Basel Private tour - Mt. Pilatus and Cruise on Lake of Lucerne
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Things To Know
- 1st Class Rail Pass
- Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
- Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
- Private local guide
- Lake of Lucerne Cruise 1st Class Pass
- Golden Route - mid-May to mid-October
- Optional Lucerne visit - Provided upon request
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Basel
Your guide will greet you at your hotel or residence, before whisking you away to Mt. Pilatus.
Pilatus Luzern
In Lucerne, your driver will escort you to the Pilatus Bahn and begin your ascent to Mt. Pilatus. We'll make a little stop at Fraukmuntegg, where you will admire the beginning of the Swiss Alps and the cantons that formed the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Then, you will board the iconic “dragon ride” aerial cable car, where we will float in a giant glass cabin. The windowed walls provide 360 views of the Lucerne region, and many compare it to the experience of flying. Enjoy an ever-changing perspective of the Alpine landscape as historic Lucerne pulls back into focus as we approach the end of the line. The ride is a highlight of any trip to Mt. Pilatus.
Admission Ticket IncludedPilatus Luzern
Afterward, you can keep soaking up the stunning valley views from the restaurant or enjoy a leisurely hike to the summit of Mt. Pilatus. The top of this famous peak offers a bird’s eye view of historic Lucerne and panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the view platform's clean mountain air as you gaze out over an expanse of crystal-clear lakes, lush green meadows, and rolling peaks and valleys. Learn how Pilatus came to be haunted by legends of dragons and why many believe the body of Pontius Pilate was laid to rest within its foothills.
Admission Ticket IncludedPilatus Luzern
We begin our descent of the world's steepest cogwheel, which will head to Alpnachstad; take the cogwheel train, where the engine will climb the foothills of Pilatus, taking you to the end of the steepest rack railway in the world. Admire the views over the Alps from 2,073 meters high as your guide reveals each area's history, culture, and culinary delights.
Admission Ticket IncludedLake Lucerne
Experience the Lake of Lucerne, also known as the lake of four cantons, and admire the Bürgenstock, Rigi Mountain, and Pilatus Mountain from afar cruising along the crystal clear lake. From May to October you will have the option to take the boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad instead.
Admission Ticket IncludedBasel
After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to your hotel in Basel.
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Things to know
- 1st Class Rail Pass
- Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
- Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
- Private local guide
- Lake of Lucerne Cruise 1st Class Pass
- Golden Route - mid-May to mid-October
- Optional Lucerne visit - Provided upon request
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible