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Pre-Summit Tour Visit Lausanne & Montreux Riviera - Lake Geneva Region 4-7 October 2012 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 2012 Pre-Summit Tour Visit Lausanne & Montreux Riviera - Lake Geneva Region 4-7 October 2012 www.lake-geneva-region.ch THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 2012 NOTE: Program may be modified depending on the time of arrival in Switzerland. XX.00 Arrival Zurich Airport / Geneva Airport Please use your SwissPass while traveling in Switzerland Transfer by train to Lausanne Meeting with a representative of Lausanne Tourism and check-in at the hotel (TBC). Lunch at the restaurant of the hotel 14.00 Transfer by bus from Lausanne to St-Cergue. Meeting with a representative of St-Cergue Tourism and beginning of the afternoon activity at the Basse Ruche Basse Ruche Above St-Cergue, in the middle of the forest, discover the thrilling 4 zip lines and the trott- bikes. Some easy activities accessible to everyone! If you’re not interested in adrenaline activities, well switch for a Swin Golf or archery. Check these videos: http://www.basseruche.ch/flv/video.htm 17.00 Transfer back to Lausanne. Time at leisure 19.30 Dinner in the Flon Overnight in Lausanne FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 2012 Individual breakfast at your hotel 09.00 Meeting with the guide a tour of the city of Lausanne + Museums Guided City Tour of Lausanne Exhaustive tour including the visit of the old city, the beautiful 13th century Gothic Cathedral, the pedestrian area with the typical open air market, the city hall dating back to the 16th century and the new Flon area. 11.00 Transfer to Grandvaux and meeting with your guide. Walk in direction to Epesses. Discover the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Lavaux The terraced vineyards of Lavaux, since 2007 a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, can be discovered on foot, and in summer, by taking the Lavaux Express or the Lavaux Panoramic, two charming little tourist trains... The site illustrates the interaction between man and nature. www.lavaux.ch 11.30 Aperitif and visit of a wine cellar in Epesses 12.30 Walk in direction to Chexbres. 13.30 Dinner in a restaurant. 15.30 Walk to Vevey and train to Montreux Riviera. Check-in at the hotel 20.00 Dinner in a restaurant in Montreux Overnight in Montreux SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 2012 Individual breakfast at your hotel 09.00 Meeting with a representative of Montreux Riviera and transfer to the Chillon Castle Guided Tour of the Chillon Chillon Castle Located on a rocky island right off the shore, the Chillon Castle is the most visited monument in Switzerland. Numerous artists and writers were inspired by the medieval fortress, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Delacroix, Courbet and Lord Byron, author of the famous poem "The Prisoner of Chillon" (1816). Two magnificent halls are available for banquets, and the castle is a particularly popular venue for medieval evenings. It can host up to 650 people. www.chillon.ch 11.30 Transfer to the railway station of Montreux and train to les Rochers-de-Naye Rochers-de-Naye Located at an altitude of 2,042m, the Rochers-de-Naye is an ideal one-day excursion for nature lovers. From Montreux, climb by cog railway to this rocky viewpoint that offers an outstanding panorama over Lake Geneva. At your feet will be the Vaud Riviera and the Lake, crowned by the Alps! www.goldenpass.ch 12.45 Arrival at the Rochers-de-Naye and lunch in the panoramic restaurant. 15.00 Bike down from Jaman to Montreux 17.30 Time at leisure 19.30 Dinner in Montreux Overnight in Montreux SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH 2012 Individual breakfast at your hotel Time at leisure 11.45 Goldenpass to Luzern Golden Pass Train The GoldenPass train line connects Montreux with Lucerne via Château-d’Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken. A five-hour trip in panoramic cars across one of the most picturesque Swiss landscapes. The exceptional attraction of the GoldenPass railway line is indeed the countryside. The train connects Montreux, Château-d’Oex, Gstaad, Interlaken and Lucerne with an itinerary through Nature. The GoldenPass crosses the vineyard terraces of Lake Geneva, the pastoral and forestry expanses in Upper Gruyère, Saanenland and in Upper Simmental, holding in store the most captivating views of the Swiss countryside. .
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