10 days in Geneva, Vevey & Lausanne Itinerary

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Gruyeres Castle as well as Rochers-de-Naye. Popular historic sites such as Chateau de Chillon and Cathedrale de St-Pierre are in your itinerary. Get outdoors at Bains des Paquis and Ski Service. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Geneva: Fondation Pierre Gianadda (in Martigny) and Lausanne (The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique) & Cathedrale de Lausanne). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Patek Philippe Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Russe, get a sense of history and politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, and ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Geneva tour itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from Finland, the closest major aiports are Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Bern Belp Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to drive to Vevey.

Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva, near Lausanne.It was the seat of the district of the same name until 2006, and is now part of the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District. On the 16th (Tue), look for gifts at Maison de l'Etivaz, then take in the awesome beauty at Rochers-de-Naye, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chillon, and finally appreciate the history behind Freddie Mercury Statue. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Lac d'Emosson and then examine the collection at Fondation Pierre Gianadda.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Vevey trip itinerary maker site.

Drive from Geneva to Vevey in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Lausanne.

Lausanne contains several distinct neighborhoods, each offering a different side of the French-speaking Swiss town.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): stop by Maison de l'Etivaz, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rochers-de-Naye, then contemplate the long history of Chateau de Chillon, and finally appreciate the history behind Freddie Mercury Statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Gruyeres Castle and then see the interesting displays at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).

To see ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Lausanne day trip planning tool.

Lausanne is just a short distance from Vevey. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.