The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Chillon and Rochers-de-Naye
Montreux
- 1
Chillon Castle
A lakeside fortress built on a rocky islet beside Lake Geneva, with courtyards, towers and medieval interiors. A visit is centred on castle courtyards, great halls and Lake Geneva setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Veytaux also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in castle, history, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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- 2
Rochers-de-Naye
A mountain ridge above Montreux with views along Lake Geneva and towards the Vaud and Valais Alps. A visit is centred on Lake Geneva panorama, mountain railway and ridge viewpoints, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Montreux also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in viewpoint, nature, landscape. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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Lavaux terraces
Cully
- 1
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
A steep vineyard landscape above Lake Geneva shaped by stone terraces, wine villages and long cultivation traditions. A visit is centred on stone vineyard terraces, wine villages and Lake Geneva views, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Cully also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in heritage, landscape, culture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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Cathedral and museums
Lausanne
- 1
Lausanne Cathedral
A large Gothic cathedral above Lausanne’s old town with a rose window, sculpted portal and elevated city views. A visit is centred on Gothic nave, rose window and Painted Portal, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lausanne also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in religious, architecture, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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- 2
Olympic Museum
A museum beside Lake Geneva devoted to the history, symbols, athletes and institutions of the Olympic movement. A visit is centred on Olympic artefacts, medal and torch displays and lakeside sculpture park, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lausanne also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in museum, sport, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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- 3
Collection de l’Art Brut
A museum dedicated to art made outside conventional academic and professional art systems. A visit is centred on Jean Dubuffet collection, outsider art and changing thematic displays, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lausanne also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in art, museum, culture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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Chaplin and food culture
Vevey
- 1
Chaplin’s World
A museum at Charlie Chaplin’s former home interpreting his life, films and years in Switzerland. A visit is centred on Manoir de Ban, film studio displays and Chaplin family history, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Corsier-sur-Vevey also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in museum, film, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
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- 2
Alimentarium
A food museum on the Vevey waterfront exploring nutrition, cooking, production and eating cultures. A visit is centred on food history galleries, nutrition exhibits and lakeside setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Vevey also connects it with the wider character of Lake Geneva & Vaud. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in museum, food, culture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.