7 Day Zurich including Lake ferry, Cable Car, Mount Rigi, Grindelwald and Interlaken
- Enjoy a scenic ferry ride on Lake Zurich combined with a cable car ascent to Felsenegg Viewpoint for panoramic alpine views.
- Discover Swiss traditions with a Castle, Cheese & Chocolate experience.
- Take in breathtaking mountain scenery on a full-day excursion to Mount Rigi from Zurich.
- Explore the iconic Swiss Alps with visits to Grindelwald and Interlaken.
Join us for a breathtaking 7-day adventure in Zurich, where you’ll enjoy stunning city views from a scenic cable car ride. Explore the majestic Swiss Alps by coach, cable car, train, and boat. Discover the beauty of Switzerland with excursions to the picturesque destinations of Grindelwald and Interlaken, two of the country’s most enchanting locations.
Your trip will be partially guided, meaning each day tour will have a different professional guide and group, allowing you to meet new people throughout your journey. All tours are operated separately, so guides and participants will change daily.
Zürich,
ZH,
Switzerland
Day 1 : Arrival Zurich
Upon arriving at Zurich International Airport ( ZRH ) , meet your driver in the arrival hall for a transfer to your hotel in Zurich. After checking in (available from 14:00), you’ll have free time to explore nearby attractions at your leisure. Please note that early check-in is subject to availability upon arrival.
Day 2 : Ferry Ride on Lake Zurich & Cable Car to Felsenegg Viewpoint
After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station ( Limmatstrasse 2 8005 Zurich )
Start time : 13:00
Duration : 4h 30mins
Included :
- Guided old town walk
- Transportation in a comfortable coach
- Ferry ride across Lake Zurich
- Cable car ride to the Felsenegg viewpoint
- 10-minute walk on natural path downhill/uphill to Felsenegg viewpoint
Not included :
- Food and drinks
Description :
Tour Zurich's main attractions on an air-conditioned coach and soak up the very best sights in the city. You'll pass by the opera house, the national museum, and the famed financial district. Enjoy photo stops at Lake Zurich, the Old Town, and some of Zurich's most beautiful churches, including St. Peter, which boasts Europe's largest clock face.
After you’ve seen the city, it’s time to cross Lake Zurich and enjoy a cable car ride to the Felsenegg viewpoint.
Day 3 : Castle, Cheese & Chocolate After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station ( Limmatstrasse 2 8005 Zurich )
Day 4 : Mount Rigi Tour from Zurich
Day 5 : Grindelwald and Interlaken Tour
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zurich. Explore the city at your own pace, relax, or join optional activities. You may stroll through the charming Old Town, shop along Bahnhofstrasse, visit local cafés, or enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Zurich. This day is free for personal exploration and optional excursions (not included).
Day 7 : Departure Zurich
After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to Zurich Airport ( ZRH ) . We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up up to 4 hours before your flight departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out will be subject to availability.
Day 3 : Castle, Cheese & Chocolate
Duration : 9 hours
Included :
Included :
- Guided Old Town walk in Rapperswil
- Short visit of Einsiedeln and monastery
- Visit of Milchmanufaktur show dairy incl. guided tour, welcome drink and cheese tasting
- Visit of Lindt Home of Chocolate
- Audio-guided museum tour incl. chocolate tasting
- Fully guided by professional guide or driver-guide
- Transportation in a comfortable coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Enjoy a scenic ride along Lake Zurich to Rapperswil, also known as “City of Roses”. On a guided tour admiring the castle and becoming enchanted by the rose gardens, you will explore this charming medieval town. Continue to Einsiedeln to discover its Benedictine monastery and the Black Madonna. Enjoy a cheese tasting and local specialties at the Milchmanufaktur show dairy and conclude your day with a sweet stop at the Lindt Home of Chocolate before returning to Zurich.
Day 4 : Mount Rigi Tour from Zurich
After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station ( Limmatstrasse 2 8005 Zurich )
Start time : 09:30
Duration : 10h
Included :
- Roundtrip transportation from Zurich in a comfortable coach
- Aerial Cable Car & Mountain Railway ride up Mount Rigi
- Cogwheel Train ride down to Vitznau
- 1-hour Boat Ride on Lake of the Four Cantons
- English-speaking guide (from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich)
Not included :
- Food and drinks
- Optional activities
Description :
Depart for a full-day trip with a lovely coach ride along the shores of beautiful Lake Lucerne to Weggis, a charming summer resort on the Lucerne Riviera.
Board the aerial cableway to Rigi Kaltbad and enjoy a breathtaking vista of pristine Lake Lucerne. Change for Europe's first-ever mountain railway to Rigi-Kulm at 1,797 m a.s.l. The unsurpassed views from the summit over the Swiss Midlands with its deep blue lakes and the snow-capped mountain range of the Alps will overwhelm you!
Stop for a moment and take in the views at Rigi, also known as Queen of Mountains, before you descend to Vitznau by cogwheel train. Dock at the Lucerne pier and stroll through the medieval streets of the Old Town.
Day 5 : Grindelwald and Interlaken Tour
After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station ( Limmatstrasse 2 8005 Zurich )
Start time : 08:00
Duration : 12h
Included :
- Live guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Free time in Grindelwald
- Short visits to Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen
Not included :
- Optional activities
- Meals and drinks
Description :
Start your coach journey through the countryside and travel over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken, located in the Jungfrau region.
After a short stop in Interlaken for orientation, continue to Grindelwald, a mountain village known for outdoor activities. You'll have about 3.5 hours of free time in Grindelwald to explore or try optional activities.
Walk through the village to various lookout points with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. You can take a cableway to Mt First and try the First Cliff Walk, which includes a 40-meter suspension bridge.
There’s also a mountain restaurant where you can have a meal or a snack. If you prefer, hike to Lake Bachalpsee (6 km round trip, about 1.5–2 hours with a moderate incline) or take a shorter walk to the First View platform.
Other options include visiting Glacier Canyon, which has rock formations shaped by glacial water, or taking a cable car to Mount Pfingstegg, which also has walking paths and activities.
Afterward, take the coach to Lauterbrunnen, a valley with 72 waterfalls. Spend some free time in the village and see Staubbach Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in Switzerland.
In the afternoon, meet your guide for the return trip.
Day 6 : Free at your leisure.
Day 6 : Free at your leisure.
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zurich. Explore the city at your own pace, relax, or join optional activities. You may stroll through the charming Old Town, shop along Bahnhofstrasse, visit local cafés, or enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Zurich. This day is free for personal exploration and optional excursions (not included).
Day 7 : Departure Zurich
After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to Zurich Airport ( ZRH ) . We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up up to 4 hours before your flight departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out will be subject to availability.
Zurich International Airport ( ZRH )
Zurich International Airport ( ZRH )
6-night Accommodation in Zurich in Hotel Montana Zürich Hotel (3*) or similar
The hotel option is subject to change based on availability at the time of booking, with a similar hotel.
An English-speaking tour guide .
Daily Breakfast at the Hotel
Arrival and Departure transfer from / to Zurich Airport by private car
Transportation by group bus during the tour
Flight tickets are not included in the tour price. However, we would be happy to provide you with a flight offer upon request.
Travel insurance is excluded in our program but we recommend to purchase a Travel Insurance from your home country before travel