Day 10 - Gotthard Panorama Express
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel this morning before
embarking on one last railway adventure, this time aboard
the Gotthard Panorama Express. Take in vistas of castles, palm
trees and wine-growing regions as the route begins. The train
passes through spiral loops and several tunnels, including the
spectacular Gotthard Tunnel, dating back to 1882. The train
continues through another set of spiral loops as it nears the town
of Wassen and cascades through the valley of the River Ruess before
arriving in Flüelen, where we switch modes of transportation. Sheer
beauty surrounds us as we travel by paddle steamer across Lake
Lucerne to the one and only Lucerne. During the 3-hour boat ride,
enjoy views of Tell's Chapel, the snow-capped peaks of Gotthard
Pass and high rock walls that rise up on both sides of the lake.
Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus come into view as you approach Lucerne
- the perfect scenic ending to this idyllic journey. As we dock,
the group transfers to the hotel. Take some time to freshen up
ahead of the group's farewell dinner tonight at the hotel.
Overnight Lucerne.
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