Mt Titlis + Getaway to the Rhine Falls + Best of Zurich City Tour + The Chocolate Side of Zurich + Swiss Traditions Appenzellerland
From May 01, 2013 to October 31, 2013
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Type: Tours from Zurich
Departs From: Zurich
Meeting Point: Zurich Sihlquai
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
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Available Languages:
Available: daily at upon request
Product Code: 8332
Mt. Titlis from Zurich - Eternal Snow and Glaciers
Duration: 9.5 hours
Travel by coach via Albis Pass and along the shores of Lake Lucerne to Lucerne. There will be a short tour of the city to see the main sights and visit the Lion Monument with approximately 1 hour at leisure to stroll through. We then continue to Engelberg where the breathtaking journey upwards begins, surrounded by high alpine glaciers. Enjoy the spectacular sight of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders from the revolving cable car. At the top, magnificent views of the Alps await you. Restaurants, a sun terrace, Ice Grotto are further attractions. By IceFlyer, you go close to the crevasses and enjoy the FunLift in the snow!
Getaway to the Rhine Falls
Duration: 3.5 hours
Please bring your passport for this tour as it passes through Germany. Passports will be checked when you board the bus.
See the fantastic nature spectacle that is the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall. Be thrilled by this sublime natural phenomenon by taking a boat ride close to the falls (optional). The journey takes you to Northern Switzerland close to the German border. You drive through Schaffhausen, capital of the canton under the same name with its famous Munot Fortress, from the 16th C. On our way to the falls we will also pass through some small, typical winegrowers villages located in the important Wine-Region of Northern Switzerland. On our way back to Zürich we take a route passing through German territory. Return to Zurich with stop at the airport, where you may end your tour.
The Best of Zurich City Tour
Duration: 2 1/4 hours
See the castle-like National Museum, the shopping and business center on Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai with its medieval Old Town and view to the Lindenhof, where the brave women of Zurich saved the city from the invaders, the largest church clock-face of Europe on St. Peter, the patriarchal Guild Houses, the Opera house with its famous June-Festivals and the lake (picture stop). Enjoy the great experience traveling uphill on the cog-wheel railway (Dolderbahn) into the "Zurichberg" district with its recently renovated noble five-star Grand Hotel Dolder and many superb mansions of glorious past times. Additional highlights are the University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). Its most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein. Finally, there will be a stop in the Old Town at Fraumunster Church, where you will admire the world-famous Chagall-Windows with detailed explanations. After this, your guide will invite you to a short stroll through the Old Town of Zurich.
The Chocolate Side of Zurich
*Operates on Weekdays (Mon-Fri) ONLY.
Duration: 3 1/4 hours
Go through the upcoming, trendy district of Zürich West. Take a short stroll discover how the ancient industrial area became the booming district of Zürich. Learn about the interesting history of the world famous engineering companies of the past century like Escher Wyss, Sulzer and Maag. Did you know that the first Swiss Railway crossed this part of the town on the way from Zürich to Baden? See the abandoned industrial buildings, some of the hottest clubs in town, interesting museums, theatres and shops of trendy fashion brands. See the highest building of Switzerland - the Prime Tower. Drive to beautiful Lake Zürich for a photo stop. In Kilchberg a great shopping opportunity awaits you at the outlet-shop of the famous Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory. Buy some of the most delicious Swiss Chocolates at best conditions! The tour ends at Bürkliplatz, very close to the famous Bahnhofstrasse, the Old Town and the Limmatquai.
Swiss Traditions - Appenzellerland
*Operates on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ONLY.
Duration: 8 hours and 45 minutes
Take an unforgettable excursion to a beautiful, idyllic region of Eastern Switzerland. Tour through the upcoming, trendy district of Zurich West. Journey to Rapperswil, well known for its medieval castle, and visit the picturesque village of Appenzell. Walk through the small town with its lovely old painted houses.
Includes
- Multilingual tour guide
- Coach ride
- Cable car ride
- Zurich City tour
- Short Lucerne City tour
- Free rental of winter equipment (jackets and boots)
- Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Outlet Store
- Visit to a Cheese Factory
- Boat ride
Excludes
- Meals and drinks not in description
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
Please Note
- Jacket and boots rental is free of charge, but guests are required to give a deposit per item (which can be made by cash or credit card). Upon returning the jacket and boots, the deposit will be returned.
- There will be no refund if you cancel a tour included in the package.
- Mountain transportation (such as cable cars, cogwheel railways etc.) may close down immediately due to a sudden storm, snow fall and/or a bad weather forecast.
- You will receive a time table and detailed, written information from the guide.
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- For the Best of Zurich City Tour, headsets for Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish audio guides are available.
- The Swiss Traditions - Appenzellerland tour is for small groups only, and accommodates a maximum of 16 participants.
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