Dubbed the ‘Venice of the Alps,’ the French town of Annecy is a feast for the eyes (and all the other senses, really). Board a coach in Geneva for an easy 1-hour drive to this romantic village at the base of the snowcapped Alps. Follow your guide on a brief introduction of charming Annecy Old Town to visit iconic Palais de l’Isle, Château d’Annecy and glittering Lake Annecy, the third-largest lake in France. Afterward, you’ll have 1.5 hours to spend as you please in this storybook Alpine town. Choose from a morning day tour or afternoon half-day tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: KeyTours S.A., Francois Bonivard, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

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Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lake Annecy, 74000, Annecy France

Nicknamed the “Venice of the Alps”, Annecy offers a harmonious and romantic atmosphere. Surrounded by mountains, the city offers amazing views of the purest lake of Europe.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Palais de l’Ile, 3 Passage de l’Ile, 74000, Annecy France

Enjoy the landscape of French countryside during your drive in a comfortable bus.

Discover the picturesque and enchanting framework of the city on a walking guided tour for an hour. Take this opportunity to snap some pictures of the iconic Palais de l’Isle, a 12thcentury castle that’s a symbol of the town, and the dominating castle of Annecy, once the residence of the Bishop of Geneva.

Stop At: Chateau d’Annecy, Place du chateau, 74000, Annecy France

Later, enjoy 2 hours of free time, walk along the lake a long side local jogging, walking, or roller-blading in the fresh mountain air. Stroll in the lovely little streets with its endless flower-filled balconies, houses, antique markets and handcraft shops. There is one more reason why this town is known around the world. The shopping is simply marvelous.

Duration: 20 hours

Stop At: Le Thiou, Annecy France

Annecy has one of the highest quality markets on Sundays offering various goods: Clothes, Chocolate, cheese, local products and much more. Rich in cultural activities, including museums, castles and exhibitions, Annecy is labeled “Art and History” town, which is so dear to the hearts of the inhabitants.

Duration: 1 hour

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