis begins.
• Admission Ticket Free
Titlis
On arrival, hop aboard the aerial cableway with your guide, and then ride to the glacier’s summit — some 10,000 feet (3,020 meters) above sea level. Take a ride with the revolving cable car "Rotair" and enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Titlis Cliff Walk
Visit the Glacier Cave and pass over Europe's highest suspension bridge - the Cliff Walk! Take a ride with the Ice Flyer which brings you close to the crevasses and the Glacier Park where you can experience snow tubing even in summer! Enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from the restaurants or the sun terrace.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Zurich
After this exciting experience, conclude your two-day adventure with a scenic drive back to Zurich.
• Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress appropriately for spending time in the mountains. It can be cold and wet even in summer and the weather in the mountains is often unpredictable. Good shoes are also recommended
- The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Mt Pilatus (day 1) and from Lucerne to Mt Titlis and back to Zurich (day 2). For the individual overnight stay in Lucerne (day 1) and the leisure time in Lucerne in the evening (day 1) and the morning (day 2 a written itinerary is provided
- Child discount (based on two full paying adults): 0 - 1 year: free of charge in same room/bed as parents | 2 - 11 years: 50% discount in same room/bed as parents
Operated by Best of Switzerland Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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