The Rhône-Alpes in depth

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With its pristine Alpine mountainscapes, bucolic dairy villages and glittering international cities, Switzerland combines broad cultural influences with a deeply independent attitude. Surrounded by other European countries yet protected by its forbidding mountain range, Switzerland is a nation of many regions, languages and landscapes. Our specialists have vi...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Experience the gastronomic hub of Lyon.
    • Discover Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions.
    • Visit the serene Lac d'Annecy.
    • Hike the French Alps.
    • Walk inside an ancient glacier.

What's this trip about?

    With its pristine Alpine mountainscapes, bucolic dairy villages and glittering international cities, Switzerland combines broad cultural influences with a deeply independent attitude. Surrounded by other European countries yet protected by its forbidding mountain range, Switzerland is a nation of many regions, languages and landscapes. Our specialists have visited the whole country, from French-speaking Geneva in the west, where the UN has its headquarters, to the glitzy mountain retreat St. Moritz in the east, where Swiss-German is the main language.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityGeneva
End CityChamonix

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Price includes In-destination transfers
    • Activities and excursions as detailed
    • All accommodations

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Itinerary

Day 1 Lyon

 Geneva ,  Lyon

Upon arrival at Geneva Airport, collect your bags and with your private driver go to the train station to catch your train to Lyon. Take the rest of the day to relax in Lyon.

Day 2 Lyon

 Lyon

This morning, your private guide meets you at your hotel to bring you on a food walking tour of Old Lyon and head to Les Halles food market. Later this afternoon, visit a working silk workshop that has been passed down the same family generationally. Afterward, you explore the imposing Notre Dame de Fourvière Basilica.

Day 3 Lyon

 Lyon

This morning you try your hand at cooking French specialty dishes with your private chef. After indulging in the delicious lunch you cooked, relax on your afternoon at leisure.

Day 4 Lyon

 Lyon

Today you embark on a full-day exploration of the Burgundy wine region with your private guide to learn about the Grand Crus wine designation and taste wines typical to the area.

Day 5 Lyon

 Lyon

This morning, depart to Pérouges, a medieval village that’s been designated one of France's most beautiful villages, before exploring the Beaujolais wine region with your private guide.

Day 6 Annecy

 Lyon ,  Annecy

This morning your private driver brings you to the train station for your onward train to Annecy. Take the afternoon to familiarize yourself with the town at your leisure.

Day 7 Annecy

 Annecy

Your private guide meets you for a walking tour of Annecy, where you get a feel for the town and its history and see its best known sites. Afterward, taste local cheeses from a celebrated cheese monger. This evening, board your private boat for a sunset cruise around Lac d'Annecy while enjoying an apéritif.

Day 8 Chamonix

 Annecy ,  Chamonix

Together with your private driver you transfer to alpine region of Chamonix. Walk around the small village this afternoon while taking in the views.

Day 9 Chamonix

 Chamonix

This morning, your private hiking guide picks you up and together you embark on an intermediate hike up the Alpage de Chailloux trail, which climbs 1,282 m (6,000 ft). Your efforts will be rewarded with a hand-packed picnic lunch as well as sweeping alpine vistas.

Day 10 Chamonix

 Chamonix

This morning your private guide brings you up to the Aiguille du Midi. Learn about the history of alpine adventuring while enjoying up-close views of Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest mountain. Afterward take the cog train to the Mer de Glace, an ancient glacier whose ice cave is open to the public.

Day 11 Return home

 Chamonix

This morning, bid adieu to the Rhône-Alpes as your private driver brings you back to Geneva for your journey home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,865
Price per day$624
Last Updated: 3/1/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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