Discover the vibrant heart of Switzerland with its fascinating Lucerne as a base. You will enjoy mild Emmentaler cheese flavors, create your own chocolate and immerse yourself in the medieval heritage of this picture-perfect city on one of our most popular Zurich & Lucerne tours.
Inclusions
5 NIGHTS accommodation
7 MEALS – 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
CITY TOUR in Lucerne
VISIT the Laderach chocolate factory in Bilten, the Einsiedeln Abbey, the Emmentaler cheese dairy and the Sonnenberg bunker See the Chapel Bridge, the city walls and the Lion Monument
Luxurious, air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (eg train travel)
The fairy-tale Lake Lucerne is the perfect starting point to explore the heart of Switzerland and begin Lucerne tours. On your arrival in Zurich, you will be brought home for the next five nights and have some time to pamper yourself in the romantic surroundings, before joining your travel director and fellow travelers who will accompany you on one of the most amazing Zurich and Lucerne tours, for a welcome reception. We will stay overnight in a tales of Trafalgar stories – the Grand Hotel Europe, which promises lake views.
Immerse yourself in the heritage of Lucerne as a quiet retreat for aristocrats and even kings who sought refuge in their tranquil nature. Join a local specialist on one of the most interesting Lucerne Tours who offers you landmarks such as the 14th-century flowered wooden chapel bridge, the touching Lion Monument built in homage to the brave Swiss Guardsmen who died defending the French King Louis XVI and the impressive city wall. Take part in an optional experience, where you can climb the Pilatus by cable car and enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Lucerne.
What could be better than a chocolate experience to melt in the mouth? Today we drive to Bilten and visit Läderach Chocolatier, a major attraction on Lucerne tours. Immerse yourself in the culture and gain insight into the delicate craftsmanship of Swiss chocolate on a workshop tour. Create your own pleasures before moving on to the Alpine town of Einsiedeln. Here we visit the Abbey, an important rest stop on the Way of St. James, which pilgrims have been visiting for over a thousand years. We return to Lucerne for a free evening.
Switzerland is known for its military defense. Today, you have the opportunity to experience them first-hand during a guided visit to the Sonnenberg bunker, one of the highlights of the Lucerne Tours. This huge bunker, built at the height of the Cold War, housed over 20,000 people. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Lucerne on your own. Stroll along the banks of the Reuss and admire the tall, painted houses, which are located in quiet places amidst the cobbled streets of the medieval old town. You have plenty of time to buy souvenirs, from chocolates and watches to Swiss pocket knives, not missed by those on Lucerne tours.
The creamy flavors of the Emmentaler cheese can be enjoyed today with an included excursion to the Emmentaler cheese dairy, which is another popular attraction of Lucerne tours. Farmers from the surrounding villages bring their fresh milk to the dairy, which is used to process the now-beloved mild cheese of the world. Immerse yourself in the culture and discover the mystery of the famous holes of the Emmentaler and taste some of the local products. Join this afternoon on an optional horse-drawn carriage ride to admire the stunning nature before returning to Lucerne for a farewell dinner with new friends.
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