Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen and Rheinfalls

We depart from Zürich crossing the Swiss countryside, with its green pastures and cows.
We arrive in Stein am Rhein situated on the opposite (southern) bank of the Rhine to the historic centre of the town, a pedestrian area of nearly 500 mt. offering you a lot of history.
You will discover many small and nice high-quality stores.
After, we can have lunch at the caste Schwandegg (optional) and later we drive in the direction to Schaffhausen.
We visit the Munot castle and take a view over the old city an the river Rhein.
At the end of the tour, we will admire the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls. Enjoy!
You have the opportunity to ride on the boats over the lake and climb the famous rock in the middle of the waterfalls.

ITINERARY

This enchanting morning tour takes you on a scenic route to Northern Switzerland and shows you the stunning Rhine Falls! See the medieval Castle Laufen, settled directly above the falls and feel the roar and vibration of Europe’s biggest waterfalls from the panoramic trails and viewing platforms.
Drive through a picturesque landscape with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to reach the splendid medieval Castle Laufen!
Enjoy approx. one hour leisure time at the mighty Rhine Falls, one of Switzerland’s major attractions. Delight in unique views of Europe’s biggest waterfalls from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700’000 litres of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below.
A beautiful, short stroll on the Belvedere panoramic trail takes you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters.
Feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters on an optional boat ride (summer only) close to the falls.

MEETING POINT + TOUR DURATION

Meeting Point Options: Hotel, Address or Intersection

Duration: 8 hours

Transportation

A new Mercedes V-Class or similar.

What's Included

Other: Al the transportation and guiding.
Entry in to the castle and monastery is free.

Estimated Local Cash needed

60 swiss Francs – For lunch and a ride on the boat.

What's Extra

Other: An additional hour can be added to the duration at an extra price.
I offer also pickup at the airport with transfer to the hotel in Zürich and viceversa. Please contact me for a quote and a customized tour.

Restrictions

Due the Swiss Law about driving time, the max. permitted is 9 hours a day!
The tailored offers issued have a validity of 7 days.

Tour Details

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