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Family Nature Rail Trip in Zurich

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Day 1: Nature Exploration

Zurich, Switzerland

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a hearty Swiss breakfast at your hotel to fuel up for a day of exploration.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Included in Hotel Package, 1 hour

9:00AM

Uetliberg Mountain

Take a scenic train ride to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of Zurich and the Alps.
Take a train from Zurich main station to Uetliberg Mountain. The train ride takes approximately 20 minutes.
8 CHF per person for train ticket, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Uto Kulm

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Uto Kulm restaurant with breathtaking views.
Walk to Uto Kulm restaurant from the Uetliberg Mountain peak.
25 CHF per person for lunch, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Lake Zurich Boat Cruise

Embark on a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Zurich to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.
Take a tram from Uetliberg Mountain to Lake Zurich. Board the boat at the Zurich Bürkliplatz.
30 CHF per person for boat cruise, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Zurich Old Town

Head back to Zurich Old Town for a delightful dinner at a traditional Swiss restaurant.
Take a tram from Lake Zurich to Zurich Old Town.
40 CHF per person for dinner, 2 hours
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Day 2: Waterfalls and Historic Town

Zurich, Switzerland

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy another delicious breakfast at your hotel to start the day.
Have breakfast at your hotel.
Included in Hotel Package, 1 hour

9:00AM

Rhine Falls

Take a train to visit the majestic Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe.
Take a train from Zurich to Schaffhausen. From Schaffhausen, take a bus to the Rhine Falls.
15 CHF per person for train and bus tickets, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Rhine Falls

Enjoy a scenic lunch with views of the powerful Rhine Falls.
Choose one of the restaurants near the Rhine Falls for lunch.
20 CHF per person for lunch, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Stein am Rhein

Explore the charming medieval town of Stein am Rhein with its well-preserved historic buildings.
Take a bus from Rhine Falls to Stein am Rhein.
10 CHF per person for bus ticket, 2 hours

6:00PM

Return to Zurich

Head back to Zurich by train and relax after a day of exploring nature and history.
Take a train from Stein am Rhein back to Zurich.
20 CHF per person for train ticket, 1.5 hours
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