Why isn't Engelberg in the Switzerland guidebook?

Rick can't keep everything in his guidebooks. It is well known that they are "selective" as to the spots covered. Thank goodness, his disciples still manage to stray from the path, and enjoy doing it.

I'd say that the tour was planned by different people than the one who wrote the book. If it's a hit with tour members and guides, there's a possibility that it could be added to the book in future years, since that book's not yet overgrown. When 2017 tour itineraries are published online in August, you can review whether they've made any changes from the first year. The Lucerne tourist office can give you any practical info that you need for the side trip.

Thanks for the responses but I still find it odd that a Steve-sponsored tour stop doesn't get included in the book.

Rick Steves books are very selective and good at what they present,you can have a look at Fodors which covers all of the important sights that you might want too visit.We have used alternative sources for many of our trips,there will be omissions in some of his covered regions that you can pick up on in the other sources.
Mike

Yes i noticed the omittion also. I was just there a few wks back. It was beautiful, peaceful and special with a tour to the benedictine monastery. I am so glad i discovered it in another guidebk.