Lake Geneva & Swiss Alps Driving Holiday - 4 Days

Lake Geneva and Swiss Alps Driving Tour 

Our Lake Geneva and Swiss Alps Driving Tour takes you on a 2-day driving tour that combines the most scenic stretches of Lake Geneva, with the sweeping mountain passes and glaciers of the Berner Oberland region, famous for ski resorts such as Gstaad

This 3-night trip starts in Geneva and includes two full days of driving. The first tour takes you along the shores of Lake Geneva, along the Valle d'Joux (Valley of watches) then through the wonderful vineyards of Lavaux, where the wine terraces date back to Roman times.  From here, continue into the heart of the Berner Oberland mountains, visit the medieval town of Gruyere, cross the Jaun Pass, then down to the Gstaad region for the night.  The second drive takes you on a loop of the best driving roads in the Berner Oberland Alps, including a visit to the famous Glacier 3000, where you can ski (or sled) even through the summer, as well as the scenic Col de Brouis.  Continue back to Geneva, making a visit to Agile Castle (home of the wine-producing region) and Chateaux Chillion, quite probably the most iconic sight on this amazing lake.  If you want to combine the lake and mountains in this most beautiful part of Switzerland, our Lake Geneva and Swiss Alps Driving Tour will be the perfect tour for you.

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Lake Geneva & Swiss Alps Driving Holiday

Day 1 - arrivals into Geneva

Flights into Geneva International Airport, then transfer downtown by train service or taxi.  Explore the lovely old town of Geneva, take a stroll along the shores of the lake, or take a Lake cruise. 

Overnight: 4 Star Superior Hotel Bristol

Day 2 - Tour through the Lavaux Wine Region / into the Berner Oberland

This morning you will be met at your hotel at 08:30 am, for a briefing on the driving tours, and of course a walkthrough and briefing on your car and the GPS you will use to navigate - featuring all the best driving roads, and pre-planned stops for sights, lunch, coffees etc.  You are now ready to hit the road in style!

Your first drive will then take you up away from Lake Geneva onto the Valle d'Joux, the spiritual home of Swiss watchmaking, with manufacturers such as AP, PATEK PHILIPPE, and Jaeger-LeCoultre  Along the way there is the chance to visit the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet - pre-booking is needed. 

Next, head back down towards Lake Geneva, and along to the stunning UNESCO Heritage Lavaux Wine Region, wine terraces on the shores of Lake Geneva that date back to Roman times. After making a drive along the beautiful wine terraces, including Route Corniche, you will stop at the Hotel Barren, and take coffees on the terrace, overlooking the Lake of Geneva. From here, continue into the heart of the Berner Oberland region, heading to one of the most spectacular destinations in the Alps - Glacier 3000 - where we will ride the cable car to the summit of the Glacier, and take lunch.

At the summit there is the chance to walk the famous "Tissot Peak Walk" a bridge connection two mountains peaks, before returning back to the valley, and deeper into the beautiful Berner Oberland, before heading into the jet-set ski resort of Gstaad for an overnight- the resort was at it's most famous in the 60's and 70's when Liz Taylor would frequent, and now host some of the most luxurious hotels and shops anywhere

Drive Details: 240km / 4,5 hours plus stops

Overnight: 4 Star Superior, Hotel Spitzhorn

Day 3 - Loop of the Berner Oberland - Chocolates & Cheese

Your second drive will take you on a beautiful loop of the Berner Oberland mountain regions, passing three beautiful mountain passes, that will offer unrivalled views across the surrounding Swiss Alps. You then head out of the mountains, and up to one of the most picture-postcard towns in Switzerland, Gruyers.

Famous for cheeses by the same name, you can take a fondue lunch overlooking the cobbled town square, before making a short visit to the castle, and the unique Alien Museum - a tribute to the creator of Alien, who came from these parts.

The drive then continues out of the mountains, and down to one of the Finest Chocolate Producers, Maison Cailler. Here it is possible to make a short factory tour, or just stock up :).

The tour is completed with a run back along the shores of Lake Geneva, passing by Agile Castle and Chateaux Chillion - where it is possible to visit one or the other - then back to Geneva for a final evening.

Drive Details: 240 km / 4,5 hours plus stops

Overnight: 4 Star Superior Hotel Bristol

Day 4 - Explore Lake Geneva / Departures

For your final day, we can recommend a boat trip on Lake Geneva, or just spend your final hours in the city with a stroll along the beautiful lakeside promenade

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