Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel
Discover Medieval towns, artisan cheese, and stunning Alpine scenery as you journey to the heart of the Lucerne region. Learn and sample some of Switzerland’s most authentic cheese of Switzerland at Trübsee. Glide to the top of Mount Titlis via cable cart and lose yourself in a world of glacial caves, sky-high suspension bridges, and stunning Alpine wilderness.
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Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel
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What's included in Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basel
Your guide will greet you at your hotel or residence, before boarding your carriage direction Engelberg.
Engelberg
This part of the tour is upon request to the guide Heading onwards, you will reach the gorgeous town of Engelberg, famed for its immaculate winter scenery, rich spiritual history, and of course, its artisan cheese. As you make your way through the pretty town center, your guide will reveal the stories behind the famous Engelberg Abbey - a Benedictine monastery built in 1120 - and how it came to be the only site of its kind in Switzerland to have a dairy.
Lake Trubsee
Next you will head to the cable cart station, and begin the ascent to the top of Mount Titlis. You will first head to the magnificent lake of Trübsee perched at 1764m (5787 ft), enjoy a scenic walk and be treated to stunning views over the Alps, with mountains, valleys, and crystalline lakes stretching as far as the eye can see. Your guide will share stories about the history and culture of the region, pointing out spots of interest you might otherwise have missed. Here you will also learn with your taste buds as you sample creamy and aged cheese. Your expert guide will be on hand to tell you what goes into each cheese and the traditional methods used in the different regions.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cheese Tasting
- Private local expert guide
- Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
- Standard rail ticket (1st class ticket provided upon request)
- Priority Mt. Titlis Cable car and Rotair pass
- Optional Lucerne visit - Provided upon request
- Lunch at the Mt. Titlis
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
