Swiss Riviera - Chaplin - Montreux - Chillon Winter Tour
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Visit the famous medieval fort, located in a lovely scenic, inspiring writers and poets. Walk around in the village of Montreux on the Geneva's Lake shores.
Information | Description |
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Tour name | LAUSANNE: Winter Tour Chaplin - Montreux - Chillon |
Product code | KTL303 |
Opening | 01.03 - 30.04: Saturday - 10h15 01.05 - 31.05: Monday, Saturday - 9h 01.06 - 30.09: Monday, Thursday, Saturday - 9h 01.10 - 31.10: Monday, Saturday - 9h 01.11 - 31.12: Saturday - 10h15 |
Time | 9h00 or 10h15 depending on the season |
Description | Discover wonderful views of Switzerland, the Alps mountains and Geneva lake. Ride our comfortable coach from Lausanne and discover Chapin’s world: a site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin, the artist and man. Embark on an extraordinary adventure across time and through the magical world of cinema. Prepare to be moved by one of the most surprising artists of the 20th century through the sets of his greatest films at our Hollywood-style Studio. Next, ride along the region of Lavaux: the World heritage site of Lavaux, proctected by UNESCO, also called “the Wine road”: a vineyard region with terraces. Arrive at the castle of Chillon and visit for an hour this historical place. Chateau de Chillon has a beautiful location on a small island in the far western end of Lake Geneva between Montreux and Villeneuve. This romantic castle was long of strategic importance in controlling trade in the Lake Geneva region. The dungeons inspired Lord Byron. Your last stop will be in Montreux, a glamorous tourist resort. Feel the atmosphere of all the great artists who have visited this place such as Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, BB King, Ray Charles and many more… The emblem of the city is the statue of Freddy Mercury; he says that “If you want Peace of Soul, you should come to Montreux”. This artist, who lived several years in Montreux recorded his last album with the group Queen, "Made in Heaven", in the Mountain Studio, which is in the Casino. You will have the chance to visit Queen’s old studio record. Wander through the streets full of fancy shops and landmarks of the famous jazz festival |
Duration of circuit | 6h |
Departure | Lausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 Lausanne |
Return point | Lausanne Aquatis Vennes, Rte de Berne 144, 1010 Lausanne |
Guided tours | With professional tour guide |
Included | Transportation Guide Visit of Chaplin’s world Stop in the Lavaux Entrance to the castle of Chillon Free time in Montreux |
Excluded | Meal and Drinks |