From Zurich: Lucerne and Engelberg Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG25860-28681
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
09:30 hours
Description
Explore Lucerne and Engelberg on a full-day trip from Zurich. Discover the quaint mountain town of Engelberg, go for a leisurely hike, or visit the imposing Baroque church of the local monastery.
Discover the beauty of the Alps on this day trip by bus from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg. See the shimmering waters of Lake Lucerne and have free time to explore Lucerne. Visit a monastery in Engelberg and have time to soak up the charm of this village.
Hop aboard a climate-controlled bus with plenty of space at the centrally-located meeting point in Zurich. Take in the countryside as you pass by Lake Lucerne. Stop to visit the beautiful city of Lucerne with an hour of free time.
Continue to Engelberg to check out the stunning Baroque church of the monastery which was built by Benedictine monks in 1120 and still functions to this day. Spend the next 3 hours strolling through the village and shopping for souvenirs at a local cheese shop.
Alternatively, you can hike one of the well-prepared trails in the beautiful surroundings or take the funicular up to Gerschnialp to enjoy beautiful views of Engelberg. Return to your meeting point in Zurich at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Drive along the picturesque alpine road to the lively city of Lucerne
- Visit Engelberg, a typically picturesque Swiss village
- Take in the imposing church and flower shop of the Engelberg Monastery
- Wander on a hike through flowering meadows in the Swiss Alps
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich
For the stay in Engelberg, you will be provided with a written itinerary
Your tour departs from Sihlquai Coach Parking near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (last track on street level) until the road turns right. Follow the road for 50 meters and find the Sihlquai Coach Parking across from Starbucks.
By public transport take tram 4, 6, or 13 to the stop Sihlquai/HB.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure with valid ID.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
