Planning a trip to Lucerne? This complete 48-hour Lucerne itinerary covers the best tours, top places to stay near Lake Lucerne, a half-day Mount Pilatus excursion, packing tips, and insider advice from multiple visits. Discover the best things to do and how to add a breathtaking half-day tour to Mount Pilatus to your Swiss itinerary.

Discover Bellinzona, Switzerland—a hidden gem of medieval castles, charming streets, and Swiss-Italian culture. An ideal day trip from Lake Maggiore.