The pearl of Lake Geneva 2Days/1Nights from Geneva
ID: GYG747841-1208703
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the beauty of Lake Geneva during an unforgettable tour.
Day 1: Departure from Geneva
- Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel or home at 8:00 a.m.
Head towards the magnificent village of Yvoire. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, this flowery medieval village is listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
- Meals in Yvoire not included.
- Head towards Thonon-les-Bains and take the opportunity to stroll along the pedestrian street and discover the many shops that line the town's streets.
Witness one of the most magnificent views of the city at the "Belvedere".
- To end your day, head to Évian-les-Bains.
- Dinner in Évian-les-Bains not included.
- Night in a 3-star hotel is included.
Day. 2: Departure from Évian-les-Bains
- Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the town of Évian-les-Bains.
- Meals in Évian-les-Bains not included.
- Departure scheduled at 2:00 p.m. for a visit to the Allinges castles. The ruins of Château-Neuf and Château-Vieux stand face to face at the top of Allinges hill. The Romanesque chapel of Château Neuf 11th century which houses a remarkable fresco in the cul-de-four apse is classified as a Historic Monument. This place of the castles of Allinges served as residence to Saint François de Sales (1567-1622) during his mission of evangelization of this province, between 1594 and 1598, after it was taken back from the Genevan and Bernese Protestants by the Duke of Savoy . It remains a place of pilgrimage.
The Allinges castles site is a must-see site in the Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark. You will discover the medieval history of these two neighboring and rival fortresses. Their walls bear the scars of their war. At your feet, the panorama will tell a much older story, ranging from the molasses sea to the great Alpine glaciers.
- Your stay ends: departure towards Geneva at 5:00 p.m.
Highlights
- French speaking guide
- Private guide
- Private excursion
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Round trip
- French-speaking guide
- Private tour
- Night in Évian-les-Bains (3* hotel)
- Breakfast for the second day
- Photographer at your disposal, unlimited photo and video
- A small souvenir gift offered by World Simon
- Bottle of water
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.