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Yvoire

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From Geneva: Yvoire Castle & Lake Geneva Cruise

1. From Geneva: Yvoire Castle & Lake Geneva Cruise

Board a comfortable vehicle, drive along Geneva lake to reach the fortified village of Yvoire. It is authentic, with its ramparts and gates that were used to defend the town. Built in 1036, Yvoire’s castle is the target of all photography-lovers of Yvoire. When under construction in the 14th century, the military dungeon was used to watch the navigation and control the road that linked Geneva to the high valley of the Rhône and to Italy. Today, the majestic shape of the castle is still standing as a sentinel on Lake Geneva. Spend some free time and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique place. Enjoy the restaurants with its typical fish dish called “filet de perche” in front of the magnificent Lake. Classified among the most beautiful villages of France, the medieval city of Yvoire, fishermen's authentic village, is situated right by the Leman Lake. It is outstandingly flowery and livened up by artists and craftsmen, is one of the inescapable sites of Chablais. You will be enchanted with the Garden “des Cinq Sens” and its labyrinth of greenery. 700-years-old, the village has miraculously preserved invaluable testimonies of past: castle, ramparts, doors and ditch. It is a member of a prestigious Association of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”. You will have a map and you can wonder yourself in this beautiful village. To come back to Geneva, board an old steamer boat “Belle Epoque” cruise, an original journey to enjoy the banks of the lake from the water.

Keypass: Swiss Experience Pass

2. Keypass: Swiss Experience Pass

Introducing the Keypass – your key to boundless exploration in the breathtaking landscapes of Switzerland. This unique pass unlocks a world of possibilities, allowing you to join a curated list of excursions without any restrictions. With the Keypass, adventure knows no bounds as you can seamlessly combine 2 to 5 tours from a diverse array of options offered. Embark on unforgettable journeys by bus, traversing the scenic routes of Switzerland and immersing yourself in the beauty of multiple destinations. Whether it's the charming alpine villages, majestic mountain peaks, or serene lakeshores, the Keypass opens the door to a myriad of experiences. Delight in the freedom to tailor your own itinerary. Say goodbye to limitations and embrace the flexibility of the Keypass. Upon arrival, you can go to our agency where you will be offered a welcome drink so that you can inform yourself about all the possibilities of KEYPASS.Unlimited tours with Zurich departures. You can start from the following departure points: ✓ Zurich ✓ Geneva . You can take the tours in consecutive or alternative days. Check the availabilities of our tours and decide when and where you want to participate in the tours. If you are in Geneva, we suggest coming by our office so we can help organize your trip, however feel free to organize it yourself and just join our tours. Different attractions that can be visited: Aiguille du midi Chaplin’s World Cheese Factory Chillon Castle Chocolate Factory Geneva Sightseeing Glacier 3000 Gruyères Castle Jungfrau Medieval Village Mer de Glace Panoramic Train Panoramic Bus Schilthorn Different Destinations that can be visited: Annecy Chamonix Chillon Diablerets Gruyères Grindelwald Interlaken Lausanne Lavaux Montreux Vevey Yvoire Zurich

From Geneva: Day Tour to Chamonix & Yvoire Medieval Village

3. From Geneva: Day Tour to Chamonix & Yvoire Medieval Village

In the morning, explore the stunning alpine scenery of Chamonix, in the French Alps. Chamonix is a picturesque town; from everywhere in the city if you look at the sky and you will see It – the roof of Europe – The Majestic Mont-Blanc. Take a breath of fresh air and stroll on the little streets full of charm. Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924 and has re-emerged on the free-ride wave as the capital of all-mountain skiing. This busy little town is a popular place for day trippers, you will find lots of boutiques selling local produce as cheese, meats or fresh Savoie honey and also famous brands of mountain clothes, equipment. You have the option to take the cable car or spend your free time in the village. Cable car Aiguille du Midi : Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m! On a clear day, you may even see Mattherhorn, the famous Swiss peak and icon of Switzerland – it’s even found on packages of delicious Toblerone chocolate. After your return to Geneva, ride a mini van and take a trip to the past and appreciate the beauty of Yvoire, a city frozen by time. On a self guided tour, enjoy the littl handcrafts shops and eat a lake speciality: the perches in a pretty restaurant.   In the afternoon, come back to Geneva and take a small van for Yvoire. Built in 1036, Yvoire's castle is the target of all photography-lovers of Yvoire. The military dungeon built in the 14th century was used to control the road that linked Geneva to the high valley of the Rhône, and to Italy. Spend some free time and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique place. Regarded as one of the most beautiful villages of France, medieval Yvoire is situated right beside the Leman Lake. Sample one of the local specialties - a fish dish called filet de perche - in front of the magnificent Lake. More than 700 years old, the village has miraculously preserved with invaluable testimonies of the past: the castle, ramparts, doors, and a ditch. For the return trip to Geneva, you'll cross the lake aboard the paddle steamer Belle Epoque. On this self-guided afternoon tour, you will receive a map with the highlights of the place and a meeting time before the departure.

Geneva City Tour and Yvoire Medieval Village

4. Geneva City Tour and Yvoire Medieval Village

Home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, Geneva is Switzerland's second-most popular city and one of the greenest cities in Europe.  This sightseeing tour allows you to discover Geneva’s most famous attractions, including the iconic Flower Clock, symbol of the city's watchmakers and love for nature, and the impressive fountain, Jet d’Eau. This is your opportunity to snap some pictures of the magnificent spray from the fountain. Please note that the old own is done by mini traininIn the afternoon, ride a mini van to Yvoire. Spend some free time as a self-guided tour and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique place. Regarded as one of the most beautiful villages of France, medieval Yvoire is situated right beside the Leman Lake. Sample one of the local specialties - a fish dish called filet de perche - in front of the magnificent Lake. More than 700 years old, the village has miraculously preserved invaluable testimonies of the past: a castle, ramparts, doors, and a ditch. For the return trip to Geneva, you will cross the lake aboard the paddle steamer Belle Epoque. On this self-guided tour, you will receive a map with the highlights of the area as well as details on departure point and time.

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What people are saying about Yvoire

Overall rating

3.5
(13 reviews)

There is misunderstanding in chamonix the driver was so rude to us shouted that we have no place ..how come we already pay full programme we need to go back at 12:30 with you coz we do not have cable car in our tour but he shouted that stay until 5 pm !!!!he let me talk to the office and still he said impossible.. Also they did not tell us about the stops of the boat it was really boring!!