Itinerary
- Day 1
Lucerne
You'll arrive in Lucerne and make your way to your hotel in the town center, which is just a short walk from the station. Once you've settled in, the afternoon and evening are open. Take a stroll through the old town if you like, or find a local restaurant for dinner. You could also just relax at your hotel after traveling.
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby attractions of Lucerne on your own
- Dine in a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Lake Lucerne - Day 2
Lucerne
After breakfast, your private guide meets you for a day on Mount Pilatus. You'll take a cruise across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then board the cogwheel train that climbs steeply through Alpine meadows and past mountain streams to the 2,132-meter summit. The return trip gives you a different view from the cable car. Later you'll take a 20-minute bus ride back to Lucerne, leaving the rest of your day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour with private guide to Mount Pilatus and Lucerne region
- Cruise across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad
- Cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus summit (2132 m)
- Cable car descent from Mount Pilatus
- Bus transfer from Kriens to Lucerne (20 minutes)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Pilatus Lake Lucerne - Day 3
Lucerne to Engelberg
Check out after breakfast and head to Engelberg, getting to your hotel after arriving at the station. The main event today is riding the Titlis Rotair, which rotates as it goes up to Mount Titlis. At the top, you can walk through the glacier cave, check out the viewing platform, or try snow tubing and sledging. Head back to your hotel with your evening open.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ride on Titlis Rotair rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit
- Glacier cave exploration
- Viewing platform access at Mount Titlis
Optional Activities
- Snow tubing at Mount Titlis
- Sledging at Mount Titlis
Landmarks/POIs Mount Titlis - Day 4
Engelberg to Grindelwald
After breakfast, you'll check out and travel to Grindelwald, arriving at the station before heading to your hotel. From there, the rest of your day is yours to walk around and get familiar with the mountain landscape at whatever pace you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the mountain landscape of Grindelwald
- Day 5
Grindelwald
Head to the railway station after breakfast to start your trip to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station. You'll ride two trains with big windows through the Alps. At Kleine Scheidegg, you'll see the dramatic Eigerwand, one of the most famous north faces in the mountains. Then the cogwheel train goes partly through the Eiger rocks at 3,000 meters before reaching Jungfraujoch. Spend time in the Ice Cave, visit the observation decks in and around the 3-story observatory, check out shops and restaurants, and try snow activities. Later you'll return to Grindelwald the same way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station
- Train to Kleine Scheidegg with views of Eigerwand
- Cogwheel train through Eiger tunnel to Jungfraujoch
- Access to observation decks at Jungfraujoch
- Ice Cave exploration
Optional Activities
- Snow activities at Jungfraujoch
- Dining at restaurants and cafés at Jungfraujoch
Landmarks/POIs Jungfraujoch Kleine Scheidegg Eigerwand - Day 6
Grindelwald to Bern
After breakfast, check out and travel to Bern, arriving at the station. Your hotel is within walking distance in the city center. The evening is free for you to start exploring this 12th-century capital on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Bern on your own
- Day 7
Bern
You'll join your guide after breakfast for a half-day tour of Bern's main sights. Walk through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with arcade shops, fountains, and medieval buildings. You'll see the late Gothic Cathedral and the Clock Tower with its decorated astronomical clock from 1530. If there's time, you might visit the Bear Park, which is an important symbol of the city. The rest of your day is free after returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Bern
- Walking tour of Bern Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View of Cathedral
- View of Clock Tower (Zytglogge) with astronomical clock
- Visit to Bear Park
Landmarks/POIs Bern Old Town Cathedral of Bern Zytglogge (Clock Tower) Bear Park - Day 8
Bern
Check out after breakfast and depart from Bern.
- Meals
- Breakfast
