Mount Rigi day trip from Zurich
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Offered in: English
Overview
Go where the Swiss go and visit beautiful Mount Rigi. Relish the amazing view over 13 lakes and the magnificent alpine panorama as the aerial cable car takes you up on the mountain. See Europe's first mountain railway and enjoy a boat ride on beautiful Lake Lucerne. The trip includes also a visit to the charming old town of Lucerne.The journey starts with a lovely coach ride crossing the Albis Pass and along the beautiful Lake of the Four Cantons to Weggis, a charming summer resort on the shores of the lake. Board the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad where you change to Europe's first mountain railway, which leads up to the summit Rigi-Kulm (1800m). The unsurpassed views from the top of this majestic mountain will overwhelm you.In the afternoon, descend by cogwheel train to Vitznau and board the public boat for a lovely 1-hour cruise on the picturesque Lake of the Four Cantons towards Lucerne. Here you can enjoy a stroll on the medieval streets of the charming old town and see the famous Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Town Hall. In the evening, meet your guide again for the coach journey back to Zurich.
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
- Ride up the Queen of the mountains with the aerial cable car
- Enjoy spectacular views of the midland with its deep blue lakes
- Experience Europe's first mountain railway and a lake cruise