Day 01 : GENEVA
Upon arrival at Geneva, make your own way to the Hotel of your choice. Check-in at the Hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : GENEVA
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast enjoy Grand City Tour of Geneva. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 : GENEVA
Day free for at leisure for shopping & other independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 : GENEVA
In the afternoon check out and proceed for your onward journey.
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Geneva Attractions

Cathédrale de St Pierre
The centre of town is dominated by the imposing, partially-Romanesque, partially-Gothic Cathédral de St Pierre. John Calvin preached here from 1536 to 1564; his seat outlasted him and still sits in the north aisle. Beneath the cathedral can be seen the crumbling remains of a much older church.

International Red Cross & Red Crescent Museum
Formed on the back of the Geneva Convention in 1864, the International Red Cross became the world's first humanitarian organisation. Its museum highlights the fascinating origins of the Red Cross (and Muslim adjunct, the Red Crescent), and presents a compelling multimedia trawl through atrocities perpetuated by humanity in recent history. Despite the sombre nature of the museum it is well worth a visit.

Jet d'Eau
The iconic Jet d'Eau, the world's tallest fountain, shoots water into the air with incredible force (200kmh/124mph and 1360 horsepower) to create a 140m (469ft) plume. At any one time seven tonnes of water is in the air and much of it can fall on spectators on the pier. The Jet is shut off during gusty weather.

CERN
If you thought the Jet d'Eau was big, and the UN was huge, then the scale of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, will truly impress. The centre is not just nerd-vana. The birthplace of the World Wide Web, it also has the world's biggest machine - a 27km (17mi) circular particle accelerator - and the largest magnet. Not surprisingly, it attracts science buffs from the world over.

Lausanne
Lausanne is the Olympic Capital, home to the IOC (International Olympic Committee). It has a beautifully relaxed setting, reaching from Geneva lakeside at Ouchy and up to the surrounding hills. Only 60km (37mi) from Geneva, Lausanne has a thriving arts scene of its own, with theatre, ballet and opera aplenty during the summer. The city has hosted such literary figures as Voltaire, Dickens, Byron and TS Eliot. Of special note is the Musée de l'Art Brut, which has a fantastic collection of unusual art by the strange. Many of the artists spent time in asylums and the work is often astonishing.

Montreux
Montreux is the centrepiece of the Swiss Riviera. The city began attracting artists to its shores in the 19th century and continues to be a magnet for world-class performers with its legendary Montreux Jazz Festival held each July. It was here in 1971 that the Casino Theatre spectacularly caught fire during a gig by Frank Zappa. Watching the flames from across the lake were the band Deep Purple, who were inspired to write their classic toe-tapper Smoke on the Water. Also in Montreux, penned in lore by Lord Byron, is the famous fortress/castle Château de Chillon, dating from the 11th century and occupying a stunning position on the lake. Another author perhaps inspired by its ghostly setting was Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein while in Montreux.

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Geneva Travel Tips

When to Visit - Arts and Events

Spread over two weekends in August, The Fêtes de Genève livens up the city with numerous parades, open-air concerts, shows and firework displays. The most popular and successful Geneva event is l'escalade on 11 December, a bizarre but enteetaining even where the object is to each as much marzipan and chocolate as possible.

Geneva Dining

Geneva is a cosmopolitan city offering cuisine from all over the world. Restaurants range from Swiss, Italian, French and Indian. Geneva's own cooking is in the French style and is best enjoyed with a bottle of local wine in one of the elegant restaurants or country inns overlooking Lake Geneva.

Geneva Tipping Advice

Tipping is expected, so tip according to your level of satisfaction. A service charge is usually included on restaurant and hotel bills of about 15 percent. Taxi drivers expect small tips, but be aware that they also include service charges when billing.

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TOUR COST :

HOTEL Rate ( Per person on TWIN sharing basis )
Cristal (2*+) EUR 161.00
Savoy (3+*) EUR 203.00
Sofitel Geneva (4*) EUR 325.00
Beau Rivage (5*) EUR 517.00

PRICE INCLUDES:
1) 03 Nights accommodation at the Hotel of your choice.
2) Daily Breakfast.
3) Half day City Tour & Tramway Tour of Geneva.
4) All applicable taxes.

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