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Slide 1 of 6, Mount Pilatus summit with visitors and cable car, overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.

From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

10 hrs

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Embark on a full day adventure loop to Mount Pilatus with transfers from Swiss cultural center pairing modern cable cars, historic railway, and a scenic lake cruise.
Start in Zurich with AC coach transfers toward Lucerne, meet your guide, and settle in as you head for the base of Mount Pilatus.
Ride a panoramic gondola up to Fräkmüntegg, continue on the Dragon cable car to Pilatus, and unwind on the panorama terrace with sweeping views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.
Descend on the thrilling cogwheel train to Alpnachstad, then enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne before returning to Zurich.

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Embark on a full day adventure loop to Mount Pilatus with transfers from Swiss cultural center pairing modern cable cars, historic railway, and a scenic lake cruise.
Start in Zurich with AC coach transfers toward Lucerne, meet your guide, and settle in as you head for the base of Mount Pilatus.
Ride a panoramic gondola up to Fräkmüntegg, continue on the Dragon cable car to Pilatus, and unwind on the panorama terrace with sweeping views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.
Descend on the thrilling cogwheel train to Alpnachstad, then enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne before returning to Zurich.

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CHF 169

Slide 1 of 8, Titlis Cableways gondola ascending from Engelberg with snowy mountain backdrop.

Day Trip to Mount Titlis via Lucerne

5 hrs 30 mins - 9 hrs

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Full-day trip from Zurich to Mt. Titlis with round-trip AC coach transfers and a live multilingual guide.
Pause in Lucerne for an orientation tour, spotting the Chapel Bridge, and Old Town charm.
Start your alpine climb in Engelberg, an alpine village that's home to Mount Titlis, then ride the world’s first revolving Rotair gondola for 360° glacier views.
At 3,000m, explore the Ice Grotto, cross the Cliff Walk, and soar above icy crevasses on the Ice Flyer chairlift (weather permitting).
Add extra fun at Glacier Park with snow tubing before returning to Zurich.

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Full-day trip from Zurich to Mt. Titlis with round-trip AC coach transfers and a live multilingual guide.
Pause in Lucerne for an orientation tour, spotting the Chapel Bridge, and Old Town charm.
Start your alpine climb in Engelberg, an alpine village that's home to Mount Titlis, then ride the world’s first revolving Rotair gondola for 360° glacier views.
At 3,000m, explore the Ice Grotto, cross the Cliff Walk, and soar above icy crevasses on the Ice Flyer chairlift (weather permitting).
Add extra fun at Glacier Park with snow tubing before returning to Zurich.

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CHF 150

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