From Zurich Lucerne Mt Rigi Cogwheel and Lake Cruise Tour

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About this activity

Widen your perspective of Switzerland on an exclusive full-day private tour connecting historic city landmarks, tranquil lake waters, and high-altitude mountain scenery!

Your journey begins with door-to-door pickup in a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle from your Zurich hotel. Relax on a scenic drive toward Lucerne, where you’ll embark on a guided walk through the historic Old Town. Cross the iconic Chapel Bridge, admire medieval guild houses, and visit the famous Lion Monument.

Next, board a scenic passenger boat to cruise across Lake Lucerne, taking in postcard-worthy waterfront vistas framed by dramatic mountain ridges.

Arrive at Vitznau and ascend Mount Rigi—known as the "Queen of the Mountains"—aboard Europe’s oldest historic cogwheel train. At the 1,798-meter summit, take in breathtaking 360-degree views across 13 Swiss lakes and the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Descend via panoramic aerial cable car to Weggis before meeting your private driver for a comfortable return to Zurich.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Swiss Epic Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Mount Rigi Cogwheel Train Ticket
Included: Private Transportation in Luxury Mercedes-Benz
Included: Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise Ticket
Included: Professional Driver/Guide
Included: Aerial Cable Car Ticket
Included: Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Zurich

one hour

Hotel Pick-up & Scenic Drive

Pick-up directly from your Zurich hotel or custom location in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Enjoy a relaxed, scenic drive through the Swiss countryside toward Lucerne with live commentary from your personal driver/guide.
Lucerne

30 min

Guided Walking Tour of Historic Lucerne
Chapel Bridge

30 min Admission included

Explore its iconic sights on a walking tour:

Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the octagonal Water Tower.
Old Town

30 min Admission included

Explore Lucerne Old Town (Altstadt) with its decorated medieval facades
Lion Monument

30 min Admission included

Explore The Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) carved into natural rock.

Enjoy free time for photos, local boutique shopping, or a quick coffee along the Reuss River.
Stop 6

one hour

Board a passenger vessel at the Lucerne pier for a relaxing 1-hour boat cruise across Lake Lucerne.

Take in stunning shoreline views of Mount Pilatus, Mount Bürgenstock, and grand lakeside villas.
Vitznau

one hour

Arrival in Vitznau & Cogwheel Train Ascent

Disembark at Vitznau and board Europe’s oldest historic cogwheel railway (opened in 1871).

Ascend through alpine pastures and pine forests up to Rigi Kulm (1,798\text{ meters} / 5,899\text{ feet}).
Mount Rigi

2 hours Admission included

Mount Rigi Summit, Lunch & Alpine Views

Step out at the peak of Mount Rigi ("Queen of the Mountains") to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views over 13 Swiss lakes and the snow-capped Alps.

Stop at a mountain restaurant for lunch (cost not included) or enjoy fresh alpine walking trails around the summit.
Weggis

2 hours

Scenic Cable Car Descent to Weggis

Take the panoramic aerial cable car down from Rigi Kaltbad to the picturesque lakeside village of Weggis, floating over deep forest canopy and lake views.
Zurich

one hour

Rejoin your private driver/guide at Weggis for a comfortable, stress-free return drive along Lake Zug toward Zurich.

Hotel Drop-off in Zurich

Arrive back at your Zurich hotel or preferred city location.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Motel Tennishalle
Motel Fehraltorf
Hotel Wassberg
Landhotel Linde
Hotel Restaurant Lowen Dielsdorf
Hotel Zum Goldenen Kopf
Hotel-Restaurant Jaegersburg
Hotel Sommerau Ticino Ag
Budget Motel
Sorell Hotel Sonnental
Hotel Restaurant Erlibacherhof
Hotel Rubus

and 224 more pickup points

We can pick you up anywhere in this city. Please let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will collect you there.

Drop off times can vary according to the time of the day and the season

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.