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Switzerland French - Speaking Switzerland - Savoir - Vivre in Helvetia

8 days
Start and end in Geneva

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 15 - 25
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Geneva

    You'll arrive in Geneva by scheduled flight and head to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and start getting a feel for the city at your own pace.

  2. Day 2

    Bern - Thun

    After breakfast, take the train to Neuchâtel where you'll walk through the castle and Gothic church, then stroll along the lake. The colorful market is worth a look before you continue by train to Bern to see the UNESCO old town with its arcades and cathedral. From there, head to Thun to check out the castle overlooking the water, and then return to Neuchâtel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train to Neuchâtel
    • Guided tour of Neuchâtel
    • Walking along lakeside promenade
    • Visit to Place des Halles market
    • Walking tour of Bern old town
    • View from Bern Cathedral
    • Tour of Thun
    • Train return to Neuchâtel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Einstein House and museum in Bern
    Landmarks
    Neuchâtel Castle
    Collégiale de Neuchâtel
    Bern Cathedral
    Thun Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Chaux-de-Fonds

    The train takes you to Chaux-de-Fonds, a mountain town known for its watchmaking tradition and Le Corbusier architecture. Spend time at the Musée International d'Horlogerie with its extensive collection, watch craftspeople making watches, and try out the interactive exhibits. You'll head back to Neuchâtel as evening approaches.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train to Chaux-de-Fonds
    • Visit to Musée International d'Horlogerie (MIH)
    • Watch watchmakers at work
    • Multimedia show at MIH
    • Interactive clock experience
    • Train return to Neuchâtel
    Landmarks
    Musée International d'Horlogerie (MIH)
  4. Day 4

    Lausanne - Vevey

    Travel to Montreux and check into your hotel, then take the train to Lausanne. You'll see the Gothic cathedral and walk through the car-free medieval old town with its winding alleys, cafés, and shops. After lunch, continue to Vevey, a quiet lakeside town with Alpine views and belle époque buildings, including the Charlie Chaplin memorial. Return to Montreux by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train to Lausanne
    • Walking tour of Lausanne old town
    • Visit to Lausanne Cathedral
    • Exploration of riverside area of Ouchy
    • Visit to Vevey
    • Return to Montreux
    Landmarks
    Lausanne Cathedral
    Ouchy
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Broc

    Head out on a food-focused day starting with a train to Montbovon, then a coach to Gruyères where you'll learn how the famous cheese is made and explore the medieval town. Next stop is Broc for a tour of the chocolate factory and a tasting session. You'll be back in Montreux by late afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train from Montreux to Montbovon
    • Coach journey to Gruyères
    • Visit to Gruyères cheese factory with demonstration
    • Exploration of medieval town of Gruyères
    • Visit to chocolate factory in Broc
    • Chocolate tasting session
    • Return to Montreux
    Landmarks
    Gruyères
    Broc
  6. Day 6

    Bex

    Visit Chillon Castle, which sits on a rock in Lake Geneva and draws visitors from all over. You'll take a guided tour through the cellar, prison, halls, and battlements. After that, go to Bex to see the old town and salt pans, learning about the area's geological history. Return to Montreux.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train to Chillon Castle
    • Guided tour of Chillon Castle including cellar, prison, great halls, Bernese chamber, ducal chamber, chapel and battlements
    • Visit to Bex old town
    • Visit to Bex salt pans
    • Return to Montreux
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
  7. Day 7

    Geneva

    Spend your morning in Montreux however you like, revisiting places you enjoyed or sitting at a café with views of the Alps and the lake. In the afternoon, head back to Geneva and have a farewell dinner in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Cozy farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Return to Geneva

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Church of St. Vincent in Montreux
    • Visit exhibition 'Queen - The Studio Experience' at Casino Barriére Montreux
    Landmarks
    Church of St. Vincent
    Casino Barriére Montreux
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  8. Day 8

    Geneva Departure

    Your final morning gives you time to walk around Geneva and see the Jet d'eau fountain and the old town, or just spend time in the parks and at cafés. Later in the afternoon or evening, you'll head to the airport for your flight back to Vienna.

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jet d'eau fountain
    • Explore old town and Place du Bourg-de-Four
    • Visit Grand-Rue
    • Cross Lake Geneva on mouettes water taxis
    • Visit hotel areas and restaurants on right bank of lake
    Landmarks
    Jet d'eau
    Place du Bourg-de-Four
    Grand-Rue
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