Day trip: Annecy & Geneva city tour highlights with cruise option

Overview

Discover two beautiful destinations in one day with this Geneva and Annecy sightseeing tour! Cross the border into France and explore Annecy, known as the “Venice of the Alps,” with its charming canals, cobbled streets and picturesque medieval Old Town. Enjoy a guided walking tour and some free time to wander through its colourful streets, browse local shops or relax by the lake. In the afternoon, return to Geneva for a guided city tour, with a short 15-minute break at the bus station before continuing your journey. Discover the city’s highlights, from the iconic Flower Clock and Geneva Old Town to the European headquarters of the United Nations, with our famous fountain while your expert guide shares fascinating insights into Geneva’s history and international significance. Travel by coach, minibus and on foot, depending on the itinerary, and make the most of this combination tour exploring the best of Switzerland and France in one day.

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   KeyTours S.A.

   15 minAdmission included

   Meet your guide and board the coach

2. 2

   Lake Annecy

   5 min

   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

3. 3

   Palais de l'Ile

   5 min

   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.

4. 4

   Musee-Chateau d'Annecy

   2 minAdmission not included

   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

5. 5

   Palais des Nations

   5 min

   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

6. 6

   The Flower Clock

   Passing by

   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

7. 7

   Jet d'Eau

   Passing by

   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.

8. 8

   Lake Geneva

   Passing by

   Pass by Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Western Europe.

9. 9

   Maison Tavel

   Passing by

   See the Maison tavel, the oldest house in Geneva, built in the 12th century by the Maison family.

10. 10

    Place du Bourg-de-Four

    40 min

    Visit the old town with mini train or walking depending on the season

11. 11

    Cathedrale Saint Pierre

    Passing by

    Admire St. Pierre Cathedral, where between 1536 and 1564 Protestant John Calvin preached.

Meeting point and pickup

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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