Geneva Discovery
4 Days
from
$1,176
to
$1,212
per person*
Highlights:
Switzerland
(Geneva)
Trip Start/End:
Geneva
/
Geneva
Discover the charm of one of the most beautiful city in Switzerland. Spend a few days in Geneva and explore the surrounding countryside, vineyards, fortified towns and castles. Enjoy a city tour and a cruise on Lake Geneva before taking a trip to Chamonix, a first class alpine center with a shared tour and enjoy the beauty of the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. This is a superb value trip with the comfort of local support, private airport transfers, shared tours complimented by enough time at leisure for self guided exploration and relaxation as well as the flexibility of starting whenever you want.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Geneva
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Luxury Vehicle/Driver
- Welcome Package - Package
- Dinner (not included)
| Bernina (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Geneva
| - At Leisure
- Lunch (not included)
- Shared - 1/2 d City Tour with Boat Cruise - Coach/Boat/Guide
- Dinner (not included)
| Bernina (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Geneva
| - Shared - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (9hrs) - Coach/Guide
- Dinner (not included)
| Bernina (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Geneva
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Luxury Vehicle/Driver
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Geneva
Hotel Bernina
Day 1: Geneva
Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.
A welcome package with your itinerary, vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Accommodation: Bernina (3*) Bernina (3*) Located in a prime location opposite the Main Railway Station of Geneva, Hotel Bernina is adjacent to a big shopping centre and only a 5-minute walk from Lake Geneva. Hotel is also next to the bus terminal and the business district as well as the commercial area of the city. The United Nations and other international organizations are approximately 1.6 km (one mile) away. Venture out, enjoy the night life of Geneva and retreat to your spacious, elegant and bright room for a good night's rest. Hotel provides guests with 80 rooms, with a family ambiance. It is a meeting point for businesswomen and men and international delegates.
UN Building
Day 2: Geneva
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Discover the city of Geneva with an afternoon sightseeing shared tour which takes you through the international part of Geneva and to the centre of the world's peacemaking organizations. This will be followed by a tour of the main tourist attractions of the city including the Water Fountain (Jet d'eau) and the wonderful Flower Clock. Then get a taste of Geneva's history with the mini-train Tramway Tour and dig even deeper into the Old Town with your guide on a walking tour. To complete this City Tour, continue on the lake with a one hour commented boat cruise, which will let you discover the major attractions of the lake of Geneva: the stone of Niton, the Water Fountain, the Black Harbour, the Diodati House, the UN building, the castle of Bellerive, the Mermaid, and many more interesting sites. Drinks will be offered to you during the cruise for your enjoyment. (The tour includes transportation by coach, a mini-train ride, a boat cruise, drinks on the boat and services of a local guide).
Accommodation: Bernina (3*) 
Chamonix
Day 3: Geneva
Enjoy a shared tour to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. A 90 minute drive by motor-coach through the picturesque Arve Valley will take you from Geneva to Chamonix, one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the remarkable and majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in Europe (4807 m./15.771 ft). You will be crossing the Franco-Swiss border and will need to present your passport. During the tour you will have guides in both English and French. There is typically snow year round at the Aiguille Du Midi and a cable car can be taken to the summit (cost not included). Enjoy the distinctly "French" feel of Chamonix for the day before your shared transfer back to Geneva at days end.
Accommodation: Bernina (3*) Day 4: Geneva
Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Hotel Bernina
Bernina (3*) - Geneva
Bernina (3*) Located in a prime location opposite the Main Railway Station of Geneva, Hotel Bernina is adjacent to a big shopping centre and only a 5-minute walk from Lake Geneva. Hotel is also next to the bus terminal and the business district as well as the commercial area of the city. The United Nations and other international organizations are approximately 1.6 km (one mile) away. Venture out, enjoy the night life of Geneva and retreat to your spacious, elegant and bright room for a good night's rest. Hotel provides guests with 80 rooms, with a family ambiance. It is a meeting point for businesswomen and men and international delegates.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Switzerland
VISA/PASSPORT
Switzerland is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Switzerland for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/switzerland.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Bern.
Government: Federal Republic since 1848.
Language: German in central and eastern areas, French in the west and Italian in the south. Romansch is spoken in parts of the southeast. English (as a second or third language) is widely spoken.
Religion: Roman Catholic (48%), Protestant (44%), others (8%).
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Telephone: Country code +41. Phonecards are available for use in payphones.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good.
Internet: Internet access is available in Internet cafes and phone booths operated by Swisscom.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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