Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin's World Museum and Chillon Castle

Name: Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin's World Museum and Chillon Castle
Brand: KeyTours S.A.
SKU: be49fbfe-7fc8-410f-9de2-dcc0b0ca17cd

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Summary

Climb aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned minivan in central Geneva and admire the scenery of the Swiss countryside as you travel towards Lausanne, a city considered the cultural center of Switzerland. Make a photo stop and learn how it became the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Continue to Vevey and explore Chaplin’s World: a site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin. Learn about the influential 20th-century artist at the Hollywood-style studio. Afterward, see the UNESCO-listed Lavaux, a region known for its scenic vineyards. Take a break here to taste local cheese, wine, or grape juice. Just before lunch (own expense), take a tour of Vevey, Nestlé headquarters, and the market. In the afternoon, board an old steamer boat and travel across Lake Geneva. Arrive at Château de Chillon, a stunning lakeside castle and one of Switzerland’s most iconic attractions. Take a guided tour of the opulent residence and delve into the rich history of the area with your guide. Top off the day with a trip to the town of Montreux to see the glamorous tourist resort associated with rock legend, Freddie Mercury. Enjoy some free time to explore the streets filled with boutique shops and then return to the vehicle for the journey back to Geneva.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Spend a memorable day in the Swiss riviera! Explore the beautiful villages and towns in the unique region on the relaxing day. Drive through the beautiful Swiss countryside, Visit the Lavaux UNESCO vineyards, a protected sites called the land of the 3 suns. Experience Chaplin's World, the manor Charlie use to live transformed in a museum by Grévin artist. Embark on an extraordinary adventure across time and through the magical world of cinema. Throught three different spaces, be prepared to be moved by one of the most surprising artists of the 20th century. Ride an old steamer boat for a first class ride until Chillon castle: most visited castle in Switzerland from the 12th century. Spend your last hour in Montreux for free time and shopping. Feel the atmosphere of the jazz festival and capture Queen's studio recors as it used to be. Be amazed by the vegetation of the swiss riviera, unique because of its micro climat.