Day 2: Oct. 16, 2018

Montreux: (31 km / 35 minutes) Lausanne: (64 km / 1 hour) Geneva: (42 km / 45 minutes) Annecy

Chillon Castle is the most well-known historical castle in Switzerland.

Annecy, beautiful city surrounded by Lake Annecy, famous for its water, praised as the cleanest in Europe.

We visit the Chillon Castle in the morning. Standing on the shores of Lake Léman (Lake Geneva), at the eastern end of the lake, Chillon Castle, an island castle, is the most well-known historical castle in Switzerland. Montreux is a French-speaking town with mild climate on the shores of Lake Geneva. There are many villas owned by the world-famous persons, such as the famous conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Charles Darwin and members of the British royal families.

Enjoy a boat sightseeing tour on the beautiful and enchanting Lake Léman, which is on the border of France and Switzerland!

Then, we leave for Annecy on the border of France and Switzerland. Annecy is a beautiful city surrounded by Lake Annecy, famous for its water, praised as the cleanest in Europe. It was the capital of former dukedom of the Savoy family. Nicknamed “the Venice of Savoy”, the old town’s enchanting canals are lined with colorful houses in Piedmontese style. Annecy Old Town is also renown for its arcaded streets that shelter boutique stores, its castle overlooking the town and the Pont des Amours, the last sight before reaching the stunning pure waters of the lake.

STAY:

HOTEL NOVOTEL ANNECY CENTRE ATRIA