Day 3 - Lucerne to Mount Rigi
Your journey through Switzerland comes to a climax today as you
travel from Lucerne to Mount Rigi by rail. The route travels along
Lake Lucerne, and as the massive mountain comes into view, you have
arrived. The Rigi area is incredibly scenic, with lush green
meadows, deep forests and the towering behemoth in the backdrop. On
arrival, make your way to the Kräuterhotel Edelweiss, the herbal
hotel, your home for the next two nights. This high-end
establishment is renowned for its unique amenities, including its
onsite organic garden from which the hotel's meals are sourced.
After you get settled, feel free to begin sightseeing in this
scenic destination. With your Swiss Travel Pass in hand, enjoy
unlimited boat, train and bus rides throughout Switzerland. If it
is awe-inspiring vistas you seek, you may wish to join a mountain
excursion to the summit of Mount Rigi. Look over Lake Lucerne, the
Alps, surrounding plains and meadows, and even catch glimpses of
Germany far in the distance. Tonight, a delicious dinner is served
at the hotel. Overnight Mount Rigi.
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