Chaplin, Montreux and Chillon Castle gold tour with cruise from Lausanne
On this day trip from Lausanne discover the Chaplin's Museum, more than a simple museum, it's an amazing adventure through the reconstitution of an Hollywood Studio! Then relax on a 1st class boat cruise from Vevey to the Castle of Chillon. Visit the famous castle of chillon and enjoy free time in Montreux. On your way back to Lausanne enjoy an aperitif in Lavaux, a protected UNESCO world heritage site.
Fall in love with the Swiss riviera sceneries around the Leman Lake! Ride in a comfortable coach from Lausanne, driving through the Vaud countryside, arriving at Vevey, discover Chapin’s world: a site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin, the artist and the man. Take an extraordinary adventure, across time, and through the magical world of cinema. Prepare to be moved by one of the most surprising artists of the 20th century through the sets of his greatest films at a Hollywood-style Studio.
Enjoy a ride through the UNESCO World heritage site of Lavaux: see vineyard terraces with stunning views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. The unique beauty of this landscape has seeped into the soul of visitors just as it has fascinated the many artists who lived in the little picturesque villages.
In the afternoon, board an old steamer boat “Belle Epoque”, a cruise that will surprise you with the splendor of the landscape. The Lake of Geneva is the home of the world's most important, most elegant and most homogeneous fleet of side-wheel paddle boats.
You will arrive to the Castle of Chillon, this medieval fortress is located on a beautiful small island. You enter the Middle Ages as you cross the little castle’s covered bridge into its walled courtyards. This is no fairytale castle, but rawly beautiful nonetheless. Rough-hewn stairs lead up to battlements cut with arrow slits, though the chateau was never attacked. The rocky dungeon was the inspiration for a famous poem. Then discover the Artistic and famous city of Montreux, feel the good vibes of this well known tourist resort before to ride back to Geneva. Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux’ plants are associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here. Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and several other famous people of world-renowned lived and continue to live on the Vaud Riviera.
