Day Trips from Geneva to Montreux

When you think of Switzerland, you picture beautiful landscapes between lakes and mountains, charming villages, cheese and chocolate. This tour brings all these elements together in one day, with the comfort of private transportation. Departing from Geneva, the Pays de Gex or Nyon and its surrounding areas, your private driver will accompany you throughout the day and share information about the places you pass through and visit, in French or English. The journey to Gruyères offers beautiful views of Lake Geneva, the Jura, the Alps and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux. In Gruyères, visit the Gruyère cheese factory with an audio guide and cheese tasting, wander through the medieval village and discover its castle. The day continues at the Cailler chocolate factory with an audio-guided visit and unlimited tastings. Each stop is carefully timed to minimize waiting, crowds and traffic, while allowing you free time to explore Gruyères at your own pace.

The charming Swiss villages of Lausanne and Montreux are home to mountain views, glamorous resorts, and beguiling streets. This round-trip private excursion starts and ends in Geneva, passing through the Swiss countryside on its way to Lausanne and Montreux. Along the way, you’ll stroll the Montreux Riviera, visit a resort associated with rock legend, Freddie Mercury, and explore the magnificent Chillon Castle.

Visit Les Diablerets at the Col du Pillon in the western Swiss Alps, and spend a day in the mountains with ease. From Geneva, you’ll travel by prebooked bus, stopping at Lausanne, Vevey, and Montreux as you go. In the mountain village itself, your time is your own to stroll amid authentic Swiss chalets or visit Glacier 3000 where alpine activities and a peak-to-peak footbridge await; just upgrade to include a ticket when you book.

Discover attractions along Lake Geneva's northern shore with navigation and logistics handled on this private tour from Geneva. Visit destinations on the Swiss Riviera, including Lausanne, the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces in Cully, Chillon Castle, and lakeside towns like Vevey and Montreux, where you'll have free time. Choose a tour with guide and transport or one including admission to Chaplin's World and Chillon Castle.

Adventure to the peak of the Tsanfleuron Glacier on this full-day Glacier 3000 tour, with private round-trip transfer from your Geneva hotel for a hassle-free trip. Pass through the picturesque village of Les Diablerets and ride a cable car up almost 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) to experience the resort’s fun park, view point, and suspension bridge. Finish with a photo stop in Montreux on your return.

Travel through the heart of the Swiss Alps with your guide Roger aboard an exclusive panoramic sky-glass roof bus designed for unforgettable sightseeing. After a pick up at your hotel, your journey begins in Martigny with a visit to Barryland, the fascinating park and museum celebrating Switzerland’s legendary Saint Bernard rescue dogs. Continue through spectacular mountain landscapes toward the iconic Great St Bernard Pass, one of the most historic crossings in the Alps. At 2,469 meters above sea level, explore the ancient monastery and hospice founded over a millennium ago to shelter travelers journeying between Switzerland and Italy. Discover the remarkable heritage of the monks and the famous rescue dogs that made this pass world-renowned. Enjoy free time at the summit to soak in breathtaking panoramic views, walk scenic mountain trails, and even step across the Swiss-Italian border on foot through one of Switzerland’s most legendary mountain regions.