Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 6-night tour of Lake Annecy, where you'll be enchanted by the glorious lake and mountain scenery of France and Switzerland. Stay at the charming three-star Les Grillons Hotel in Talloires, offering modern amenities and delicious home-made dinners. Enjoy full-day tours to picturesque destinations such as Chamonix, Annecy, Lake Geneva, Évian, and Yvoire, each brimming with historical and natural beauty. Experience the cosmopolitan allure of Geneva, with its stunning lakeside setting and world-class museums. Travel comfortably by Eurostar and TGV from London, ensuring a scenic and relaxing journey. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1:Travel by Eurostar and TGV from St Pancras to Lyon via Lille.
Location: Lyon
Accommodation Name: Les Grillons Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival, transfer by coach to Talloires (approx. 2 hours) and the Hotel Les Grillons.
Day 2:Full day tour to Chamonix.
Location: Chamonix
Accommodation Name: Les Grillons Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A busy and cosmopolitan town, Chamonix sits at the foot of Mont Blanc surrounded by the best of mountain scenery – glaciers, snow-capped peaks and lush green meadows. It is the base for all mountain based activities, in summer and winter - for spectacular views take the Aiguille du Midi cable car up Mont Blanc itself, or, for those who aren’t big fans of heights, try the Montenvers rack railway which will take you to the foot of the Mer de Glace glacier.
Day 3:Full day tour to Annecy.
Location: Annecy
Accommodation Name: Les Grillons Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
One of the most attractive and popular resorts in the French Alps, the town of Annecy sits on the banks of the lake surrounded by breath-taking alpine scenery. The imposing château on the hill and the Palais de l’Ile provide much historical interest, and you’ll find the canals and narrow passages of the 16th century old town enchanting, especially when the town’s many flowers are in bloom.
Day 4:A full day free to explore or relax at your leisure.
Location: Lyon
Accommodation Name: Les Grillons Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A full day free to explore or relax at your leisure.
Day 5:Full day tour to Lake Geneva, Évian and Yvoire.
Location: Lake Geneva
Accommodation Name: Les Grillons Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The expanse of Lake Geneva (or Lac Léman to the French) forms a natural border between France and Switzerland. The awe-inspiring scenery and fine climate made the shores of the lake popular for health resorts the most well-known being Évian-les-Bains, where you can take a lovely stroll along the tree-lined waterfront. Take a bottle along to taste the famous water from the Source Cachat on the Avenue des Sources. Picturesque Yvoire is a lovely medieval village of narrow cobbled streets and stone houses sloping down to the edge of the water. The castle and two stone gateways date from the 14th century.
Day 6:Full day tour to Geneva.
Location: Geneva
Accommodation Name: Les Grillons Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In terms of being international and cosmopolitan there aren’t many cities that can compare with Geneva. Its location is fantastic, strung along the shore of mountainbacked Lake Geneva, and it is the place that many international organisations choose to base their European headquarters – you may see the UN, WHO and Red Cross. The museums here are world class and the old town is wonderfully picturesque – heading up the 16th century St Peter’s Cathedral gives great views over the city, lake and mountains beyond.
Day 7:
Location: Lyon
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer back to Lyon station to catch the return TGV to Lille. At Lille, board the return Eurostar service to St Pancras.
What's Included
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Return train travel from St Pancras to Lyon via Lille
Return train travel from St Pancras to Lyon via Lille is included.
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Six nights' accommodation on dinner, bed and breakfast basis at three star Les Grillons Hotel in Talloires
Six nights' accommodation on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis at the three-star Les Grillons Hotel in Talloires, based on shared occupancy of a double room, is included.
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Welcome drink at the hotel
A welcome drink at the hotel is included.
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Full coach touring programme as detailed in the itinerary
A full coach touring programme as detailed in the itinerary, conducted by a tour manager, is included.
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Tour manager throughout
A tour manager will be present throughout the tour.
What's Not Included
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Double for sole use supplement
A supplement for double rooms used for sole occupancy is not included.
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Holiday insurance
Holiday insurance is not included.
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Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV
Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV, which includes upgraded seating and a light meal with a complimentary drink on the Eurostar and upgraded seating only on the French railway leg, is not included.
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Meals other than those stated
Meals other than those stated in the itinerary are not included.
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Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls
Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, and telephone calls are not included.
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Porterage and gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel by Eurostar and TGV from St Pancras to Lyon via Lille, followed by a coach transfer to Talloires. The return journey follows the same route, ensuring a comfortable and scenic travel experience.
Accommodation
The three-star family-run Les Grillons Hotel, located 2km south of Talloires and 10km south of Annecy, offers extensive grounds, a seasonal swimming pool, jacuzzi, bar, restaurant, and comfortable rooms with modern amenities including air-conditioning, wifi, safe, telephone, and TV. Dinner features 100% home-made food with fresh local products. ...more ...less
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The accommodation is provided at the three-star family-run Les Grillons Hotel, located 2km south of Talloires and 10km south of Annecy. The hotel offers extensive grounds, a seasonal swimming pool, jacuzzi, bar, restaurant, and comfortable rooms with modern amenities including air-conditioning, wifi, safe, telephone, and TV. ...more ...less
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, six nights' accommodation on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis at the three-star Les Grillons Hotel in Talloires is included. Dinner features 100% home-made food with fresh local products.
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Is there a tour manager present throughout the tour?
Yes, a tour manager will be present throughout the tour to conduct the full coach touring programme as detailed in the itinerary.
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What transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes return train travel from St Pancras to Lyon via Lille by Eurostar and TGV, followed by a coach transfer to Talloires. The return journey follows the same route.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Yes, the following are not included: double for sole use supplement, holiday insurance, Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV, meals other than those stated, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, and telephone calls, and porterage and gratuities.
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What activities are available on the free day?
On Day 4, you have a full day free to explore or relax at your leisure. You can choose to explore the local area or enjoy the amenities at the Les Grillons Hotel.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Some of the highlights include glorious lake and mountain scenery, pretty lakeside villages like Yvoire, spa towns such as Evian, cable cars or rack railways in Chamonix, and full day tours to Annecy, Lake Geneva, Évian, Yvoire, and Geneva.
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What can I expect during the full day tour to Chamonix?
Chamonix is a busy and cosmopolitan town at the foot of Mont Blanc, surrounded by glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and lush green meadows. You can take the Aiguille du Midi cable car up Mont Blanc for spectacular views or the Montenvers rack railway to the foot of the Mer de Glace glacier.
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What can I expect during the full day tour to Annecy?
Annecy is one of the most attractive and popular resorts in the French Alps, located on the banks of the lake surrounded by alpine scenery. The town features a historic château on the hill, the Palais de l’Ile, and enchanting canals and narrow passages of the 16th century old town.
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What can I expect during the full day tour to Lake Geneva, Évian, and Yvoire?
Lake Geneva forms a natural border between France and Switzerland, with awe-inspiring scenery and a fine climate. Évian-les-Bains is a well-known health resort where you can stroll along the tree-lined waterfront and taste the famous water from the Source Cachat. Yvoire is a picturesque medieval village with narrow cobbled streets and stone houses sloping down to the water's edge.
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What can I expect during the full day tour to Geneva?
Geneva is an international and cosmopolitan city located along the shore of Lake Geneva. It hosts many international organizations like the UN, WHO, and Red Cross. The city features world-class museums and a picturesque old town. You can also visit the 16th century St Peter’s Cathedral for great views over the city, lake, and mountains.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final joining instructions and documentation will be despatched approximately 10 days before travel.
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Do I need any Visas or Vaccinations for my holidays?
Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change. Please check with your local doctor/GP about the current Vaccination requirements of the country you are visiting. For Visa enquiries, please contact the Embassy of the country you are visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Generally, single and double rooms carry the same price, which means that single supplements for certain itineraries can seem high. We would be pleased to arrange for clients travelling alone to share with another client, however this is subject to somebody in the same situation booking on the tour. If you would be interested in this option, please let us know at the time of enquiry/booking.
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Where does the tour manager meet us?
In most cases the tour manager will travel out with the tour group from the UK. However, this is not always the case and the tour manager may meet you at the destination station / airport. The exact details specific to your tour will be given to you in your final documentation, 10 days prior to departure.
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Travel Editions requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel editions charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 45% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Lake Annecy 6 nights Tour
7 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Lyon, Chamonix, Annecy, Lake Geneva, Geneva
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 35
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
