Lavaux TerracesStory N° 186
Lavaux Vineyards & Lake Geneva
Share long lakeside lunches among the terraced Lavaux vineyards above shimmering Lake Geneva.
The itinerary.
3 days · 9 stops
Friday
Day One
Base in lively Lausanne and meet the local food-and-wine culture of the lake.
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Lausanne Cathedral
A Gothic masterpiece above the old town, still announced by a night watchman calling the hours.
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Ouchy Lakefront
A breezy lakeside promenade where locals gather to swim, sail and dine by the water.
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Café du Grütli
A traditional Lausanne brasserie famous for its bubbling fondue moitié-moitié shared at long tables.
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Hotel
Lausanne Palace booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Arriving by train to Lausanne; metro M2 down to the Ouchy lakefront
Saturday
Day Two
Walk the UNESCO vineyard terraces and taste with the families who tend them.
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Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
UNESCO-listed terraces stepping down to the lake, with a gentle trail linking wine villages.
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Saint-Saphorin
A tiny medieval wine village of cobbled lanes, fountains and cellar doors open for tastings.
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Lavaux Vinorama
A wine centre in Rivaz pouring scores of local Chasselas vintages for relaxed, sociable tasting flights.
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Hotel
Lausanne Palace booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Regional train to Cully; walk the Lavaux terraces between villages
Sunday
Day Three
A lake cruise to Montreux and the famous castle on the water.
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Château de Chillon
A storybook medieval castle on a rock in Lake Geneva that inspired Byron and centuries of travellers.
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Montreux Lakeside Promenade
A flower-lined waterfront walk past the Freddie Mercury statue, framed by Alps across the water.
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Brasserie Le Palais Oriental
A convivial Montreux lakefront restaurant for a final long lunch over the water.
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Hotel
Lausanne Palace booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- CGN paddle-steamer cruise from Lausanne-Ouchy to Montreux; train back
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Lavaux Vineyards & Lake Geneva?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 9 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Lavaux Vineyards & Lake Geneva cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Lavaux Vineyards & Lake Geneva?
Lausanne Palace is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Lavaux Vineyards & Lake Geneva itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 9 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Lavaux Terraces.
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