ROCS Guided Holidays - Charms Of The Swiss Lakes And French Alps 2025

Charms Of The Swiss Lakes And French Alps VISITING: ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, MONTREUX, ANNECY, CHAMONIX-MONT- BLANC, GENEVE, BERN 31 ST OCT - 05 TH NOV 2025

DAY 1 – MALTA - ÉVIAN-LES BAINS Meet your tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Zurich. Transfer to your 4* Hilton Evian Les Bains Hotel. which is situated by the shores of lake Geneve. The town is resting on a natural terrace and is served by a funicular to the panoramic gardens by the lake. DAY 2 - CHILLON CASTLE - MONTREUX – GRUYÈRE CHEESE FACTORY Breakfast and proceed to Chillon Castle (entrance fee included) a medieval fortress that is built right on the lake’s shores. We will visit the interiors and enjoy the lovely views of the lake and mountains. This is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. Our next stop will be Montreux famous for its Jazz Festival and promenade lined with trees and flowers. Time to walk about and enjoy the promenade. A visit to Gruyere Cheese factory (entrance fee included) to discover the production of the Swiss Gruyere and taste cheese specialities. Our last stop of the day will be at the medieval hilltop town and fortress, the charming square surrounded by houses and little shops makes it a perfect picture stop. DAY 3 - ANNECY Breakfast and today we visit Annecy, a picturesque town

with the Thiou river dividing it in half down the middle. The imposing Chateau once home to the Counts of Geneva overlooking the town. Enjoy a walk discovering the historical old town with streets lined with shops and restaurants decorated with flowers and locally produced products. The Palais de l’lie in the middle of the river once a prison, is one of the most photographed sights in France. We will also visit the Basilique de la Visitation, awarded with superb views over the lake and mountains. DAY 4 - CHAMONIX-MONT -BLANC Breakfast our tour today takes us to the Valley of Chamonix -Mont-Blanc the highest summit in the Alps. Our first activity is to take the Train du Montenvers Mer de Glace, a clog train (ticket included) that will take you up the mountain offering spectacular views. We visit the Ice Cave tunnel in the glacier; an unforgettable experience with superb views of the largest glacier in France. Time at leisure before you take the train back down to enjoy a short visit to Chamonix village centre, a bustling Alpine town with restaurants and alpine shops. DAY 5 – GENEVE Breakfast and drive to Geneve a base for some of the world’s largest organizations, such as the World Health Organization, the Red Cross and the United

Nations. We will drive by the promenade where you can see the Jet du Eau fountain 140 meters high, one of the city’s landmarks. After a panoramic tour of the most important sights, we will also have a walking tour to the centre. The Saint Peter’s Cathedral, the Bastion Park with its Reformation Wall, and squares are all worth a visit. Free time before we return to our hotel. DAY 6 - BERN - MALTA After breakfast we check out of the hotel and visit Bern, the Swiss capital. With its UNESCO listed old town, cathedral, clock tower, fountains and numerous arcades, Bern is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Transfer to Zurich airport for your flight back to Malta.

CHARMS OF THE SWISS LAKES & FRENCH ALPS 2025

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