Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin with a visit to Chillon Castle, located on the shores of Lake Geneva near Montreux, Switzerland. Explore this historic fortress with its stunning architecture, beautiful views of the lake, and fascinating medieval history. After exploring the castle, head to your first winery. Depending on your location, you can choose from various wineries around Lake Geneva or in the nearby Lavaux region, known for its terraced vineyards and excellent wines. Spend some time touring the winery, learning about the winemaking process, and, of course, indulging in wine tasting sessions. Swiss wines, including Chasselas, Pinot Noir, and Gamay, are particularly noteworthy. Continue your wine tour by visiting two more wineries in the area.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
A wine tasting experience is a guided journey through different wines, allowing participants to explore the flavors, aromas, and characteristics of various vintages. It typically begins with an introduction to wine tasting techniques, such as observing the wine's color, swirling the glass to release aromas, and tasting to identify different notes and textures.
Quick photoshoot of lake Leman and vineyards of Laveau area with beutiful waterfall.
Chillon Castle in its current form is the result of several centuries of construction and redevelopment. The excavations carried out from the end of the 19th century, particularly those led by archaeologist Albert Naef (1862-1936), indicate that the site has been occupied since the Bronze Age. The rocky island on which the castle sits constituted both a form of natural protection and a strategic positioning to control passage from the north to the south of Europe. The castle took on the oval shape of the genuine island upon which it was built. It is approximately 100m long and 50m wide. It also took its name from the rock; the word ‘Chillon’ meant ‘rocky platform’ in an ancient language. The history of the castle is marked by three great periods: those of the Savoy family, the Bernese bailiffs and the Canton of Vaud.
A wine tasting experience is a guided journey through different wines, allowing participants to explore the flavors, aromas, and characteristics of various vintages. It typically begins with an introduction to wine tasting techniques, such as observing the wine's color, swirling the glass to release aromas, and tasting to identify different notes and textures.
A wine tasting experience is a guided journey through different wines, allowing participants to explore the flavors, aromas, and characteristics of various vintages. It typically begins with an introduction to wine tasting techniques, such as observing the wine's color, swirling the glass to release aromas, and tasting to identify different notes and textures.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The driver waits in front of the entrance of the aquarium. The driver holds a checklist with the logo of the company. Reaching the meeting point Reaching the meeting point with metro line 2
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Helvetica itinerantur
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- travel time is include it in total duration of tour
How it compares in Geneva
- Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 90 day trips we list in Geneva.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 30 of 90.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Geneva
Geneva is a lakeside city in French-speaking Switzerland, home to the Jet d'Eau, a hilltop Old Town, many international bodies and views of Mont Blanc.
Geneva lies at the western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhône flows out toward France, with the Jura and the Alps on either side. The Jet d'Eau, a fountain that shoots water 140 metres into the air, marks the harbour. The Old Town climbs a hill to the Gothic Saint-Pierre Cathedral, where John Calvin preached, and the Reformation Wall in the Parc des Bastions shows its leaders in carved stone.
Top-ranked sights in Geneva: Geneva Water Fountains (Jet d’Eau), Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), St. Peter's Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Pierre).
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