Mt. Rigi + Ticino (Independent)
5 Days Independent Rail Tour Lucerne, Mt. Rigi & Lugano

Features and Inclusions

  • Swiss Card Mt. Rigi + Ticino (4 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

  • 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

  • 2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

  • Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide 

  • Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fare

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Departures and Prices 2011/2012

Starting Dates from

April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012

3 * Hotel Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 672.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 139.00

4 * Hotel Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 886.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 150.00

Optional Prices

1st class Rail Supplement

$ 70.00

 

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Lucerne 
Arrival in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or the airport. Overnight in Lucerne.  (O)


Day 2 - Lucerne 
Today you board the train to Arth-Goldau. From the station of Mt. Rigi Railways you go further on with the cogwheel train up to Rigi Klum 1800m/6000ft. Because of it unique location and its beautiful landscape, Mt. Rigi enjoys an international reputation as an unforgettable excursion and holiday paradise in the heart of Switzerland. From the summit you can have a breath-taking 360 panoramic view of the Alps, looking out over 13 lakes and across all central Switzerland as far as Germany and France. Descend from Mt. Rigi by cogwheel train to Rigi Kaltbad and further by aerial cable car to Weggis (or continue by cogwheel train to Vitznau) from where you board the boat and enjoy a cruise back to Lucerne (pls note that the aerial cable-car Rigi-Kaltbad - Weggis is not operating 4-1-11 / 4-15-11, 11-2-11 / 11-4-11, 11-7-11 / 11-11-11). Overnight in Lucerne. (B,O)

 

Day 3 - Lugano
After breakfast you board the train to travel to the Mediterranean part of Switzerland - the Ticino. Overnight in Lugano. (B,O)

 

Day 4 - Lugano
Return to the Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request. (B)

 

Additional nights available upon request.

 

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner, O=Overnight ritsts