Geneva and Annecy Sightseeing Tour With Optional Lake Cruise
Climb aboard a luxury coach at a central location in Geneva and head to the French border. Arrive in Annecy, an alluring Alpine town thronged with vibrant colored houses and medieval monuments, and follow your guide on an explorative walk through the Old Town. Capture photographs of the iconic Palais d’Isle, a 12th-century fortress whose vertiginous perch affords spectacular views of the city, and browse the exhibits within Château d’Annecy to gain insight into the rich history of the region. After enjoying the beautiful scenery, enjoy some leisurely free time to eat lunch (own expense) and then return to the coach to cross the border over to Switzerland. Arrive back in Geneva for your panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Gaze out of the window at significant landmarks like the Flower Clock (L’horloge Fleurie), the UN headquarters, and the beautiful English Garden (Jardin Anglais) and listen to captivating commentary before disembarking to travel by tram to some of the city’s secret spots. Explore the ambient tangle of the Old Town on a guided walking tour and see impressive historical monuments like Cathedral St Pierre, the Barbier-Mueller Museum, Maison Tavel and Place du Bourg-de-Four. If you chose to upgrade, head to the shores of Lake Geneva to enjoy a tranquil cruise over the shimmering surface of the water. Your tour ends back at your original departure point in Geneva.
Highlights
- ✓See Geneva attractions like the UN headquarters and the Flower Clock
- ✓Take a guided walk through Geneva's Old Town and use the tramway
- ✓Upgrade to include a cruise around Lake Geneva (May to October)
- ✓Spend the afternoon exploring Annecy’s colorful Old Town
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your guide and board the coach
- ✓Pass by the purest lake of Europe, After the walking tour in the Old town, you have 2 hours of free time, you can have a nice promenade along the lake and see the beautiful clear water of the blue lake, as we call it
- ✓Your guide will tell you all about Palais de I'lle, often described as a “house in the shape of a ship”, which has been a prison, a courthouse and an administrative center.
- ✓Enjoy a stop at the castle - a combination of medieval defensive architecture and renaissance elegance, inspired by castles in Ile de France - and admire the view from there to Annecy
- ✓After, taking a tour of the international disctric of Geneva, you will understand why we called Geneva "city of peace", you will pass sevral organisations such as WIPO, Red CROSS, WTO, ITU, World council of churches, ILO, UNICF, UNESCO. Then get off the bus and enjoy a photo stop at the broken chair in front of the UN
- ✓Our symbolic flower clock represents the importance of watches as it's the main industry and the importance of botanic as we have gardens and we are called a green city
- ✓Enjoy the view on the fountain, our symbol that you can see from everywhere: the famous Jet d'eau. Admire the two biggest public park of the city.
- ✓Pass by Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Western Europe.
- ✓See the Maison tavel, the oldest house in Geneva, built in the 12th century by the Maison family.
- ✓Visit the old town with mini train or walking depending on the season
- ✓Admire St. Pierre Cathedral, where between 1536 and 1564 Protestant John Calvin preached.
What's included
- ✓City tour of Geneva by bus
- ✓Guided walking tour in Annecy Old town
- ✓Free time for shopping in Annecy
- ✓Old town of Geneva by mini train or by walk ( depends on the season)
- ✓Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- ✓Lake Geneva cruise between April - October (if option selected)
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Please note in winter the cruise option is not available
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Geneva and Annecy Sightseeing Tour With Optional Lake Cruise
Climb aboard a luxury coach at a central location in Geneva and head to the French border. Arrive in Annecy, an alluring Alpine town thronged with vibrant colored houses and medieval monuments, and follow your guide on an explorative walk through the Old Town. Capture photographs of the iconic Palais d’Isle, a 12th-century fortress whose vertiginous perch affords spectacular views of the city, and browse the exhibits within Château d’Annecy to gain insight into the rich history of the region. After enjoying the beautiful scenery, enjoy some leisurely free time to eat lunch (own expense) and then return to the coach to cross the border over to Switzerland. Arrive back in Geneva for your panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Gaze out of the window at significant landmarks like the Flower Clock (L’horloge Fleurie), the UN headquarters, and the beautiful English Garden (Jardin Anglais) and listen to captivating commentary before disembarking to travel by tram to some of the city’s secret spots. Explore the ambient tangle of the Old Town on a guided walking tour and see impressive historical monuments like Cathedral St Pierre, the Barbier-Mueller Museum, Maison Tavel and Place du Bourg-de-Four. If you chose to upgrade, head to the shores of Lake Geneva to enjoy a tranquil cruise over the shimmering surface of the water. Your tour ends back at your original departure point in Geneva.
Highlights
- ✓See Geneva attractions like the UN headquarters and the Flower Clock
- ✓Take a guided walk through Geneva's Old Town and use the tramway
- ✓Upgrade to include a cruise around Lake Geneva (May to October)
- ✓Spend the afternoon exploring Annecy’s colorful Old Town
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your guide and board the coach
- ✓Pass by the purest lake of Europe, After the walking tour in the Old town, you have 2 hours of free time, you can have a nice promenade along the lake and see the beautiful clear water of the blue lake, as we call it
- ✓Your guide will tell you all about Palais de I'lle, often described as a “house in the shape of a ship”, which has been a prison, a courthouse and an administrative center.
- ✓Enjoy a stop at the castle - a combination of medieval defensive architecture and renaissance elegance, inspired by castles in Ile de France - and admire the view from there to Annecy
- ✓After, taking a tour of the international disctric of Geneva, you will understand why we called Geneva "city of peace", you will pass sevral organisations such as WIPO, Red CROSS, WTO, ITU, World council of churches, ILO, UNICF, UNESCO. Then get off the bus and enjoy a photo stop at the broken chair in front of the UN
- ✓Our symbolic flower clock represents the importance of watches as it's the main industry and the importance of botanic as we have gardens and we are called a green city
- ✓Enjoy the view on the fountain, our symbol that you can see from everywhere: the famous Jet d'eau. Admire the two biggest public park of the city.
- ✓Pass by Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Western Europe.
- ✓See the Maison tavel, the oldest house in Geneva, built in the 12th century by the Maison family.
- ✓Visit the old town with mini train or walking depending on the season
- ✓Admire St. Pierre Cathedral, where between 1536 and 1564 Protestant John Calvin preached.
What's included
- ✓City tour of Geneva by bus
- ✓Guided walking tour in Annecy Old town
- ✓Free time for shopping in Annecy
- ✓Old town of Geneva by mini train or by walk ( depends on the season)
- ✓Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- ✓Lake Geneva cruise between April - October (if option selected)
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Please note in winter the cruise option is not available
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.