Christmas at Montreux and Chillon
- Location:Geneva, Switzerland
- Duration:8 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2510KT023
Get in the Swiss holiday spirit on this day trip from Geneva to Montreux, where you can browse and buy gifts at the Christmas Markets. You’ll also take a guided tour of Château de Chillon, a beautiful lakeside castle. On the way to Montreux, enjoy the drive through the beautiful Swiss countryside that surrounds Lake Geneva.
Highlights
- Day trip from Geneva to the Montreux Christmas Markets
- Drive through the pretty Lake Geneva countryside
- Browse and buy gifts at the Christmas Markets in Montreux
- Take a guided tour of Château de Chillon, a stunning castle on Lake Geneva
- Transport by comfortable coach
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Nothing will get you more excited about Christmas time than a scenic winter day trip through the gorgeous Swiss countryside. You’ll depart Geneva, traveling north of Lake Geneva and through the Lausanne area to Montreux. In Montreux, the holiday spirit really shines through at the Christmas Markets, where you can simply browse or buy gifts and souvenirs.
You’ll then head to Château de Chillon, a beautiful castle with a dramatic position on Lake Geneva; the castle is one of Switzerland's most famous monuments. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle to learn more about its history, which dates back to the year 1005. The castle was made famous by a Lord Byron poem, The Prisoner of Chillon; Byron scratched his signature in the castle’s dungeon.
Schedule Details
Chillon Castle
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10:00am
Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Additional Information
- Coach transport
- Local guide
- Entrance fee to Château de Chillon
- Food and beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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Tour guide was very informative, and the castle was the highlight, although we didn't have a ... Read more ›
Amy G, December 2010
Christmas markets at Montreux was the highlight of the day. Castle tour interesting, well worth the ... Read more ›
Marie W, Australia, February 2010
