Alpine France and Switzerland 2012
- Days: 9 days
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Type:
Group Tour
- Price From: SGD 2,499
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Highlights:
Sightseeing Highlights
Geneva Orientation including the Jet dEau Fountain.
Lausanne Visit the Olympic Museum.
Montreux See this lakeside resort.
Lake Geneva Visit the Chateau de Chillon.
Chamonix Included train ride up part of Mont Blanc to the Mer de Glace.
Megeve Visit the ski resort.
Aix les Bains Orientation of the spa town.
Annecy Walking orientation of the quaint old town.
Insider Highlights
Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Be My Guest Speciality lunch with wine in Annecy with a local French family.
First Class Travel Highlights
Included train and gondola tickets to the Mer de Glace.
Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and provate facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
A qualified Local Guide in the Chteau de Chillon.
Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
Dining Highlights:
- Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Geneva.
- 8 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 1 three-course dinner.
- 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
- Be My Guest speciality lunch with wine in Annecy.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Geneva.
Itinerary:
Day 1: ARRIVE GENEVA
Welcome to Geneva! Some of the world's most important international organisations are based in this beautiful cosmopolitan city including the International Red Cross. This evening, join your companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive.
Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)
Hotel: Cornavin (F)
Day 2: GENEVA - LAUSANNE - MONTREUX - CHILLON - VILLARS (2 NIGHTS)
Your day starts with a scenic drive along the shores of Lake Geneva. In Lausanne, visit the Olympic Museum, home to an extensive and fascinating archive of Olympics related memorabilia. Your picturesque journey continues to Montreux, where the world's most famous jazz festival has been held since 1973, and on to the Chteau de Chillon which was the inspiration for Byrons poem, the Prisoner of Chillon. Here enjoy a guided visit inside the Chteau before driving up to the mountain resort of Villars.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Du Golf (F)
Day 3: VILLARS FREE TIME
Today there is time to appreciate the magnificent scenery and the clear mountain air with the chance to follow one of the many hiking trails through the alpine meadows. Take time to enjoy the wonderful panoramas from the viewing points. There will also be the opportunity to take an excursion to the vineyards at Lavaux, one of Switzerlands most celebrated wine regions, featuring wine terraces dating back to the 11th century.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4: VILLARS - CHAMONIX (2 NIGHTS)
The next morning head south through breathtaking landscapes to Chamonix, France's legendary mountaineering . Sitting in the shadow of Europe's tallest mountain, Mont Blanc, the scenery in Chamonix is simply awe-inspiring. After checking in to your hotel, there is an included trip to climb a part of the slope of Mont Blanc aboard a little red mountain train leading to the Mer de Glace, an ice cave carved into the glacier. Remember to bring warm clothing! This evening, dine on traditional alpine cuisine at your hotel.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Alpina (F)
Day 5: CHAMONIX FREE TIME
Take time today to relax in this resort which is renowned for its wonderful caf culture. Enjoy some of the best mountain bike and walking trails in France. Or choose to experience the ride of your life this morning when you take the cable car to the summit of the Aiguille de Midi, a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif, featuring panoramic views from 12,600 feet above sea level. This is where you can see La Valle Blanche, an off-piste ski run which takes intrepid skiers on a hair-raising 17km trip down the glacier.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6: CHAMONIX - MEGEVE - AIX-LES-BAINS (2 NIGHTS)
Admire the magnificent scenery on your drive from Chamonix this morning. Visit Megve, regarded as one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Europe. It started its development as a ski resort 100 years ago when the wealthy Rothschild family started to spend their winters here after becoming disenchanted with the Swiss resort St. Moritz. Continue via Albertville and Chambry to Aix-les-Bains, the spa town renowned for its mountain views, thermal baths and relaxed atmosphere.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Adelphia (F)
Day 7: AIX-LES-BAINS - EXCURSION TO ANNECY
After a leisurely breakfast, take a short drive to the quaint old town of Annecy. Here enjoy an orientation walking through the narrow arcaded streets and beside the quiet canals lined with medieval buildings. After free time, enjoy a wonderful Be My Guest lunch of local specialities in a family run restaurant. Later return to the hotel in Aix-les-Bains.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Day 8: AIX-LES-BAINS - GENEVA
In Geneva there is time for you to explore this picturesque city. You might like to wander along the lake front and see the charming old town where art galleries line cobbled streets. Shop for luxury Swiss goods in smart boutiques on Rue du Rhone. Tonight, celebrate with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a special Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Moevenpick Geneva (SF)
Day 9: DEPART GENEVA
This morning say goodbye to the magnificent alpine scenery, your Travel Director and fellow travellers at the end of a memorable holiday. Conditions apply.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Remarks / Terms and Conditions:
- Prices in USD.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
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