Days 1-3: The Most Pristine Waters of the Rhein River
We pick you up at Zurich airport and transfer to Erlenbach where we give you a chance to acclimate with a visit to the Fraumunster churh where Marc Chagall created a five-part stained-glass window series and a rosette. This world-famous masterpiece by Chagall still impresses visitors from around the world. We return for a look around Erlebach. The following day we transfer to Europe's largest waterfall, the Rheinfall then bike to the medieval frescoed Stein am Rhein ; where we stay. The third day we ride along Lake Constance passing through small fishing villages and visit the magical garden island, Reichnau on our way along Lake Constance, then ferry across to Meersburg in Germany where we stay in a lakeside medieval town of colorful narrow alleyways housing two castles we can visit.
Days 4: Lakeside Vines & Zeppelin
Our ride today takes us along Lake Constance; where we ride along the vineyards and enjoy the quiet lakeside with imposing Swiss Alps serve as our foreground. Our first stop is Friedrickshaven; where we tour the Zeppelin museum. After lunch we make our way to the tiny picturesque islands of Wasserburg whose castle we may visit before our arrival in Lindau, ruled by Austria until 1804 and passed to Bavaria in 1805. Known as the “Garden City” on the lake's northern shore, a renowned summer resort and tourist center, that retains a medieval and Baroque appearance.
Days 5: Luzern, Pilatus & Glassworks
We transfer to Luzern, picturesque city nestled between lake and mountains, has a lot to offer historically, culturally and socially. Experience the unique landscape with the vibrant city and the calmness of the Vierwaldstatersee/Lake Luzern. After touring the fascinating glass factory we bike along the lake and cross covered Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), built in 1333, links the Aldstadt to the Reuss River's right bank with enough time to explore tis great city.
Days 6 & 7: Eiger,Castles & Waterfalls
We transfer to Lauterbrunnen Valley; inspiration for Tolkein's elfen world of Rivendale. Thr two days of activity in this area will be dtermined by weather conditions; ideally we arrive to tour the Trummelbach Falls then cable up for views of the mighty alps then enjoy an easy and a short hike facing the mighty Eiger. The next day we saddle up for a ride TBD; either around the Thunnersee or from where we stay in the village of Lauterbrunnen we visit the Trummelbach falls then bike to the end of the valley and on to Grindlewald, and Interlaken. .
Day 8: Departure and transfers to Zurich aiport or desired train station
Inclusions
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If you have at least 6 participants we can keep it private on any of our sheduled tours or on an alternative date (subject to availability). For less than 6, prices may vary and for more than 12 discounts may apply.
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The first thing we do is get to know you a little. We learn your interests and preferences, find out who’s going and why. Family, friends or associates? Birthday, reunion or corporate retreat? When you speak with our tour designer he/she will work together with you to design a trip that is sure to create great anticipation and excitement for all.
