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Gotthard Panorama Express Luzern – Rigi – Vitznau/Weggis – Lugano/Locarno

By boat and train through the heart of Switzerland
  • Gotthard Panorama Express
  • 3 days / 2 nights

The Gotthard Panorama Express connects two of the most beautiful regions in Switzerland. A unique and unforgettable experience for young and old. You travel by boat and train through primeval Switzerland to Switzerland's sunniest region. An additional highlight is the excursion to the Rigi, the queen of the mountains with a stunning panorama.

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    Train journey to Lucerne. Your unique travel experience starts with a boat trip on Lake Lucerne to Weggis or Vitznau. From Vitznau, you can take the first cogwheel railroad in Europe to the Rigi, from Weggis the aerial cableway to Rigi Kaltbad and then the cogwheel railroad to the Rigi. The "Queen of the Mountains" offers 100 kilometers of hiking trails with a breathtaking panorama. Overnight stay in Vitznau or Weggis. Train journey to Lucerne.

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    After breakfast at the hotel, boat trip to Flüelen. The Rütli lies on the western shore of Lake Uri. According to legend, the alliance of the three original cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, the famous Rütli Oath, was signed on the Rütli. Tell's Chapel immediately follows on the left side of the lake. This is where William Tell is said to have saved himself from the bailiff Gessler by jumping out of the boat. The Gotthard Panorama Express is already waiting in Flüelen for the onward journey on the old Gotthard route to Bellinzona and Lugano. The double hairpin bend at Wassen is famous because the view of the church of Wassen is possible three times. The journey to Airolo leads through the 15-kilometer Gotthard railroad tunnel. The construction of the tunnel (1872-1882) was a masterpiece at the time. From Piottino to Biasca, a total of 650 vertical meters are overcome via two further helical tunnels. The three imposing castles of Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro greet you in Bellinzona; they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travelers to Locarno change to the regional train in Bellinzona. Overnight stay in Lugano or Locarno.

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day in Ticino before starting your journey home via the Gotthard Base Tunnel.

    This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

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Included in the price

  • Train journey in 2nd class, Half-Fare travelcard basis
  • Seat reservation and supplement for 1st class on the Gotthard Panorama Express
  • Excursion to the Rigi
  • 1 night in Weggis or Vitznau, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 1 night in Lugano or Locarno, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast

Dates of Travel

The Gotthard Panorama Express runs in 1st class from 20.4.-20.10.24 from Tuesday to Sunday, including public holidays.

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