Day Trip to Engelberg and Lucerne from Zurich
by Best Of Switzerland Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 158Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about nine and a half hours and runs from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg. It begins with a scenic drive along Lake Zurich and through the Swiss Alps to Lucerne. In Lucerne, the guide points out key landmarks including the Chapel Bridge and Town Hall during a brief orientation drive, followed by some free time to explore the Old Town on your own. Next, the coach continues to Engelberg, a mountain resort town situated below the north face of Mt Titlis. Visitors have about three hours to explore independently, using a leaflet and guide’s tips. Options include strolling through the village, visiting the Baroque-style Engelberg Abbey and monastery garden, browsing the cheese shop specializing in local products, or hiking nearby trails. Participants can also choose to take the funicular to Gerschnialp, enjoy a Swiss meal on the mountain, and descend by Trottibike scooter in summer or sled in winter. The day ends with a return coach ride to Zurich. Transportation is by air-conditioned coach with a partially guided tour in English or Spanish. The tour includes a panoramic drive to Lucerne and is carbon-balanced. Food, drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included. Some shops in Lucerne and Engelberg may be closed on Sundays.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zurich
Departure from Zurich by comfortable coach traveling through the Swiss Alps and along Lake Lucerne shores.
Luzern Altstadt
Orientation drive highlighting Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Includes about one hour of free time to explore Lucerne’s Old Town before continuing to Engelberg.
60 min
Engelberg
Arrive in the alpine town of Engelberg, located under Mt Titlis’s north face. Spend roughly three hours at leisure with a leaflet and guide suggestions. Visit the Baroque-style monastery and garden, cheese shop, or walk hiking trails. Optional activities include funicular rides to Gerschnialp, a Swiss meal on the mountain, and descending by Trottibike scooter (summer) or sled (winter).
180 min
Zurich
Return to Zurich by coach after meeting the guide at the arranged time.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Day Trip to Engelberg and Lucerne from Zurich
by Best Of Switzerland Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 158Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about nine and a half hours and runs from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg. It begins with a scenic drive along Lake Zurich and through the Swiss Alps to Lucerne. In Lucerne, the guide points out key landmarks including the Chapel Bridge and Town Hall during a brief orientation drive, followed by some free time to explore the Old Town on your own. Next, the coach continues to Engelberg, a mountain resort town situated below the north face of Mt Titlis. Visitors have about three hours to explore independently, using a leaflet and guide’s tips. Options include strolling through the village, visiting the Baroque-style Engelberg Abbey and monastery garden, browsing the cheese shop specializing in local products, or hiking nearby trails. Participants can also choose to take the funicular to Gerschnialp, enjoy a Swiss meal on the mountain, and descend by Trottibike scooter in summer or sled in winter. The day ends with a return coach ride to Zurich. Transportation is by air-conditioned coach with a partially guided tour in English or Spanish. The tour includes a panoramic drive to Lucerne and is carbon-balanced. Food, drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included. Some shops in Lucerne and Engelberg may be closed on Sundays.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zurich
Departure from Zurich by comfortable coach traveling through the Swiss Alps and along Lake Lucerne shores.
Luzern Altstadt
Orientation drive highlighting Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Includes about one hour of free time to explore Lucerne’s Old Town before continuing to Engelberg.
60 min
Engelberg
Arrive in the alpine town of Engelberg, located under Mt Titlis’s north face. Spend roughly three hours at leisure with a leaflet and guide suggestions. Visit the Baroque-style monastery and garden, cheese shop, or walk hiking trails. Optional activities include funicular rides to Gerschnialp, a Swiss meal on the mountain, and descending by Trottibike scooter (summer) or sled (winter).
180 min
Zurich
Return to Zurich by coach after meeting the guide at the arranged time.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.