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Regional Flavours Discovery, Montreux
Montreux, Switzerland
Location fact file
- 7 minutes walk to Montreux town centre
- on the lake shore
- bus stop directly outside
- 15 minutes walk to train station
The majestic Alps form a stunning backdrop for the sunlit shores of Lake Geneva. Terraces of vineyards cover the foothills, where half hidden picturesque villages lay waiting for you to discover their delights. This is a 7 night independent tour starting on a Saturday, staying in the vibrant lakeside town of Montreux. The itinerary of excursions we have organised is designed to show off the foods and wines for which the Lake Geneva region is famous for.
Accommodation details
Discovery Package
- Rochers de Naye Tour (Monday)
- Boat trip on Lake Geneva to Château de Chillon (Tuesday)
- Chocolate train - Gruyère & Cailler-Nestlé (Thursday)
- Golden Pass journey to Gstaad (Friday)
Excursion highlights
Rochers de Naye: After a journey to remember on the rack railway, the view from the peak of Rochers de Naye is breathtaking. The Rambertia Alpine Gardens await visitors with over 800 alpine plants.
Boat trip to Château de Chillon: Your boat departs Montreux for the lakeside castle Château de Chillon. Not only is this castle a medieval wonder piece it also boasts its own vineyard. The tangy white wine is sold exclusively at the castle and helps to fund the up keep of this popular tourist attraction. The wine is an ideal aperitif, good with fresh fish or the local gruyère cheese (entry not included but half price with Riviera Card).
Chocolate train: Travel 1st class in authentic ‘Belle Epoque’ train carriages returning Montreux-Gruyères-Broc. Coffee and croissant breakfast included, as is admission to the cheese factory in Gruyères and Gruyères Castle. On to the Cailler-Nestle chocolate factory with a tour and chocolate tasting! (not available before 29th May, £30 reduction for bookings before this date)
Trip to Gstaad: Take a trip to the culinary town of Gstaad. Experience the grandeur of Gstaad and enjoy lunch (extra cost) in this pretty alpine town.
Meals
· continental buffet breakfast · daily afternoon tea and coffee with cookies (4.30-5.00pm) · 4 course evening meals
Features
· bar · lounge/reception area · garden · sun terrace · FREE WiFi · 2 lifts · 75 bedrooms
Room facilities
for 2 people on half board sharing a twin room with shower, WC and have views over the railway line to the wooded hill beyond. Superior rooms with views over the garden to the lake, shower and WC, and full lake view rooms with bath and WC are also available at a supplement. All rooms have satellite TV, hairdryer, radio, safe and FREE WiFi.
Product code
RQ8106





