Lavaux Vineyards
Gruyères
GoldenPass Express © 2022 Swiss Travel Systems
Lake Geneva Cruise Courtesy CGN Lake Cruises
Leysin
UPDATED TOUR
Soaring mountains, shimmering lakes and chocolate-box towns provide the setting for this memorable Swiss Alps packaged tour based in the village of Leysin in the Vaud Alps. Ride the traditional Golden Pass train to Montreux, cruise Lake Geneva by paddle steamer, stroll and shop in fashionable Gstaad, and visit a chocolate factory, Gruyère cheese dairy and enjoy a wine tasting as the icing on the cake.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Leysin Driver’s Day Off
We enjoy a day at leisure in Leysin. We may choose to relax at our hotel, making use of its extensive leisure facilities, or make our way to the Berneuse Cable Car, which takes us up to the summit of the mountain for perfect views of Geneva and Mont Blanc on a clear day.
Day 3 Lavaux Wine Tasting & Cruise
This morning, we visit Lavaux Vinorama to sample some of the wonderful wine. We then enjoy free time for lunch in Vevey before embarking on a scenic paddle steamer cruise from Vevey to the elegant town of Montreux, made famous by its yearly jazz festival and former famous resident, Freddie Mercury. After spending time here, we make our way back to the hotel by coach.
Day 4 Chocolate & Cheese!
This morning, we have time for a leisurely breakfast before we board our coach for the journey across the Col de Mosses through the scenic countryside to the village of Gruyères. Here, we discover how Gruyère cheese is made with a demonstration at La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy. Afterwards, we have time to spend in the village before we travel by bus to Broc, home of the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. We find out all about the chocolates made here, with tastings of course! After enjoying the chocolates, we begin our return journey back to Montreux, arriving late afternoon.
Day 5 Gstaad & Golden Pass Train
After breakfast, we head to the chic mountain resort of Gstaad, known as a playground for the rich and famous, where we enjoy the day free to relax and explore. We may decide to pass the time browsing the designer shops along the main cobbled street, people watching over coffee at the fashionable cafés, or immersing ourselves in the surrounding mountain scenery on a walking trail. We may also wish to have lunch at one of Gstaad’s many stylish restaurants. Later, we board our beautiful Golden Pass train (hourly departure, daily all summer) for a wonderful journey to Lake Geneva, watching the afternoon sun descend over its serene waters during the steep and winding descent to Montreux. On arrival here, we boarded our coach for the short journey back to our hotel.
Day 6 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
The modern exterior of this 3 star hotel belies a traditional Swiss interior of traditional wooden features and furnishings. Each of the 108 bedrooms is decorated in a traditional wooden style with facilities including TV and hairdryer and many have views over the valley. The hotel has a large bar/lounge area with plenty of space for guests to relax in. The
restaurant is also decorated in classic wooden decor, with a terrace commanding outstanding views across the valley. The hotel has extensive leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
• Ground-floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
5 Nights Half Board
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• Entrance to Lavaux Vinorama with a tasting of 1 wine
• One way paddle steamer cruise (Vevey-Montreux)
• Entrance to Gruyère dairy
• Guided visit to Cailler-Nestlé factory
• One way rail journey from Gstaad to Montreux (2nd class)
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
