Your first stop is the breathtaking Rhine Falls, located beside the historic Castle Laufen. Get ready to experience one of Switzerland’s most stunning natural wonders up close! You'll have about an hour to explore at your own pace. Take in the awe-inspiring views from the panoramic glass elevator, or walk along the Belvedere Trail to reach a platform right above the roaring falls—you can literally feel the mist on your skin as 700,000 liters of water crash down every second! If you're visiting in summer, you can choose to take an optional boat ride (extra cost) that brings you even closer to the powerful cascades. Whether you're admiring the views, capturing perfect photos, or visiting the small exhibition, this stop is a true highlight of the day.

Continue via Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress and passing through the beautiful countryside to the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. On a guided stroll, you learn about the well-preserved old town with its many distinctive buildings. Most of these half-timbered houses are made of stone with delicate wooden windows and stun visitors with their exceptional frescoes. The most prominent of these houses is the White Eagle, whose fresco counts as the oldest preserved mural painting of the Renaissance in Switzerland.

After a memorable visit to the Rhine Falls, sit back and enjoy a comfortable ride back to Zurich through the scenic Swiss countryside. As the day winds down, your guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or any location of your choice within Zurich—whichever is most convenient for you. It's the perfect, hassle-free end to a wonderful half-day adventure.