Pilatus full-day golden round trip from Zurich in summer
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Overview
Mount Pilatus – the Golden Round Trip has it all! Enjoy the scenic coach journey through the countryside and a visit to the city of Lucerne. Ascent by different aerial cable cars to Mt. Pilatus with possibilities of easy hikes and photo opportunities. Descent by the world's steepest cogwheel railway followed by a relaxing boat ride on Lake Lucerne.From Zurich, the coach takes you on a journey through the countryside to Lucerne. Take in the views from the bus and enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out Lucerne's main attractions. Explore the Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Congress Centre (KKL) at your own pace during your free time in the old town.Continuation to Kriens, where you will take the panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg. Then hop aboard the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and enjoy the jaw-dropping views out of the panoramic windows, specially designed to give the feeling of flying. Once at the top of Mt. Pilatus (2,132 m), venture down the Dragon's Path or go for a short hike to the summit.The highlight of this day is the thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) down to Alpnachstad. Here you board the boat for a lovely 1-hour cruise (only in the summer) on the Lake of the Four Cantons and enjoy the landscape from an entirely different angle.
What's included
Transportation in air-conditioned coachTransportation in air-conditioned coach
What's Not included
Where
Zurich, Switzerland
Meeting point:
The departure place is the Sihlquai Coach Terminal (Limmatstrasse 4). The meeting point is a white ticket office marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets here" signs.
What To Expect
- Discover the old town of Lucerne at your pace
- Hop aboard the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride"
- Admire the magnificent views of the Swiss Alps
- Ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway
- Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne