Tours of the French Alps

Welcome to the French Alps! We have assembled a portfolio of the best of the French Alps. The program has been carefully designed to touch on the best that the region has to offer. I have personally created this tour keeping in mind the places that has brought me the most pleasure in the two years of living here, as well as focusing on those things that are unique to this region and can't be experienced in other parts of France.

Wander the Medieval town of Annecy, nicknamed the Venice of the French Alps, and take a boat ride on its crystal blue lake. Do you like pampering yourself on your vacations, then why not spend an afternoon at the Aix les Bains thermal baths inside your lakeside hotel? Are you the adventurous type? Then take a horseback ride in the Alps or fly through the trees at the High Ropes Adventure. Are you a foodie?  Taste local chocolates, cheeses, wines and walnut oils. But don't just taste it - cook it too at a cooking class taught by one of Grand Bornand's best chefs and restaurateurs. Are you a history buff?  Then satisfy your curiosity at Lyon's Old Town or Vienne's Roman Temple and Forum. Or just enjoy watching the hang gliders and sunset at a catered outdoor dinner on the top of a mountain overlooking Annecy's lake. And don't worry, you'll have a few hours most days to explore on your own, shop, or just take a French siesta. And for the ultimate in relaxation, spend a couple of evenings in your hotel's thermal pool and saunas in Aix les Bains.        

Tour Date:   September 4 - 11th, 2010   

What's included:

Pick up from Geneva airport or Annecy train station

Your hotels

Your guides and drivers and transportation

All of your dinners, all of your breakfasts and two lunches (some alcohol/wine is included with dinners except the last night's dinner) 

Wine and local product tastings

Your boat ride

All of your entrance fees to all activities except the optional tours where prices are listed

Single Supplement only:  $200; limited number of rooms so book early

You can almost leave your wallet at home!

What's not included:

Flights to and from France and/or trains to Annecy

Five lunches

Travel insurance, which is required for the tour

Personal expenses

Tipping, which is very minimal in France

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