We will help you to discover the traditional products and landscapes of Switzerland! We will first visit the chocolate factory of Broc (Nestl? ? Cailler) where you can taste his famous chocolate. Will then continue our gastronomic discovery in a cheese-dairy where you will sample some local manufactured cheese.

Then you will have some free time in the village of Gruy?res to relax or visit his castle overhanging the entire Gruy?re region. Next we will catch the Panoramic Golden Express, this train passes above the Lake L?man and permits to enjoy the panoramic view on the beautiful countryside around the lake.

After that, we will take the bus again to cover the Lavaux vineyards road, classified like one of the most beautiful place of this world by the Unesco, to reach the village of Epaisse where we invite you to taste some wine and grape juice in a wine cellar.

You will enjoy some stunning landscapes on the coach journey to Stans, right in the heart of Switzerland. On an 1893 Vintage Old-timer you reach Kalti (unaccompanied). The journey towards the peak (6300ft/1900m) continues by cable-car. You will be mesmerized by the unique 360 degrees panorama view of 100 km (60 miles) of alpine peaks and ten Swiss lakes.

Enjoy a circular walk through the protected flower reserve and see marmots (typical animals of the Alps) roaming in the spacious parkland. Visit the first Revolving Restaurant of Central Switzerland. This restaurant in an absolute delight!

With three hours for you to do as you please, there is plenty of time for a long lunch, or if you prefer, particularly if the weather is bad, you may take the cable-car back down to Stans, where you may spend some time wandering around this lovely old town. Once you have boarded the coach again, the tour will conclude in Lucerne.

Follow the traces of Mark Twain and Queen Victoria. They were among the first famous visitors of Mt. Rigi (6000 ft / 1800 m) – the sun terrace above lovely Lake of the Four Cantons with unique views over the snow-capped Alps! Enjoy a panoramic drive over the Albis Pass with its charming landscapes and along the shores of the picturesque Lake of the Four Cantons to the well-known summer resort Weggis.

At Weggis take the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad, where you board Europe's oldest cog-wheel train to reach the top of Mount Rigi – the Queen of Swiss Mountains. Enjoy the breath-taking views of the Swiss Alps and thirteen lakes! Don't miss the short walk to the peak. During the winter months you can rent a sledge or enjoy a walk through the winter paradise.

Descent by cog-wheel train to Vitznau, where you board a ship and enjoy the lovely boat ride to Lucerne (one hour). Time at leisure in Lucerne to visit on your own; the main sights of the Old Town, like the famous Chapel Bridge. Take a stroll along the lake promenade. Meet your guide and coach again for your return trip to Zürich.

Please note:
Tour includes multi-lingual guide throughout the day, except for travel to and from Mount Rigi and during the boat ride. For this part of the tour, you will receive timetables and detailed information sheets about the journey.