Basel to Lucerne and Mount Rigi: Private day trip

Lucerne is a Swiss city that has it all - lakeside views, alpine peaks, and a medieval spirit wrapped in the beauty of the Alps.

Set beside snow-dusted peaks and mirrored waters, Lucerne is where Swiss storybook scenes come to life. Spend your four hours wandering Old Town’s cobbled lanes and ornate guild halls, crossing the flower-lined Chapel Bridge and admiring the baroque grandeur of the Jesuit Church. Stroll the lake promenade, where swans glide past alpine reflections, or visit the Rosengart Collection for Picassos in a peaceful gallery setting. Consider a short lake cruise for unbeatable views. Whether you’re sipping hot chocolate or photographing medieval towers, Lucerne is full of jaw-dropping scenery at every turn.

Alpine steam baths, panoramic trails, and a vintage train ride: Mount Rigi is Swiss bliss defined.

Rising above three glacial lakes, Mount Rigi offers the Swiss Alps at their most serene. From Vitznau or Weggis, ride the red cogwheel train skyward, where three hours lets you hike gentle trails with 360° views, soak in Rigi Kaltbad’s mineral baths, or simply sip mulled wine beside a mountain hut. Spring to autumn brings wildflowers and clear lake vistas; winter means snow-dusted peaks and spa steam. Add a Lake Lucerne cruise for slow-travel magic. Your driver handles the route so that you can focus on clouds, cheese, and the world unfolding beneath your boots.