This excursion starts with a comfortable ride in a modern deluxe coach on scenic routes to a most enchanting alpine world of the Bernese Oberland.

After a short interlude in Interlaken you reach Lauterbrunnen where we board the Wengernalp rack railway for a 45-minute trip up through idyllic alpine meadows and forests to the little village of Wengen, and then further on up to Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m / 6762 ft). Here you will find yourself in front of the most magnificent mountain backdrop of Mts Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.

The imposing Eiger North Face is within touching distance. Time for lunch, relax or do some hiking on the well-signed hiking trails for all levels of competence. The unaccompanied trip back down to the valley follows the north-west slopes of the Eiger to the famous resort of Grindelwald. (During winter season the tour is fully guided also the down hill train ride to Grindelwald). Return to Lucerne at approximately 7:00pm.

A beautiful tour to one of Switzerland's most magnificent Alpine regions!

The guided coach tour takes you on scenic routes to Interlaken at the foot of the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland. After some time at leisure in Interlaken journey to the well-known holiday resort of Grindelwald, which is nick-named the 'Glacier Village'. You will have enough time to explore this region on your own.

An optional cable car ride (operates only May 12 - October 28, 2007) to the sunny terrace of Mt. First at 2?168m / 7113 ft is recommended - for a breathtaking panorama of the Bernese Alps. In the late afternoon meet your coach and guide for the return journey to Zurich.

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.