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The Watchmakers Legacy Trail
We take a step into the incredible "timepiece trail" uncovering Switzerland's watchmaking heritage. Go behind the scenes to some of the most iconic and luxurious manufacturers, while indulging in the opulence of fine wines and exceptional gastronomy.
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Highlights
Accommodations
Stay in some of the finest luxury and design hotels Switzerland has to offer and on this trailblazing watchmaker trail journey, a highlight stay will be the unique Hotel des Horlogers by Audemar Piguet, designed in an architecture inspired by watchmaking legacies
Experiences
Fine gastronomy including essential Michelin degustation haute cuisine, spectacular wineries in astounding settings, beautiful medieval towns and visits to workshops of brands including the likes of Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Girard-Perregaux and more, and a dinner finale with a watchmaker.
Musee Audemars Piguet
Jaeger-Le Coultre Manufacture
Taste the exquisite cuisine of 3-Michelin Stars Chef Franck Giovannini at Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville
Musee Audemars Piguet
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive Geneva
DAY 1
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Arrive Geneva beginning with the charming Old Town, dotted with winding streets and an array of architectural styles – the earliest dating back to Roman times.
Visit the Pierre Cathedral, an icon of Geneva and seat of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland
Visit to the bohemian atmosphere of the Carouge district,
Continue to the Palais des Nations - home to the office of the United Nations and one of the largest diplomatic conference centers globally.
This evening, be invited to a sensory dining at the 2 Michelin-starred L’Atelier Robuchon, helmed by Chef Oliver Jean.
DAY 2: Geneva (Fervor of the French Lake Geneva)
DAY 2
Excursion to Lake Geneva - largest lake in Central Europe.
Visit the beautiful medieval village of Yvoire including visits to Chateau de Yvoire and Jardin des Cinq Sens.
Visit to Chateau de Ripalle for its incredible winemaking heritage dating since 1892.
Enjoy a tour of the spa town of Evian-Les-Bains.
DAY 3: Geneva / Nyon / Valle de Joux
DAY 3
Visit to CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Experience a tour of the former Roman town of Nyon, renowned for its impressive Chateau de Prangins - now home to the Swiss National Museum.
Venture north past the Jura Vaudois Nature Park into the domains of the Valle de Joux and an insightful visit to the Musee Atelier Audemars Piguet.
A unique stay for the next 2 nights in Hotel des Horlogers, commissioned by Audemars Piguet.
DAY 4: Vallee de Joux (Legacies of the Watchmakers)
DAY 4
DAY 5: Vallee de Joux / Lausanne
DAY 5
A brief stop at the 15th Century Chateau de Vufflens before returning to the banks of Lake Geneva, with a visit to the stunning Rolex Learning Center.
Continue to Lausanne where a walking tour ensues including landmarks such as Palais de Rumine and Chateau Saint-Marie
OPTIONAL Visit to the Olympic Museum.
DAY 6: Lausanne (The Vineyards of Lavaux)
DAY 6
A full day to experience the domains of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vineyards of Lavaux spanning over 800 hectares, forming Switzerland's largest contiguous vineyard area with endless terraces set high on the banks of Lake Geneva.
Personalized visit to some of the most revered vineyard estates of our recommendation including the likes of Domaine Louis Bovard and more.
3 Michelin Stars Degustation Dinner Experience at Restaurant de I'Hotel de Ville, sampling the spectacular techniques of Chef Franck Giovannini.
DAY 7: Lausanne / Murten / Biel & Bienne / Neuchatel
DAY 7
Return north towards Lake Neuchatel - largest lake entirely within Switzerland. Visit the Savoyard Chateau de Chenaux.
Experience the medieval atmosphere of Murten, built with stunning rampart walls and charming cobbled-streets.
Continue to Biel/Bienne for a visit to the Rolex Manufacture Bienne - a chance to witness the manufacturing process and assembling behind the scenes.
DAY 8: Neuchatel (Excursion to La Chaux de Fonds & Le Locle)
DAY 8
Continue the 2nd part of the "Watchmaker Trails" to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed La Chaux de Fonds & Le Locle.
Visit the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture and learn about the production process including the final assembly.
Visit the Greubel Forsey Manufacture - highlighted by its restored 17th Century timepiece farmhouse and adjoining state-of-the-art atelier.
Visit to the Musee d'Horlogerie du Locle where secrets of time are revealed in the 18th Century Chateau des Monts.
Finale dinner with a revered watchmaker.
DAY 9: Neuchatel / Departure Geneva
Transfer to Geneva Airport for departure.
Featured Hotels
Beau Rivage Palace, Lausanne
It may be in Ouchy, but there’s nothing painful about this lakeside Lausanne palace – least of all the two-Michelin-starred Anne-Sophie Pic establishment, where the food is (almost) too pretty to eat, the elaborate Cinq Mondes spa or the high-ceilinged, elegant rooms with views of the lake, gardens or harbour. Then there’s the sublime sushi and sashimi restaurant, lake-facing terrace and Belle Époque paddle-steamer waiting to take you out on a fancy dinner cruise departing from nearby pier.
The Woodward, Geneva
Overlooking those famous blue waters of Lake Geneva, the all-suite Woodward hotel occupies a post-Haussmann style building crafted in 1901 by architect François Durel. Step inside and you’ll discover an incredible transformation by architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, where the belle époque façade gives way to a an elegant, art-filled interior. The fine dining at L’Atelier Robuchon and Le Jardinier really shouldn’t be missed, and neither should a visit to the two-floor Guerlain Spa.
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