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Mont Saleve is a mountain of both France and Switzerland offering spectacular views and amazing experiences. It culminates at 1379 meters and is known as the balcony of Geneva.

Mont Salève - The “balcony of Geneva”

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Round Trip Transfer Minivan

Round Trip Transfer Sedan

Mont Saleve Cable Car

Lake Geneva is the areas premiere attraction - a must see experience when in Geneva. There is no better way to experience Geneva Lake than on board a boat with Lake Geneva Cruise.

Lake Geneva Cruise

Geneva Bay Tour Cruise 1 hour

Full Lake Tour Cruise 2 hour

The manicured Jardin Anglais is a lovely addition to any Geneva tour and the perfect site for a leisurely stroll likewise. It is decorated in a vast array of flora species and houses the Flower Clock consisting of thousands of flowers and plants. Known as L'horloge Fleurie, the unique clock was made to honor the long-lasting watchmaking tradition in Switzerland and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the city.

The Jardin Anglais and the Flower Clock

Step on a cruise ship and set off to explore the charming medieval town of Yvoire in southeastern France. The journey from Geneva to Yvoire is ensured to provide some mind-boggling views over the surroundings as well as an opportunity to marvel at the two cities from a different perspective.

Cruise to Yvoire

The natural history museum in Geneva invites to explore new galleries and exhibitions with great comprehensive objects, from animals to astronomy and evolution of man.

Natural History Museum

Entrance Ticket

Following breakfast, you meet your guide in the hotel lobby and start exploring the highlights of Geneva, the second most populous city of Switzerland and a capital of Romandy, the French-speaking region. Being the European seat of the UN and headquarters of the Red Cross, Geneva is known as the «capital of peace». 

You start discovering Geneva sights by the lake front. You take a short water tram ride on lake Geneva and see one of the most famous landmarks, the Jet d'Eau fountain of 140 m (460 ft) and enjoy the view of the mountains. 

Then you proceed to the astonishing Old Town and see St. Peter Cathedral, the English Garden with Flower Clock, Ile Rousseau and Castle Tour-de-l'ile. Here you also see the city council building where the first Geneva Convention was signed, in the Alabama Room, as it is now called, and learn about the beginning of international Geneva. You also visit the grounds of the University of Geneva to see the Reformation Wall that features statues of the four Geneva luminaries and learn about the role Geneva played in the Reformation in the 16th century. 

Finally, you have a short ride by public transport to view the international district of Geneva and its heart - United Nations Office located in the Palace of Nations. 

The rest of the day is free for you to relax, spend time enjoying views of Geneva Lake or continue exploring Geneva on your own.

Explore the top sights of Geneva, the second most populous city of Switzerland and a capital of Romandy, the French-speaking region. Being the European seat of the UN and headquarters of the Red Cross, Geneva is known as the «capital of peace».

Geneva Walking City Tour

Learn how to cook cheese fondue which is a truly Swiss specialty! The cooking class will be held at a typically Alpine restaurant with traditional Swiss cuisine. After the cooking class you enjoy the tasting of your fondue and a drink of your choice.

Fondue  Cooking Class

In the morning you meet your guide and embark on an tour dedicated to Vaud Canton. 

First you take a 1-hour train to Montreux - charming 'Swiss Riviera'. You learn about the history and culture of the city while strolling along the lake shores where the summer Jazz Festival takes place. On the way up to the old town you enjoy stunning views of the lake and pass by the oldest house in Montreux, dating back to the 16th century. 

Your next destination for today is the most recognisable historic monument in Switzerland - Chillon Castle dating back to medieval ages. Its charming architectural style and rich history inspired such literary geniuses as Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Lord Byron. First you take a public ferry cruise on Lake Geneva and admire the exterior of the castle from water. Upon disembarkation, you meet your guide inside the castle and have a private tour around the most spectacular parts of Chillon. 
After the tour you enjoy a wine tasting at castle cellar.

Following the tour, you return to Geneva by train.

*Please note: cruise is available from mid-April to mid-October; in winter season it is replaced with train ride

Explore Montreux - charming 'Swiss Riviera'. You learn about the history and culture of the city while strolling along the lake shores where the summer Jazz Festival takes place. 

Continue to famous Chillon Castle. Its charming architectural style and rich history inspired such literary geniuses as Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Lord Byron. Tour the castle with local guide and enjoy a wine tasting at castle cellar.

Trip to Montreux & Chillon Castle with Wine Tasting

In the morning you walk to the station for a 1-hour train ride to Montreux. Upon arrival, you meet your guide and start a walking city tour. 

You learn about the history and culture of charming 'Swiss Riviera' strolling along the lake shores where the summer Jazz Festival takes place. On the way up to the old town you enjoy stunning views over the lake and pass by the oldest house in Montreux, dating back to the 16th century. 

While you walk the little streets of this charming town, your guide shares with you the stories of the famous expats in Montreux such as Vladimir Nabokov and Freddie Mercury. You see the statue of Freddie Mercury and have a chance to visit the Queen: The Studio Experience exhibition located in the original Mountain Studios, part of the Montreux Casino. Queen recorded a total of seven albums here at Mountain Studios in Montreux, which the band owned between 1979 and 1996, including the final album Made in Heaven. 

During the tour you also find out how fire at the Montreux Casino inspired Deep Purple's classic "Smoke on the Water." Since then the casino has been beautifully rebuilt, so have a great chance to visit it in the evening. 

Your next destination for today is the most recognisable historic monument in Switzerland - Chillon Castle dating back to medieval ages. Its charming architectural style and rich history inspired such literary geniuses as Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Lord Byron. First you take a public ferry cruise on Lake Geneva and admire the exterior of the castle from water. Upon disembarkation, you meet your guide inside the castle and have a private tour around the most spectacular parts of Chillon. 

Following the tour, you return to Geneva by train.

*Please note: cruise is available from mid-April to mid-October; in winter season it is replaced with train ride

Explore Montreux - charming 'Swiss Riviera'. You learn about the history and culture of the city while strolling along the lake shores where the summer Jazz Festival takes place.

Continue to famous Chillon Castle. Its charming architectural style and rich history inspired such literary geniuses as Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Lord Byron.

Trip to Montreux & Chillon Castle

Your guided meets you at the hotel lobby and together you take a short ride on a public transport to the pier, from where your cruise on Geneva Lake starts. 
After 1.5 hours your ferry arrives to the small medieval town Yvoire. During your guided tour tour you explore the beautiful city with its 700 years of history, the fortified gates and the 14th century castle. 

Finally enjoy the return cruise to Geneva.

Explore the beautiful city of Yvoire with its 700 years of history, the fortified gates and the 14th century castle.

Guided Cruise to the Medieval Town of Yvoire

Today you meet your guide take a 1-hour train ride to Lausanne. Upon arrival, you start a sightseeing tour around the main attractions.

Your private tour covers both rich history and modern life of the city. The 13th-century Saint-François Church, town hall and St Maria Castle are among the sights that you see. After exploring Place de la Palud, heart of the old town, you climb the picturesque Escaliers du Marché staircase to finally reach the beautiful cathedral of Lausanne.

As a highlight of the day, you visit the famous Olympic Museum, which is home to the Olympic fire between Games.

After the tour you return to Geneva.

*Please, note: from mid-October to end of April the museum is closed on Mondays

Your private tour covers both rich history and modern life of the city. The 13th-century Saint-François Church, town hall and St Maria Castle are among the sights that you see. After exploring Place de la Palud, heart of the old town, you climb the picturesque Escaliers du Marché staircase to finally reach the beautiful cathedral of Lausanne. As a highlight of the day, you visit the famous Olympic Museum, which is home to the Olympic fire between Games.

Trip to Lausanne with Visit to Olympic Museum

Discover the most popular, fancy, and belowed watch brands while visiting theGeneva's top watch factory! Here you see the process of how the best watches in the world are made, learn a lot of facts and tiny moments from the best masters, and admire the result!

Watch Factory Tour

In the morning, you meet your guide and take a train to Annecy (1,5 hour ride). You explore Annecy, the Venice of the Alps, which features an old town area with colorful pedestrian streets and lively markets. In addition to the picturesque center, admire stunning mountain landscapes. After 3-hour guided excursion, you return to Geneva with your guide by train.

Trip to Annecy

In the morning a guide and driver pick you up from the hotel and you start the amazing tour to Chamonix to enjoy the beauty of Mont Blanc. 

Take a day tour from Geneva to the splendor of the countryside to Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc. See the highest mountain peak in Europe. You’ll take the cable car up to Aiguille du Midi, which was the world’s highest cable car ride when it was launched in 1955. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of this Alpine wonderland. You will also have the chance to ride the astonishing Montenvers rack railway to the Mer de Glace glacier. We hope You enjoy this amazing experience, after which the driver is waiting for you and we are going back to Geneve.

Trip to Chamonix and Mont-Blanc

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St Pierre Cathedral

Geneva Old Town

Jet d'Eau Fountain

English Garden Geneva

Geneva Cornavin Railway Station

Geneva Eaux-Vives station

Cointrin Airport

Geneva Bus Station

Place du Bourg-de-Four

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

The Palace of Nations

Bains des Pâquis

Are you considering a trip to Geneva? Start planning your Geneva itinerary with Triptile, and choose from expert-shortlisted hotels located inside the city, select from engaging activities with professional local English-speaking guides. Besides hotels and activities, you will also find scenic or private transfer options to help you move around in Switzerland. However, if you want to spend less time planning and more time traveling, feel free to browse ready-made trips to Geneva and Switzerland below.

Geneva Trips

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Alpine Switzerland

One of the most beautiful European cities, Geneva boasts an enviable location, being surrounded by the majestic Alps and Jura mountains. The second most populous city in Switzerland, Geneva is a true goldmine for travelers, which offers amazing monuments, including St. Pierre Cathedral and the Palace of Nations. However, probably the most famous sight of the city is Jet d'Eau, the huge Fountain on the Geneva Lake. 

Arrival Upon arrival, you head for your centrally-located hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Geneva Sightseeing Following breakfast, you meet your guide in the hotel lobby and start exploring the highlights of Geneva, the second most populous city of Switzerland and a capital of Romandy, the French-speaking region. Being the European seat of the UN and headquarters of the Red Cross, Geneva is known as the «capital of peace».You start discovering Geneva sights by the lake front. You take a short water tram ride on lake Geneva and see one of the most famous landmarks, the Jet d'Eau fountain of 140 m (460 ft) and enjoy the view of the mountains.Then you proceed to the astonishing Old Town and see St. Peter Cathedral, the English Garden with Flower Clock, Ile Rousseau and Castle Tour-de-l'ile. Here you also see the city council building where the first Geneva Convention was signed, in the Alabama Room, as it is now called, and learn about the beginning of international Geneva. You also visit the grounds of the University of Geneva to see the Reformation Wall that features statues of the four Geneva luminaries and learn about the role Geneva played in the Reformation in the 16th century.Finally, you have a short ride by public transport to view the international district of Geneva and its heart - United Nations Office located in the Palace of Nations.The rest of the day is free for you to relax, spend time enjoying views of Geneva Lake or continue exploring Geneva on your own.

Departure Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel and depart from Geneva.

Geneva

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St Pierre Cathedral

Geneva Old Town

Jet d'Eau Fountain

English Garden Geneva

Jet d'Eau Fountain

Geneva Cornavin Railway Station

Geneva Eaux-Vives station

Cointrin Airport

Geneva Bus Station

Place du Bourg-de-Four

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

The Palace of Nations

Bains des Pâquis

Geneva Trips