From Zurich: By train, boat, and cogwheel railway into the Swiss Alps with lake and Rhine Gorge
Discover the Swiss Alps from Zurich on a private tour by train, boat, and cogwheel railway. You'll travel to Rigi, cross a mountain pass, go through spiral tunnels, and follow the Rhine Gorge.
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Tour stops
6 stops
Start at Zurich Main Station and travel by public transport.
Discover ZurichTake Europe's first cog railway up to Rigi; at the top, enjoy panoramic views across lakes, wooded hills and the Alps.
Discover Rigi
On the other side of Rigi, board a boat; cliffs and mountain scenery accompany the journey.
Discover Lake LucerneTake the train through the Gotthard spiral tunnels into hidden valleys.
Discover GotthardRide another cog railway through the Alps and along the Rhine Gorge.
Discover Rhine GorgeReturn journey; optional dinner in a train restaurant.
Discover Zurich
Highlights
- Ride the first cogwheel railway in Europe up to the Rigi
- Enjoy panoramic views over lakes, hills, and the Alps
- Sail across the crystal-clear Lake Lucerne by boat
- Travel through the Gotthard spiral tunnels by train
- Discover the Rhine source and the Rhine Gorge
- Savour the journey itself as part of the experience
- Cross the heart of the Alps on the Glacier Express route
Description
On this private tour, you travel through the heart of Switzerland using public transport. First, you'll ride Europe's first cogwheel railway up to the Rigi. At the top, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of lakes, forested hills, and the Alps.
Next, the route takes you to the other side of the Rigi. There, you'll board a boat gliding over crystal-clear waters, accompanied by dramatic cliffs and mountain scenery.
You’ll then pass through the Gotthard spiral tunnels into hidden valleys. On another cogwheel railway, you’ll travel through the Alps and along the Rhine Gorge.
For dinner, there’s an optional chance to dine in an exclusive train restaurant on the way back.
Inclusions
Guided day trip using Switzerland's public transport
Geography expert Dave as your guide
Tailored to your interests and needs
Food in the train restaurant on the return trip
Tickets for all rides on this tour
Catering
Meeting point
Zürich Hauptbahnhof (bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter)
Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Important information
- Bring along: passport or photo ID, comfortable shoes, camera, weather-appropriate clothes
- If you don’t have a Swiss Travel Pass and need help purchasing your ticket, the provider can assist you.
Provider
Operated by
Swiss D Tours
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