• Zurich - 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.
• Pilatus 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.
• Pilatus 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.
• Lake 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.
• Zurich - After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to your hotel in Zurich.

• Private transfer from Lucerne Station to Pilatus Gondola Station
• 1st Class Rail Pass
• Lake of Lucerne Cruise 1st Class Pass
• Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
• Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
• Private local guide
• Golden Route - mid-May to mid-October

• Lunch

Dominating the Lucerne skyline and embodying the raw beauty of Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is an essential visit for any nature enthusiast. This majestic mountain range features several awe-inspiring peaks placed within a landscape made up of towering rock formations, verdant sloping valleys, and a complex assembly of winding shimmering lakes. The highest peak, Mt. Pilatus, scales an impressive 2,132 meters above sea level, and captures the hearts of visitors with its breathtaking regional panoramas. We’ll guide you through the most beautiful sights, with chances to discover the Lake of Lucerne, the Pilatus summit, and experience the celebrated Dragon aerial cable cars.

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