Visit DEs Vineyards of Lavaux and Wine Museum at the Château d'Aigle

Visit DEs Vineyards of Lavaux and Wine Museum at the Château d'Aigle

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This day trip to DE destination DE la région DE Vineyards DE LAVAUX DE LAVAUX should satisfy the ENvies DE all wine lovers, but also those who love the magnificent landscapes such as those of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will be picked EN up at your Pension, or at the meeting point you have defined and you will travel in a Merce DE S B EN z DEluxe vehicle with your Driver/Guide who will take care DE make you enjoy this beautiful excursion to the maximum DE.

We will take DE Lake Geneva from Geneva to Lausanne, then we will take the Vineyard Route to Vevey, then the motorway will take us to Aigle, where is the castle that houses the Wine Museum, the highlight of this excursion. The return trip will be by motorway EN route Chexbres, for wine tasting DE.

Note that you can make changes in the itinerary with the agreement of the Driver/Guide.

See you on board!

Activity location

Quais d'Ouchy
- Place du Port
- 1006, Lausanne, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Quais d'Ouchy
- Place du Port
- 1006, Lausanne, Switzerland

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What's included, what's not

Visit the Castle of Eagle and the Wine Museum with tasting.
Private transportation
Wine tasting in Vinorama
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Parking Fees
Lunch

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: Child seats available only with prior reservation.
Important note: To allow families to participate in this excursion we have allowed the participation of children and teenagers, please note that during wine tastings, to comply with local law, wine will not be served to children under 17 years old, but soft drinks will be offered to them.

Activity itinerary

Nyon (Pass by)

Nyon, a city on Lake Geneva, was founded by the Romans during the reign of Julius Caesar between 46 and 44 BC. Passing through Nyon, on the shores of Lake Geneva, we can observe a flower garden with at the bottom of the Roman columns, vestiges of the presence of the Romans in this city, well preserved until today. The city centre is dominated by a magnificent historic fortress, the Nyon Castle built in the twelfth century and transformed in the sixteenth century.

Rolle (Pass by)

Rolle is a small town of about 7,000 inhabitants founded in the year 1319 by Count Amadeus V of Savoy, in the vicinity of a castle that dates from 1260. Main points of interest: the castle and the pretty promenade that is right next door.

Morges (Pass by)

Morges is a small town on the shores of Lake Geneva with its origins dating back more than 4,000 years. Today it has a population of more than 17,000 inhabitants. Its main tourist attractions are the vineyards of La Côte and its Château classified as a historical monument, as well as its military history collections, listed as Swiss cultural property of national importance.

Quais d'Ouchy

In Lausanne, in the prestigious district of Ouchy, we find the Port Lacustre d'Ouchy, which connects the city by boat to several destinations on Lake Geneva, as well as the Château d'Ouchy, built in the eleventh century and now home to a luxurious Hotel belonging to the Sandoz Family Foundation. Nearby, on the Quai de Belgique, there is also a beautiful promenade by the water and the Olympic Museum.

Vineyard Road (Route du Vignoble)

The Route du Vignoble is very appreciated for its beauty, it passes through the small villages among the vineyards of Lavaux, a region listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, while offering visitors a unique panorama of the terraced vineyards, the shores of Lake Geneva and at the bottom the view of the Alps with Mont Blanc (if the weather is favorable). Stops are planned to take panoramic photos at authorized places.

Aigle Castle

2h
Admission ticket included

The Eagle Castle was built at the 12th century find by the Eagle Knights family. Over the centuries, many transformations have given it its current silhouette. The castle is important for this tour as it houses the Museum of Vineyard, Wine and Etiquette. It is therefore essential for this oenological visit. The Museum was founded by the Brotherhood of Guillon to save the Vaudois vineyard heritage that was in danger. Among other things, it exhibits many tools, presses, stills, canes, bottles and glasses. The visit of the castle and its museum is included in the price of the excursion and also entitles you to a small tasting in the shop of the castle. Wine lovers or not, you will come out in awe of this fun and fun tour that tackles themes such as biodiversity, landscape, ecology, the art of winegrowers’ festival and harvesting.

Lavaux Vinorama

1h
Admission ticket included

Lavaux Vinorama is unique in Switzerland for the discovery of wines and vineyards on terraces in Lavaux. Some 300 wines from the entire Lavaux vineyard are available for tasting, white, red, rosé, sweet. The Vinorama is located in a rehabilitated natural site, next to a beautiful waterfall, on the shores of Lake Geneva. In the premises you will also find a Hi-Tech projection room which allows you to enjoy in several languages a spectacular film on the work of the winemaker over the seasons. You can choose between several tasting packages that are included in the price of the excursion, for example the "discovery" package: tasting of 2 white wines from Chasselas and 1 red wine from Plant Robert, (bread, butter flutes). This attraction being the last of the excursion the return to Geneva will be by motorway.

Location

Activity location

Quais d'Ouchy
- Place du Port
- 1006, Lausanne, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Quais d'Ouchy
- Place du Port
- 1006, Lausanne, Switzerland

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