Compagnie Générale de Navigation offers a number of lake cruises, and even allows you to board some historical ships of the "belle epoche." The Splendeur des Alpes tour is a two-hour excursion along the Swiss Riviera that includes a sumptuous lunch prepared by LakeGourmet and the option of first- or second-class passage. Guides will point out the many private castles and identify mountains and villages throughout your tour. The boats are also available for weddings and other special celebrations.
Compagnie Générale de Navigation
Débarcadère quai du Mont Blanc
1201 Genève
Tel. +41 (0)22 312 52 23
www.cgn.ch
European train service remains one of the most reliable forms of transportation for both business and leisure. The Montreaux-Chateau d'Oex-Gstaad Panoramic Express is a super-modern, fast train offering first-class VIP seating in the front of the train and a 180-degree view while speeding through the countryside. A popular train for Gstaad skiiers, the Golden Panoramic, as it is sometimes called, is also a restful way to tour Lake Geneva and the Alps during summer.
GoldenPass Services
Case postale 1426
1820 Montreux, Switzerland
+41 (0)21 989 81 81
www.mob.ch
Once you have found your way to the bustling city of Geneva on the shores of Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), it is easy to build your own tour with the help of Walki-Talki.com. Don't be surprised to see other tourists listening intently through their earbuds as they follow the instructions, beginning along the right bank beneath the world's tallest water fountain, Jet d'Eau. You'll wander through promenades and parks, pass the famous banking district, perhaps indulge in a little shopping and then move on to the medieval delights of Old Town and the ornate Saint Pierre's Cathedral. Finish with a walk through the theater district and perhaps enjoy a refreshing beverage and light plat du jour at Restaurant des Bastions in Place Neuve, the cultural heart of Geneva. Your time is your own, but you can complete the walki-talki tour in 90 minutes.
walki-talki.com
