2 days2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 48
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
Take a breath of fresh air in the scenic Swiss Alps on this 2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis. Start your overnight adventure with a sightseeing tour of Lucerne. Then, board a panoramic aerial gondola car up to Mt Pilatus. Immerse yourself in the stunning views of the mountains and descend with the group by cogwheel train to board on 1-hour boat cruise back to Lucerne. Spend the night in a 3 star hotel in the charming city of Lucerne.
The next day, enjoy breakfast and some time at leisure before you embark on a unique excursion to the never-ending snow and ice of Mt Titlis, where snow covers the summit year-round. Visit the Glacier Cave, take a ride on the IceFlyer and walk over Europe's highest suspension bridge!
Day by day itinerary
1Mt Pilatus⌄
In the morning on your first day, leave Zurich in a comfortable coach for a one-hour journey through the city of Zurich, beautiful views of the countryside and along the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons to Lucerne. Read more about - 2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis - https://www.viator.com/tours/Zurich/2-Day-Alps-Tour-from-Zurich-Mt-Pilatus-and-Mt-Titlis/d577-3885SWSUM02?mcid=56757
Once arriving in Lucerne, enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Congress Centre.
Continuation to Kriens, where you take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Enjoy some time at leisure admiring breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Venture down the Dragon's Path and make the short hike to the summit before descending Mount Pilatus to Alpnachstad by cogwheel railway. At a gradient of 48% it is the world's steepest!
Your summer alpine adventure continues with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne to Lucerne. Check in to your 3-star hotel and enjoy the evening in the charming old town.
Overnight: Overnight at 3* hotel in Lucerne (centrally located within a 15-minute walk from departure point)
2Mt Titlis⌄
The next morning, enjoy a scrumptious buffet breakfast before meeting your tour guide. Enjoy a comfortable coach ride to Engelberg, where the breathtaking journey to Mt Titlis begins.
On arrival, hop aboard the aerial cableway with your guide, and then ride to the glacier’s summit — some 10,000 feet (3,020 meters) above sea level. Take a ride with the revolving cable car "Rotair" and enjoy the spectacular sights of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders.
Visit the Glacier Cave and pass over Europe's highest suspension bridge - the Cliff Walk! Take a ride with the Ice Flyer which brings you close to the crevasses and the Glacier Park where you can experience snow tubing even in summer! Enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from the restaurants or the sun terrace.
After this exciting experience, conclude your two-day adventure with a scenic drive back to Zurich.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
- ✓Cable cars to Mt Titlis incl. Rotair
- ✓Cogwheel train Mt Pilatus - Alpnachstad
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Transportation in comfortable coach with AC as per description
- ✓Cable cars to Mt Pilatus incl. Dragon Ride (except from 19 October to 27 November 2026)
- ✓Overnight at 3* hotel in Lucerne with breakfast (within a 15-minute walk from departure point)
- ✓Lunch voucher up to CHF 20 (valid only from 19 October to 29 November 2026)
- ✓Boat ride from Alpnachstad to Lucerne (until 18 October 2026)
- ✓Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, Glacier Park (weather & snow permitting)
Not included
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Hotel pick-up and drop off
- ✕Additional meals
- ✕Beverages
- ✕Optional activities
- ✕Personal expenses
Good to know
Starts: The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
Ends: The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress appropriately for spending time in the mountains. It can be cold and wet even in summer and the weather in the mountains is often unpredictable. Good shoes are also recommended
- The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Mt Pilatus (day 1) and from Lucerne to Mt Titlis and back to Zurich (day 2). For the individual overnight stay in Lucerne (day 1) and the leisure time in Lucerne in the evening (day 1) and the morning (day 2 a written itinerary is provided
- Child discount (based on two full paying adults): 0 - 1 year: free of charge in same room/bed as parents | 2 - 11 years: 50% discount in same room/bed as parents
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