All these excursions are proposed to you by WELCOME SWISS.

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For the groups more than 25 people, please contact us at the following email address: wg-2011[AT]welcome-swiss.com

City tour of Lausanne

Dating back to Roman times, Lausanne's history is as varied as it is fascinating and vestiges of each period have left an indelible mark on the local culture. Visit the ancient ruins, the shady lakeside promenades and the sailing port of Ouchy.

Uphill in the Old Town, gaze at the magnificent 13th century Cathedral- a masterpiece of Gothic Art, the Old Bishop's Palace and its museums, the Academy and the picturesque squares.

The Lavaux - UNESCO World Heritage

The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, stretching for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva from the Chateau de Chillon to the eastern outskirts of Lausanne in the Vaud region, cover the lower slopes of the mountainside between the villages and the lake.

Now that you have appreciated the stunning setting of the Lavaux, how about stopping in a wine cellar for an informal and friendly tasting session.

Montreux and the Chillon Castle

When in Lausanne, an excursion during the summer to Montreux is a must!! We take participants to discover the famous Chillon Castle, summer residence of the Savoy Family and inspiration to the famous poem by Lord Byron. A guided tour through the dungeons and luxurious rooms in the castle is definitely an unmemorable visit. Before returning to Lausanne, participants can stroll along the promenade of Montreux where the Jazz Festival will be in Full Swing!

Visit of the Salt Mines in Bex 

Today, a few kilometres of this immense labyrinth can be visited. This itinerary takes us through the most spectacular and most characteristic of the various mining techniques used since the first gallery was excavated in 1684, up to the present times.

An audiovisual presentation (in French, German, English and Italian) installed in an ancient reservoir dug out in 1826 as well as an exhibit allow you to relive all stages of the three centuries of history of salt and the mines. Then a small train brings you to the heart of the mine. From there a pedestrian circuit of about one hour allows you to discover the incredible effort put in the underground search for salt springs, or the desalination of rock containing salt, which, at the time, was worth its weight in gold.

Discover the capital City of Switzerland

Leave the silent beauty of the lakeside and travel to the capital city, Berne. There are lots of great reason to be in Berne, a town that has kept a lot of its original heritage, in fact the Old Town of Bern has been featured in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983.

Take a look round this fabulous cultural site and enjoy the charm of the covered arcades, cobbled streets and decorated facades. Cathedral, Clock Tower, Bear Pits, Houses of Parliament and Bundesplatz, River Aare, more than 100 fountains, arcades, Zoological Gardens - these and many more sights are key features of Bern, and the tourist guide accompany you, will ensure you get the best of it.

Gstaad & Les Diablerets

We depart from Lausanne and make our way down to Bernese Oberland for a visit of the charming village Gstaad, famous throughout the world as the resort home of many rich and famous celebrities. Walk along its cobbled streets and enjoy the many wonderfully dressed windows of the picturesque chalet style boutiques offering local art ware as well as top designer names.

We then make our way back along the same road for an impressive cable car ascent up to the “top of the region” the Glacier of Les Diablerets. The ascent operates by a large modern gondola installation, whisking you up to 3000 meters.

Zermatt and the Matterhorn

The famous mountain soaring to a splendid rocky summit over 4'400 metres (14'500 feet) was first climbed by Edward Whymper in 1865 and has held a magnetic attraction for climbers, hikers and nature lovers for centuries through its legends and accidents, ever since.

Begin the drive along Lake Geneva, past Chillon Castle and into the mighty Rhone Valley, fruit growing heart of Switzerland. From Taesch you board the mountain train to Zermatt, village of no cars, renowned not only for the beauty of its setting, delightful architecture and friendly people, but also for excellent cuisine.

However we suggest to have a great panorama of the the Matterhorn to go up to the Gornergrat. From this position one has the best view and an unforgettable impression of Switzerland’s best known rock.

Aquaparc

A tropical landscape with grottos, waterfalls, wave pools and caves - this is the water park in Le Bouveret, the Valaisan town at the delta of the River Rhône. The park is a place where the whole family can have fun in water 365 days a year.

Labyrinthe Aventure

Enter the world’s biggest natural labyrinth and leave behind the ordinary world for a while. Experience fun and games in this 3-kilometre long labyrinth – around every corner there’s lots waiting to be discovered. A climbing wall and 30-metre high tower slide are special attractions for the extra adventurous.