Winter Riviera , Montreux, Château de Chillon, and Chaplin's World from Geneva

Name: Winter Riviera , Montreux, Château de Chillon, and Chaplin's World from Geneva
Brand: KeyTours S.A.
SKU: bcf794a1-4139-4056-b809-f338799e54d6

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Summary

Depart from Gare Routiere Bus Station in central Geneva and travel by climate-controlled minivan to Chaplin’s World: a site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin. Learn about the influential 20th-century artist inside the Hollywood-style studio. Next, ride along the UNESCO-listed Lavaux, also called 'the wine road' and known for its scenic vineyards. Afterward, return to your vehicle and travel to the lakeside location of Château de Chillon, an 11th-century castle set on Lake Geneva. Take a 1-hour guided tour of one of Switzerland’s most iconic attractions and delve into the history of the dramatic structure with your guide. Learn how its dungeons inspired Lord Byron, and its role in controlling trade in the region. Top off the day with a final stop in the tourist resort of Montreux. Hear about all the artists who have visited, including Freddie Mercury, who lived in Montreux for several years and recorded his last album with Queen in the Mountain Studio. You'll have the chance to visit Queen’s old studio and wander through the streets full of fancy shops and landmarks of the famous jazz festival. After a full day of sightseeing, relax on the ride back to Geneva.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Fall in love with the wonderful views of the Swiss riviera, the Alps Mountains and Geneva lake. Ride our comfortable coach from Geneva and Board on an extraordinary adventure, across time, and through the magical world of cinema. Prepare to be moved by one of the most surprising artists of the 20th century through the sets of his greatest films at our Hollywoodstyle Studio. Enjoy a ride through the World heritage site of Lavaux, protected by UNESCO, a vineyard region with terraces. Arrive at the castle of Chillon and visit for an hour this historical place. This medieval fortress has a beautiful location on a small island in the far western end of Lake Geneva. Your last stop will be in the Artistic and famous city of Montreux, feel the good vibes of this well-known tourist resort before to ride back to Geneva.