Spend the day in the Swiss mountains on a day trip from Geneva to Chamonix, one of Switzerland's most famous villages. You'll drive through the mountains, take a trip in a cable car to Aiguille du Midi for breathtaking views of Mont-Blanc and the surrounding Alps and board the charming red train to Montenvers.
Your mountain excursion begins with an unforgettable 90-minute drive through the picturesque Arve Valley from Geneva to Chamonix, at the foot of majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe (15,770 feet/4,800 meters).
Continuing to Aiguille du Midi, a rocky peak close to Mont Blanc with snow year-round, you'll reach the summit in just 20 minutes by a two-stage cable car. The panoramic views of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps are spectacular! In the direction of the Swiss Alps, on a clear day it's also possible to see the Mattherhorn, Toblerone chocolate's famous trademark mountain. There are many terraces and balconies up at the Aiguille du Midi where you can enjoy views of the magnificent mountain ranges and watch skiers zooming down towards the glacier. There's also a cafe at the summit where you can have a hot chocolate and perhaps enjoy a light snack (at own expense).
After lunch in the village of Chamonix (included in the tour price), you'll take the comfortable electric railway to Montenvers, a vantage point with fine views of the Mer de Glace. This magnificent glacier is four miles (seven kilometers) long and averages just under a mile wide. You'll be riding the charming little red train that has been transferring passengers to the Montenvers site and the world-famous Mer de Glace glacier since 1908. Surrounded by the impressive summits of Les Drus, Les Grandes Jorasses and Les Grands Charmoz, the Montenvers site is the perfect place to learn about the largest French glacier and about nature in the Alps.
Geneva remains a charming, cosmopolitan hub and the center of the world's peacemaking organizations. Accompanied by a local guide, jump a bus, board a cruise and ride a train through old town for an in-depth half day city tour.
Following the bus tour, get a taste of Geneva's history with the Tramway Tour on Geneva's Mini-Train before you dig even deeper into the Old Town with your guide on a walking tour.
Next you can continue on a one hour commented cruise around the Geneva Lake on the 'Cruise of the Mermaid'. Drinks will be offered on board.
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We will first visit the chocolate factory of Broc (Nestlé - Cailler) where you can taste his famous chocolate. Will then continue our gastronomic discovery in a cheese-dairy where you will sample some local manufactured cheese.
Then you will have some free time in the village of Gruyeres to relax or visit his castle overhanging the entire Gruyere region. Next we will catch the Panoramic Golden Express, this train passes above the Lake Leman and permits to enjoy the panoramic view on the beautiful countryside around the lake.
After that, we will take the bus again to cover the Lavaux vineyards road, classified like one of the most beautiful place of this world by the Unesco, to reach the village of Epaisse.
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Your first stop is Lausanne, the cultural center of Switzerland. It's a beautiful city, surrounded by the Alps, and after an orientation tour you will have free time to take a stroll around the lake, visit the Olympic Museum, or whatever you please.
In the afternoon, you'll take a drive the canton of Vaud and along the lake, passing the famous towns of Vevey and Montreux to reach Chillon Castle, one of Switzerland's most famous monuments.
After your visit and guided tour of Chillon Castle, you'll enjoy a different perspective of the famous castle by boarding a traditional paddle boat for a short cruise on the lake.
Finally, you'll have free time in Montreux to go for a walk around the town's streets, by the lakeside or do some shopping.
On the return drive to Geneva drinks will be offered on the bus.
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From the white of the snow slopes to the blue of the lake by passing through green pasturelands: the charming road of the Saanenland region offers you a mosaic of colours in postcard-perfect images.
Glacier 3000:
The highest peak of the Lake Geneva Alps and the Saanenland. Experience breathtaking views over the most renowned peaks in the Alps (Mont-Blanc, Cervin, Eiger, Jungfraujoch). Upon arrival in from July to August choose to join a Husky Ride or Snow Bus for an additional cost (to be paid directly on the day). The Glacier 3000 is included in the cost of the tour.
The city tour of Geneva will bring you to visit the International part of Geneva through the center of the world's peacemaking organizations followed by a panoramic road highlighting Geneva's scenic route.
Following the bus tour, get a taste of Geneva's history with the Tramway Tour on Geneva's Mini-Train before you dig even deeper into the Old Town with your guide on a walking tour.
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After driving past Geneva's famous monuments and attractions, you'll take a panoramic drive highlighting Geneva's scenic lakeside location.
Next, you'll get a taste of Geneva's history with the Tramway Tour, then dig even deeper into the Old Town by taking a walking tour with your guide.
The tour ends with a one-hour cruise with commentary around Lake Geneva on the "Cruise of the Mermaid". You'll see the famous Water Fountain and have views of the UN Building, the Castle of Bellerive and the Mermaid. Drinks will be offered onboard.
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At the Castle of Chillon take a guided tour of the castle to learn more about its history.
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An excellent complement to the City Tour, ideal for romantic souls.
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