Footprints of William Tell





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The legend of William Tell is one of the cornerstones of Switzerland’s heritage. Explore William’s place of birth, the site of the “Apple Shoot”, his escape way and where he assassinated the bailiff “Gessler”. You will travel also in a boat on Lake Lucerne and see a crossbow workshop. Its’ a day of history and sights!
- Pickup in your hotel with a Porsche SUV, drive to the principle town of Canton Uri.
- Visiting the birthplace of William Tell and having a look around in the Tell Museum.
- Strolling through the old town of Altdorf and to the presumed place of the “apple shoot”. The history is still tangible in the cobblestone-covered alleys of the town.
- Boarding a passenger liner and cruising up Lake Lucerne for a good hour. Important Swiss historical sites are passing on each side of the lake, as well as huge rock walls and high mountains.
- Lunch directly at the lakefront with a breath-taking view over the turquoise water.
- Drive with the Porsche SUV along the lakeshore to the historical site, located in the woods, where William tell has assassinated the bailiff “Gessler”.
- Finally visiting an artisanal workshop of ancient crossbows. You can try to hit a small target in the shape of an apple with a crossbow. Conclusion of the day in the nearby 300-year-old winery.
- Return to the hotel.
Due to the weather conditions this trip is available from June to the end of October only.
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What Our Guests Say
Five Stars!!
Pascal was a gracious host. My wife and I felt he delivered a first class experience. He guided us through the breathtaking towns of Interlaken, Grindelwald, Kleine Sheidegg, and Lauterbrunnen. His knowledge of the country, culture, and landscape was very impressive. I also like that he knows which hidden spots are not as touristy. We will definitely be using his services again very soon! Thank you for a wonderful day, Pascal!

MatthewLoop
2019-11-06
Amazing day with local expert!
My wife and I had an amazing day of private custom touring with Pascal with included: small cable car over dreamy landscapes, artesian mountain cheese maker, authentic Swiss lunch in a historic building, alpine waterfall, and chocolate tasting and making! An amazing day from start to finish, all the while enjoying Swiss mountain roads in a Porsche Cayenne GTS! Pascal has a true love for his home country, is a wealth of knowledge, and a gifted guide. Highly recommend SWISSPECIAL and Pascal to anyone looking for custom central Swiss tours!

Brian E
2019-08-02
most memorable family trip!
I contacted Mr. Pascal prior to visiting Switzerland and arranged a trip for myself and family (process was smooth and simple).
Pascal accommodated our interests in what was a highly personalised unique experience of the awe-inspiring Swiss country and in what became our family’s most cherished memory of a trip. He is punctual, knowledgeable, warm; the perfect guide to country he knows best.
Our experience was both informative and intimate, special as opposed to commercial. We visited a local farm and witnessed authentic cheese-making, an ice cave, rode up the mountains and viewed monumental glaciers, relishing the scenic nature around us in a drive that was in itself part of the experience. Above all that, Pascal took photos of our family throughout the entire trip to remember this wonderful day which he mailed to us after- beautiful photos in their own right!
I cannot recommend SwissSpecial highly enough- do not miss out!

Osha
2019-03-18
Full day private tour
I had a full day tour with Pascal in the area around Lake Lucerne that was one of the most enjoyable days i have ever had. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the area was apparent at every stop we made. The scenery was breath taking as we visited mountain side farms where goat cheese is made daily, viewed the lake from every angle and had cheese and wine on a mountain top farm that can only be reached by a two person tramcar that is used to move people and supplies to the farm high on the mountain side in one of the most beautiful places that I have ever seen. I saw things that can only be seen if a local takes you there. I have been all over the world and have seen many beautiful things, but nothing compares to what Pascal showed me. The tour was the highlight of our trip to Switzerland. I highly recommend a day with Pascal to see one of the most beautiful places in the world through the eyes of a person who lives there and loves every minute he spends there. It will be an experience that you will never forget.

David W
2019-02-13
The only way to see the Swiss Alps is with Pascal!
Our party of four was in Lucerne for 4 days. The special day excursion with Pascal was by far the most fulfilling and special part of our time in Switzerland. He picked us up in his Porsche at our hotel and off we went up the mountain roads — Pascal is an Excellent Driver! His narrative as we drove to our first destination was very informative and interesting and he was open to all of our questions. He is also very gracious in stopping for restroom breaks, etc. Our first stop to a small cheese maker where the process was explained and then we tasted three cheese samples of different ages. The owner of the farm was very accommodating with allowing us to pet her livestock — even a fairly young calf. Because of Pascal’s relationships with the locals, we enjoyed a completely private experience! The next stop was to the glacier waterfall at Rosenlaui. What a truly awe-inspiring feat of nature that we would have never found on our own. A stop at Sustern Pass where Pascal related his personal story of being on the mountain was heightened by the photo opportunities of the mountains, heart-shaped lake and a sighting of a marmot! Our final stop was a mountain farm with a private gondola. Pascal took extra care in sharing with us his conversations with the farmer and workers so we could get an authentic feel of their daily life. We again had fantastic views and we took many photos and videos. We petted their goats and cows and ended the day with a delicious meat and cheese tray and beer.
Pascal took many photos of our group throughout the trip and delivered copies to us very quickly, which was appreciated. We love Pascal and will book with him again when we come back to Switzerland!

KSortore — Fort Myers, FL
2019-01-31
Absoluter Perfekt
Das Team von Swissspecial bietet Erlebnisse und Ausflüge welche besser nicht sein können. Sympathisch, stets mit dem Bezug zur Ortschaft und viel spannendem Hintergrundwissen begleitet Pascal Rast und sein Team die Gäste zu diversen Highlight in seiner geliebten Heimat. Selten haben wir mit jemandem zusammengearbeitet welcher seinen Job mit einer solchen Leidenschaft und Freude ausführt. Unsere Gruppe kam aus der ganzen Welt, Swissspecial hat es geschafft, ihnen die Schweiz auf sympathische und faszinierende Weise näher zu bringen. Alle waren begeistert und würden sofort wieder auf Tour gehen mit Pascal und seinem Team. Wir freuen uns bereits jetzt aufs nächste Mal, egal ob Sommer oder Winter, wir wissen, dass Pascal stets das perfekte Erlebnis für uns bereit hat. Grüsse KAESER 360° Events GmbH

Pkaes90
2019-01-30
Ein absolutes Highlight
Als Käseliebhaber sind wir auf den Besuch einer Alpkäserei aufmerksam geworden und haben den Trip bei Swisspecial (über Chedi Andermatt) gebucht. Am Buchungstag wurden wir von Pascal abgeholt, der uns herzlich empfing. Dann ging es mit dem bequemen Porsche zur Talstation Musenalp, wo wir das aufregende Seilbähnchen bestiegen, das uns auf die Alp brachte. Dort trafen wir auf das äusserst nette Käserpaar, das uns erstmals alles zeigte und erklärte. Einmal dabei sein bei der Produktion von Rohmilchalpkäse war für uns das Grösste. Unsere Fragen wurden kompetent beantwortet und wir durften dann auch unseren eigenen Käse schöpfen. Der sehr kurzweilige Morgen wurde bei einem Mittagessen im Restaurant Musenalp abgeschlossen. Dann ging es zurück zur Talstation und auf den Weg nach Andermatt. Zu unserer grossen Überraschung und Freude fuhr Pascal nicht einfach direkt sondern über die alte, ziemlich abenteuerliche Gotthardstrasse. Er erklärte und erzählte sehr viel Wissenswertes. Schlussendlich nahmen wir in Andermatt Abschied und beschlossen den atemberaubenden Ausflug. Pascal ist nicht nur ein kompetenter Guide der über die ganze Gegend Bescheid weiss. Er ist auch ein äusserst sympathischer Mensch, der so einen Trip zum Highlight macht. Den nächsten Ausflug mit Pascal (z.B. das Snow Cat Adventure) haben wir bereits ins Auge gefasst.

Markus B
2019-01-28
Most Amazing & Exciting Day In Swiss Alps
We had a sincerely memorable, unforgettable time with Pascal. We were pleasantly surprised when he picked us up at our hotel in his Porsche Macan, the perfect vehicle for touring the Swiss Alps. The day started visiting & making cheese at an alpine cheese factory. Despite the fact this was the last day the cheese factory would be open because it was the end of the summer, the owner & staff — who were very busy prepping for the closing — were most gracious and accommodating. I got a great photo of Pascal outside the factory demonstrating yodeling through a Swiss cow horn. The day progressed climbing higher to remote glacial lakes, where I was able to take some great photos of wild flowers close-up with the lake, glacier and mountains all in clear focus. Nearby, we stopped off for a lunch of delicious Rusti. Pascal is a true “mountain man” who love to hike these beautiful majestic mountains. Pascal had a surprise for us: he has special arrangements to utilize the self-operable cable car owned by the Electrical Power Company. This cable car sits above a glacial lake and transverses across it to the lower part of the mountain. After demonstrating how to operate the cable car, Pascal drove down the mountain to pick us up at the termination point of the cable. Afterward, he had another surprise: he took us to a pedestrian suspension bridge high above a point where two mountain rivers converge nearby the roadside. Walking across this bridge leads to the steepest funicular in the world. Unfortunately, because it was end of the season, the funicular was closed down. But it was still the perfect end to an amazing day. I took many photos and Pascal was particularly grateful that I sent him photos of himself showing us around.

Frank22Miami
2019-01-26
Unique Experience & Amazing Guide
We booked the “Make your own Alpine Cheese” experience at our hotel. After Pascal picked us up in the morning with his SUV and took us to the village next to the goat farm, we took a tiny cable car to get to our destination on the mountainside. Our hosts were absolutely lovely and we had a lot of fun making cheese. They even invited us to their home to have a second breakfast and taste their produce. On the way back to the hotel, we took a small picturesque road and Pascal gave us a lot of interesting information about the region. The whole experience felt very authentic and we highly recommend it!

Together Ontheroad
2019-01-26
We had the most amazing time in Switzerland
We had the most amazing time in Switzerland. Pascal tailored the whole experience to our wishes and wants. Pascal was very knowledgeable, accommodating, pleasant, and fun! We spent two whole days with him and saw so much that we wouldn’t be able to see on our own. During two days with Pascal, we made cheese at the local family owned farm, hiked through woods to a cool hidden lunch spot, ate a horse sausage (amazing and totally legal), rode a Snowcat to a hotel that was buried under 30 feet (10 meters) of snow, then the owner of that hotel cooked us a private dinner in the underground restaurant and walked us around former military base that he turned into the hotel. Needless to say, we had an incredible experience, 100 pictures and a VERY VERY cool video that Pascal took on his GoPro. Pascal is such a good photographer, so always smile on the trip
We enjoyed our trip in February 2018 so much, that we will be booking Pascal for another two days in September 2018.

JandNSanzo
2018-08-21