A wonderful excursion to Mount Titlis in a ROTAIR, the world's first cable car that revolves 360 degrees and offers a breathtaking view of the snow-clad alps
Feel the touch of the snowy breeze on your face as you ascend smoothly and safely over snowfields in an Ice Flyer at Titlis
Be amazed by the magnificent beauty of Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall, and hear the mighty roar as you witness it from the observation deck
Titillate your inner soccer enthusiast as you witness the legendary FIFA museum
Overview
About the tour:
There's a place that strings a distant chord of fascination within, a place that came straight out of an artist’s imagination, Switzerland is indeed a land of bountiful beauty. The snow-covered Swiss Alps and the scenic lakes amidst the mountainous backdrops are something that would captivate your inner being.
The city of Zurich, famed for being Europe’s largest financial centre, is the gateway to the fantasy land of white-washed mountains and snowy escapades. When you venture out for Mount Titlis on Rotair, you will step into the world of Narnia to which Lucy opened the wardrobe door. Your astonishment doesn’t cease here, wait till you discover Lucerne, a city graced with medieval architecture, snuggled on the edge of Lake Lucerne amidst a snow-capped mountain. A tour to Zurich will involve all the European delights starting from its first Cog railway, cascading Rhine Falls to Zurich’s little surprises like the Swiss National Museum, Zurich Opera house, and Fifa Football Museum, this 5-day tour to Switzerland will give you the best experience you can think of.
How to reach?
It takes around 7 hours to cover the distance between the two places. A handful of direct flights are available from Mumbai and New Delhi to Zurich. Most flights to Switzerland have at least one layover, usually in European or Middle-Eastern cities like Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Dubai, Doha, or London.
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DAY 1 : Arrival in Zurich | Welcome to the cultural hub of Switzerland
Arrive at the Zurich Airport and get ready with the necessary documentation for the immigration process.
It will take around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending upon the people in the queue.
After the immigration process, take public transport (bus) using a Swiss Pass to reach your pre-booked hotel.
Proceed with the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
You can stroll around the streets of Zurich, stroll around the markets and collect souvenirs for your loved ones.
Head back to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Zurich.
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DAY 2 : Excursion to Mount Titlis | Half Day City Tour Of Lucerne | Ascend in ROTAIR, the World's first 360 degress revolving Cable Car
After waking up to the beautiful morning, have a hearty breakfast and get ready to witness the marvellous beauty of Mount Titlis which is one of the most visited experiential mountains in Switzerland and offers amazing views of the snow-clad peaks and a plethora of exciting activities and adventures for all ages.
Take a train from Zürich Enge to Luzern and then to Engelberg using a swiss pass which will take around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
After that, you can take a bus to Titlisbahn from Engelberg station using a swiss pass that will take around 3-4 minutes.
After reaching Engelberg Titlisbahn, it’s time for you to experience the Rotair- The world’s first revolving cable car.
The revolving cable car will take you to a summit of 3020 meters offering you pristine views of snow-covered mountains, steep rock faces, and deep crevasses
One can indulge in many activities like Walk on the Titlis Cliff – Europe’s highest suspension bridge, or get even nearer to the mountains wearing a blanket of snow in the Ice Flyer chair lift
Stroll around the Glacier Cave, home to beautifully crafted ice sculptors or indulge in a variety of snow activities in Glacier Park
After a fun-filled time at Mount Titlis, take a bus back to Engelberg station and then take a train to Lucern which will take around 45 minutes.
One can explore the Old Town of Lucerne using a Swiss Pass which is gracefully nestled on the right bank of Reuss.
With old burgher’s houses, little squares with fountains and timber-framed buildings, the old town radiates a fairy-tale charm.
Witness the much-famed Kapellbrucke, also known as Chapel Bridge, that runs diagonally across the Reuss.
Apart from its rich historical significance, it also adorns Lucerne with its ornamental charm.
One can also visit the famous Lion Monument, where you’ll witness a huge figure of a dying lion carved out of a rock ledge. It is a symbolic gesture of the death of 26 officers and more than 700 troops of the Swiss Guards, who were killed while protecting King Louis XVI during the French Revolution
After a fun-filled day, head toward your hotel in Zurich by taking a train from Lucerne to Zurich.
Overnight stay in the hotel in Zurich
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DAY 3 : A day in leisure | Explore the city of Zurich at your own pace
Wake up to the beautiful morning of Zurich and have a delicious breakfast
You could choose to spend the day in leisure at your hotel
You could also head out to explore the city and find be surprised at what the city has to offer
Overnight stay in Zurich
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DAY 4 : Excursion to Rhine Falls | Feel the goosebumps on your skin as you hear the roar of Rhine Falls
Open your eyes to the beautiful morning of Zurich, fill your stomach with a tasty breakfast and get ready o witness Rhine Falls, one of the many wonders of Nature
Board a train from Zurich to Schaffhausen, where the magnificent Rhine Falls is situated
The towering castle over Rhine Falls is Schloss Laufen and there are three viewpoints between Schloss Laufen and Rhine Falls: Belvedere, Kanzeli, and Fischnetz
Except for Belvedere, the other two viewpoints have steps that you have to climb
Have a thrilling experience while getting to and from Belevedere via glass lift
You could touch the water from Kanzeli and Fischnetz's viewpoints as the cascading water comes unrealistically close from here
To make your experience more exhilarating, choose from the 4 different boat rides that operate there and enhance your experience of the Rhine Falls
If you take interest in hiking, then you could explore the facets of the place by taking short circular hikes
After an eventful day, head towards your hotel in Zurich
Overnight stay in Zurich
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DAY 5 : Sightseeing of Zurich | Feed your inner soccer enthusiast’s desire as you witness the Fifa Football Museum
Wake up to another blissful morning in Zurich, after having a hearty breakfast, get ready to travel through the city of Zurich
You could visit the Swiss National Museum with your Swiss Pass which traces Switzerland's history from its beginnings up to the present day.
To make your day more exciting, you might want to add the Zurich Opera House to your checklist, which is nestled at the Sechseläutenplatz and it has been the home of the Zürich Opera since 1891.
Stroll around the streets of the old town, Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues.
Witness the rich heritage of football, and the game’s ultimate prize displayed in a grand manner when you enter the FIFA museum, using your Swiss Pass
After you are done exploring the city, head back to your hotel
Overnight stay in Zurich
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DAY 6 : Transfer to Zurich airport | Bid adieu to Zurich
Wake up, have a sumptuous breakfast, and get ready to say goodbye to Zurich
Return home with a plethora of memories of the unforgettable place, Zurich.
