Climb the Queen of the Mountains and visit one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland on this Lucerne and Mount Rigi Day Trip!

On this full-day alpine excursion, escape Zurich and spend a glorious day in the Lake Lucerne area, exploring Mount Rigi, known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ and the picturesque lakeside town of Lucerne. This tour is mostly made up of free time and self-guided activities – your guide will be with you from Zurich to Weggis, at the foot of the mountain, and then you’re free to explore the mountain and Lucerne at your leisure. Ride an aerial cable car and a cogwheel train, take in stunning views over the Swiss Alps and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne – it’s a full day of gorgeous scenery and mountain delights.

Enjoy a day trip to the top of Mount Rigi. Your tour includes a ride in an aerial cable car, a cruise on Lake Lucerne and a visit to the city of Lucerne.

Enjoy a day trip to the top of Mount Rigi. Your tour includes a ride in an aerial cable car, a cruise on Lake Lucerne and a visit to the city of Lucerne.

The driver-guide will greet you at the lobby of your hotel in Zurich to start the private trip to the enchanting Lucerne City and enjoy exploring the main sights: as the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne among others. Later, you will proceed on to the panoramic part of your journey to discover Mount Rigi. To reach the mount, you have two options, by taking the boat trip from Lucerne or we can drive you to the station to take the cogwheel. In case of taking the boat trip, the route will be like this: • Scenic boat cruise from Lucerne to Weggis • Ascent with the mountain railway from Weggis to Rigi-Kulm • Descent with the mountain railway from Rigi-Kulm to Rigi-Kaltbad (or Weggis) • Descent with the aerial cableway from Rigi-Kaltbad to Weggis • Return cruise by boat from Weggis to Lucerne After finishing Mount Rigi experience, the driver will pick you up from any desired place, could be from Weggis if you won’t take the return boat or from Lucerne.

Do you want to enjoy a relaxing day in the mountains of central Switzerland? Do you want to experience the beauty of this country by several means of transportation (boat, cogwheel train, cable car)? Do you want to be surrounded by panoramic views all day and learn something about the charming town of Lucerne at the same time? Do you want to discover the City of Light and it`s surroundings? Then this is the right tour for you! We depart from Zurich in the morning by private vehicle and make our first stop in Lucerne. Here we will change to a steamboat on the Lake Lucerne to reach Europe`s oldest cogwheel railway. Enjoy the ride by cogwheel train, which brings you to the top of Mount Rigi – the Queen of the Mountains. Some time at leisure to take pictures and time for lunch with a view! Decent by cable and we continue to the charming city of Lucerne, where we will visit the cities highlights. Afterwards transfer back to Zurich with your private driver-guide.

Treat yourself to a soothing, scenic getaway in one of Switzerland’s most charming destinations, Lake Lucerne, which surrounds the world-famous Mount Rigi. As you embark on this extraordinary Alpine exploration, you’ll experience authentic Swiss culture and astonishing landscapes, including the grand Glarus Alps and the flourishing Lucerne vineyards. Aside from indulging in the unrivaled tranquility of Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi, you’ll also be enriched with fascinating local history. For instance, there’s the chance to discover all there is to know about Switzerland’s iconic steam locomotives as you embark on an enlightening mountainous adventure, allowing you to experience first-hand what it was like to journey through the Rigi railways during the roaring 1920s. Our immersive curated tour embodies a unique combination of culture, nature, and history that won’t simply leave you in total awe but will also provide you with the greatest souvenir of all time, lifelong memories.

Treat yourself to the adventure of a lifetime with our guided tour that has been specially curated to help you make precious memories. Upon embarking on this unique excursion, you'll experience Swiss culture first-hand while immersing yourself in Switzerland's most mesmerizing landscapes. During this excursion, you'll experience five wondrous discoveries. First, float among the clouds as you ascend in a thrilling gondola lift ride. You'll then be guided to the highest peak of Mount Pilatus, where you can absorb breathtaking views of the surrounding Alpine peaks. The adventure will continue by cogwheel to Alpnachstad, where you will explore the world's steepest railway track before unwinding on a scenic cruise through Lake Lucerne. Concluding your trip at Vitznau, you will journey up Mount Rigi via train to discover the region's historical heritage and oversee where Switzerland was founded.