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Lucerne Lakeside and Zurich Afternoons

Five nights for lake trips, mountain air and time to explore the city.

  1. 1Lucerne
  2. 2Mount Rigi
  3. 3Zurich

From, per person~US$2,290

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best May to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend three nights in Lucerne and two in Zurich, with private car transfers on arrival and between cities. Enjoy a lake cruise, an easy mountain trip and a private chocolate tasting, with time for cafés and quiet afternoons.

Length
5 nights
Route
Lucerne, Mount Rigi, Zurich
Best time
May to Sep
Ideal for
First-time visitors who want fewer hotel changes

Why you'll love it

  1. Three nights beside Lake Lucerne
  2. Lake cruise and Rigi mountain train
  3. Private guided walk through Lucerne’s old town
  4. Zurich chocolate tasting with a local guide
  5. Only one hotel change

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Lucerne

    Meet your driver at Zurich Airport and travel to Lucerne. Check in at the usual afternoon time, then take a short walk beside the lake if you feel rested.

    • Stay: 4-star lakeside hotel in Lucerne
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 1h–1h 15m

  2. Day 2

    Walk Through Old Lucerne

    Take a two-hour private guided walk through the old town and across Chapel Bridge. Spend the afternoon at waterfront cafés, browse small shops or rest at your hotel.

    • Stay: 4-star lakeside hotel in Lucerne
    • Getting there: Walking, about 2h with frequent stops

  3. Day 3

    Lake Cruise and Mount Rigi

    Take a boat to Vitznau, then ride the cogwheel mountain train up Mount Rigi. Follow a short marked walking route or have lunch with a view before returning the same way.

    • Stay: 4-star lakeside hotel in Lucerne
    • Getting there: Scheduled boat, about 1h each way; mountain train, about 30m each way

  4. Day 4

    Travel to Zurich

    Have breakfast before your private transfer to Zurich. Settle in, walk beside the Limmat River and choose somewhere near your hotel for dinner.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel with local character in central Zurich
    • Getting there: Private car, about 50m–1h 15m

  5. Day 5

    Chocolate and Zurich Walks

    Meet a local guide in the late morning to taste chocolates at selected city shops. Spend the afternoon on the lakeside promenade, visiting galleries or shopping along Bahnhofstrasse.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel with local character in central Zurich
    • Getting there: Walking, about 2h including tasting stops

  6. Day 6

    Breakfast and Your Flight

    Have breakfast and check out in time for your flight. Your driver will take you directly to Zurich Airport.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 25–45m

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34-star lakeside hotel in Lucerne
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 54-star boutique hotel with local character in central Zurich

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in selected 4-star hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport and city-to-city transfers as listed
  • Private two-hour guided walk in Lucerne
  • Scheduled lake cruise and return Rigi mountain train tickets
  • Private Zurich chocolate walk with tastings
  • Hotel city taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Optional activities and personal shopping
  • Early check-in or late checkout

Good to know

  • The starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room, and excludes flights. Travel dates and exchange rates affect the final quote.
  • Boats and mountain trains are shared with other passengers. Mountain trips depend on the weather and service schedules.
  • Pack layers and rain protection. Share vegetarian or Jain food preferences before booking.

Before you go to Switzerland

Capital:
Bern
Languages:
French, Swiss German, Italian
Currency:
CHF

Questions

How many days is the Lucerne Lakeside and Zurich Afternoons trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Lucerne, Mount Rigi, Zurich.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,15,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May to Sep.

What is included?

Five nights in selected 4-star hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport and city-to-city transfers as listed, Private two-hour guided walk in Lucerne, Scheduled lake cruise and return Rigi mountain train tickets, Private Zurich chocolate walk with tastings, Hotel city taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Lunches and dinners, Optional activities and personal shopping, Early check-in or late checkout.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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