Mount Rigi
Best of Switzerland Tours
Zurich
Switzerland
Mon, 24th November 2008 - Tue, 31st March 2009
Follow the traces of Mark Twain and Queen Victoria. They were among the first famous visitors of Mt. Rigi (6000 ft / 1800 m) – the sun terrace above lovely Lake of the Four Cantons with unique views over the snow-capped Alps! Enjoy a panoramic drive over the Albis Pass with its charming landscapes and along the shores of the picturesque Lake of the Four Cantons to the well-known summer resort Weggis.
At Weggis take the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad, where you board Europe's oldest cog-wheel train to reach the top of Mount Rigi – the Queen of Swiss Mountains. Enjoy the breath-taking views of the Swiss Alps and thirteen lakes! Don't miss the short walk to the peak. During the winter months you can rent a sledge or enjoy a walk through the winter paradise.
Descent by cog-wheel train to Vitznau, where you board a ship and enjoy the lovely boat ride to Lucerne (one hour). Time at leisure in Lucerne to visit on your own; the main sights of the Old Town, like the famous Chapel Bridge. Take a stroll along the lake promenade. Meet your guide and coach again for your return trip to Zürich.
Location:
Sihlquai Bus Terminal, located 200 meters behind Main Railway Station or selected Zurich hotels.
Hotel Pickup:
Hotel pick-up is available from the following six hotels. If you require pick up from one of these hotels, please advise the hotel name at time of booking. If your hotel is not listed please meet at the Sihlquai Bus Terminal.
Moevenpick Regensdorf
Swissotel
Krone Unterstrass Hotel
Leoneck Hotel
Bristol Comfort Inn Royal
Return Details:
Tour returns to Sihlquai Bus Terminal at 6:45pm
Tour Times:
Departs:Daily 9:30am
Follow the traces of Mark Twain and Queen Victoria. They were among the first famous visitors of Mt. Rigi (6000 ft / 1800 m) – the sun terrace above lovely Lake of the Four Cantons with unique views over the snow-capped Alps! Enjoy a panoramic drive over the Albis Pass with its charming landscapes and along the shores of the picturesque Lake of the Four Cantons to the well-known summer resort Weggis.
At Weggis take the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad, where you board Europe's oldest cog-wheel
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