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A cruise ship with a red flag and the name "LA SUISSE" on its bow, sailing on the ocean. 1
A steamboat with a Swiss flag, a fountain, and a cityscape in the background. 2
A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a pathway, and a historic building in the background. 3
A blue and white boat on a river with a castle in the background. 4
A stone building with a large archway, surrounded by flowers and greenery. 5
By Keytours - Gray Line Geneva

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Overview

    • Excursion to the beautiful, medieval town of Yvoire, France
    • Up-close look at the impressive 700-year-old Yvoire Castle
    • Insights into the town's heritage at the House of History
    • Relaxing stroll through the splendid Garden of Five Senses
    • Scenic cruise across Lake Geneva on a classic steamer boat

Activity location

    • Yvoire, FRA

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Geneva Bus Station
    • Place Dorcière
    • Geneva, 1211, CHE

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free tie in Yvoire
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One-way transport from Geneva to Yvoire via air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One-way transport from Yvoire to Geneva via ferry
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks

Know before you book

  • You must present a valid passport on the day of the activity.
  • Check-in is 10 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Take a step back in time to medieval France as you explore Yvoire on this full-day tour. Visit a 700-year-old castle, an ancient church, and a gorgeous garden to learn about the past and present of this quaint town. Top off your journey with a scenic boat ride back to Geneva.

Hop aboard a bus in Geneva and cross the Swiss-French border to start your medieval adventure. Yvoire sits on the tip of the Leman peninsula and has been honoured as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France (Les Plux Beaux Villages de France) for 20 years. As soon as you step out of your bus and pass through the imposing stone gate, you're taken back to the early 14th century. Traverse peaceful, narrow streets to the beautiful Yvoire Castle, which was originally built in 1306 on the edge of Lake Geneva.

Continue on to the Church of Saint Pancras, distinguished by its shining, onion-shaped bell tower. The museum offers detailed insights into the heritage of the town through well-preserved documents, models, and archives. Move on to a slice of paradise at the Garden of Five Senses, a flourishing labyrinth of flower and bush that has helped Yvoire earn accolades for its horticultural feats. End your tour by boarding a classic steamer boat and journeying across Lake Geneva to the English Garden back in Geneva.

Please note this tour is a Self-Guided tour

Location

Activity location

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    • Yvoire, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Geneva Bus Station
    • Place Dorcière
    • Geneva, 1211, France