Basel to Lucerne and Lugano: 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.

Wind through the historic Gotthard Pass, where alpine switchbacks, shifting skies, and centuries of legend mark the crossroads of Switzerland.

Snap a photo beside the legendary Devil’s Stone: a 200-ton alpine boulder steeped in myth and dramatic mountain scenery.

From Eurovision roots to lakeside bliss, Lugano mixes music history with mountain charm. Lugano is pure lakeside serenity with a splash of pop culture history. As the host of the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest, the city blends legacy with leisure. Start at the Teatro Kursaal, snap a retro photo, then stroll the Lake Lugano promenade where jasmine and espresso aromas mingle. Ride up Monte Bre or Monte San Salvatore for iconic views and alpine breezes, or simply relax with polenta e brasato and a glass of Ticinese Merlot. With 180 minutes to explore and your driver handling the details, Lugano unfolds at your own pace.