Optional Excursions - Lucerne, Switzerland
Mount Pilatus Excursion
The view of the Alps and the countryside surrounding Lake Lucerne from the top of Mt. Pilatus (7,000 ft – 2,132m) is absolutely phenomenal. AESU Alumni World Travel offers you a unique excursion with the steepest railway of the world (gradient 48%), spectacular cable car and modern panorama gondolas. The highlight of the tour is the magnificent view from 7,000 ft above sea level. For this memorable trip, your tour bus takes you from the center of Lucerne to the boarding point of the aerial gondola and your ride up the mountain! Upon arrival on top of Mount Pilatus, feel pure nature at the gateway of Lucerne. Discover the several hiking trails or enjoy Swiss culinary delights in various restaurants at the mountain top with an impressive panoramic view. There is hardly another mountain in Switzerland with such a wonderful and breathtaking view of the Alps. Decent by means of the steepest railway of the world and board your tour bus.
Contact your tour director upon arrival in Europe to sign up.
| Cost per person: | CHF 53.00 |
| Payable: | cash or travelers checks to AESU tour director |
| Departure hotel: | 1.00 pm |
| Return to hotel: | 5.30 pm |
| Dress code: | comfortable tennis or hiking shoes, sweater & jacket even in summer necessary! |
| *Please check with your tour director for detailed schedules | |
| Prices and times are subject to change. | |
| The cost includes private transfer, the excursion onto Mt. Pilatus via a series of aerial gondolas and a cog-wheel train, as well as guidance by your tour director. |
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| THIS EXCURSION IS SUBJECT TO LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS! | |