Switzerland - Lucerne in One Hotel Bike Tour 2021 Individual Self-Guided 7 days/6 nights
Lucerne is known for the Lions Monument, the mountain pasture Rigi and the Kappel bridge. Still, the city has so much more to offer: picturesquely situated on the Lake of Lucerne this city is the gate to the heart of Switzerland, the homeland of Wilhelm Tell and the founding place of the Swiss confederation. Situated outside of the town centre, Hotel Seeburg is the ideal starting point for bicycle tours in this region. You will discover an idyllic landscape with medieval city centres, Switzerland’s impressive mountain panoramas and beautiful lakes. Come and discover the heart of Switzerland – it will amaze you!
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Itinerary Day to Day
Day 1: Arrival at Lucerne
Day 2: Tour at Lake Lucerne 55 km In the morning the welcome briefing and the bike distribution takes place. This tour leads over some smooth hills next to the lake from where you have wonderful views on Lake Lucerne and the famous mountain pasture of Rigi. Green meadows and calm streets make the city seem very far away. After some kilometres you reach Küssnacht with its lake promenade and continue to Weggis where the ship brings you to the other side of the lake. From here you cycle to the peninsula Horw, from where it is easy to cycle back to the city.
.Day 3: To the Werthenstein monastery 60 km From the town centre of Lucerne you go through a small village called Emmenbrücke and up to a small quiet hill, where you find many beautiful farm houses. There are some ups and downs in this part but you have a lovely view on the close mountain panorama. After some time you reach the Werthenstein monastery and from here you roll smoothly back to Lucerne.
Day 4: To Sursee 65 km Today’s goal is the picturesque town of Sursee situated on the shore of Lake Sempach. You cycle past small villages on calm streets and past farms and meadows until you reach the lake. Sursee is a perfect spot for a lunch break. Take your time to walk through the lovely town centre and try some Swiss specialities. The way back leads on the shore of the lake.
Day 5: Visit Lake Zug 50 km The first part of this route is already known from the first day’s tour. As soon as you reach Küssnacht you make your way to Lake Zug and go on a boat tour to the city of Zug. From here you cycle along the shore until you reach a quiet path back to the city of Lucerne.
Day 6: To castle Heidegg 60 km You go past Emmenbrücke to find Lake Baldegg, which is a wonderful nature sanctuary. Next to the lake you can visit castle Wildegg with its beautiful garden. You may visit this castle before you cycle one last time back to your hotel.
Day 7: Departure or extra nights
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Route
Technical Characteristics:
Route Profile: Easy to intermediate trips, most of the time you ride on tarmac roads. When going back from the Werthenstein monastery you go on a busy street. There are some uphill’s on every tour that might be strenuous!
Distance: 290 km
Travel Season: Departures Sundays from March 21 to October 17, 2021 Season 1: March 21-27, April 11-May 8 and September 19- - October 17 Season 2: March 28-April 10 and May 9 – September 18
OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350
Price per Person: Deluxe Standard Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B € 1095.00 € 896.00 Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B € 1171.00 € 973.00 Surcharge Single Room € 511.00 € 296.00 Rental Bike (7 speed bike (back pedal brake)/ 24 speed bike) € 138.00 E-bike € 274.00 Extra Nights Double Occupancy Season 1 € 159.00 € 127.00 Extra Nights Double Occupancy Season 2 € 181.00 € 148.00 Single Surcharge Room € 88.00 € 49.00
Accommodation:
Hotel Seeburg 3 *** Situated on the shore of Lake Lucerne Hotel Seeburg offers a perfect mix of old and new styles. You can choose from two categories, but every room has been renovated recently and offers a wonderful view on Lake Lucerne and the famous Mount Pilatus. You also benefit from high quality Service no matter which category you stay in. Besides two restaurants you can also relax in a bar on the shore of Lake Lucerne which belongs to the hotel. www.hotelseeburg.ch
Included:
• 6 nights in the chosen category with breakfast • Personal tour information • Voucher for a welcome drink in the Sunset Bar • One set of detailed travel documents (maps, route description, places of interest, telephone numbers) per booked room • Carefully elaborated route • Boat trips as indicated in the itinerary • 7 day service hotline
Not Included:
• Tourist taxes, payable locally
OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350
Bikes
24 Gear Hybrid Bike
E-Bike
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