Basel - Baden - Zurich

Route: Lucerne - Basel - Baden - Zurich - Lucerne
Duration: 10 h
Our first stop of this tour will be at Basel which is situated in the heart of Europe, on both sides of the Rhine River. The city is the center of the idyllic border triangle of France, Germany, and Switzerland, nestled between the Swiss Jura, Germany's Black Forest and the Vosges in Alsace. Describing Basel in one word is not easy. Sometimes known as the cultural capital of Switzerland or as a university city, Basel boasts a wealth of cultural, historical, leisure, and enjoyment experiences. During the walk you will follow the traces of a very eventful past, from the tranquil Tinguely Fountain to Cathedral Hill, the town hall, and through the winding streets of the well-preserved old town. On this tour we try to trace the important steps Basel has taken in it’s more than 2000 year old history and decorate it with some sights. We will beginning with the Celts and Romans, visit the bishopric, elect a pope, built up the once biggest European paper and silk industry, join Switzerland and end up with the resourceful chemical research center from today. Our next stop will be at Baden which have been famous as a lively curative resort since Roman times, when Baden was known as "Aquae Helveticae". Baden – this vibrant little city on the Limmat has truly lived up to its name. Baden was even known to the Celts and Romans and its atmosphere was appreciated by such renowned figures as Goethe, Nietzsche and Dürrenmatt. Baden has always served as a meeting point and melting pot. The picturesque Old Town is one of the highlights of the city and is regarded as one of the most impressive of the medieval towns. You will open its diversity, which includes the houses that have been renovated to the smallest detail, stroll through the car-free streets and visit the ruins of Stein Castle, once the official residence of the Habsburgs. Other historic landmarks include the 56-meter-high City Tower, a Swiss listed building, and the Landvogteischloss (governor’s castle) with its modern extension housing the Historical Museum, and marvel at the impressive beam structure of the covered wooden bridge. Next we will drive to Zurich. Enjoy Zurich during the city tour, see and visit the most interesting sights the castle - like National Museum, the shopping and business centre on Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai with its medieval Old Town and view to the Lindenhof, the largest church clock-face of Europe on St. Peter, the patriarchal Guild Houses, the Opera house with its famous June-Festivals, the lake, the Old Town at Fraumunster Church, where you will admire the world famous beautiful stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. After free time we will return to Lucerne.
Price: Per person