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Gotthard Panorama Classic_Map

Highlights

  • Lucerne with Chapel Bridge
  • Navigation on Lake Lucerne
  • Trip over the historic Gotthard route
  • Travel companion on the panorama train
  • 2nd class photo trolley with opening window
  • Staging of the Gotthard panoramic route auditory & visual

Day 1

Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Highlights: the gateway to Central Switzerland, proximity to the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn excursion mountains, Kappel Bridge, Lion Monument

Aussicht über Luzern mit Kapellebrücke

Day 2

Day at leisure in Lucerne. Take advantage of the included half fare card and enjoy mountain excursions and lake cruises. Alternatively, why not book a guided city tour or plan a visit to the Aeschenbach Choco World ? Overnight stay in Lucerne. 

Highlights: Lake Lucerne cruises , Mountain excursions, sightseeing 

Lucerne Chapels Bridge

Day 3

Lucerne - Lugano / approx. 5 h

Boat trip across Lake Lucerne to Flüelen. Travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express train to Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Highlights: Tell's chapel on the Tell plate, baroque church of Wassen, Giornico in the lower Leventina, castles of Bellinzona

Das Dampfschiff in Luzern ist für die Abfahrt bereit

Day 4

Day at leisure in Lugano. Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere, stroll along the lakeside promenade or take a trip to the viewpoints of Monte Bré or San Salvatore for fabulous views over Lake Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Highlights: Lake Lugano cruises, Mountain Tops , Lugano lakeside and city centre

Lugano lake

Day 5

Return journey by public transport from Lugano to your final destination in Switzerland or extension of your stay.

Highlights: LAC Art and Culture Centre, Parco Civico Ciani - lakefront park, Monte Brè, Monte San Salvatore, Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, old town of Lugano

Atemberaubender Blick über Lugano

Inclusions

  • All rail travel as per itinerary
  • 1st class ride on the Gotthard Panorama Express
  • Overnight stays incl. breakfast in Lucerne and Lugano
  • Seat reservation in the Gotthard Panorama Express from Flüelen to Lugano in 1st class
  • Swiss Half Fare Card
  • Ticino Card
  • From price applies per person sharing a 3-star double room, 2nd class rail travel, excluding flights
  • Booking period: all year round
  • Travel period: 16.04. - 16.10.2025
  • Price example calculated on 02.09.2024 for 16.04.2025

Good to know

  • Travel documents are sent by email if possible, in exceptional cases by post.
  • Trip can also be booked in reverse 
  • Additional overnight stays in Lucerne and Lugano bookable
  • The trip can also be booked without an overnight stay in Lucerne.
  • Table reservations on the ship can be made directly via +41 41 367 67 67 or online at www.lakelucerne.ch.
  • Download free app "Gotthard Guide" with information on the sights - ideal travel preparation 
  • Here you can find the current timetables

Tips:

  • Benefit from over 100 2 for 1 offers and save up to CHF 4,500 with the Swiss Coupon Pass.  
  • Would you like to make someone happy? Why not offer them the trip as a gift