1 day
Basel Art and Riverside Discovery
Basel
Basel's red Town Hall, the Minster terrace, a Rhine ferry and the Kunstmuseum.
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5 days / 4 nights
Swiss Heritage Cities
Basel, Bern and Lucerne: three historic cities with short travel times between them.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Destinations
- Basel, Bern, Lucerne
- Style
- Private tour
- Activity level
- Easy
Overview
A culture tour with optional mountain day from Lucerne.
Highlights
- Basel Minster and museums
- Bern UNESCO old town
- Lucerne Chapel Bridge
- Rigi or Pilatus option
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Basel
Private transfer from the airport or station to your accommodation. Rhine walk.
Overnight: Basel
Day 2
Basel to Bern
Morning museums in Basel, afternoon drive to Bern.
Overnight: Bern
Day 3
Bern to Lucerne
Bern old town, then through the Emmental to Lucerne.
Overnight: Lucerne
Day 4
Lucerne
Old town and lake; optional Rigi ascent.
Overnight: Lucerne
Day 5
Departure
Breakfast and check-out, then private transfer from Lucerne to Zurich Airport.
Accommodation
We arrange accommodation according to your preferred category and budget. Specific hotels, room types and facilities are confirmed only after availability is checked and are named in your quotation.Meals
Breakfast is normally provided by the accommodation where included in your rate. Lunches and dinners are not assumed; the final quotation lists every meal covered. Indian, vegetarian, Jain and other dietary requests can be made, subject to confirmation.Inclusions
- • Private planning and coordination
- • Private vehicle and driver as described
- • Activity tickets named in the itinerary, where quoted
- • Accommodation as confirmed in your quotation
Your final quotation lists every included service.
Not included
- • Flights and visas
- • Travel insurance
- • Meals and drinks not listed in the quotation
- • Optional activities and personal expenses
- • Tips
Practical details
- Starts: Basel
- Ends: Zurich
- Season: Year-round (subject to lift maintenance)
- Activity level: Easy
- • Walking on cobbles in all three old towns.
- • Mountain excursions are weather-dependent; we may reorder days for better conditions.
- • Please tell us about mobility needs so we can check accessibility of each stop.
FAQs
Questions about Swiss Heritage Cities
Can Swiss Heritage Cities be customised?
Yes. Timing, pace and stops around Basel, Bern, Lucerne can be adjusted. Tell us your dates and interests in the enquiry form.
What transport is used?
Private vehicle transfers between bases, combined with the trains, cable cars and boats in the itinerary. Rail-only versions are possible.
Which hotels do you use?
We suggest accommodation in Basel, Bern, Lucerne according to your preference and budget. Specific hotels are confirmed only after availability is checked.
Can you arrange Indian or vegetarian food?
Yes, we can request Indian, vegetarian, Jain and other dietary meals. Availability depends on the restaurant or hotel and is confirmed in writing.
Can this tour run all year?
Yes, though some lifts close for maintenance in spring or late autumn and views depend on weather.
Request a Quote
Plan Swiss Heritage Cities
Share your dates and preferences. We reply personally with availability and a written quotation that lists exactly what is included.
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