General information
| Destination |
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| Lucerne, Switzerland |
Program details
Enjoy the classic city tour and see the highlights of this unique town. Pass by the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich's famous financial district and the renowned Opera House.
Photo stop at the picturesque Lake Zürich before riding up-hill by cogwheel train into the ""Zürichberg"" district with its noble five-star Hotel Dolder Grand and many superb mansions of glorious past times. Enjoy breathtaking views to the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps. Cruising the university quarter you see the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) and Zürich's art museum before reaching the charming Old Town.
Picture stop with view of the patriarchal guild houses, St. Peter church with Europe's largest clock-face, the cathedral ""Grossmünster"" and the ""Fraumünster"" church with the stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. After an introduction to the Old Town scenic drive back on Limmatquai. PM:This enchanting afternoon tour shows you the beauty of Northern Switzerland; the stunning Rhine Falls and the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. Feel the roar and vibration of Europe's biggest waterfalls at the castle Laufen and learn about medieval history on a stroll through the charming town of Stein am Rhein.
The journey takes you to Northern Switzerland, a beautiful wine growing region with charming farming villages and picturesque landscape located close to the German border. Reach the first highlight at the splendid medieval castle Laufen: the mighty Rhine Falls - Europe's biggest waterfall and one of Switzerland major attractions! Enjoy unique views from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700'000 liters of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. The Belvedere panoramic trail brings you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Those seeking for the ultimate adventure might take the optional, thrilling boat ride in the fizzy waters below the falls.
Continue via Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress and through beautiful countryside with gently rolling vineyards and farming villages to the charming town of Stein am Rhein. Learn about the well-preserved old town on a stroll and see the many distinctive medieval buildings such as the church, the former monastery of St. Georgen, the town houses, the gates and towers as well as the town hall and armory. Most of these halftimbered frame houses are made of stone with delicate wooden window frames and stun visitors with their exceptional frescoes. After some time at leisure drive back to Zurich in the evening where your journey ends.
Meeting/pick-up point: Lucerne Tourist Office .
Duration: 11 hours.
Start/opening time: 8.30am.
End/closing time: 7.30pm.
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