Full day: Strasbourg – Lucerne with Rhine Falls
OVERVIEW
This tour is ideal for travellers transitioning from France to Switzerland who want to see a UNESCO‑worthy waterfall and explore Lucerne’s charming old town in one seamless day.
Embark on an unforgettable journey from France to Switzerland, trading Strasbourg’s canals for alpine lakes and waterfalls. Cross the Rhine valley and pause at the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, where platforms and boat trips let you feel the 150‑metre‑wide cascade up close. Continue through rolling countryside to Lucerne, Switzerland’s “City of Lights,” and stroll its medieval streets. Highlights include the Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered bridge built in 1332 with 17th‑century history panels, and the poignant Lion Monument, carved from cliff‑side rock to commemorate Swiss Guards who died in 1792. Designed for travelers heading to Switzerland, this tour seamlessly blends natural splendor with cultural discovery.
HIGHLIGHT
Cross‑border drive through three countries (France, Germany & Switzerland) with scenic views of the Rhine and Vosges foothills.
Rhine Falls stop – platforms and optional boat ride to the rock in the falls; feel the roar of Europe’s most powerful waterfall.
Lucerne Old Town – stroll along cobbled alleys and the river Reuss; see the Chapel Bridge and its octagonal Water Tower (built 1332 & 1300 respectively).
Lion Monument – moving 1821 memorial carved into a rock grotto to honour Swiss guards slain in 1792.
Optional: Lake Lucerne promenade walk, Swiss chocolate tasting, or free time for shopping.
ITINERARY
07:00 – Pick‑up in Strasbourg (hotel or train station) and cross the Rhine into Germany/Switzerland, with scenic commentary.
10:00 – Rhine Falls visit – photo stops, viewing platforms and optional short boat ride to the central rock; coffee break.
11:30 – Drive to Lucerne via Swiss highways through rolling countryside.
13:00 – Lunch in Lucerne at a local Swiss restaurant (not included).
14:00 – Guided walking tour of Lucerne’s Old Town (Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Jesuit Church, needle dam and colourful squares).
15:30 – Lion Monument and optional free time for lakefront promenade or shopping.
17:00 – Depart Lucerne; return to Strasbourg by 20:30, or choose to end in Lucerne (for travellers continuing their Swiss journey).
DURATION
Full-day (10+ hours)
Includes:
Private guide-driver
Parking and tolls
Rhine Falls platform access
Excludes:
Insurance
Meals
Optional Rhine Falls boat ride or chocolate tasting
Personal expenses
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